Orkla achieves organic growth, strategic milestones in Q3 2025

Orkla ASA announced operating revenues of NOK 17.9 bn for the third quarter of 2025, marking 4.4% organic growth, with volume/mix contributing 1.3%. The company's EBIT (adj.) increased by 2.1% to NOK 2.0 bn year-over-year, while underlying EBIT (adj.) for the consolidated portfolio companies (including Orkla ASA and Business Services) rose by 1.1%. Profit from associated companies reached NOK 603m, primarily from Orkla's 42.7% stake in Jotun, which saw 4% sales growth adjusted for currency effects and a 12% EBITA growth (excluding currency effects).

Profit before tax stood at NOK 2.0 bn, and adjusted earnings per share for the quarter increased by 9% year-over-year to NOK 1.85. A key strategic development was the successful listing of Orkla India on the Indian Stock Exchange on 6 November 2025, with Orkla retaining a 75% ownership. This move is part of Orkla's strategy to enhance structural flexibility and long-term value creation for Orkla India.

Additionally, Orkla announced a NOK 4 bn share buyback program, commencing on 17 November 2025, to optimize its capital structure and return excess capital to shareholders. The company aims for continued organic growth and disciplined cost management across its portfolio companies.