Mips AB (FRA:7M1) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Highlights: Strong Organic Growth Amidst Market Challenges

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Release Date: February 11, 2026

For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript .

Positive Points

• Mips AB ( FRA:7M1 ) achieved 18% organic growth in Q4 2025, with strong performance across all categories.

• The company reported a 21% year-to-date organic growth, indicating robust overall performance.

• European market contributed 43% to total net sales, showcasing successful diversification away from US market dependency.

• The acquisition of Koid is expected to strengthen Mips AB's position in helmet safety and contribute positively to earnings.

• Mips AB was ranked number one in Carnegie's sustainability rankings within consumer goods, reflecting strong sustainability efforts.

Negative Points

• EBIT decreased by 24% in Q4, primarily due to legal costs, ForEx headwinds, and transaction costs.

• The Chinese market showed soft development, with hesitant consumer behavior impacting sales.

• Legal disputes are expected to continue into 2026, with significant associated costs.

• Cash and cash equivalents decreased to 240 million from 382 million last year.

• The US market, despite growth, remains challenging due to tariffs and consumer market conditions.

Q & A Highlights

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Q: Can you provide some color on the sequential development during the quarter, especially regarding the US market? Did you see any acceleration or deceleration month over month? A: Maxambits, CEO: Overall, the development was relatively evenly spread. However, towards the end of the quarter, we observed a slight uptick in the US market, possibly due to stronger-than-anticipated sales and stock refilling.

Q: Given that the Chinese New Year falls later this year, can we assume that some of the normal Q4 sales have shifted into the first quarter of 2026, especially regarding bike helmet sales? A: Maxambits, CEO: Yes, the late Chinese New Year means there is more time to produce and ship, contributing to good momentum in Q1. Typically, an earlier Chinese New Year would require more production in Q4 to meet seasonal demands.

Q: The US market growth was impressive. Can you share insights on which categories or customers drove this growth most strongly in this quarter? A: Maxambits, CEO: The addressable market for MIPS, particularly helmets above $30, saw growth. Brands like Gyro, Smithoptics, and Fox, which are significant MIPS customers, performed exceptionally well, contributing to this growth.