Stora Enso Oyj Past Earnings Performance
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Stora Enso Oyj's earnings have been declining at an average annual rate of -36.7%, while the Forestry industry saw earnings declining at 6.8% annually. Revenues have been declining at an average rate of 2.3% per year. Stora Enso Oyj's return on equity is 6%, and it has net margins of 6.6%.
Key information
-36.70%
Earnings growth rate
-36.66%
EPS growth rate
| Forestry Industry Growth | 16.09% |
| Revenue growth rate | -2.30% |
| Return on equity | 5.97% |
| Net Margin | 6.59% |
| Next Earnings Update | 23 Jul 2026 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • Jun 02
STERV: Mixed Research And Leadership Signals Will Shape Future Share Performance
Analysts have trimmed their average price target on Stora Enso Oyj by about €0.02, reflecting updated views on discount rates, revenue growth assumptions, profit margins, and future P/E expectations based on recent mixed research that includes both lower and higher target revisions. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Stora Enso Oyj highlights a mixed but cautious tone, with some investors seeing upside potential and others focusing on valuation risks and execution challenges.
Narrative Update • May 01
STERV: Refined Earnings Assumptions Will Support Upside As Revenue Outlook Improves
Analysts have trimmed the blended price target for Stora Enso Oyj by €0.30 to reflect mixed revisions across recent research, with some firms lifting targets into the low €12 range while others adopt a more cautious stance. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Stora Enso Oyj reflects a split view, with some firms lifting their targets into the low €12 range and others taking a more cautious stance, including a small €0.30 trim from JPMorgan.Narrative Update • Apr 16
STERV: Bearish Research And Leadership Uncertainty Will Constrain Future Share Returns
The updated analyst price target for Stora Enso Oyj implies a fair value move from about €9.80 to roughly €9.19, reflecting recent mixed research in which some analysts raised targets toward around €12.10 to €12.20, while others trimmed or initiated with more cautious views. Analyst Commentary Recent research opinions on Stora Enso Oyj point to a split view, with several price target increases toward about €12.10 to €12.20 sitting alongside more cautious and bearish signals.Narrative Update • Apr 02
STERV: Higher Margin Assumptions Will Support Upside Under Refined Earnings Expectations
Analyst price targets for Stora Enso Oyj have shifted higher toward about €11.74. The change reflects updated views on slightly lower revenue growth expectations, a small uplift in profit margin assumptions, a modest tweak to future P/E estimates, and a series of recent target increases from banks that maintain generally neutral stances on the shares.
Narrative Update • Mar 19
STERV: Refined Assumptions And Rising Street Views Will Support Future Repricing
Analysts have slightly adjusted the fair value estimate for Stora Enso Oyj from €13.71 to €13.69, reflecting modest tweaks to discount rate, growth and margin assumptions, alongside a series of recent price target increases that now cluster around €10.90 to €12.20. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research points to a cluster of price targets between €10.90 and €12.20, which sits below the revised fair value estimate of €13.69 but reflects a more constructive stance from several firms.Narrative Update • Mar 04
STERV: Higher Bank Price Views And Fair Value Assumptions Will Shape Returns
Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for Stora Enso Oyj from €7.99 to €9.80, reflecting a series of higher price targets from major banks and updated assumptions around the discount rate, long-term revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E levels. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Stora Enso Oyj shows a cluster of price target revisions, with large banks such as JPMorgan and Morgan Stanley updating their views while maintaining broadly neutral stances on the shares.Narrative Update • Feb 18
STERV: Modest Margin Recovery Will Support Fairly Valued Shares Under Refined Assumptions
Narrative Update Analysts have nudged their price targets on Stora Enso Oyj higher by around €0.50 to €0.90, reflecting updated views on fair value, discount rates, and profitability assumptions. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates on Stora Enso Oyj cluster around modest upward revisions to price targets, suggesting analysts are fine tuning their views rather than making wholesale changes to their investment cases.Analysis Article • Feb 12
We Think That There Are Issues Underlying Stora Enso Oyj's (HEL:STERV) Earnings
Stora Enso Oyj's ( HEL:STERV ) stock was strong after they recently reported robust earnings. However, we think that...Narrative Update • Feb 04
STERV: Higher Fair Value Assumptions Will Support Future Bullish Repricing
Analysts have raised their price target on Stora Enso Oyj by about €0.15, citing updated assumptions for fair value, discount rate, revenue, profit margin and future P/E that are reflected in a series of recent Street research target increases. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Stora Enso Oyj points to a cluster of upward price target revisions, with several bullish analysts recalibrating their fair value assumptions.Narrative Update • Jan 21
STERV: Higher Future P/E And EBIT Guidance Will Support Bullish Repricing
Stora Enso Oyj's updated analyst narrative reflects a slightly lower fair value estimate of €13.55, with the modest upward revisions to price targets from €10.70 to €10.90 and from €10.10 to €11.50, offset by a trim to €9.80, as analysts balance expectations for revenue growth, profit margins, and a higher future P/E multiple. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates on Stora Enso Oyj show a mix of views, with several bullish analysts lifting their price targets into a range between €10.90 and €11.50.Narrative Update • Jan 07
STERV: Future Margin Recovery Will Balance Mixed Demand And Maintenance EBIT Headwinds
Analysts have nudged their average price target for Stora Enso Oyj slightly higher to about €11.27 from €11.23, reflecting mixed recent target revisions and updated assumptions on the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E levels. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Stora Enso Oyj shows a mix of optimism and caution, with price targets clustered in a relatively tight range and ratings spread across Buy, Hold and Neutral.Analysis Article • Dec 30
Stora Enso Oyj (HEL:STERV) Has A Somewhat Strained Balance Sheet
Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...Narrative Update • Dec 19
STERV: Future Margin Recovery Will Balance Mixed Demand And Maintenance Headwinds
Analysts have nudged their average price target on Stora Enso Oyj slightly higher, to about EUR 11.23 from roughly EUR 11.21. They cite a modestly improved profit margin outlook and supportive long term valuation assumptions, despite only incremental changes to growth and discount rate forecasts.Narrative Update • Dec 05
STERV: Future Margin Gains Will Offset Mixed Outlook For Demand
Analysts have nudged their average price target for Stora Enso Oyj slightly higher to approximately EUR 11.21 from about EUR 11.16, citing a modestly improved profit margin outlook that more than offsets slightly softer long term revenue growth expectations. Analyst Commentary Recent target price revisions present a mixed but generally constructive view on Stora Enso Oyj, with bullish analysts focusing on improving profitability and operational execution, while more cautious voices highlight lingering structural and demand headwinds that could cap upside.Analysis Article • Nov 15
Stora Enso Oyj (HEL:STERV) Not Flying Under The Radar
It's not a stretch to say that Stora Enso Oyj's ( HEL:STERV ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 0.9x right now seems...Narrative Update • Nov 13
STERV: Earnings Outlook Will Balance Margin Gains With Sector Uncertainties
Stora Enso Oyj's analyst price target saw a modest decrease to €11.16. Analysts cite slightly lower revenue growth expectations, balanced by improved profit margin forecasts following recent research updates.Analysis Article • Oct 28
Stora Enso Oyj Just Beat EPS By 299%: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next
It's been a pretty great week for Stora Enso Oyj ( HEL:STERV ) shareholders, with its shares surging 11% to €9.69 in...Narrative Update • Oct 03
Swedish Forest Assets And Renewable Packaging Will Drive Future Efficiency
Analysts have marginally increased their price target for Stora Enso Oyj to €11.17, reflecting cautious optimism as a result of slight improvements in projected revenue growth and profit margins. Analyst Commentary Recent updates from street research reveal a balanced mix of optimism and caution among analysts regarding Stora Enso Oyj's outlook.Analysis Article • Sep 14
Here's Why Stora Enso Oyj (HEL:STERV) Has A Meaningful Debt Burden
Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...
New Narrative • Nov 28
Enso's Profit Improvement And Strategic Moves Set To Boost Earnings And Market Competitiveness
The focus on sustainability and efficiency at the Beihai site could enhance market competitiveness and boost net margins.Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How Stora Enso Oyj makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 26 | 9,322 | 614 | 1,294 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 25 | 9,326 | 695 | 1,284 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 25 | 9,393 | -5 | 1,112 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 25 | 9,371 | -116 | 1,095 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 25 | 9,247 | -102 | 1,077 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 24 | 9,049 | -136 | 1,278 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 24 | 8,901 | -83 | 2,115 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 24 | 8,767 | -203 | 2,096 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 24 | 8,839 | -467 | 2,124 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 9,396 | -357 | 2,206 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 10,086 | 516 | 2,301 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 23 | 10,923 | 921 | 2,446 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 23 | 11,603 | 1,450 | 2,524 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 11,680 | 1,550 | 2,506 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 22 | 11,535 | 1,580 | 2,459 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 22 | 11,148 | 1,509 | 2,385 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 22 | 10,686 | 1,411 | 2,347 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 21 | 10,164 | 1,266 | 2,331 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 21 | 9,598 | 889 | 2,290 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 21 | 9,100 | 676 | 2,224 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 21 | 8,622 | 618 | 2,143 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 20 | 8,553 | 626 | 2,120 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 20 | 8,811 | 907 | 2,161 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 20 | 9,134 | 888 | 2,200 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 20 | 9,627 | 800 | 2,242 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 19 | 10,055 | 880 | 2,276 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 19 | 10,302 | 664 | 2,336 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 19 | 10,485 | 809 | 2,353 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 19 | 10,542 | 971 | 2,370 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 18 | 10,486 | 1,013 | 2,364 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 18 | 10,339 | 883 | 2,376 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 18 | 10,263 | 860 | 2,385 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 18 | 10,127 | 785 | 2,391 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 17 | 10,045 | 625 | 2,403 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 17 | 9,930 | 542 | 2,364 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 17 | 9,844 | 480 | 2,357 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 17 | 9,876 | 459 | 2,360 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 16 | 9,854 | 463 | 2,363 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 16 | 9,999 | 796 | 2,384 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 16 | 10,076 | 791 | 2,406 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 16 | 10,078 | 796 | 2,406 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 15 | 10,094 | 807 | 2,397 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 15 | 10,144 | 258 | 2,405 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 15 | 10,158 | 258 | 2,404 | 0 |
Quality Earnings: STERV has a large one-off gain of €592.0M impacting its last 12 months of financial results to 31st March, 2026.
Growing Profit Margin: STERV became profitable in the past.
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: STERV's earnings have declined by 36.7% per year over the past 5 years.
Accelerating Growth: STERV has become profitable in the last year, making the earnings growth rate difficult to compare to its 5-year average.
Earnings vs Industry: STERV has become profitable in the last year, making it difficult to compare its past year earnings growth to the Forestry industry (-27.8%).
Return on Equity
High ROE: STERV's Return on Equity (6%) is considered low.
Return on Assets
Return on Capital Employed
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/06/15 22:07 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/06/15 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
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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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Analyst Sources
Stora Enso Oyj is covered by 25 analysts. 14 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 |
| Pallav Mittal | Barclays |
| Andres Castanos-Mollor | Berenberg |