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Capital & Financial Markets 1 Nov 2026

Stora Enso lifts Q3 adjusted EBIT 28% to EUR 161m, cuts net debt to EUR 2.5bn

Stora Enso reported third-quarter 2026 adjusted EBIT of EUR 161m, up from about EUR 126m a year earlier, while revenue was flat at EUR 2,280m. Net debt fell to EUR 2.5bn and operating cash flow was EUR 245m, but net income excluding extra items dropped to EUR 22m from EUR 198m a year earlier.

Why this mattersStora Enso is rebuilding operating margin on flat sales through volume, cost and pricing gains, but net income of EUR 22m shows the pressure below operating level.

  • Q3 2026 adjusted EBIT was EUR 161m, up from about EUR 126m in Q3 2025, a 28% increase
  • Q3 2026 revenue was EUR 2,280m, broadly flat versus EUR 2,283m a year earlier
  • Net income excluding extra items fell to EUR 22m from EUR 198m, down about 89%
  • Basic EPS was EUR 0.01 versus EUR 0.25 in Q3 2025
  • Operating cash flow was EUR 245m in the quarter
  • Net debt was reduced to EUR 2.5bn
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  • 2026-11-03 · Edited before publication: Why this matters credited the gain to cost alone. The source says volumes, cost actions and pricing all contributed.