Rederiaktiebolaget Eckerö, operator of Eckerö Linjen and Eckerö Line services, announced exceptional results for the year ended 31 December 2025. Net sales grew 5% to EUR 234.8 million (from EUR 222.9 million in 2024), supported by strong demand across its northern Baltic routes.

Passenger numbers reached an all-time high of 3,191,322, up 2% from 3,121,470 the previous year. The Helsinki–Tallinn route set a new record with 2,127,902 travellers (up from 2,069,812), while the Åland–Sweden service carried 1,062,730 passengers, a 1% increase.

Cargo volumes surged 11% to a record 210,598 units (from 189,656), with the Finland–Estonia route handling 201,957 units and boosting the company’s cargo market share there to 46% (from 40%).

Operating profit improved to EUR 25.6 million (from EUR 22.4 million), marking the best full-year result in the company’s history. After adjustments for vessel and bus sale gains (EUR 3.8 million pre-tax), the underlying improvement was EUR 2.6 million. Profit after financial items rose to EUR 23.6 million (from EUR 18.4 million), and net profit stood at EUR 18.8 million — the second-highest on record.   

The balance sheet strengthened significantly, with equity ratio rising to 59.6% (from 57.2%) and net debt turning negative at - EUR 19.0 million.

Key strategic developments included the August acquisition of Rederi Ab Fjärdvägen (renamed Eckerö Link Ab) and the October purchase of SAILOR (renamed FJÄRDVÄGEN) to enhance freight capacity on the Longnäs–Nådendal route. The November sale of TRANSPORTER to Godby Shipping generated a EUR 3.4 million pre-tax gain. A refinancing in October optimised the capital structure.

The board will address dividends on 12 March 2026 ahead of the annual general meeting. For 2026, the company expects stable results despite geopolitical uncertainties and potential adjustments to prior pandemic-era traffic support grants.

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