The Stockholm-based security firm reported operating income before amortization at 2.8 billion SEK for the second quarter of 2026, a modest increase from the previous year. President and CEO Magnus Ahlqvist noted that while the company is successfully executing its new 2030 strategy, overall growth remains a point of internal scrutiny. Technology and solutions, which grew by 5 percent, currently serve as the primary engine for profitability, supported by robust order intake in North America.

Financial discipline remains a central focus as the company moves to divest from underperforming European contracts and concludes the wind-down of its SCIS government business by year-end. With earnings per share rising 7 percent in the quarter, Securitas is now targeting a 10 percent average annual growth rate for EPS over the business cycle. Current metrics show a net debt-to-EBITDA ratio of 2.2, keeping the firm well within its target range as it attempts to reposition itself as a strategic advisor rather than a traditional service provider.