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stora enso interim report januarymarch 2026 focus on our own actions drives results 302765234

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Stora Enso's Q1 results show margin compression in paper/packaging (operating result halved) despite stable sales. The planned spin-off of Swedish forest assets signals a strategic shift to unlock value, but near-term earnings are weak. Impact is company-specific and European forestry/packaging sector; no global commodity price shock. (not specified) for winners/losers.

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  • Stora Enso Q1 2026 sales EUR 2,358M, flat YoY
  • Adjusted EBIT EUR 159M, down 9% YoY
  • Operating result EUR 85M vs EUR 171M in Q1 2025
  • EPS fell to EUR 0.04 from EUR 0.14
  • Plans to separate Swedish forest assets into new listed company by mid-2027
Sector verdictFORESTRY_PAPERFlatmagnitude 2/3 Β· confidence 3/5

Stora Enso's spin-off may improve capital allocation but near-term earnings drag persists; sector neutral.

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