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Release Date: February 06, 2026
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript .
Positive Points
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Boozt AB ( FRA:BOK ) reported a 4% net revenue growth in constant currency for Q4 2025, driven by strategic shifts towards premium in-season sales.
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The company achieved a record high free cash flow of over 1 billion SEK, supported by disciplined inventory management.
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Boozt AB plans to continue returning capital to shareholders through a new share buyback program, reflecting a strong cash position.
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The company is integrating AI into its operations to enhance efficiency and customer experience, including AI-powered search and virtual shopping assistants.
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Boozt AB is expanding its market share with new premium brands and a relaunch of Club Boost, aiming for double-digit growth levels in 2026.
Negative Points
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The company faced a challenging market environment in 2025, with continued tough conditions impacting growth.
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Currency headwinds, particularly the appreciation of the Swedish Krona, negatively affected revenue and EBIT margins.
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The promotional environment and price-sensitive consumption, especially during Black Friday, pressured gross margins.
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Boozt AB's growth was hampered by a strategic shift that resulted in negative growth for its Boostlet platform.
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The move to a new headquarters in Copenhagen is expected to increase operational costs, including property tax and maintenance expenses.
Q & A Highlights
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Q: Can you explain the reason for your increased optimism about the market and sales in 2026, given the challenging market conditions in previous years? A: Unidentified_2: We are optimistic due to both external and internal factors. Externally, fiscal stimuli in Sweden and Denmark should boost consumer confidence. Internally, we are in good shape, with a more bullish inventory strategy and broader, more inspirational buying for Boozt.com. We are seeing positive signs, such as a gradual improvement in local currency growth, aiming for double-digit growth by the end of the year.
Q: Will the slowdown in Booztlet continue to affect your performance in the first half of 2026? A: Unidentified_2: Yes, Booztlet's slowdown was intentional to clear excess inventory in 2025. This will impact Booztlet's growth, but Boozt.com is showing healthy growth, with 7% local currency growth in Q4. Booztlet will be more muted as there is less inventory to clear.
Q: Regarding the 180 million SEK exit tax payment, is this purely a cash flow effect, or will it impact your P&L? A: Unidentified_3: This is purely a cash flow impact and will not affect the P&L tax. The full amount will be paid over 2026, offset by benefits on Danish tax, resulting in a net tax effect of 140 million SEK in 2026.
Q: Can you provide examples of new brands being introduced? A: Unidentified_2: We are introducing brands like Birkenstock and Hunter Boots, among others. These additions aim to enhance the shopping experience with more inspiration and variety across different price points.
Q: How do you view the competition in the beauty segment? A: Unidentified_2: The beauty market is competitive, especially in Sweden. Our strategy is to encourage customers to add beauty items to their baskets, maintaining a high average order value. However, beauty is not the primary growth driver; categories like kids, sports, and home are more significant.
Q: What are the cost implications of moving staff to Copenhagen? A: Unidentified_3: The move to Copenhagen involves some cost increases due to higher operational expenses like property tax and maintenance. However, salary conversions will be offset by lower social charges, making the overall impact manageable.
Q: How will commercial initiatives affect admin and personnel costs in 2026? A: Unidentified_2: We are strengthening our commercial organization by hiring more localized marketing staff in Copenhagen. This will increase admin costs slightly, but it will enhance our market presence and effectiveness.
Q: Did the shift towards premium sales on Boozt.com trend favorably into 2026? A: Unidentified_2: Yes, the shift towards a more premium offering has been well-received, with good sell-through of premium brands. We are broadening our assortment and reducing promotional activities to elevate the shopping experience.
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript .
