Continued growth for Jotun
Jotun continued its positive development through the first eight months of 2026, despite geopolitical uncertainty and challenging market situations.
About Jotun
For a century, Jotun has protected property – from iconic buildings to beautiful homes. As one of the world’s leading manufacturers of paints and coatings, we combine high quality with creativity and innovation.
Who we are
With a presence in over 100 countries on all continents, Jotun is a true global player.
Sustainability
Jotun Protects Property. Protecting property is inherently sustainable, it avoids emissions, prolongs the lifetime of assets and extends maintenance intervals. Also, beautifying property contributes to culture, societal and individual wellbeing.
Career
At Jotun, you are encouraged to take initiative to create the future. Join our team to make your mark and grow with us.
Innovation and technology
Jotun develops products and solutions that solve customers' needs for protection in a changing environment. Applying our first-hand knowledge and insights, we use state-of-the-art technology to solve the challenges faced.
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Following up on Inclusion
Jotun’s company culture welcomes and values differences in people. We hire and develop diverse people and ensure they feel respected, appreciated, and included.
Jotun scores gold in sustainability
Jotun improves the score and ranks among the top 5% of global companies in the annual EcoVadis sustainability performance rating
Social sustainability in practice
Jotun has an established mentor programme where experienced employees help internationals residents find job openings. The results are outstanding.
Stronger than expected from Jotun
Jotun improved sales and earnings in the first four months of 2026. However, the Middle East war is causing significant uncertainty.
Jotun celebrates 100 years
As we reflect on 100 years since Jotun was established, we would like to take the opportunity to thank our employees, customers, shareholders and all the friends of Jotun who’ve helped shape our journey and contribute to this milestone. Every layer of paint that was applied, added another layer to the Jotun story.
Update on impact to Jotun from the war in the Middle East
As the conflict in the Middle East enters its third week, Jotun remains committed to taking care of both employees and business. Here is a brief update on our presence and operations in the region.
Another record year for Jotun
Jotun achieved all-time high sales and earnings in 2025 and enters its 100th anniversary year in better shape than ever.
All-time high from Jotun
Jotun achieves record-high sales and earnings year to date, despite increasing price pressure and challenging markets.
Record start to the year for Jotun
The Norwegian paints and coatings manufacturer recorded a total operating revenue of NOK 11 376 million in the first four months of 2025. This was up 4 per cent from the same period last year. Earnings ended at NOK 2 442 million, which was an increase of 2 per cent.
Jotun is the winner of the Norwegian Export Award 2025
The award recognizes Norwegian export companies that have successfully created value in Norway through international markets in 2024.
Another good year for Jotun
Jotun handled global challenges well and set new records in 2024. The company expects continued sales growth, but profitability will come under pressure.
Jotun donates NOK 2 mill to humanitarian aid in the Middle East region
Jotun’s longtime partner in humanitarian aid support – Red Cross and Red Crescent – is supporting civilians in several countries in the conflict areas. There is a massive need for help in the region.
Positive development for Jotun
Jotun delivers good results for the first two tertiaries of 2024. The company expects continued profitable growth, but at a slower pace than before.
Strong tertiary from Jotun
With new all-time high sales and earnings in the first tertiary of 2024, Jotun continues the strong momentum from last year.
Record year for Jotun
2023 was the best year ever for Jotun. Despite global challenges and conflicts, the paints and coatings manufacturer maintains its growth and investment plans.
Solid growth for Jotun
Jotun has increased both operating revenue and operating profit year to date. The paints manufacturer expects continued growth but sees significant uncertainties in the global markets.
Jotun supports aid in Libya
Libya suffers from devastating floods caused by Storm Daniel. Jotun has decided to donate NOK 1 mill to support Red Cross/Red Crescent in the area.
Jotun donation to emergency aid in Morocco
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck Morocco September 8th, causing widespread devastation. Jotun has donated NOK 1 million to Red Cross/Red Crescent to emergency aid in the area.
Jotun donates emergency aid to Ukraine
The collapse of the Nova Kakhovka dam in Ukraine is among the largest destructions of civil infrastructure since February 2022 and has major humanitarian consequences. Jotun has decided to donate NOK 2 mill to The Red Cross/Red Crescent and their emergency aid in the area.
Strong start to the year for Jotun
Sales income increased to NOK 10 389 million, while the operating result reached NOK 2 122 million for the first four months of the year. However, significant uncertainty persists in several key markets.
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