# SCA's EBITDA drops as renewable energy reaches record levels Company profitability declined due to pressure from renewable energy sources. - **Source:** [All News](https://brifing.si/source/08b8064b-247f-4829-ae25-3602b47f58a9) - **Published:** 2026-07-22 - **Topic:** [Business](https://brifing.si/c/business) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/f571546b-51df-448a-a025-601a1e3545cc ## SCA's financial performance SCA announced its Q2 2026 financial results. The company's EBITDA decreased by 36% compared to the same period last year. The primary reason for this decline is attributed to the costs of renewable energy investments. ## Impact of renewable energy SCA's renewable energy production capacity reached record levels. However, this increase negatively affected the company's short-term profitability. High initial costs of renewable energy projects pressured EBITDA margins. ## Industry-wide trend Many companies in the energy sector are facing similar financial pressures. High investment costs during the transition to renewable energy temporarily weaken profitability indicators. However, these investments are expected to yield positive results in the long term. ## Investor reactions Following the announcement of financial results, SCA shares lost some value. Analysts state that while the company's long-term strategy is correct, short-term financial performance has unsettled investors. ## Future projections SCA management predicts that renewable energy investments will start contributing positively from 2027 onwards. The company emphasizes that operational efficiency will increase and costs will decrease as current projects are completed. ## Importance of sector transformation SCA's experience represents a typical example of the transformation in the energy sector. The transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy brings short-term costs but offers a sustainable business model in the long run. This transformation appears inevitable due to climate goals and regulations. ## Sources covering this story - https://www.investing.com/news/company-news/sca-q2-2026-slides-ebitda-falls-36-as-renewable-energy-hits-record-93CH-4805044 — --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._