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    Loomis (OM:LOOMIS) Is Up 9.5% After Stronger Q2 2026 Earnings Efficiency Gains – Has The Bull Case Changed?

    Simply Wall St·07/28/2026 19:26:38
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    • Loomis AB (publ) has reported past second-quarter 2026 results showing sales of SEK 7,891 million and net income of SEK 608 million, with both metrics higher than the same period a year earlier.
    • The company’s six-month performance also improved, with higher sales and meaningfully stronger earnings per share, pointing to more efficient operations and margin gains.
    • We’ll now examine how this stronger earnings performance, particularly the rise in net income, reshapes Loomis’ existing investment narrative.

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    Loomis Investment Narrative Recap

    Loomis appeals to shareholders who see enduring demand for secure cash and valuables handling, supported by disciplined operations and selective expansion into higher value logistics. The latest quarter’s higher sales and net income reinforce this operational story, but they do not fundamentally change the key near term catalyst, which remains margin resilience as cash usage evolves. The biggest risk still lies in structurally declining ATM and cash in transit volumes in mature European markets, where any renewed drop could pressure revenues and profitability.

    Among recent announcements, the second quarter 2026 results stand out as most relevant. Sales rose to SEK 7,891 million and net income to SEK 608 million, with stronger earnings per share pointing to improved efficiency rather than outsized top line growth. For investors watching how Loomis offsets European cash volume pressures through higher margin services and automation, this earnings mix will be central to assessing whether current profitability is sustainable or vulnerable to future shifts in demand.

    Yet behind these solid numbers, investors should also weigh the risk that structurally declining ATM activity in Europe could eventually...

    Read the full narrative on Loomis (it's free!)

    Loomis' narrative projects SEK28.7 billion revenue and SEK3.0 billion earnings by 2029. This requires a 1.7% yearly revenue decline and an earnings increase of about SEK1.3 billion from SEK1.7 billion today.

    Uncover how Loomis' forecasts yield a SEK511.25 fair value, a 6% downside to its current price.

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    Some of the lowest ranked analysts painted a far more cautious picture, assuming revenue of about SEK 34.5 billion and earnings near SEK 3.2 billion by 2029, so Q2’s stronger margins could challenge their view or reinforce it depending on whether you focus on short term outperformance or the possibility of weaker high value transport volumes ahead.

    Explore 5 other fair value estimates on Loomis - why the stock might be worth over 2x more than the current price!

    Decide For Yourself

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    This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.