Holmen (HOLM B) Stock Overview
Engages in the forest, paperboard, paper, wood products, and renewable energy businesses in Sweden and internationally. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 2/6 |
| Future Growth | 0/6 |
| Past Performance | 1/6 |
| Financial Health | 4/6 |
| Dividends | 4/6 |
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | SEK 305.20 |
| 52 Week High | SEK 426.40 |
| 52 Week Low | SEK 301.40 |
| Beta | 0.24 |
| 1 Month Change | -8.73% |
| 3 Month Change | -15.22% |
| 1 Year Change | -25.81% |
| 3 Year Change | -25.99% |
| 5 Year Change | -22.38% |
| Change since IPO | 559.89% |
Recent News & Updates
Analysis Article • May 06
Why Holmen's (STO:HOLM B) Shaky Earnings Are Just The Beginning Of Its Problems
A lackluster earnings announcement from Holmen AB (publ) ( STO:HOLM B ) last week didn't sink the stock price. Our...Analysis Article • May 01
Earnings Miss: Holmen AB (publ) Missed EPS By 16% And Analysts Are Revising Their Forecasts
It's shaping up to be a tough period for Holmen AB (publ) ( STO:HOLM B ), which a week ago released some disappointing...
Narrative Update • Apr 22
HOLM B: Dividend Stability And Slightly Lower P E Assumptions Will Shape Returns
Analysts have trimmed their Holmen price targets, with the consensus fair value estimate moving from about SEK 362.63 to SEK 355.29. This reflects recent SEK 8 and SEK 7 target cuts from Citi and JPMorgan, as well as updated views on discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E.Narrative Update • Apr 08
HOLM B: Dividend And Slightly Lower P E Assumptions Will Guide Future Returns
Holmen's analyst price target has been trimmed slightly, with recent cuts of SEK 7 at JPMorgan and to SEK 330 from SEK 335 at Morgan Stanley, as analysts factor in updated assumptions on revenue growth, margins and future P/E. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates point to a slightly more cautious tone on Holmen, with price targets trimmed at both JPMorgan and Morgan Stanley as assumptions on revenue growth, margins and future P/E are refreshed.Recent updates
Analysis Article • May 06
Why Holmen's (STO:HOLM B) Shaky Earnings Are Just The Beginning Of Its Problems
A lackluster earnings announcement from Holmen AB (publ) ( STO:HOLM B ) last week didn't sink the stock price. Our...Analysis Article • May 01
Earnings Miss: Holmen AB (publ) Missed EPS By 16% And Analysts Are Revising Their Forecasts
It's shaping up to be a tough period for Holmen AB (publ) ( STO:HOLM B ), which a week ago released some disappointing...Narrative Update • Apr 22
HOLM B: Dividend Stability And Slightly Lower P E Assumptions Will Shape Returns
Analysts have trimmed their Holmen price targets, with the consensus fair value estimate moving from about SEK 362.63 to SEK 355.29. This reflects recent SEK 8 and SEK 7 target cuts from Citi and JPMorgan, as well as updated views on discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E.Narrative Update • Apr 08
HOLM B: Dividend And Slightly Lower P E Assumptions Will Guide Future Returns
Holmen's analyst price target has been trimmed slightly, with recent cuts of SEK 7 at JPMorgan and to SEK 330 from SEK 335 at Morgan Stanley, as analysts factor in updated assumptions on revenue growth, margins and future P/E. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates point to a slightly more cautious tone on Holmen, with price targets trimmed at both JPMorgan and Morgan Stanley as assumptions on revenue growth, margins and future P/E are refreshed.Narrative Update • Mar 24
HOLM B: Dividend Proposal And Mixed P E Expectations Will Shape Future Share Performance
Holmen's analyst fair value estimate has edged up from SEK 354 to SEK 362, as analysts factor in slightly adjusted discount rate assumptions, a revised revenue growth profile, and a modestly higher projected profit margin and future P/E. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts are comfortable with a fair value estimate that sits above the SEK 330 to SEK 335 price targets cited in recent research, which implies some confidence in execution against the revised growth and margin profile used in the valuation model.Narrative Update • Mar 10
HOLM B: Dividend Proposal And Refined Earnings Assumptions Will Help Steady Share Performance
Narrative Update on Holmen The analyst price target for Holmen has been trimmed by about SEK 7 to SEK 354, with analysts pointing to updated assumptions around discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E to support the change. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates on Holmen focus primarily on valuation resets, with price targets adjusted to reflect updated assumptions on discount rates, revenue expectations, profit margins and future P/E levels.Narrative Update • Feb 24
HOLM B: Softer Outlook And Higher Dividend Are Expected To Balance Share Performance
Analysts have trimmed their price targets for Holmen by about SEK 7 to SEK 330. This reflects slightly softer assumptions on revenue growth and profit margins, while keeping valuation multiples like future P/E broadly in line with prior views.Narrative Update • Feb 10
HOLM B: Trimmed Outlook And Dividend Plans Will Shape Future Share Performance
Holmen's updated analyst price target has been trimmed by about SEK 4, as analysts factor in slightly higher discount rates, along with adjusted assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E levels. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts still see value support at current levels, even with price targets being trimmed.Analysis Article • Feb 04
Holmen AB (publ) (STO:HOLM B) Just Released Its Full-Year Earnings: Here's What Analysts Think
Holmen AB (publ) ( STO:HOLM B ) shareholders are probably feeling a little disappointed, since its shares fell 2.0% to...Narrative Update • Jan 26
HOLM B: Fine Tuned Expectations And Mixed Research Views Will Guide Future Performance
Analysts have trimmed their average price target for Holmen by about SEK 3 to roughly SEK 360. This reflects updated assumptions around revenue growth, margins and future P/E, while some recent Street research has moved individual targets, such as a cut to SEK 330.Analysis Article • Jan 17
Investors Don't See Light At End Of Holmen AB (publ)'s (STO:HOLM B) Tunnel
With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 19.2x Holmen AB (publ) ( STO:HOLM B ) may be sending bullish signals at...Narrative Update • Jan 11
HOLM B: Share Buybacks And Mixed Research Views Will Shape Future Performance
Holmen's updated fair value estimate has edged to SEK 363.0, a change of SEK 1.11, as analysts factor in slightly adjusted discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and P/E assumptions alongside recent Street target trims to SEK 330 and SEK 379. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research has nudged Holmen's price targets lower, with one cut to SEK 330 and another to SEK 379.Narrative Update • Dec 14
HOLM B: Share Buybacks And Efficiency Execution Will Shape Future Performance
Analysts have nudged down their price target on Holmen by SEK 20 to SEK 379, reflecting slightly lower long term revenue growth and margin expectations, despite broadly stable valuation multiples. Analyst Commentary Analysts highlight a balanced risk reward profile for Holmen, with the modest price target cut reflecting tempered growth and margin assumptions rather than a fundamental shift in the investment case.Narrative Update • Nov 30
HOLM B: Share Buybacks And Market Caution Will Influence Performance Ahead
Holmen's analyst price target has been adjusted downward by approximately SEK 2.78 to reflect updated market assumptions and more cautious revenue growth projections, according to recent analyst commentary. Analyst Commentary Recent analyst commentary reflects a nuanced outlook on Holmen, as price targets were adjusted downward while maintaining neutral or underweight ratings.Analysis Article • Nov 19
These 4 Measures Indicate That Holmen (STO:HOLM B) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well
Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...Narrative Update • Nov 16
HOLM B: Share Buyback Completion And Market Volatility Will Shape Outlook
Narrative Update on Holmen Analysts have slightly reduced their fair value estimate for Holmen to SEK 369.22. This change reflects recent price target downgrades driven by more cautious near-term growth expectations.Narrative Update • Nov 01
HOLM B: Margin Pressures And Market Adaptation Will Define Coming Performance
Holmen’s fair value estimate was revised downward from SEK 384.44 to SEK 369.33. Analysts cite moderating revenue growth and margin pressures, as reflected in recent price target adjustments by major institutions.Analysis Article • Oct 31
Holmen's (STO:HOLM B) Shareholders May Want To Dig Deeper Than Statutory Profit
Holmen AB (publ)'s ( STO:HOLM B ) robust recent earnings didn't do much to move the stock. However the statutory profit...Analysis Article • Oct 28
Holmen AB (publ) Just Beat Earnings Expectations: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next
Holmen AB (publ) ( STO:HOLM B ) last week reported its latest quarterly results, which makes it a good time for...Narrative Update • Oct 18
Renewable Materials And Process Automation Will Shape Future Trends
Narrative Update on Holmen Holmen's analyst price target has decreased slightly, moving from SEK 387.22 to SEK 384.44. Analysts cite recent reductions in future revenue growth estimates and a higher discount rate, along with nuanced, cautious commentary from multiple firms.Narrative Update • Oct 04
Renewable Materials And Process Automation Will Shape Future Trends
Analysts have reduced their fair value target for Holmen from SEK 398.13 to SEK 387.22. They cite lower profit margin expectations and modest revenue growth updates as key factors for the adjustment.Analysis Article • Sep 25
What Holmen AB (publ)'s (STO:HOLM B) P/E Is Not Telling You
With a median price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of close to 23x in Sweden, you could be forgiven for feeling...Narrative Update • Sep 06
Renewable Materials And Process Automation Will Shape Future Trends
With both Holmen’s discount rate and future P/E remaining virtually flat, the consensus analyst price target for Holmen also remained unchanged at SEK398.12. What's in the News Holmen completed the repurchase of 7,520,887 shares (4.72% of share capital) for SEK 3,071.2 million under its buyback program, including 1,823,238 shares repurchased for SEK 743.88 million between April 1, 2025 and June 30, 2025.Analysis Article • Aug 17
Holmen AB (publ) Earnings Missed Analyst Estimates: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting Now
OM:HOLM B 1 Year Share Price vs Fair Value Explore Holmen's Fair Values from the Community and select yours As you...Analysis Article • Aug 13
We Think Holmen (STO:HOLM B) Can Stay On Top Of 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...Analysis Article • Jul 29
Returns At Holmen (STO:HOLM B) Are On The Way Up
If we want to find a potential multi-bagger, often there are underlying trends that can provide clues. Typically, we'll...Analysis Article • Jul 14
Is Holmen AB (publ) (STO:HOLM B) Expensive For A Reason? A Look At Its Intrinsic Value
Key Insights The projected fair value for Holmen is kr306 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Holmen's kr377...Analysis Article • Jun 13
Investor Optimism Abounds Holmen AB (publ) (STO:HOLM B) But Growth Is Lacking
It's not a stretch to say that Holmen AB (publ)'s ( STO:HOLM B ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 21.1x right now...
New Narrative • Dec 05
Renewable Energy Upside And Packaging Shift At Braviken Mill Set To Boost Earnings
Strategic investments in higher-value products and niche markets could enhance margins and stabilize pricing power over time.Shareholder Returns
| HOLM B | SE Forestry | SE Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | -1.2% | -1.3% | -1.6% |
| 1Y | -25.8% | -11.0% | 7.2% |
Return vs Industry: HOLM B underperformed the Swedish Forestry industry which returned -11% over the past year.
Return vs Market: HOLM B underperformed the Swedish Market which returned 7.2% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| HOLM B volatility | |
|---|---|
| HOLM B Average Weekly Movement | 2.5% |
| Forestry Industry Average Movement | 4.2% |
| Market Average Movement | 6.3% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in SE Market | 13.3% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in SE Market | 3.7% |
Stable Share Price: HOLM B has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the Swedish market.
Volatility Over Time: HOLM B's weekly volatility (2%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1609 | 3,500 | Henrik Sjolund | www.holmen.com |
Holmen AB (publ) engages in the forest, paperboard, paper, wood products, and renewable energy businesses in Sweden and internationally. The company operates through Forest, Renewable Energy, Wood Products, and Board and Paper segments. Its Forest segment offers logs, pulpwood, and biofuel to sawmills, pulp mills, and board and paper mills.
Holmen AB (publ) Fundamentals Summary
| HOLM B fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | SEK 47.00b |
| Earnings (TTM) | SEK 2.75b |
| Revenue (TTM) | SEK 22.31b |
17.1x
P/E Ratio2.1x
P/S RatioIs HOLM B overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| HOLM B income statement (TTM) | |
|---|---|
| Revenue | SEK 22.31b |
| Cost of Revenue | SEK 11.79b |
| Gross Profit | SEK 10.52b |
| Other Expenses | SEK 7.77b |
| Earnings | SEK 2.75b |
Last Reported Earnings
Mar 31, 2026
Next Earnings Date
Aug 19, 2026
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 17.89 |
| Gross Margin | 47.15% |
| Net Profit Margin | 12.31% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 10.7% |
How did HOLM B perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
3.1%
Current Dividend Yield54%
Payout RatioCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/18 17:47 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/18 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
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.
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Analyst Sources
Holmen AB (publ) is covered by 18 analysts. 7 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 |
| Ross Gilardi | BofA Global Research |