Intrum AB, a leading provider of credit management services, saw its stock price surge on May 7, 2025, following the release of its first-quarter financial results. The company’s shares rallied significantly, climbing more than 20% during the trading session, reflecting strong performance and positive trends in its operations.

The company’s CEO, Andrés Rubio, described the first quarter of 2025 as “strong,” with a more than doubled operating profit compared to the same period last year. Rubio highlighted two main drivers behind this growth: the ongoing improvement in the servicing margin and the positive trends in the company’s debt collection services.

Intrum reported a higher-than-expected operating profit for the first quarter of 2025, with the adjusted operating profit coming in at 1.032 billion SEK, surpassing analysts’ expectations of 845 million SEK. The company’s net profit stood at 101 million SEK, indicating a significant improvement from previous quarters.

Despite the positive financial results, Intrum’s servicing business faced a slight decline in external revenue, attributed to a 2% decrease in the Southern European market. However, the operating profit for the servicing segment increased to 689 million SEK, up from 163 million SEK in the same period last year.

Rubio expressed optimism about the company’s future prospects, stating, “I am very pleased to announce that we are nearing the completion of the recapitalization transaction.” This optimism is reflected in the stock price movement, with Intrum’s shares rallying on the positive financial outlook.

The company’s stock price performance was part of a broader trend on the Stockholm Stock Exchange, where other companies like Skanska and Tobii also saw significant gains. The OMXS30 index, which tracks the performance of the largest companies listed on the exchange, was up 0.1% at the time of writing.

Intrum’s improved financial performance and positive outlook have provided a strong foundation for the company’s future growth. Despite challenges in certain markets, the company’s overall performance indicates a resilient business model and a promising path forward.