Hiab, which provides load handling equipment and services for logistics and construction, led the group with a 10.3 percent gain in the afternoon. Orders increased 7 percent organically to EUR 402 million, and the order book expanded, even as sales fell 7 percent. Comparable operating profit margin improved sequentially to 13.5 percent, suggesting some stabilization in profitability despite lower volumes.
Vaisala, a measurement technology company serving industries such as weather, energy, and data centers, followed with a 3.4 percent rise. Orders grew 5 percent, and net sales increased slightly. Profitability remained steady, with an EBITA margin of 15.1 percent. Growth was supported by its industrial measurements segment, while other business areas were more stable.
Helsinki-listed telecom operator Telia gained 3.1 percent. Revenue remained flat at SEK 20.0 billion, but service revenue increased 2.1 percent. Adjusted EBITDA rose 4.0 percent, and net income more than doubled year over year to SEK 1.8 billion. The results point to improved profitability alongside limited top-line growth.
Kemira, a chemicals company focused on water treatment and industrial solutions, saw the steepest decline, with its share price down 9.0 percent. Revenue decreased 4 percent, and operative EBITDA fell 13 percent, with margins declining to 17.3 percent. Pricing pressure and weaker demand weighed on performance.
Terveystalo, a private healthcare provider offering medical and occupational health services, dropped 7.1 percent. Revenue fell 11.2 percent and adjusted EBIT declined 29.6 percent. Earnings per share slumped to EUR 0.14, reflecting a weaker demand environment across healthcare services.
