
ALK delivers 12% organic revenue growth with operating profit up 50% in Q1
Q1 results were strong as expected. Revenue increased on double-digit sales growth in all sales regions, including 22% growth in tablet sales. The operating profit margin of 31% partly reflected seasonality in ALK’s earnings. Free cash flow almost tripled. Outlook remains unchanged.
Performance highlights
Comparative figures for Q1 2024 are shown in brackets. G rowth rates are stated in local currencies, unless otherwise indicated.
Financial highlights
|
3M
|
3M
|
Growth
|
Growth
|
Revenue |
1,522 |
1,351 |
12% |
13% |
EBIT |
469 |
316 |
50% |
48% |
EBIT margin – % |
31% |
23% |
|
|
Allergy+ strategy highlights
2025 full-year outlook
The full-year outlook remains unchanged, demonstrating a continuous, robust improvement in profitability:
Commenting on the Q1 results, CEO Peter Halling said:
“ALK is off to a very good start in 2025, with sustained revenue growth, a significant increase in operating profit, and steady progress on our strategic agenda. The initial market response to the launch of our house dust mite tablet, ACARIZAX
®,
for use in young children has been encouraging, and we are excitedly preparing to launch neffy
®
, the new adrenaline nasal spray. Despite the turmoil in the markets from trade wars and tariffs, we remain optimistic about the year ahead, anticipating only a modest impact from tariffs considering our current business footprint
.
"
Hørsholm, 6 May 2025
ALK-Abelló A/S
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