AcadeMedia AB
STO:ACAD
AcadeMedia AB
AcadeMedia AB engages in the provision of instruction and training in a variety of subjects. The company is headquartered in Stockholm, Stockholm and currently employs 13,695 full-time employees. The company went IPO on 2016-06-15. The company provides educational services and specializes in preschools, compulsory schools, upper secondary schools and adult education centers, among others. AcadeMedia Group AB has facilities all over Sweden, as well as preschools in Norway and Germany. Its brands include Framtidsgymnasiet, Hermods, Pysslingen, Plushogskolan, Espira, Vittra and NTI-gymnasiet, among others. The adult education sector is engaged in provision of various trainings, such as Swedish for Immigrants (SFI), Information Technology (IT), marketing and logistics, among others. AcadeMedia AB’s main shareholders comprise Mellby Gard AB, Marvin Holding Ltd and Nordea Funds Ltd.
AcadeMedia AB engages in the provision of instruction and training in a variety of subjects. The company is headquartered in Stockholm, Stockholm and currently employs 13,695 full-time employees. The company went IPO on 2016-06-15. The company provides educational services and specializes in preschools, compulsory schools, upper secondary schools and adult education centers, among others. AcadeMedia Group AB has facilities all over Sweden, as well as preschools in Norway and Germany. Its brands include Framtidsgymnasiet, Hermods, Pysslingen, Plushogskolan, Espira, Vittra and NTI-gymnasiet, among others. The adult education sector is engaged in provision of various trainings, such as Swedish for Immigrants (SFI), Information Technology (IT), marketing and logistics, among others. AcadeMedia AB’s main shareholders comprise Mellby Gard AB, Marvin Holding Ltd and Nordea Funds Ltd.
Stable Quarter: AcadeMedia reported a solid and stable Q2, with results in line with strategy and all segments contributing to growth.
Sales Growth: Adjusted for currency effects, sales grew about 5.5%, with reported growth at 4.1% year-over-year.
Profitability Up: Adjusted EBITA margin increased to 6.6% (from 5.8%), reaching SEK 345 million, and rolling 12-month margin is at 7.1%.
International & Adult Education: Performance in International and Adult Education drove results, with significant market share gains in vocational education.
Acquisitions: Recent acquisitions in Germany and Finland expand international operations, contributing to further diversification.
School Voucher Increase: For 2026, the Swedish school voucher is set to rise 3.4%, outpacing salary increases and supporting financial stability.
Sustainable Margin Improvements: Margin improvements in Preschool driven by higher vouchers in Germany, lower costs in Norway, and both sustainable and temporary factors in Sweden.
Guidance Unchanged: Management expects to maintain margins in Upper Secondary and Preschool for the year, with no changes to margin targets.
