Billerud Past Earnings Performance
Past criteria checks 0/6
Billerud's earnings have been declining at an average annual rate of -15.8%, while the Packaging industry saw earnings declining at 0.8% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 9.8% per year. Billerud's return on equity is 0.3%, and it has net margins of 0.2%.
Key information
-15.81%
Earnings growth rate
-19.34%
EPS growth rate
| Packaging Industry Growth | 9.45% |
| Revenue growth rate | 9.83% |
| Return on equity | 0.28% |
| Net Margin | 0.20% |
| Next Earnings Update | 17 Jul 2026 |
Recent past performance updates
Analysis Article • May 07
There May Be Some Bright Spots In Billerud's (STO:BILL) Earnings
Investors were disappointed with the weak earnings posted by Billerud AB (publ) ( STO:BILL ). While the headline...Analysis Article • Oct 31
Billerud's (STO:BILL) Earnings Are Weaker Than They Seem
Unsurprisingly, Billerud AB (publ)'s ( STO:BILL ) stock price was strong on the back of its healthy earnings report...Recent updates
Narrative Update • May 21
BILL: Reset Expectations And Upgraded Stance Will Support Future Re Rating
Analysts have trimmed their SEK-based fair value estimate for Billerud from about SEK 102.80 to roughly SEK 79.17, reflecting a lower price target that balances Citi's SEK 10 cut with more positive views from other research houses. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts see room for upside relative to the revised SEK 79.17 fair value, pointing to an upgraded stance on the stock that supports a more constructive view on execution and earnings potential.Analysis Article • May 07
There May Be Some Bright Spots In Billerud's (STO:BILL) Earnings
Investors were disappointed with the weak earnings posted by Billerud AB (publ) ( STO:BILL ). While the headline...
Narrative Update • May 05
BILL: Higher Growth Assumptions And Recent Upgrade Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have adjusted their view on Billerud, with the average price target moving from SEK 99 to SEK 92. This reflects mixed inputs from recent research, where some firms have turned more positive on the stock, while others have trimmed expectations in light of updated assumptions on discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E levels.Analysis Article • May 01
Analysts Have Been Trimming Their Billerud AB (publ) (STO:BILL) Price Target After Its Latest Report
It's been a mediocre week for Billerud AB (publ) ( STO:BILL ) shareholders, with the stock dropping 16% to kr63.00 in...Narrative Update • Apr 20
BILL: Improved Margin Visibility And Constructive Rating Shift Will Support Future Upside
Analysts now see fair value for Billerud at SEK 99.00, down from SEK 107.00, reflecting updated views on the discount rate, growth, margins, and future P/E following recent mixed price target moves and a more constructive stance from parts of the Street. Analyst Commentary Recent research shows that the shift to a SEK 99.00 fair value comes after a mix of target changes and a more constructive tone from bullish analysts, even as some price targets have been adjusted.
Narrative Update • Apr 05
BILL: Neutral Stance Will Rely On Dividend Reset And Margin Execution
Analysts have adjusted their price targets on Billerud, with recent SEK changes including a SEK 17 cut and a SEK 5 increase, alongside an updated SEK fair value assumption and slightly higher P/E expectations, reflecting revised views on discount rates, revenue trends, and margins. Analyst Commentary Recent research has shown a mix of views on Billerud, with some analysts turning more supportive while others remain cautious.Narrative Update • Mar 22
BILL: Refined Margin Assumptions And Higher P/E Will Support Future Upside Potential
Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for Billerud from SEK 119.0 to SEK 107.0, reflecting updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins and a higher discount rate, alongside recent Street price target adjustments from Citi. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts have recently adjusted their price targets for Billerud in both directions, which gives you a useful read on how sentiment is evolving as new information feeds into models for revenue, margins and risk.Narrative Update • Mar 07
BILL: Neutral Outlook Will Depend On Execution Risks And Dividend Reset
The Street’s view on Billerud has been fine tuned recently, with Citi first raising and then lowering its target, resulting in a net SEK 12 cut as analysts align their pricing with updated expectations for discount rates, profit margins and future P/E assumptions. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates on Billerud point to a cautious tone, with price targets adjusted in both directions over a short period.Narrative Update • Feb 21
BILL: Neutral View Will Rely On Managing Execution Risks And Dividend Reset
Analysts have adjusted their view on Billerud with the latest Street research pointing to a SEK 17 reduction in the price target, partly offsetting an earlier SEK 5 increase. This change reflects updated assumptions on discount rates, revenue trends, margins and future P/E expectations.Narrative Update • Feb 06
BILL: Neutral View Will Depend On Managing Execution And Dividend Trade Offs
Analysts have reduced their fair value estimate for Billerud to SEK 80.00 from SEK 96.00. They link this adjustment to recent price target changes at firms such as Citi, as well as more cautious assumptions on revenue growth, profit margins, and the discount rate, even though they are using a slightly higher future P/E multiple.Analysis Article • Jan 30
Billerud (STO:BILL) Shareholders Will Want The ROCE Trajectory To Continue
If you're looking for a multi-bagger, there's a few things to keep an eye out for. In a perfect world, we'd like to see...Narrative Update • Jan 23
BILL: Neutral Stance Will Rely On Executing Against Higher Profitability Assumptions
Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for Billerud to SEK 96 from SEK 84, reflecting updated views on discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E in light of recent price target increases reported in Street research. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research shows price targets on Billerud moving higher in absolute terms, with one large global bank lifting its target by SEK 5 in the latest update and another prior move taking a target to SEK 92 from SEK 80.Analysis Article • Jan 12
Are Investors Undervaluing Billerud AB (publ) (STO:BILL) By 28%?
Key Insights The projected fair value for Billerud is kr133 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Billerud's...Narrative Update • Jan 09
BILL: Margin Resilience And Lower Discount Rate Will Support Stronger Future Cash Flows
Analysts have lifted their price target on Billerud to SEK 92 from SEK 80, citing updated assumptions around revenue, profit margins and valuation metrics that support a slightly higher overall valuation. Analyst Commentary Recent research points to a more constructive stance on Billerud, with the price target lifted to SEK 92 from SEK 80.Narrative Update • Dec 26
BILL: Margin Recovery And Cost Discipline Will Drive Stronger Future Cash Flows
Analysts have nudged their price target on Billerud higher to SEK 92 from SEK 80, reflecting modestly improved expectations for the company despite only slight adjustments to growth, profitability and valuation assumptions. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts highlight that the higher SEK 92 price target signals growing confidence in Billerud's ability to execute on its strategic initiatives and stabilize earnings, even as fundamental assumptions have only been moderately revised.Narrative Update • Dec 12
BILL: Margin Gains And Cost Discipline Will Drive Stronger Cash Flows
Analysts have modestly raised their price target on Billerud to SEK 92 from SEK 80. This reflects improved profit margin expectations, even as revenue growth assumptions have been tempered and a slightly higher discount rate is applied.Analysis Article • Nov 19
We Think Billerud (STO:BILL) Is Taking Some Risk With Its Debt
David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...Narrative Update • Nov 02
BILL: Resilient Margins And Cost Discipline Will Drive Shareholder Returns
Billerud Price Target Slightly Reduced Amid Mixed Analyst Outlook Analysts have adjusted Billerud's price target downward from SEK 84 to SEK 80, citing their updated views on the company's future revenue growth and margin expectations. Analyst Commentary Following the revised price target for Billerud, analysts provided a range of perspectives regarding the company's valuation and outlook.Analysis Article • Oct 31
Billerud's (STO:BILL) Earnings Are Weaker Than They Seem
Unsurprisingly, Billerud AB (publ)'s ( STO:BILL ) stock price was strong on the back of its healthy earnings report...Analysis Article • Oct 28
Billerud AB (publ) (STO:BILL) Just Released Its Third-Quarter Earnings: Here's What Analysts Think
Investors in Billerud AB (publ) ( STO:BILL ) had a good week, as its shares rose 7.0% to close at kr89.85 following the...Narrative Update • Oct 18
Accelerating Sustainable Packaging Demand Will Unlock North American Markets
Narrative Update on Billerud Analysts have reduced their price target for Billerud from SEK 84 to SEK 80. This adjustment reflects more subdued revenue growth assumptions and a modest decrease in fair value estimates.Narrative Update • Oct 04
Accelerating Sustainable Packaging Demand Will Unlock North American Markets
Analysts have slightly lowered their fair value price target for Billerud from $103 to approximately $102.60. This change is based on updated assessments to revenue growth and discount rates.Analysis Article • Oct 03
Billerud (STO:BILL) Shareholders Will Want The ROCE Trajectory To Continue
There are a few key trends to look for if we want to identify the next multi-bagger. Typically, we'll want to notice a...Analysis Article • Aug 26
Lacklustre Performance Is Driving Billerud AB (publ)'s (STO:BILL) Low P/E
Billerud AB (publ)'s ( STO:BILL ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 12.6x might make it look like a buy right now...Analysis Article • Jul 22
Billerud AB (publ) Earnings Missed Analyst Estimates: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting Now
It's shaping up to be a tough period for Billerud AB (publ) ( STO:BILL ), which a week ago released some disappointing...Analysis Article • May 20
Billerud (STO:BILL) Is Increasing Its Dividend To SEK3.50
The board of Billerud AB (publ) ( STO:BILL ) has announced that it will be paying its dividend of SEK3.50 on the 27th...Analysis Article • Apr 30
Billerud (STO:BILL) Might Have The Makings Of A Multi-Bagger
If you're looking for a multi-bagger, there's a few things to keep an eye out for. Firstly, we'd want to identify a...Analysis Article • Apr 15
Billerud's (STO:BILL) Shareholders Will Receive A Bigger Dividend Than Last Year
The board of Billerud AB (publ) ( STO:BILL ) has announced that it will be paying its dividend of SEK3.50 on the 27th...Analysis Article • Apr 03
Impressive Earnings May Not Tell The Whole Story For Billerud (STO:BILL)
Despite announcing strong earnings, Billerud AB (publ)'s ( STO:BILL ) stock was sluggish. Our analysis uncovered some...Analysis Article • Mar 10
Does Billerud (STO:BILL) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?
Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...Analysis Article • Feb 23
Billerud AB (publ)'s (STO:BILL) Business And Shares Still Trailing The Market
Billerud AB (publ)'s ( STO:BILL ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 17.2x might make it look like a buy right now...
New Narrative • Feb 09
Price Adjustments And Efficiency Measures Expected To Improve 2025 Outlook
Strategic pricing increases and product shifts are poised to boost Billerud's revenue growth and expand margins, despite challenges in certain segments.Analysis Article • Feb 07
Results: Billerud AB (publ) Beat Earnings Expectations And Analysts Now Have New Forecasts
Billerud AB (publ) ( STO:BILL ) just released its yearly report and things are looking bullish. Billerud beat earnings...Analysis Article • Dec 17
Here's What To Make Of Billerud's (STO:BILL) Decelerating Rates Of Return
What trends should we look for it we want to identify stocks that can multiply in value over the long term? Firstly...Analysis Article • Nov 28
Is There An Opportunity With Billerud AB (publ)'s (STO:BILL) 23% Undervaluation?
Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, Billerud fair value estimate is kr126 Billerud is estimated to...Analysis Article • Aug 31
Billerud (STO:BILL) Takes On Some Risk With Its Use Of Debt
Warren Buffett famously said, 'Volatility is far from synonymous with risk.' When we think about how risky a company...Analysis Article • May 21
Returns On Capital At Billerud (STO:BILL) Paint A Concerning Picture
What trends should we look for it we want to identify stocks that can multiply in value over the long term? Firstly...Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How Billerud 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 | 39,309 | 77 | 15,090 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 25 | 40,585 | 711 | 15,462 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 25 | 42,832 | 1,213 | 16,218 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 25 | 43,725 | 1,841 | 15,964 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 25 | 44,245 | 1,849 | 16,589 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 24 | 43,567 | 1,747 | 16,533 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 24 | 41,683 | 611 | 16,148 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 24 | 41,095 | 702 | 15,928 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 24 | 40,284 | 158 | 15,532 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 41,356 | 484 | 15,608 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 43,755 | 1,754 | 16,287 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 23 | 45,359 | 2,445 | 16,947 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 23 | 46,814 | 4,345 | 16,787 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 42,716 | 4,590 | 15,325 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 22 | 37,257 | 3,970 | 13,602 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 22 | 31,959 | 3,100 | 11,491 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 22 | 27,137 | 1,992 | 9,862 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 21 | 26,295 | 1,485 | 9,600 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 21 | 25,364 | 1,407 | 9,162 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 21 | 24,458 | 982 | 8,965 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 21 | 24,089 | 889 | 8,783 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 20 | 23,942 | 676 | 8,817 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 20 | 24,129 | 717 | 8,741 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 20 | 24,352 | 742 | 8,742 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 20 | 24,428 | 724 | 8,854 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 19 | 24,524 | 1,011 | 8,658 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 19 | 24,570 | 1,037 | 8,684 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 19 | 24,791 | 1,323 | 8,858 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 19 | 24,396 | 990 | 9,075 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 18 | 23,789 | 1,037 | 9,013 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 18 | 23,507 | 1,096 | 8,879 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 18 | 22,997 | 1,246 | 8,543 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 18 | 22,699 | 1,735 | 8,032 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 17 | 22,438 | 1,638 | 8,008 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 17 | 22,315 | 1,407 | 8,139 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 17 | 22,164 | 1,394 | 8,151 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 17 | 22,003 | 1,438 | 8,173 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 16 | 21,724 | 1,518 | 8,015 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 16 | 21,452 | 1,581 | 7,861 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 16 | 21,537 | 1,803 | 7,825 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 16 | 21,587 | 1,800 | 7,617 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 15 | 21,864 | 1,811 | 7,556 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 15 | 21,759 | 1,933 | 7,348 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 15 | 21,472 | 1,517 | 7,331 | 0 |
Quality Earnings: BILL has a large one-off loss of SEK310.0M impacting its last 12 months of financial results to 31st March, 2026.
Growing Profit Margin: BILL's current net profit margins (0.2%) are lower than last year (4.2%).
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: BILL's earnings have declined by 15.8% per year over the past 5 years.
Accelerating Growth: BILL's has had negative earnings growth over the past year, so it can't be compared to its 5-year average.
Earnings vs Industry: BILL had negative earnings growth (-95.8%) over the past year, making it difficult to compare to the Packaging industry average (-19.2%).
Return on Equity
High ROE: BILL's Return on Equity (0.3%) 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 | 2026/05/26 17:23 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/26 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
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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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Analyst Sources
Billerud AB (publ) is covered by 13 analysts. 6 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 |
| Patrick Langstrom | ABG Sundal Collier Sponsored |
| Justin Jordan | BNP Paribas |