Lego reports significant sales and profit growth for first half of 2026
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Lego sales rose by more than a fifth in the first six months of 2026, with revenues increasing 21 percent to 41.9bn Danish kroner. Net profit grew by 32 percent to 8.6bn Danish kroner. The company attributed this growth to strong demand in the Americas, Europe, and the Asia Pacific regions, as well as the launch of 330 new products including the hi-tech Smart Play kit. Both reports highlight that products tied to the World Cup helped draw in new customers. Additional drivers of demand included Formula One ranges, Star Wars kits, flower based sets, and tie ups with Stranger Things and the film KPop Demon Hunters. Chief executive Niels B Christiansen stated that culturally relevant brand experiences are driving global demand. The company is also investing in sustainability, including a shift toward paper packaging and the construction of a large solar installation in Billund, Denmark, which is expected to operate next year. Market data indicates a rise in spending by adults, referred to as kidults, who are seeking alternatives to digital screens.
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