Digital Workforce leads as earnings moves diverge in Helsinki

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Digital Workforce leads as earnings moves diverge in Helsinki

Apr 22, 2026

Earnings day in Helsinki produced a mixed pattern. The index moved little, but individual stocks told very different stories. The OMX Helsinki 25 edged lower, even as sharp post-result moves highlighted where investors see momentum.

The strongest reaction came from Digital Workforce Services. The software company rose roughly 9 percent in the afternoon, making it the day’s clear outperformer. CEO Jussi Vasama said in the financial statement: “In the first quarter of 2026, we reached a 45 % revenue growth leap, resulting from both organic growth and the acquisition of October 2025,” referring to the acquisition of UK-based healthcare company e18 Consulting.

Nokian Renkaat followed. The tire maker initially surged more than six percent before settling around a 2 to 3 percent gain. CEO Paolo Pompei said: “Nokian Tyres increased net sales across all regions, while operating profit improved significantly. This marked the fourth consecutive quarter of year-over-year improvement in both sales and operating profit, demonstrating that our disciplined strategy execution is delivering tangible results.”

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Finnair ranked next, gaining around 1.4 percent. The airline delivered a stronger-than-usual first quarter, with revenue up 12.1 percent and its comparable operating result close to break-even despite seasonal weakness. Demand, particularly on Asian routes, helped offset higher fuel costs and geopolitical disruption.

Further down the list, Nordea delivered steady gains of about 1 percent after reporting solid profitability. Return on equity remained above 15 percent, reinforcing the durability of Nordic banking despite market volatility.

The laggards were more telling. Software company Vincit slipped just over 2 percent as revenue declined by more than 15 percent, reflecting slow client decision-making, according to CEO Julius Manni. Industrial machinery behemoth Metso fell close to 5 percent despite stable margins and rising orders, a reminder that expectations had already priced in resilience.

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Emmi Laine

Emmi Laine is head of business content at Listeds and our lead for finance and business coverage. She sets the editorial agenda, interviews Nordic business leaders, and writes stories, newsletters, and social content on timely market and corporate topics. Emmi brings nearly eight years of experience from Shanghai's Yicai Global / Yicai Media Group, where she was awarded for reporting on China’s economy, finance sector, and technology innovation. She holds an MSc in Innovation and Entrepreneurship from ESADE Business School in Barcelona and a Master’s degree in International Design Business Management from Aalto University. She also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Culture Studies with a major in Journalism from Stockholm University and has studied Mandarin Chinese and Chinese culture. Emmi is a Finnish citizen and has lived in Finland, Sweden, China, and Portugal.