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Essity Expects Significantly Higher Cost of Goods Sold in Q4 2026

Swedish hygiene products maker Essity expects significantly higher cost of goods sold in Q4 2026 than in Q4 2025, Reuters reported citing its earnings call.

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what happened

Essity's CFO told the earnings call that the company expects significantly higher cost of goods sold in the fourth quarter of 2026 compared with the fourth quarter of 2025. He also said the company sees significantly higher costs sequentially, meaning versus the previous quarter. Reuters reported the remarks, which were made during the company's earnings call.

why it matters

Rising production costs squeeze margins for makers of everyday consumer goods, so investors will watch whether companies can pass higher costs on to prices. For sector stocks, this signal points to a risk of profit pressure if the increase cannot be offset.

market impact

Essity and hygiene goods makers: higher input costs weigh on margins

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sources

  1. Essity Sees Significantly Higher COGS In Q4 2026 Compared To Q4 2025 — Reuters, 22 October 2026 at 08:37 UTC

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