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LEGO Sales Jump 21% in First Half 2026

8/25/2026

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Summary

LEGO Sales Surge

LEGO Group reported a 21% sales rise in the first half of 2026.
Revenue hit 41.9 billion crowns while net profit rose 32% to 8.6 billion crowns.
Operating profit climbed 22% to 10.9 billion crowns, with free cash flow at 2.1 billion crowns.
LEGO launched over 330 new sets, including a $199.99 FIFA trophy replica and Pokemon bricks.
LEGO will open a Virginia factory and a 160,000-panel solar park near Billund by 2027.

Summary

LEGO Launches Smartbrick

LEGO is developing a smart brick that adds sound and light effects, details pending.
CEO Niels Christiansen said LEGO will not use artificial intelligence to design whole sets.
CFO Jesper Andersen warned logistics costs could rise after the Strait of Hormuz closure.
LEGO is investing in renewable, recyclable brick materials to lessen dependence on traditional plastics.

History

Historical Context

In 2004, amid a budget deficit and thousands of layoffs, the LEGO Group appointed outsider Jørgen Vig Knudstorp as CEO, cutting unprofitable lines and restoring profit by 2005. His turnaround laid the foundation for today’s 2026 21 percent sales surge, new FIFA trophy, and the Smart Play system announced at CES, underscoring the lasting impact of that strategic shift.

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LEGO Sales Surge

LEGO Group reported a 21% sales rise in the first half of 2026.
Revenue hit 41.9 billion crowns while net profit rose 32% to 8.6 billion crowns.
Operating profit climbed 22% to 10.9 billion crowns, with free cash flow at 2.1 billion crowns.
LEGO launched over 330 new sets, including a $199.99 FIFA trophy replica and Pokemon bricks.
LEGO will open a Virginia factory and a 160,000-panel solar park near Billund by 2027.

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