Atlas Copco Half-Year Report 2022
Summary of half-year results
Orders received in the first six months of 2022 increased by 29% to MSEK 81 389 (62 997), corresponding to an organic growth of 18%. Acquisitions contributed with 1% and currency had a positive effect of 10%. Revenues reached MSEK 63 197 (53 555), corresponding to a 7% organic increase.
Operating profit increased by 24% to MSEK 14 028 (11 311). The operating margin was 22.2% (21.1). Adjusted
for items affecting comparability, the margin was 21.5% (21.8). There was a positive impact of changes in exchange
rates for the first half-year of MSEK 1 880.
Profit before tax was MSEK 13 976 (11 215), corresponding to a margin of 22.1% (20.9). Profit for the period totaled MSEK 10 891 (8 688). Basic and diluted earnings per share were SEK 2.24 (1.78, adjusted for share split) and 2.23 (1.78, adjusted for share split) respectively.
Operating cash flow before acquisitions, divestments and dividends totaled MSEK 5 464 (8 064).