Essity B stock falls after UBS cuts rating and price target
Published on 09/03/2026 at 19:27 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Essity B stock (ISIN SE0009922164) is trading lower on September 3, 2026, with the share quoted around 272 SEK on the Stockholm exchange, roughly 1 percent below the previous closing level of 274.90 SEK according to intraday data compiled by MarketScreener.
UBS downgrade pressures Essity valuation
The immediate catalyst for the move is a fresh downgrade from UBS, which has shifted its recommendation on Essity from buy to sell and cut the 12-month price target from 280 SEK to 235 SEK, as reported by MarketScreener.
The new 235 SEK target implies approximately 15 percent downside from the latest closing price of 274.90 SEK, highlighting a markedly more cautious stance on the valuation of the Swedish hygiene products group. MarketScreener UBS cites weaker growth prospects, margin pressure from raw material inflation and uncertainty related to a potential Consumer Tissue divestment as key reasons for the downgrade, according to an analysis summarized by Investing.com.
Stock trades lower in Stockholm and on Tradegate
Intraday trading data from European venues show Essity shares slipping from the latest close while remaining within their recent range. On the Cboe Europe feed for Stockholm on September 3, 2026, the share was indicated around 271.85 to 272.25 SEK, with the day move between minus 0.8 percent and minus 1.11 percent versus the previous close of 274.90 SEK. Zonebourse Over the five-day window, the stock is down about 2.9 percent, while since January 1, 2026 it still shows a modest gain of around 2.4 to 3.7 percent depending on the data snapshot. MarketScreener
For DACH investors, Essity also trades on Tradegate in Germany. On September 3, 2026, the Tradegate quote stood at 24.53 EUR, showing a day decline of 0.53 percent and a performance of minus 2.41 percent over the past five trading days, but still up 1.02 percent since the start of the year, according to the live overview on Zonebourse.
Essity B in detail for investors
Further key figures, news and background on Essity B can be found in the dedicated topic overview, which aggregates current market data and corporate information for the stock.
Market cap and analyst consensus frame the picture
Beyond the short-term reaction to the UBS call, Essity’s size and broader analyst view provide context for the move. A large-cap overview of Swedish OMX names compiled by Simply Wall St lists Essity B with a last price of 278.30 SEK, a seven-day return of 4.0 percent and a one-year return of 6.8 percent.
In the same summary, Essity’s market capitalization is shown at 189.0 billion SEK, underlining its role as one of the largest consumer names on the Swedish market. Simply Wall St The average analyst price target in that overview stands at 268.47 SEK, slightly below the listed last price of 278.30 SEK, suggesting that, prior to the UBS downgrade, consensus expected limited upside from current levels.
Dividend and valuation metrics also help explain why a change in recommendation can move the share. Simply Wall St reports a dividend yield of 3.1 percent and a growth metric of 5.2 percent for Essity B, alongside a valuation score of 15.2 on its own scale. Simply Wall St For investors, the combination of modest expected growth, a mid-single-digit dividend yield and now a lower price target from UBS puts the focus squarely on whether Essity can deliver stronger margin and revenue trends in upcoming quarters.
Hygiene products portfolio as revenue driver
Essity B is the main listed share class of Essity, a global hygiene and health company known for tissue, personal care and professional hygiene products. While the latest trading-day news flow centers on the rating change, the underlying business remains anchored in staple categories such as consumer tissue, incontinence products and professional cleaning solutions, which together drive the bulk of group revenue.
According to the company’s investor relations materials, Essity organizes its operations into business areas including Consumer Goods, Professional Hygiene and Health and Medical, each contributing to the overall sales profile. Essity Investors Within these segments, branded products such as tissue and toilet paper lines, baby care, feminine care and adult incontinence solutions secure recurring demand, which in turn underpins the dividend and market-cap figures referenced above.
Essity B stock around 272 SEK as of September 3, 2026
As of September 3, 2026, Essity B stock is trading close to 272 SEK in Stockholm, down about 1 percent from the latest closing price of 274.90 SEK, while on Tradegate in Germany the share stands at 24.53 EUR with a day move of minus 0.53 percent. MarketScreener With a market capitalization of around 189.0 billion SEK and an average analyst price target of roughly 268.47 SEK, the share now trades slightly above consensus and notably above the new 235 SEK target set by UBS. Simply Wall St
Essity B key data
- Company: Essity AB
- ISIN: SE0009922164
- Ticker: ESSITY B
- Trading venue: Stockholm, Tradegate
- Price (as of September 3, 2026): 272.00 SEK
- Market capitalization: 189,000,000,000 SEK (as of September 3, 2026)
- Sector / Industry: Consumer Staples / Household Products
- Index membership: OMX Stockholm large cap
