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OM:AZA
OM:AZACapital Markets

Assessing Avanza Bank Holding’s Valuation After Its First Quarter 2026 Earnings Update

Earnings event and why it matters for Avanza Bank Holding Avanza Bank Holding (OM:AZA) has just reported first quarter 2026 results, with net income of SEK 754 million and basic earnings per share of SEK 4.71, compared with SEK 707 million and SEK 4.50 a year earlier. See our latest analysis for Avanza Bank Holding. The earnings release comes after a weak spell for the shares, with a 30 day share price return of a 9.28% decline and a year to date share price return of a 5.67% decline, while...
OM:SWEC B
OM:SWEC BConstruction

Sweco (OM:SWEC B) Valuation After Q1 2026 Earnings With Higher Sales And Softer Profitability

Why Sweco's latest earnings matter for shareholders Sweco (OM:SWEC B) has released first quarter 2026 results that show higher sales alongside lower net income and earnings per share, a mix that gives you fresh information on profitability and capital allocation. See our latest analysis for Sweco. The latest earnings update and April dividend approval have come against a weaker price backdrop, with a 90-day share price return showing a 15.3% decline and a 1-year total shareholder return...
OM:ALIG
OM:ALIGMachinery

A Look At Alimak Group (OM:ALIG) Valuation After Recent Share Price Weakness

Why Alimak Group is on investors’ radar Alimak Group (OM:ALIG) has drawn fresh attention after recent share price moves, with the stock posting negative returns over the past 3 months and year to date, despite a positive 3 year total return. With annual revenue of SEK 6,795 and net income of SEK 567, the company’s current valuation and recent performance are prompting investors to reassess how this vertical access specialist fits into a diversified portfolio. See our latest analysis for...
OM:ALLEI
OM:ALLEIMetals and Mining

Assessing Alleima (OM:ALLEI) Valuation After AGM Payouts And First Quarter Earnings

Alleima (OM:ALLEI) is back on investors’ radar after its recent AGM approved a SEK 2.50 per share cash dividend, authorized share buybacks up to 10% and supported a sustainability linked incentive plan. See our latest analysis for Alleima. The share price has pulled back slightly in the last week, but a 12.34% 1 month share price return and 9.32% 1 year total shareholder return suggest momentum has been building around the recent earnings update and AGM decisions. If Alleima’s mix of metals...
OM:AQ
OM:AQElectrical

AQ Group (OM:AQ) Valuation Check After Q1 Growth And Higher Dividend Approval

Why AQ Group (OM:AQ) is back on investors’ radar after its AGM and Q1 update AQ Group (OM:AQ) has just combined a first quarter earnings release, showing year on year growth in sales, revenue, and net income, with an annual general meeting that approved a higher dividend. At the same meeting, shareholders also backed changes in board leadership, including the election of a new chair. Together, these moves give you fresh information on both the company’s cash returns and its governance. See...
OM:ALFA
OM:ALFAMachinery

Alfa Laval (OM:ALFA) Valuation Check After Steady Q1 Earnings And Approved Dividend

What the latest earnings and dividend decision mean for Alfa Laval (OM:ALFA) shareholders Alfa Laval (OM:ALFA) combined its first quarter 2026 earnings release with an Annual General Meeting decision to pay a cash dividend, a pairing that gives you fresh information on both income and profitability. See our latest analysis for Alfa Laval. The Q1 report and confirmed SEK9.00 dividend decision have come alongside a 17.0% year to date share price return and a 37.6% total shareholder return over...
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OM:SEB ABanks

Should SEB’s Softer Income But Strong Debt Demand Shift the Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken (OM:SEB A) Investment Narrative?

Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB reported first‑quarter 2026 results showing net interest income of SEK 10,242 million and net income of SEK 7,497 million, both slightly lower than a year earlier, while also continuing its share buyback programme. Alongside earnings, SEB attracted strong real‑money demand for its largest senior trade since 2023, highlighting continued investor appetite for its debt despite softer income trends. We will now assess how the softer net interest income but strong...
OM:SWED A
OM:SWED ABanks

Swedbank (OM:SWED A) Valuation Check After Q1 Earnings, Mortgage Expansion And Cost-Saving Plan

Swedbank (OM:SWED A) is back in focus after its Q1 2026 earnings, with net interest income of SEK 11,147 million and net income of SEK 7,345 million, alongside ongoing mortgage expansion and a multi-year cost saving program. See our latest analysis for Swedbank. Swedbank’s shares trade at SEK323.7, with recent gains over 7 and 30 days contrasting with a weaker 90 day share price return, while a 1 year total shareholder return of 47.2% highlights strong longer term momentum. If Q1 earnings...
OM:EPI A
OM:EPI AMachinery

Assessing Epiroc’s (OM:EPI A) Valuation After Softer Q1 Earnings And A Strong Share Price Run

Earnings trigger and what it means for Epiroc stock Epiroc (OM:EPI A) just reported first quarter 2026 results, with sales of SEK 14,351 million and net income of SEK 2,104 million, both below the levels reported a year earlier. See our latest analysis for Epiroc. The latest earnings release, which showed lower sales and net income than a year earlier, comes as Epiroc’s share price has climbed to SEK263.6, with a 25.4% year to date share price return and a 25.53% one year total shareholder...
OM:GRNG
OM:GRNGMetals and Mining

How Stronger Q1 Results and Volume Guidance Could Impact Gränges (OM:GRNG) Investors

In April 2026, Gränges AB reported first‑quarter 2026 results showing sales of SEK 8,237 million and net income of SEK 316 million, alongside higher earnings per share than a year earlier. On the same day, the company guided for mid‑to‑high single‑digit second‑quarter sales volume growth while flagging currency, cost and Asian pricing headwinds, aiming to counter these through pricing and productivity and benefit from improving market scrap spreads. Next, we’ll examine how this combination...
OM:SEB A
OM:SEB ABanks

Assessing Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken’s Valuation After Softer Q1 2026 Earnings And Ongoing Buybacks

Q1 2026 earnings snapshot and what changed Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken (OM:SEB A) recently reported first quarter 2026 results that included lower net interest income and net income, alongside continued cost consolidation efforts, share buybacks, and mixed performance across business segments. See our latest analysis for Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken. SEB's share price has softened in recent months, with a 90 day share price return of 5.33% and year to date share price return of 8.49%. At...
OM:LATO B
OM:LATO BIndustrials

Assessing Investment AB Latour (OM:LATO B) Valuation After Mixed Q1 2026 Earnings Results

Investment AB Latour (OM:LATO B) is back in focus after reporting Q1 2026 results. The company reported lower sales and net income year on year, while pointing to solid organic growth, robust margins and continued acquisition activity. See our latest analysis for Investment AB Latour. The Q1 update appears to have weighed on sentiment, with a 7 day share price return showing a 6.38% decline and a year to date share price return showing a 5.62% decline. The 1 year total shareholder return of a...
OM:ATCO A
OM:ATCO AMachinery

Assessing Atlas Copco (OM:ATCO A) Valuation After Q1 Results And Approved Ordinary And Extra Dividends

Atlas Copco (OM:ATCO A) is back in focus after its first quarter update, which combined fresh earnings data with an approved total dividend of SEK 5.00 per share, split between ordinary and extra distributions. See our latest analysis for Atlas Copco. At a share price of SEK174.2, Atlas Copco has combined a 30 day share price return of 4.72% with a 1 year total shareholder return of 17.37%, suggesting momentum has softened slightly in recent months after a stronger run. If Atlas Copco’s mix...
OM:ASSA B
OM:ASSA BBuilding

Assessing ASSA ABLOY (OM:ASSA B) Valuation After Q1 2026 Earnings Dividend And Buyback Decisions

ASSA ABLOY (OM:ASSA B) shares reacted to a busy April 28, 2026, as the company paired its first quarter earnings release with an approved SEK 6.40 dividend, share repurchase authorization, and Board changes. See our latest analysis for ASSA ABLOY. Despite a 1 day share price return of a 0.62% decline following the AGM and earnings release, and a softer 7 day share price return of a 4.87% decline, ASSA ABLOY’s 1 year total shareholder return of 19.41% and 3 year total shareholder return of...
OM:CATE
OM:CATEReal Estate

Catena (OM:CATE) Valuation Check After Green Bond Issuance And Strong Quarterly Earnings

Catena (OM:CATE) has just raised SEK 3,250 million in senior unsecured green bonds under its MTN programme, alongside reporting higher first quarter sales and net income compared with the same period last year. See our latest analysis for Catena. Despite the latest green bond issuance and higher quarterly earnings, Catena’s share price, last closing at SEK435.0, has a weaker 1-year total shareholder return of a 3.37% decline. The 3-year total shareholder return of 21.14% suggests longer term...
OM:VIT B
OM:VIT BSoftware

Vitec Software Group (OM:VIT B) Valuation After Strong Q1 Results And Higher Quarterly Dividend

Vitec Software Group (OM:VIT B) has drawn fresh attention after reporting first quarter figures, along with an approved quarterly dividend of SEK 3.68 per share at its April 28, 2026 Annual General Meeting. See our latest analysis for Vitec Software Group. Despite a 1.5% 1 day share price return taking Vitec to SEK254.6, the 1 year total shareholder return of 44.8% decline and 3 year total shareholder return of 53.2% decline point to fading longer term momentum, even as the earnings beat and...