Essity is a global, leading hygiene and health company with the purpose to break barriers to well-being. Every day, we improve the hygiene and health of one billion people in 150 countries.
Essity's value creation is based on a number of factors that makes us unique and that are worth knowing for those who are considering an investment in Essity or are already shareholders:
Leading in the attractive and growing global hygiene and health market with solutions used by people around the world every day. Growth is driven by market trends such as a growing and aging population, higher living standards and greater awareness of hygiene and health.
Strong brands and innovative customer and consumer offerings. Essity holds the number 1 or 2 position in 90% of branded sales and is the global market leader with the Tork and TENA brands.
Restructuring of the product portfolio and production structure has yielded a strong platform for profitable growth. New financial targets announced in 2024 − to achieve annual organic sales growth of >3% and an EBITA margin excl. IAC of >15%. Well-positioned for continued profitable growth with the strategy to grow in the most profitable product segments and the fastest growing sales channels, and to increase the company’s presence in North America and Latin America. A winning corporate culture with a focus on results as well as on care and collaboration.
To lead in sustainability is a priority for long-term profitable growth. Group targets include science-based climate targets with the ambition to achieve net zero emissions by 2050. Essity’s sustainability work has received recognition, for example, through inclusion in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index and an AAA score in MSCI’s ESG rating. Named Diversity Leader by the Financial Times.
Strong financial position with good and stable cash flow generation. Long-term stable and rising dividends that increased 43% in 2018–2024, with attractive EPS growth of more than 50% over the same period. The share buyback program was launched in 2024 with the ambition to use this as a recurring part of Essity’s capital allocation.
Essity continuously meets with the capital market and present how the company creates long-term value through profitable growth. As a global, leading hygiene and health company we are dedicated to improving well-being through our products and services within three attractive business areas Health & Medical, Consumer Goods and Professional Hygiene.
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