Distributor Tura Group reports higher revenue and improved earnings in the first quarter of 2026 compared with the corresponding period the previous year.Net sales increased 28.8 percent to SEK 245.7 million (190.8). The increase was driven mainly by the business in books as well as games and toys acquired in 2025."After a strong fourth quarter of 2025, it is very pleasing that the current year has also started off on the right foot. In a challenging environment, we managed to increase revenue in more or less all product groups compared with the corresponding quarter the previous year. The additions books and toys obviously stand out, but it is also worth emphasizing that most other things went well," says CEO Stefan Eriksson. EBITDA improved to SEK 8.0 million (-1.4), corresponding to an EBITDA margin of 3.3 percent (-0.7). Operating profit amounted to SEK 4.4 million (-4.7).Profit before tax amounted to SEK 2.5 million (-6.0), while net profit was SEK 1.1 million (-5.3). Earnings per share amounted to SEK 0.02 (-0.11).The gross margin strengthened to 20.6 percent (17.0), which according to the company is explained by a more favorable product mix as well as less negative currency effects.Eriksson says that the company is pleased with the start of the year and sees continued potential for growth, even though comparison figures will become tougher going forward when the new product areas are fully included in the comparison base. Tura Group, SEK millionQ1 2026Q1 2025ChangeRevenue245.7190.828.8%EBITDA8.0-1.4—EBITDA margin3.3%-0.7%—Operating profit4.4-4.7—Operating margin1.8%-2.5%—Profit before tax2.5-6.0—Net profit1.1-5.3—Earnings per share, SEK0.02-0.11—