HLSE:NOKIA
HLSE:NOKIACommunications

Is Nokia (HLSE:NOKIA) Fairly Priced After Its Recent Share Price Rebound? A Fresh Look at Valuation

Nokia Oyj (HLSE:NOKIA) has quietly delivered a strong rebound this year, and that kind of steady comeback invites a closer look at what is actually driving the share price and earnings trend. See our latest analysis for Nokia Oyj. With the share price now at $5.43, Nokia Oyj’s roughly 35 percent 3 month share price return and robust 5 year total shareholder return above 90 percent suggest momentum is rebuilding as investors reassess its earnings power and network exposure. If Nokia’s...
HLSE:SANOMA
HLSE:SANOMAMedia

European Growth Companies With High Insider Ownership December 2025

As European markets navigate a mixed landscape with the pan-European STOXX Europe 600 Index ending slightly lower and major indexes showing varied performance, investors are keenly observing the European Central Bank's next policy moves amid growth and inflation risks. In this environment, growth companies with high insider ownership can be particularly appealing as they often signal strong confidence from those closest to the business, potentially aligning well with market resilience and...
HLSE:NESTE
HLSE:NESTEOil and Gas

Should Berenberg’s Regulatory-Driven Upgrade Require Action From Neste Oyj (HLSE:NESTE) Investors?

Earlier this week, Berenberg upgraded Neste Oyj to Buy, highlighting a faster-than-expected recovery supported by clearer demand visibility in renewable fuels. The broker pointed to EU Renewable Energy Directive III and higher expected U.S. renewable obligations, alongside Neste’s cost-efficiency push and lower planned capital spending, as key supports for the company’s longer-term profile. We’ll now explore how Berenberg’s focus on improved regulatory-driven demand visibility may influence...
HLSE:NOKIA
HLSE:NOKIACommunications

Is Nokia Still Attractive After 2025 Rally and 5G Infrastructure Momentum?

Wondering if Nokia Oyj is still a value opportunity after its long slump and partial recovery, or if most of the upside has already been priced in? You are not alone. This is exactly the kind of setup where a closer look at valuation can really pay off. Despite slipping about 1.4% over the last week and 9.5% over the past month, the stock is still up 22.2% year to date and 29.2% over the last year, with gains of 34.4% over 3 years and 87.1% over 5 years. Those numbers hint at a story that is...
HLSE:KESKOB
HLSE:KESKOBConsumer Retailing

What Kesko Oyj (HLSE:KESKOB)'s Steady 4.5% Sales Growth Means For Shareholders

In December 2025, Kesko Group reported that November sales reached €1,051.5 million, a 3.9% increase, with year‑to‑date sales rising 4.5% to €11,707.6 million. The steady acceleration in both monthly and year‑to‑date sales suggests that Kesko’s core businesses were still gaining traction heading into late 2025. Next, we will examine how this 4.5% year‑to‑date sales growth shapes Kesko’s broader investment narrative and future prospects. Uncover the next big thing with financially sound penny...
HLSE:UPM
HLSE:UPMForestry

UPM (HLSE:UPM) Valuation After Launching Its Circular Renewable Black Carbon-Negative Packaging Pigment

UPM Kymmene Oyj (HLSE:UPM) just launched Circular Renewable Black, a carbon negative, NIR detectable pigment that finally makes deep black packaging fully recyclable, and it fits neatly with the group’s long term bio-based growth story. See our latest analysis for UPM-Kymmene Oyj. Despite this flurry of strategic moves, including the planned graphic paper joint venture with Sappi and ongoing portfolio reshaping, UPM Kymmene Oyj’s year to date share price return of minus 12.4 percent and three...
HLSE:NDA FI
HLSE:NDA FIBanks

Nordea (HLSE:NDA FI) Valuation Check After Recent Share Price Strength

Nordea Bank Abp (HLSE:NDA FI) keeps edging higher, with the stock up about 4 % this month and roughly 13 % over the past 3 months, inviting a closer look at what is driving this steady climb. See our latest analysis for Nordea Bank Abp. The recent climb sits on top of a much stronger backdrop, with a roughly 45 % year to date share price return and a near 60 % one year total shareholder return. This suggests momentum is firmly building as investors reassess Nordea’s earnings power and risk...
HLSE:NESTE
HLSE:NESTEOil and Gas

Neste (HLSE:NESTE): Revisiting Valuation After Berenberg’s Upgrade and Renewables Recovery Narrative

Berenberg's upgrade on Neste Oyj (HLSE:NESTE) puts the spotlight back on the Finnish renewables player, as faster than expected recovery, regulatory support and tighter cost discipline start to reshape the narrative around the stock. See our latest analysis for Neste Oyj. The upbeat call from Berenberg lands after a strong run, with Neste’s share price up sharply this year, including a roughly 7.6% 3 month share price return and a 54.5% 1 year total shareholder return that hints momentum is...
HLSE:ORNBV
HLSE:ORNBVPharmaceuticals

How Investors Are Reacting To Orion Oyj (HLSE:ORNBV) Upgraded 2025 Profit Guidance And Stronger Momentum

Earlier in December 2025, Orion Oyj raised its full-year 2025 guidance, now expecting net sales of €1.82 billion–€1.90 billion and operating profit of €590 million–€670 million, up from its previous ranges. The significantly higher profit outlook versus earlier guidance suggests Orion sees stronger-than-anticipated momentum across its core operations heading into year-end 2025. Next, we will examine how Orion’s upgraded 2025 operating profit guidance reshapes the company’s investment...
HLSE:KESKOB
HLSE:KESKOBConsumer Retailing

Kesko (HLSE:KESKOB) Valuation Check After November and Year‑to‑Date Sales Growth

Kesko Oyj (HLSE:KESKOB) just reported fresh sales numbers, and they are moving in the right direction. November sales rose 4%, while year to date revenue is up 5%. See our latest analysis for Kesko Oyj. The steady sales uptick fits with a share price that has quietly edged higher, with a roughly low single digit year to date share price return and a mid single digit one year total shareholder return hinting at cautiously improving sentiment rather than runaway momentum. If Kesko’s gradual...
HLSE:UPM
HLSE:UPMForestry

Does UPM’s Carbon-Negative Black Pigment Redefine Its Renewable Materials Story For UPM-Kymmene Oyj (HLSE:UPM)?

Earlier this month, UPM introduced UPM Circular Renewable Black™, a bio-based, near-infrared detectable, carbon-negative black pigment made from certified renewable lignin for fully recyclable, premium packaging. This pigment directly tackles the long-standing recyclability problem of conventional carbon black in packaging, potentially giving UPM an edge in sustainable materials for brand owners under growing environmental scrutiny. We’ll now examine how this breakthrough carbon-negative...
HLSE:SANOMA
HLSE:SANOMAMedia

How Sanoma Oyj’s New €220m Term Loan At Sanoma Oyj (HLSE:SANOMA) Has Changed Its Investment Story

Sanoma Corporation has completed a €220 million syndicated term loan facility with nine banks, maturing in March 2029 and earmarked to prepay a €119 million term loan in 2025 and refinance a €150 million hybrid bond in 2026, partly supported by improved operating cash flow. By locking in long-term funding and replacing more complex instruments such as the hybrid bond, Sanoma appears to be simplifying its capital structure and potentially improving balance sheet flexibility for its learning...
HLSE:VALMT
HLSE:VALMTMachinery

Is Valmet (HLSE:VALMT) Quietly Building a Decarbonization Moat With Fortum’s Biomass Conversion Deal?

On 3 December 2025, Fortum announced that Valmet will deliver a boiler island fuel conversion from coal to biomass at the Zabrze combined heat and power plant in Poland, as part of Fortum’s €85 million retrofit that will eliminate coal use and significantly cut fossil CO₂ emissions. This contract further highlights Valmet’s role in enabling decarbonized district heating infrastructure, using certified local forest biomass and advanced boiler conversion technology to support cleaner air and...
HLSE:STERV
HLSE:STERVForestry

Stora Enso (HLSE:STERV) Valuation Check After €500m Early Bond Redemption and Capital Structure Shift

Stora Enso Oyj (HLSE:STERV) is shaking up its balance sheet by choosing to redeem its €500 million bond early through a make whole process, with repayment scheduled for 19 December 2025. See our latest analysis for Stora Enso Oyj. The early bond redemption comes as the stock shows improving momentum, with an 8.24% 90 day share price return and a 1 year total shareholder return of 8.29%, though longer term total returns remain underwhelming. If this shift in Stora Enso’s capital structure has...