Holmen A Aktie

Holmen AB reports mixed Q1 2026 results: the renewable energy segment benefited from high power prices and new capacity, while cartonboard and paper recorded an EBIT decline due to high energy costs. the wood products division remained unprofitable and dragged on overall performance. management highlights diversification as a strength but expects continued cost pressure in the paper business and a gradual improvement in raw material costs for wood products. » Altro su de.investing.com

Holmen reports an operating profit of SEK 3.27 billion for 2025, down from 2024, but achieved a ROCE of 15%. The company proposes a regular dividend of SEK 9.5 and a special dividend of SEK 9.5, and announced combined distributions and buybacks of SEK 3.5 billion for 2025. By segment, carton and paper showed stability, while wood products and renewable energy were under significant pressure; the paper segment contributed SEK 1.7 billion materially to the result, and the share fell after the release. » Altro su de.investing.com

Holmen reports Q3 EBIT of SEK 737m, missing the consensus expectation of SEK 777m. The wood products segment was the main drag, posting a loss of SEK 91m due to weak construction demand and higher roundwood prices; production in southern Sweden is being adjusted. Carton and paper beat expectations with SEK 358m, while the forestry division was slightly below at SEK 519m. The energy business was hit by low power prices, and the balance sheet remains solid with a net debt/EBITDA ratio of 0.8x. » Altro su de.investing.com