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Stora Enso (ENUS) Price & Analysis

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ENUS Stock Chart & Stats

€9.85
-€1.05(-10.61%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
€9.85
-€1.05(-10.61%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Profitability RecoveryThe return to solid profitability improves earnings stability after the 2023–2024 downturn. Although margins remain below 2021–2022 peaks, recovered EBIT and net income provide a stronger base for reinvestment, debt service, and sustained operating improvement.
Consumer Packaging MomentumImproving consumer packaging margins, volumes, and order inflow support the strategic shift toward higher-value packaging applications. Continued Oulu ramp-up and customer demand could make this segment an increasingly important contributor to group profitability over coming quarters.
Balance Sheet And ExecutionThe strengthened capital structure gives Stora Enso greater flexibility while disciplined capital allocation limits financial strain. The large value-creation program, supported by roughly 2,000 actions, also provides a defined pathway to improve efficiency, cash conversion, and returns.
Bears Say
Weak Free Cash FlowPersistent negative free cash flow indicates that capital spending and working-capital requirements are absorbing operating earnings. This weakens self-funded growth, limits flexibility for debt reduction or shareholder returns, and makes improved cash conversion a critical execution requirement.
Recurring EU ETS CostThe removal of more than €50m of free allowances creates a recurring profitability headwind rather than a temporary quarterly variance. Even with more biogenic mills, the higher carbon-related cost burden can structurally pressure margins and increase the need for operational efficiency.
Cyclical Margin PressureOvercapacity, import competition, weak pulp markets, and higher sawlog costs create pressure across several core product categories. These conditions can constrain pricing power and margins, making earnings more sensitive to market cycles while strategic reviews are pursued.

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ENUS FAQ

What was Stora Enso’s price range in the past 12 months?
Stora Enso lowest stock price was €8.55 and its highest was €11.80 in the past 12 months.
    What is Stora Enso’s market cap?
    Stora Enso’s market cap is €8.02B.
      When is Stora Enso’s upcoming earnings report date?
      Stora Enso’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 30, 2026 which is in 51 days.
        How were Stora Enso’s earnings last quarter?
        Stora Enso released its earnings results on Jul 23, 2026. The company reported €0.029 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of €0.135 by -€0.106.
          Is Stora Enso overvalued?
          According to Wall Street analysts Stora Enso’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
            Does Stora Enso pay dividends?
            Stora Enso does not currently pay dividends.
            What is Stora Enso’s EPS estimate?
            Stora Enso’s EPS estimate is 0.12.
              How many shares outstanding does Stora Enso have?
              Stora Enso has 613,108,100 shares outstanding.
                What happened to Stora Enso’s price movement after its last earnings report?
                Stora Enso reported an EPS of €0.029 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of €0.135. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 4.762%.
                  Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Stora Enso?
                  Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in DE:ENUS
                  What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
                  Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology

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                    Company Description

                    Stora Enso

                    Stora Enso Oyj, a company headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, and established in 1996, is a global provider of sustainable products and services. Its core business revolves around delivering renewable solutions for the packaging, biomaterials, timber construction, and paper manufacturing sectors worldwide. The company's diverse operations are organized into several distinct business units. The Packaging Materials segment supplies sustainable and recyclable packaging materials, derived from both virgin and recycled fibers, which are ideal for food and beverage items, pharmaceuticals, and transportation needs. Through its Packaging Solutions segment, Stora Enso specializes in crafting and distributing fiber-based packaging solutions and associated services, encompassing corrugated materials, carton board, various converted products, design expertise, automated systems, and innovative formed fiber and wood foam applications, targeting diverse markets like retail outlets, online commerce, and industrial applications. The Biomaterials division furnishes an array of pulp types, essential for manufacturers of paper, board, tissue, textiles, and hygiene products, alongside bio-derived tall oil and turpentine. Its Wood Products segment delivers a suite of timber-based solutions, including digital design platforms for construction ventures, processed lumber, eco-friendly heating pellets, and components for window, door, and packaging fabrication. Furthermore, the Forest segment is dedicated to ecologically responsible forest stewardship and the provision of wood, while the Paper segment manufactures paper goods suitable for printing and general office applications. An Other segment also exists, which includes an investment in Pohjolan Voima Oy, an entity engaged in power and heat generation. Stora Enso serves an extensive clientele that spans packaging manufacturers, brand custodians, paper and board mills, publishing houses, retailers, commercial printers, converters, woodworking firms, and construction enterprises.

                    Stora Enso (ENUS) Earnings & Revenues

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                    ENUS Earnings Call

                    Q2 2026
                    0:00 / 0:00
                    Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
                    The call highlights clear operational progress and disciplined execution: adjusted EBIT rose 27% to EUR 160 million, consumer packaging margins and volumes improved, the balance sheet was strengthened (EUR 1bn hybrid, net debt/EBITDA ~2.2x), and a EUR 500–700m value creation program is underway. These positives are balanced against significant, but largely identifiable, headwinds — notably the loss of >EUR 50m in EU ETS allowances, Sweden wood-price volatility following Storm Johannes, Central European sawmill margin pressure, ongoing Oulu ramp-up drag, and elevated logistics/energy costs and FX impacts. Overall the company presents constructive operational momentum and active portfolio/cost management while acknowledging near-term market and regulatory challenges.View all DE:ENUS earnings summaries
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