HMS Networks Management
Management criteria checks 3/4
HMS Networks' CEO is Staffan Dahlstrom, appointed in Jan 1989, has a tenure of 37.5 years. total yearly compensation is SEK10.62M, comprised of 52.4% salary and 47.6% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 12.17% of the company’s shares, worth SEK2.93B. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 3.8 years and 5.4 years respectively.
Key information
Staffan Dahlstrom
Chief executive officer
SEK 10.6m
Total compensation
| CEO salary percentage | 52.41% |
| CEO tenure | 37.5yrs |
| CEO ownership | 12.2% |
| Management average tenure | 3.8yrs |
| Board average tenure | 5.4yrs |
Recent management updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • Jul 15
HMS: Dividend Strength And Higher Margins Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have lifted their price target on HMS Networks from SEK 670 to SEK 704, citing updated assumptions around discount rates, profit margins, and long term P/E expectations, despite more cautious recent Street research commentary. What's in the News HMS Networks reported Q2 2026 order intake up 20% and net sales up 18%, driven largely by demand from the semiconductor industry, according to recent earnings coverage.
Narrative Update • Jun 29
HMS: Fair Outlook Balances Execution Risks With Industrial Ethernet Market Strength
The analyst price target for HMS Networks has shifted from SEK 483 to SEK 550, with analysts citing updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E multiples following a mix of recent upgrades and downgrades on the stock. Analyst Commentary Recent research on HMS Networks reflects a split view, with some analysts turning more cautious even as the overall price target moves to SEK 550.Analysis Article • Jun 22
HMS Networks (OM:HMS) Stock Could Be 12.2% Undervalued After New Ethernet Market Data
HMS Networks stock reacts to new industrial Ethernet market data HMS Networks (OM:HMS) has drawn fresh attention after releasing 2025 industrial networking statistics showing industrial Ethernet technologies accounted for 79% of new nodes, with fieldbus usage continuing to decline. The data also highlights 12% growth in industrial Ethernet and confirms that Profinet, Ethernet/IP, and EtherCat together represented 75% of the global industrial Ethernet market, underscoring the role of HMS...
Narrative Update • Jun 15
HMS: Cybersecurity Positioning Will Support A Higher Future Earnings Multiple
Analysts now see fair value for HMS Networks at SEK 586.80, up from SEK 496.67, citing mixed recent rating moves and updated assumptions around discount rates, revenue growth, margins, and future P/E multiples. Analyst Commentary Recent research on HMS Networks reflects a split view, with some analysts turning more constructive and others becoming more cautious.Narrative Update • Jun 01
HMS: Dividend Payout And Maintained Assumptions Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have held their SEK 670 price target for HMS Networks steady, citing relatively unchanged long term assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E, despite mixed recent ratings moves from different research houses. Analyst Commentary Recent research highlights a split in sentiment, with some analysts turning more cautious while others see room for upside in HMS Networks based on its existing fundamentals and valuation framework.Narrative Update • May 14
HMS: Higher Fair Value And Dividend Are Expected To Support Future Upside
Analysts have raised the fair value estimate for HMS Networks from SEK 570 to SEK 670. This change reflects updated views on revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E multiples, following mixed recent research in which some firms turned more cautious and others more positive on the stock.Analysis Article • Apr 27
HMS Networks AB (publ) Just Recorded A 16% EPS Beat: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting Next
HMS Networks AB (publ) ( STO:HMS ) just released its first-quarter report and things are looking bullish. HMS Networks...Narrative Update • Apr 21
HMS: Recent Upgrades And Proposed Dividend Are Expected To Support Future Upside
Analysts keep their SEK 570.00 price target for HMS Networks intact, citing slightly higher modeled revenue growth and profit margin assumptions, partly offset by a modestly lower future P/E multiple after recent upgrades from Danske Bank and Nordea. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on HMS Networks points to a more confident tone, with bullish analysts highlighting a combination of growth potential, execution and valuation support behind their upgraded views.Narrative Update • Apr 06
HMS: Recent Rating Upgrades Will Support Shares If Execution Remains Solid
Analysts have lifted their price target for HMS Networks to SEK 483, citing slightly stronger assumptions for long term revenue growth and profitability along with recent rating upgrades from major banks. Analyst Commentary Recent research has highlighted a mix of confidence in the long term story for HMS Networks and a more careful stance on shorter term execution and valuation risks.Narrative Update • Mar 23
HMS: Recent Upgrades And Proposed Dividend Are Expected To Drive Future Upside
Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for HMS Networks to SEK 570 from SEK 550, reflecting updated assumptions for slightly higher revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E, supported by recent upgrades from Nordea and Pareto. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates point to a more constructive view on HMS Networks, with bullish analysts revisiting their assumptions on growth, profitability and valuation.Narrative Update • Mar 09
HMS: I Expect Constructive Rating Upgrades To Support Future Share Performance
Analysts have lifted their HMS Networks fair value estimate from SEK 440 to SEK 483, reflecting updated assumptions on the discount rate, growth, margins and P/E following recent upgrades and more constructive research on the shares. Analyst Commentary Recent research on HMS Networks has turned more constructive, with several firms expressing greater confidence in the shares and aligning price targets closer to the updated SEK 483 fair value estimate.Narrative Update • Feb 22
HMS: Recent Rating Upgrades And Dividend Proposal Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have lifted their price target on HMS Networks to SEK 550, up from SEK 480, citing updated research that points to slightly stronger assumptions for long term growth and profitability, supported by recent rating upgrades. Analyst Commentary Recent research has pointed to a more constructive view on HMS Networks, with bullish analysts updating their models and signalling greater confidence in the company’s long term growth and profitability assumptions.Narrative Update • Feb 08
HMS: Recent Rating Upgrades And New Dividend Policy Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have raised their price target for HMS Networks to SEK 550 from SEK 545, citing recent ratings upgrades and updated views on revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E assumptions. Analyst Commentary Recent research points to a more positive stance on HMS Networks, with bullish analysts revisiting their assumptions on revenue growth, margins, and P/E levels when setting new price targets.Narrative Update • Jan 25
HMS: Upgraded Rating And SEK 480 Outlook Will Support Future Earnings Upside
Analysts have lifted their price target on HMS Networks to SEK 480, citing slightly higher assumed revenue growth, profit margin and discount rate, along with a modestly adjusted future P/E multiple. Together, these factors support a refreshed view on the shares.Narrative Update • Jan 10
HMS: Acquisition-Focused Expansion Will Drive Future Earnings Upside Potential
Analysts have kept their price target for HMS Networks steady at SEK545.00, with the unchanged fair value reflecting slightly adjusted assumptions on discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E that they see as offsetting each other overall. What's in the News HMS Networks AB (publ) plans to continue looking for acquisitions as part of its growth approach, alongside its existing internal growth efforts (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Dec 26
HMS: Acquisition-Led Expansion Will Drive Stronger Long-Term Earnings Power
Analysts have modestly reduced their price target on HMS Networks, trimming fair value from SEK 575 to SEK 545. Slightly higher discount rates and a lower projected future P E multiple offset marginally stronger expectations for revenue growth, while profit margins are expected to remain broadly unchanged.Narrative Update • Dec 12
HMS: Acquisition-Fueled Expansion Will Drive Stronger Long-Term Earnings Power
Analysts have trimmed their price target on HMS Networks by SEK 20 to SEK 575, reflecting slightly more cautious assumptions on revenue growth and profit margins, while also applying a marginally lower discount rate and a modestly higher future P E multiple. What's in the News HMS Networks plans to actively pursue further acquisitions, aiming to drive roughly half of its future growth through M&A and half through organic expansion (company presentation).Analysis Article • Oct 05
Investors Still Waiting For A Pull Back In HMS Networks AB (publ) (STO:HMS)
When close to half the companies in Sweden have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") below 23x, you may consider HMS...Analysis Article • Aug 16
A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of HMS Networks AB (publ) (STO:HMS)
Key Insights HMS Networks' estimated fair value is kr452 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity HMS Networks' kr425...Narrative Update • Aug 06
Red Lion And PEAK-System Integration Will Drive Efficiency Improvements
The upward revision in HMS Networks’ price target is primarily driven by a significant increase in consensus revenue growth forecasts, while profit margins remain stable, resulting in the target rising from SEK496.67 to SEK528.33. Valuation Changes Summary of Valuation Changes for HMS Networks The Consensus Analyst Price Target has risen from SEK496.67 to SEK528.33.Analysis Article • Jun 14
Is It Too Late To Consider Buying HMS Networks AB (publ) (STO:HMS)?
While HMS Networks AB (publ) ( STO:HMS ) might not have the largest market cap around , it saw a double-digit share...Analysis Article • May 27
Is HMS Networks (STO:HMS) A Risky Investment?
Warren Buffett famously said, 'Volatility is far from synonymous with risk.' When we think about how risky a company...Analysis Article • Apr 26
HMS Networks AB (publ) Just Beat Analyst Forecasts, And Analysts Have Been Updating Their Predictions
A week ago, HMS Networks AB (publ) ( STO:HMS ) came out with a strong set of first-quarter numbers that could...Analysis Article • Apr 19
Why We're Not Concerned Yet About HMS Networks AB (publ)'s (STO:HMS) 27% Share Price Plunge
HMS Networks AB (publ) ( STO:HMS ) shareholders won't be pleased to see that the share price has had a very rough...Analysis Article • Apr 18
We Think Shareholders May Want To Consider A Review Of HMS Networks AB (publ)'s (STO:HMS) CEO Compensation Package
Key Insights HMS Networks to hold its Annual General Meeting on 24th of April CEO Staffan Dahlstrom's total...
New Narrative • Mar 18
Integration Of Red Lion And PEAK-System Will Strengthen Future Market Position
Strategic acquisitions and product launches are set to boost revenue and profitability by leveraging established market positions and new customer segments.Analysis Article • Feb 09
Investors Appear Satisfied With HMS Networks AB (publ)'s (STO:HMS) Prospects As Shares Rocket 25%
HMS Networks AB (publ) ( STO:HMS ) shareholders have had their patience rewarded with a 25% share price jump in the...Analysis Article • Feb 05
There May Be Some Bright Spots In HMS Networks' (STO:HMS) Earnings
HMS Networks AB (publ)'s ( STO:HMS ) stock was strong despite it releasing a soft earnings report last week. Our...Analysis Article • Jan 21
Estimating The Fair Value Of HMS Networks AB (publ) (STO:HMS)
Key Insights The projected fair value for HMS Networks is kr468 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Current share...Analysis Article • Jul 21
Weak Statutory Earnings May Not Tell The Whole Story For HMS Networks (STO:HMS)
The subdued market reaction suggests that HMS Networks AB (publ)'s ( STO:HMS ) recent earnings didn't contain any...Analysis Article • Mar 19
Estimating The Fair Value Of HMS Networks AB (publ) (STO:HMS)
Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, HMS Networks fair value estimate is kr408 HMS Networks' kr440...Analysis Article • Feb 24
Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine HMS Networks AB (publ) (STO:HMS)?
HMS Networks AB (publ) ( STO:HMS ), might not be a large cap stock, but it saw a double-digit share price rise of over...Analysis Article • Feb 11
Risks To Shareholder Returns Are Elevated At These Prices For HMS Networks AB (publ) (STO:HMS)
HMS Networks AB (publ)'s ( STO:HMS ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 36.6x might make it look like a strong sell...Analysis Article • Jan 30
HMS Networks AB (publ) (STO:HMS) Just Reported And Analysts Have Been Lifting Their Price Targets
Last week, you might have seen that HMS Networks AB (publ) ( STO:HMS ) released its yearly result to the market. The...CEO Compensation Analysis
| Date | Total Compensation | Salary | Company Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30 2026 | n/a | n/a | SEK 554m |
| Mar 31 2026 | n/a | n/a | SEK 482m |
| Dec 31 2025 | SEK 11m | SEK 6m | SEK 435m |
| Sep 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | SEK 438m |
| Jun 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | SEK 369m |
| Mar 31 2025 | n/a | n/a | SEK 318m |
| Dec 31 2024 | SEK 7m | SEK 5m | SEK 310m |
| Sep 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | SEK 346m |
| Jun 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | SEK 423m |
| Mar 31 2024 | n/a | n/a | SEK 506m |
| Dec 31 2023 | SEK 7m | SEK 4m | SEK 571m |
| Sep 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | SEK 612m |
| Jun 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | SEK 575m |
| Mar 31 2023 | n/a | n/a | SEK 568m |
| Dec 31 2022 | SEK 6m | SEK 4m | SEK 508m |
| Sep 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | SEK 443m |
| Jun 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | SEK 392m |
| Mar 31 2022 | n/a | n/a | SEK 377m |
| Dec 31 2021 | SEK 7m | SEK 4m | SEK 355m |
| Sep 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | SEK 324m |
| Jun 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | SEK 302m |
| Mar 31 2021 | n/a | n/a | SEK 266m |
| Dec 31 2020 | SEK 6m | SEK 3m | SEK 223m |
| Sep 30 2020 | n/a | n/a | SEK 235m |
| Jun 30 2020 | n/a | n/a | SEK 219m |
| Mar 31 2020 | n/a | n/a | SEK 212m |
| Dec 31 2019 | SEK 5m | SEK 3m | SEK 206m |
Compensation vs Market: Staffan's total compensation ($USD1.10M) is about average for companies of similar size in the Swedish market ($USD1.47M).
Compensation vs Earnings: Staffan's compensation has increased by more than 20% in the past year.
CEO
Staffan Dahlstrom (59 yo)
37.5yrs
Tenure
SEK 10,623,000
Compensation
Mr. Staffan Dahlstrom is an Independent Director of Clavister AB from 2018. He is Independent Director of Mycronic AB (publ) from May 09, 2019. Mr. Dahlstrom Co-founded HMS Networks AB (publ) in 1989 and h...
Leadership Team
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Founder | 37.5yrs | SEK 10.62m | 12.17% SEK 2.9b | |
| CFO & Deputy CEO | 8.6yrs | no data | 0.0057% SEK 1.4m | |
| Chief Operating Officer | 2.9yrs | no data | 0.0029% SEK 704.4k | |
| Chief Human Resource Officer | 3yrs | no data | 0.0012% SEK 279.8k | |
| Senior Vice President Industrial Data Solutions | 4.5yrs | no data | 0.0077% SEK 1.9m | |
| Senior Vice President Industrial Network Technology | 2.8yrs | no data | 0.0094% SEK 2.3m |
3.8yrs
Average Tenure
49yo
Average Age
Experienced Management: HMS's management team is considered experienced (3.8 years average tenure).
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Director | 10.3yrs | SEK 510.00k | 0.0080% SEK 1.9m | |
| Independent Chairman of the Board | 16.3yrs | SEK 963.00k | 0.012% SEK 3.0m | |
| Independent Board Member | 6.5yrs | SEK 340.00k | 0.016% SEK 3.8m | |
| Independent Director | 4.3yrs | SEK 340.00k | 0.00087% SEK 209.9k | |
| Director | less than a year | no data | no data | |
| Independent Director | 8.3yrs | SEK 340.00k | 0.0076% SEK 1.8m | |
| Employee Representative Director | no data | no data | 0.041% SEK 9.9m | |
| Independent Director | 2.3yrs | SEK 340.00k | 0.0013% SEK 301.5k | |
| Employee Representative Director | 2.3yrs | no data | no data |
5.4yrs
Average Tenure
58yo
Average Age
Experienced Board: HMS's board of directors are considered experienced (5.4 years average tenure).
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/07/16 02:32 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/07/16 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/06/30 |
| 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
HMS Networks AB (publ) is covered by 10 analysts. 5 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 |
| Fredrik Nilsson | ABG Sundal Collier Sponsored |
| Viktor Högberg | Danske Bank |