Essity AB B (ESSITYb)

Currency in SEK
282.80
+11.10(+4.09%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
279.70285.50
52 wk Range
236.10293.10
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
271.7
Open
281.5
Day's Range
279.7-285.5
52 wk Range
236.1-293.1
Volume
2.27M
Average Volume (3m)
1.49M
1-Year Change
14.2626%
Book Value / Share
136.68
Fair Value
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Fair Price
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Price Target
272.27
Downside
-3.72%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
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ProTips
Trading at a high P/E ratio relative to near-term earnings growth

Essity AB B News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Strong Buy
Technical Indicators
Strong Buy
Moving Averages
Strong Buy

Analyst Ratings

5 Buy
7 Hold
3 Sell
Ratings:
15 analysts
Overall Consensus
Neutral

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 272.27
(-3.72% Downside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Barclays
Sell240.00-15.13%220.00Maintain07/07/2026
JPMorgan
Sell215.00-23.97%245.00Downgrade20/04/2026
UBS
Buy290.00+2.55%315.00Maintain09/04/2026
Deutsche Bank
Sell225.00-20.44%235.00Maintain24/03/2026
JPMorgan
Hold245.00-13.37%260.00Maintain18/03/2026

Essity AB B Earnings Call Summary for Q2/2026

  • Essity posted 0.3% organic sales growth and 1.4% volume growth in Q2 2026, with net sales up SEK 1B aided by Edgewell acquisition.
  • Gross margin fell 70 bps and operating margin declined 30 bps due to lower pricing, higher input costs, and Edgewell integration expenses.
  • Three of four business units grew; Consumer Tissue lagged amid intense competition while operating cash flow improved to SEK 2.8B.
  • Management warned Q3 will face heavier cost pressure from pulp, energy, and oil-based materials; price increases being implemented to offset.
  • Company reaffirmed long-term targets of 3%+ organic growth and 15%+ operating margin; expects SEK 1B+ SG&A savings run-rate by end-2026.
Last Updated: 16/07/2026, 06:08 pm
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Earnings

Latest Release
16/07/2026
EPS / Forecast
3.94 / 4.34
Revenue / Forecast
35.06B / 34.63B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 17.73%
Dividend Yield
3.22%
Industry Median 3.14%
Annualised payout
8.75
Paid annually
5-Years Growth
+5.33%
Growth Streak

ESSITYb Income Statement

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Peers
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Relationship
P/E Ratio
15.9x15.4x11.5x
PEG Ratio
54.710.660.03
Price/Book
2.1x2.4x1.5x
Price / LTM Sales
1.4x1.7x0.9x
Upside (Analyst Target)
−3.1%−0.9%24.5%
Fair Value Upside
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Essity AB (publ) develops, produces, and sells hygiene and health products and services in Europe, North and Latin America, Asia, and internationally. The company operates through three segments: Health & Medical, Consumer Goods, and Professional Hygiene. The Health & Medical segment offers incontinence products, wound care, compression therapy, orthopedics, skincare products, and digital solutions with sensor technology under the TENA, Leukoplast, JOBST, Actimove, Cutimed, Delta-Cast, AquaCast Liner, and Hydrofera brands to family carers, professional caregivers, and patients and consumers through pharmacies, medical device stores, hospitals, distributors, care institutions, and e-commerce. The Consumer Goods segment provides pads, panty liners, tampons, diapers, wet wipes, shampoos, lotions, baby oil, skin creams, intimate soaps, intimate wipes, leakproof apparel, menstrual cups, toilet papers, household towels, handkerchiefs, facial tissues, and napkins under the TENA, Knix, Modibodi, Libero, Lotus, Libresse, Bodyform, Nana, Saba, Nosotras, TOM Organic, Tempo, Zewa, Cushelle, Plenty, Regio, and Familia brands through retail trade and e-commerce. The Professional Hygiene segment offers toilet papers, paper hand towels, napkins, hand soaps, hand lotions, hand sanitizers, dispensers, and cleaning and wiping products, as well as vision cleaning and data-driven cleaning solutions under the Tork brand to companies and office buildings, universities, healthcare facilities, airports, industries, restaurants, hotels, stadiums, and other public venues through direct to the end-customer, e-commerce, or distributors. Essity AB (publ) was founded in 1849 and is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden.

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
153.96M22.71%43.54B
Other Institutional Investors
197.03M29.06%55.72B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
327.05M48.24%92.49B
Total
678.04M100.00%191.75B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
AB Industrivärden (publ)11.64%78,900,00022,312,920
T. Rowe Price Group, Inc.5.68%38,494,16810,886,151

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FAQ

What Is the Essity B (ESSITYb) Stock Price Today?

The Essity B stock price today is 282.80 SEK.

What Stock Exchange Does Essity B Trade On?

Essity B is listed and trades on the Stockholm Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Essity B?

The stock symbol for Essity B is "ESSITYb."

Does Essity B Pay Dividends? What’s The Current Dividend Yield?

The Essity B dividend yield is 3.14%.

What Is the Essity B Market Cap?

As of today, Essity B market cap is 191.71B SEK.

What Is Essity B's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Essity B EPS (TTM) is 17.73.

When Is the Next Essity B Earnings Date?

Essity B will release its next earnings report on 22/10/2026.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is ESSITYb a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Buy.

How Many Times Has Essity B Stock Split?

Essity B has split 0 times.

How Many Employees Does Essity B Have?

Essity B has 36000 employees.

What is the current trading status of Essity B (ESSITYb)?

As of 18/07/2026, Essity B (ESSITYb) is trading at a price of 282.80 SEK, with a previous close of 271.70 SEK. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 279.70 SEK to 285.50 SEK, while its 52-week range spans from 236.10 SEK to 293.10 SEK.

What Is Essity B (ESSITYb) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for Essity B is 272.27 SEK, with a high estimate of 310 SEK and a low estimate of 215 SEK. 5 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 3 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Neutral. The stock has an -3.72% Downside potential.
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