AcadeMedia (ACAD) Stock Overview
Operates as an independent education provider in Sweden, Finland, Norway, the Netherlands, and Germany. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 5/6 |
| Future Growth | 3/6 |
| Past Performance | 4/6 |
| Financial Health | 3/6 |
| Dividends | 3/6 |
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Risk Analysis
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | SEK 93.70 |
| 52 Week High | SEK 109.40 |
| 52 Week Low | SEK 79.00 |
| Beta | 0.51 |
| 1 Month Change | -5.35% |
| 3 Month Change | -7.04% |
| 1 Year Change | 15.11% |
| 3 Year Change | 94.08% |
| 5 Year Change | 17.42% |
| Change since IPO | 58.81% |
Recent News & Updates
Narrative Update • Jun 01
ACAD: German Preschool Expansion Pipeline Will Support Future Upside Potential
Analysts have adjusted their price target on AcadeMedia to SEK125. The updated assumptions reflect a slightly lower discount rate, a different mix of revenue growth and profit margin expectations, and a revised future P/E multiple.Analysis Article • May 18
Statutory Profit Doesn't Reflect How Good AcadeMedia's (STO:ACAD) Earnings Are
AcadeMedia AB (publ) ( STO:ACAD ) recently posted some strong earnings, and the market responded positively. We have...Narrative Update • May 06
ACAD: Higher Margin Outlook And Stable Model Assumptions Will Support Upside Potential
Analysts have maintained their SEK 125 price target for AcadeMedia, citing only modest adjustments to assumptions around the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E, which they view as offsetting each other overall. Valuation Changes Fair Value: SEK 125 remains unchanged, with the updated model still indicating SEK 125.0 per share.Recent updates
Narrative Update • Jun 01
ACAD: German Preschool Expansion Pipeline Will Support Future Upside Potential
Analysts have adjusted their price target on AcadeMedia to SEK125. The updated assumptions reflect a slightly lower discount rate, a different mix of revenue growth and profit margin expectations, and a revised future P/E multiple.Analysis Article • May 18
Statutory Profit Doesn't Reflect How Good AcadeMedia's (STO:ACAD) Earnings Are
AcadeMedia AB (publ) ( STO:ACAD ) recently posted some strong earnings, and the market responded positively. We have...Narrative Update • May 06
ACAD: Higher Margin Outlook And Stable Model Assumptions Will Support Upside Potential
Analysts have maintained their SEK 125 price target for AcadeMedia, citing only modest adjustments to assumptions around the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E, which they view as offsetting each other overall. Valuation Changes Fair Value: SEK 125 remains unchanged, with the updated model still indicating SEK 125.0 per share.Narrative Update • Apr 21
ACAD: Higher Margin Outlook And Lower Discount Rate Signal Upside Potential
Analysts have raised their price target on AcadeMedia from SEK 115 to SEK 125, citing updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, a modestly higher future P/E multiple, and a slightly lower discount rate. Valuation Changes Fair Value: raised from SEK 115 to SEK 125, an increase of about 8.7%.Analysis Article • Feb 05
AcadeMedia AB (publ) (STO:ACAD) Second-Quarter Results: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting For This Year
AcadeMedia AB (publ) ( STO:ACAD ) shareholders are probably feeling a little disappointed, since its shares fell 3.4...Analysis Article • Nov 20
It's Unlikely That AcadeMedia AB (publ)'s (STO:ACAD) CEO Will See A Huge Pay Rise This Year
Key Insights AcadeMedia's Annual General Meeting to take place on 26th of November CEO Marcus Strömberg's total...Analysis Article • Nov 14
AcadeMedia's (STO:ACAD) Solid Earnings Are Supported By Other Strong Factors
AcadeMedia AB (publ) ( STO:ACAD ) just reported healthy earnings but the stock price didn't move much. We think that...Analysis Article • Nov 06
AcadeMedia AB (publ) (STO:ACAD) Just Reported And Analysts Have Been Lifting Their Price Targets
Last week, you might have seen that AcadeMedia AB (publ) ( STO:ACAD ) released its quarterly result to the market. The...Analysis Article • Oct 31
AcadeMedia's (STO:ACAD) Dividend Will Be Increased To SEK2.25
The board of AcadeMedia AB (publ) ( STO:ACAD ) has announced that it will be paying its dividend of SEK2.25 on the 3rd...Analysis Article • Oct 17
AcadeMedia (STO:ACAD) Will Pay A Larger Dividend Than Last Year At SEK2.25
AcadeMedia AB (publ)'s ( STO:ACAD ) dividend will be increasing from last year's payment of the same period to SEK2.25...Analysis Article • Sep 03
Earnings Update: Here's Why Analysts Just Lifted Their AcadeMedia AB (publ) (STO:ACAD) Price Target To kr115
As you might know, AcadeMedia AB (publ) ( STO:ACAD ) recently reported its annual numbers. AcadeMedia reported in line...Narrative Update • Sep 02
Acquisition Of Touhula And Adult Education Expansion Will Strengthen Future Prospects
Despite lower consensus revenue growth forecasts, AcadeMedia's future P/E multiple has expanded significantly, driving the consensus analyst price target up from SEK95.00 to SEK115.00. What's in the News Board proposed an ordinary dividend increase to SEK 2.25 (1.75) per share.Analysis Article • Sep 01
AcadeMedia's (STO:ACAD) Upcoming Dividend Will Be Larger Than Last Year's
AcadeMedia AB (publ) ( STO:ACAD ) will increase its dividend from last year's comparable payment on the 3rd of December...Analysis Article • Aug 22
Estimating The Intrinsic Value Of AcadeMedia AB (publ) (STO:ACAD)
Key Insights AcadeMedia's estimated fair value is kr114 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Current share price...Analysis Article • May 15
AcadeMedia's (STO:ACAD) Performance Is Even Better Than Its Earnings Suggest
AcadeMedia AB (publ)'s ( STO:ACAD ) earnings announcement last week was disappointing for investors, despite the decent...Analysis Article • May 07
Is There Now An Opportunity In AcadeMedia AB (publ) (STO:ACAD)?
While AcadeMedia AB (publ) ( STO:ACAD ) might not have the largest market cap around , it saw a significant share price...Analysis Article • Apr 07
Insufficient Growth At AcadeMedia AB (publ) (STO:ACAD) Hampers Share Price
AcadeMedia AB (publ)'s ( STO:ACAD ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 10.5x might make it look like a buy right now...
New Narrative • Mar 13
Acquisition Of Touhula And Adult Education Expansion Will Strengthen Future Prospects
Strategic international expansions, including in Germany and Finnish acquisitions, are expected to enhance revenue and profitability, driving future growth.Analysis Article • Nov 26
AcadeMedia (STO:ACAD) Has Announced A Dividend Of SEK1.75
AcadeMedia AB (publ) ( STO:ACAD ) will pay a dividend of SEK1.75 on the 5th of December. This payment means that the...Analysis Article • Oct 27
AcadeMedia's (STO:ACAD) Dividend Will Be SEK1.75
AcadeMedia AB (publ) ( STO:ACAD ) will pay a dividend of SEK1.75 on the 5th of December. This means that the annual...Analysis Article • Oct 10
AcadeMedia (STO:ACAD) Will Pay A Dividend Of SEK1.75
AcadeMedia AB (publ)'s ( STO:ACAD ) investors are due to receive a payment of SEK1.75 per share on 5th of December...Analysis Article • Sep 05
We Like AcadeMedia's (STO:ACAD) Earnings For More Than Just Statutory Profit
AcadeMedia AB (publ) ( STO:ACAD ) announced a healthy earnings result recently, and the market rewarded it with a...Analysis Article • Sep 02
AcadeMedia AB (publ) (STO:ACAD) Analysts Are Pretty Bullish On The Stock After Recent Results
Shareholders of AcadeMedia AB (publ) ( STO:ACAD ) will be pleased this week, given that the stock price is up 11% to...Analysis Article • Aug 31
AcadeMedia's (STO:ACAD) Dividend Will Be SEK1.75
AcadeMedia AB (publ) ( STO:ACAD ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of SEK1.75 per share on the 5th of...Analysis Article • Feb 08
AcadeMedia's (STO:ACAD) Solid Earnings Have Been Accounted For Conservatively
The stock was sluggish on the back of AcadeMedia AB (publ)'s ( STO:ACAD ) recent earnings report. Our analysis suggests...Analysis Article • Nov 24
We Think Some Shareholders May Hesitate To Increase AcadeMedia AB (publ)'s (STO:ACAD) CEO Compensation
Key Insights AcadeMedia to hold its Annual General Meeting on 30th of November Total pay for CEO Marcus Strömberg...Shareholder Returns
| ACAD | SE Consumer Services | SE Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | -13.6% | -5.1% | -1.6% |
| 1Y | 15.1% | 25.8% | 13.5% |
Return vs Industry: ACAD underperformed the Swedish Consumer Services industry which returned 25.8% over the past year.
Return vs Market: ACAD exceeded the Swedish Market which returned 13.5% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| ACAD volatility | |
|---|---|
| ACAD Average Weekly Movement | 4.6% |
| Consumer Services Industry Average Movement | 5.8% |
| Market Average Movement | 6.3% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in SE Market | 13.5% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in SE Market | 3.7% |
Stable Share Price: ACAD has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the Swedish market.
Volatility Over Time: ACAD's weekly volatility (5%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1898 | 23,500 | Marcus Strömberg | www.academedia.se |
AcadeMedia AB (publ) operates as an independent education provider in Sweden, Finland, Norway, the Netherlands, and Germany. The company operates through four segments: Preschool & International, Primary Schools, Secondary School, and Adult Education. It operates preschools, primary schools, upper secondary schools, and adult education units.
AcadeMedia AB (publ) Fundamentals Summary
| ACAD fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | SEK 9.39b |
| Earnings (TTM) | SEK 892.00m |
| Revenue (TTM) | SEK 19.82b |
10.1x
P/E Ratio0.5x
P/S RatioIs ACAD overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| ACAD income statement (TTM) | |
|---|---|
| Revenue | SEK 19.82b |
| Cost of Revenue | SEK 13.70b |
| Gross Profit | SEK 6.12b |
| Other Expenses | SEK 5.23b |
| Earnings | SEK 892.00m |
Last Reported Earnings
Mar 31, 2026
Next Earnings Date
Aug 31, 2026
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 9.30 |
| Gross Margin | 30.87% |
| Net Profit Margin | 4.50% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 33.9% |
How did ACAD perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
2.4%
Current Dividend Yield25%
Payout RatioCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/06/02 18:04 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/06/02 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/06/30 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
Unless specified all financial data is based on a yearly period but updated quarterly. This is known as Trailing Twelve Month (TTM) or Last Twelve Month (LTM) Data. Learn more.
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Analyst Sources
AcadeMedia AB (publ) is covered by 4 analysts. 2 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| null null | ABG Sundal Collier |
| Carolina Elvind | Danske Bank |
| Johan Sundén | DNB Carnegie |