Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget SCA (publ)

OM:SCA B Stock Report

Market Cap: SEK 70.6b

Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget Dividends and Buybacks

Dividend criteria checks 2/6

Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget is a dividend paying company with a current yield of 2.99% that is well covered by earnings.

Key information

3.0%

Dividend yield

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Buyback Yield

Total Shareholder Yieldn/a
Future Dividend Yield3.4%
Dividend Growth-7.7%
Next dividend pay daten/a
Ex dividend daten/a
Dividend per sharen/a
Payout ratio76%

Recent dividend and buyback updates

Recent updates

Analysis Article May 05

Earnings Troubles May Signal Larger Issues for Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget (STO:SCA B) Shareholders

The market wasn't impressed with the soft earnings from Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget SCA (publ) ( STO:SCA B...
Narrative Update Apr 23

SCA B: Neutral Coverage And ESG Agreement Will Support Future Repricing

The updated analyst price target for Svenska Cellulosa shifts to about SEK 121 from roughly SEK 132, as analysts factor in slightly lower fair value estimates, softer revenue and margin assumptions, and a modestly reduced future P/E. Recent Street research also points to a more cautious, neutral stance on the shares.
Narrative Update Apr 08

SCA B: Neutral Coverage And Forestry Agreement Will Support Future Repricing

Narrative Update The updated analyst work on Svenska Cellulosa points to a modestly lower fair value estimate, moving from about SEK 162.00 to roughly SEK 156.83. Analysts are factoring in more cautious revenue growth assumptions and recent reductions in Street price targets around SEK 125.00, while keeping profit margin and P/E expectations broadly similar.
Narrative Update Mar 25

SCA B: Neutral Ratings And Softer Margins Will Shape Future Return Potential

The analyst fair value estimate for Svenska Cellulosa has been revised from SEK 92.00 to SEK 105.00, as analysts factor in updated Street price targets in the SEK 125 range and slightly adjusted assumptions for revenue trends, margins, and future P/E multiples. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research signals a more cautious tone around Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget, with several bearish analysts revisiting their assumptions on valuation and medium term growth.
Narrative Update Mar 11

SCA B: Softer Margins And Higher P/E Will Limit Future Upside

Analysts have trimmed their blended price target for Svenska Cellulosa by SEK 5 to SEK 125, reflecting updated views on slightly softer revenue trends, a modestly lower profit margin assumption near 17.2%, and a higher expected future P/E of about 21.8x. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research has tilted more cautious, with several bearish analysts cutting their price targets toward SEK 125 and reiterating neutral stances.
Narrative Update Feb 25

SCA B: Lowered Price Expectations Will Constrain Future Upside Potential

Analysts have trimmed their price targets for Svenska Cellulosa, with recent moves including a SEK 8 cut at Citi and a reduction to SEK 125 at Morgan Stanley, reflecting updated views on discount rates, margin potential and future P/E assumptions. Analyst Commentary Recent price target cuts point to a more cautious tone around Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget, with bearish analysts revisiting their assumptions on discount rates, margin potential and future P/E levels.
Narrative Update Feb 11

SCA B: Cautious Revenue And Margin Assumptions Will Limit Near-Term Upside

Analysts have trimmed their price targets on Svenska Cellulosa, with recent SEK 8 and SEK 9 cuts and a shift to more cautious assumptions on revenue growth, margins and discount rates. This has led to a lower fair value estimate of SEK 92.09 from SEK 104.81, despite some maintaining Equal Weight views and seeing the shares as fairly valued at current levels.
Narrative Update Jan 27

SCA B: Neutral Ratings And Index Exit Will Support Future Repricing

Narrative Update The updated analyst price target for Svenska Cellulosa has been trimmed by about SEK 3 to SEK 131.88. This reflects analysts' more cautious revenue growth assumptions and a series of recent target cuts from firms that have generally maintained neutral or Equal Weight views on the shares.
Analysis Article Jan 25

Returns At Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget (STO:SCA B) Are On The Way Up

What trends should we look for it we want to identify stocks that can multiply in value over the long term? In a...
Narrative Update Jan 12

SCA B: Fair Value Repricing Will Support Future Earnings Recovery Potential

Narrative Update The analyst fair value estimate for Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget has been trimmed by about SEK 0.92 per share to SEK 135.33. This reflects recent price target reductions and cautious commentary from analysts, who now generally view the shares as fairly valued, with modestly lower growth and margin assumptions and a slightly higher future P/E multiple.
Analysis Article Jan 07

Some Shareholders Feeling Restless Over Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget SCA (publ)'s (STO:SCA B) P/E Ratio

It's not a stretch to say that Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget SCA (publ)'s ( STO:SCA B ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E...
Narrative Update Dec 26

SCA B: Steady Execution Will Support Future Earnings Recovery Potential

Analysts have trimmed their price target for Svenska Cellulosa slightly, with fair value easing from about SEK 138 to SEK 136 as they modestly temper revenue growth and margin expectations, while still viewing the shares as fairly valued. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates indicate that sentiment around Svenska Cellulosa is stabilizing, with most analysts converging on a view that the shares are fairly valued near current levels.
Analysis Article Dec 19

Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget (STO:SCA B) Takes On Some Risk With Its Use Of Debt

Warren Buffett famously said, 'Volatility is far from synonymous with risk.' So it seems the smart money knows that...
Narrative Update Dec 12

SCA B: Neutral Ratings Will Keep Near-Term Upside Limited

Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget's analyst price target has edged lower by approximately SEK 1.50 per share, as analysts factor in slightly weaker revenue growth expectations while still viewing the shares as fairly valued within a broadly neutral rating framework. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research updates reflect a cautious stance toward Svenska Cellulosa, with several price target trims signaling more subdued expectations for medium term growth and profitability.
Narrative Update Nov 27

SCA B: Neutral Ratings And Resilient Performance Will Anchor Market Expectations

The analyst price target for Svenska Cellulosa has been reduced by SEK 1 to SEK 134, as analysts point to slightly softer forecasts for revenue growth while maintaining a broadly neutral outlook on the shares. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates reflect mixed views from the analyst community regarding Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget’s prospects.
Narrative Update Nov 10

SCA B: Market Volatility And Execution Will Shape Future Performance

The average analyst price target for Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget has edged down slightly, dropping by SEK 0.67. Analysts cite slower projected revenue growth and moderately adjusted market assumptions as reasons for the change.
Analysis Article Nov 03

Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget's (STO:SCA B) Problems Go Beyond Weak Profit

Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget SCA (publ)'s ( STO:SCA B ) recent weak earnings report didn't cause a big stock...
Narrative Update Oct 27

Expect Containerboard and Renewables Investments to Influence Markets Amid Margins Shift

Analysts have modestly reduced their price targets for Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget. The consensus fair value estimate has been lowered from approximately SEK 141 to SEK 139, citing slightly softer revenue growth projections and profit margins in recent updates.
Analysis Article Oct 13

Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget (STO:SCA B) Shareholders Will Want The ROCE Trajectory To Continue

If we want to find a stock that could multiply over the long term, what are the underlying trends we should look for...
Analysis Article Sep 27

Unpleasant Surprises Could Be In Store For Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget SCA (publ)'s (STO:SCA B) Shares

It's not a stretch to say that Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget SCA (publ)'s ( STO:SCA B ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E...
Analysis Article Jul 26

We Think Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget (STO:SCA B) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt

Warren Buffett famously said, 'Volatility is far from synonymous with risk.' So it seems the smart money knows that...
Analysis Article Jul 08

A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget SCA (publ) (STO:SCA B)

Key Insights Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget's estimated fair value is kr144 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity...
Analysis Article Jun 20

Pinning Down Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget SCA (publ)'s (STO:SCA B) P/E Is Difficult Right Now

It's not a stretch to say that Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget SCA (publ)'s ( STO:SCA B ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E...
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New Narrative Nov 25

Calculated Investments And New Ventures Propel Growth Amidst Challenges And Opportunities

Strategic investments and new product ramp-ups are poised to enhance revenue and EBITDA across multiple segments in the coming years.

Stability and Growth of Payments

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Stable Dividend: SCA B's dividend payments have been volatile in the past 10 years.

Growing Dividend: SCA B's dividend payments have fallen over the past 10 years.


Dividend Yield vs Market

Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget Dividend Yield vs Market
How does SCA B dividend yield compare to the market?
SegmentDividend Yield
Company (SCA B)3.0%
Market Bottom 25% (SE)1.7%
Market Top 25% (SE)4.2%
Industry Average (Forestry)4.0%
Analyst forecast (SCA B) (up to 3 years)3.4%

Notable Dividend: SCA B's dividend (2.99%) is higher than the bottom 25% of dividend payers in the Swedish market (1.68%).

High Dividend: SCA B's dividend (2.99%) is low compared to the top 25% of dividend payers in the Swedish market (4.19%).


Earnings Payout to Shareholders

Earnings Coverage: At its current payout ratio (75.6%), SCA B's payments are covered by earnings.


Cash Payout to Shareholders

Cash Flow Coverage: With its high cash payout ratio (108.9%), SCA B's dividend payments are not well covered by cash flows.


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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/05/12 06:32
End of Day Share Price 2026/05/12 00:00
Earnings2026/03/31
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

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.

PackageDataTimeframeExample US Source *
Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
  • Cash flow statement
  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
  • Stock prices
  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

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Analyst Sources

Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget SCA (publ) is covered by 26 analysts. 12 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
null nullABG Sundal Collier
Simon HalesBarclays
Pallav MittalBarclays