SATS ASA Q2 2026: Growth, margin expansion and continued distributions

SATSRegulatoriskt pressmeddelande2026-08-14 07:00

SATS ASA ("the Company") today reported its results for the second quarter of 2026, with EBITDA before IFRS 16 up 16% to NOK 313 million, EBIT before IFRS 16 up 21% to NOK 260 million and earnings per share up 25% to NOK 1.00. Continued growth in member activity and engagement remains the main driver behind the improved financial delivery, and the majority of that growth comes, and is expected to continue coming, from the existing club portfolio. At the same time, the Company's financial strength provides room to invest in growth as opportunities arise, while distributions to shareholders continue to increase.

Key highlights from the second quarter of 2026:

Total revenues lifted by 3% (7% curr. adj.) to NOK 1 442 million in Q2 2026, as ARPM increased by 2% (6% curr. adj.) and the member base grew by 1%, despite a slight club reduction
EBITDA before IFRS 16 was up 16% (18% curr. adj.) to NOK 313 million
EBIT before IFRS 16 increased by 21% (23% curr. adj.) to NOK 260 million
Earnings per share reached NOK 1.00, up 25% (27% curr. adj.) from the corresponding quarter last year
Member activity keeps growing, even against strong prior-year quarters, with workouts up 3%
The Board has resolved to distribute a dividend of NOK 0.72 per share for H1 2026, which combined with gross share buybacks of NOK 318 million brings the total payout ratio to 152% in H1 2026

“Our members are training more and getting more out of their membership, and that activity converts to earnings over time. Workouts grew 3% and revenue per member 6% currency-adjusted, while costs rose only 4%, driving margin expansion. This is the predictability and operational leverage of the SATS model, improving step by step quarter after quarter,” says Sondre Gravir, CEO of SATS.

The Board of Directors of SATS ASA has today resolved to distribute a cash dividend of NOK 0.72 per share, pursuant to the authorization granted by the Annual General Meeting held on May 5, 2026. The share will trade excluding the right to dividend from August 24, 2026, and the record date is scheduled for August 25, 2026.

SATS' CEO Sondre Gravir and CFO Cecilie Elde will hold a webcast presentation at 08:30 CET today, August 14, 2026. The presentation will be available at https://satsgroup.com/reports-presentations/

There will be a Q&A for investors and analysts from 10:00 to 10:30 (CET) over Microsoft Teams: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/332086156763808?p=JUvCrSxTM6sz9cW3it

Please find enclosed the Q2 2026 presentation and report.

Investor Relations Contacts:
Cecilie Elde, Chief Financial Officer, phone: +47 924 14 195
Stine Klund, Investor Relations, phone: +47 986 99 259

Press Contact:
Kristin Fjeld, Press Contact, phone: +47 411 92 008

Please see the attached quarterly report for definitions and reconciliations of the Alternative Performance Measures (APMs). This information is subject to the disclosure requirements pursuant to Section 5-12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act.