Huhtamaki extends credit line. UBS cuts target for Huhtamaki stock to EUR 34.00

Published on 10/18/2026 at 12:33 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Huhtamaki extended its EUR 450 million credit line to November 2031. UBS cut its target from EUR 36.00 to EUR 34.00 for Huhtamaki stock on October 6, 2026.

Credit and reporting milestones

Huhtamaki extended a EUR 450 million facility on October 16, 2026.
UBS set a EUR 34.00 target after cutting it from EUR 36.00 on October 6, 2026.
Huhtamaki is scheduled to publish its third-quarter results on October 29, 2026.

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Huhtamaki (ISIN FI0009000459) had extended its EUR 450 million sustainability-linked revolving credit facility for one year by October 16, 2026. According to PR Newswire, the new termination date is November 7, 2031, and the facility is intended for general corporate purposes. The announcement gives Huhtamaki stock a financing milestone ahead of its next quarterly report.

Why the credit line matters

The extension preserves access to a EUR 450 million revolving facility while moving its maturity one year later. The company said the financing remains available for general corporate purposes, which leaves the announcement focused on liquidity planning rather than a new acquisition or investment commitment, according to PR Newswire.

Three dated company steps

On July 23, 2026, Huhtamaki published its half-yearly report for the first six months of 2026, according to Affarsvarlden. On October 6, 2026, UBS cut its target from EUR 36.00 to EUR 34.00 while keeping a Buy rating, the same source reported. On October 16, 2026, Huhtamaki extended the EUR 450 million facility, according to PR Newswire.

What comes next for earnings?

Huhtamaki is scheduled to present its third-quarter results on October 29, 2026, according to Finanzen.at. The source said 10 analysts expected earnings per share of EUR 0.60 for the quarter, compared with EUR 0.56 a year earlier, while 11 analysts forecast revenue of EUR 991.60 million versus EUR 970.60 million.

What does the extension change?

The financing action extends the contractual runway to November 7, 2031, but it does not change the company's operating guidance or provide a new earnings forecast. For investors, the next measurable test is the October 29 reporting date, when revenue and earnings expectations will be compared with the reported third-quarter figures.

Packaging remains the operating frame

Huhtamaki describes its business as sustainable packaging for food-on-the-go, food-on-the-shelf products and everyday necessities. Its investor information identifies Huhtamaki as a global packaging company listed on Nasdaq Helsinki, with products spanning fiber packaging, foodservice packaging and flexible packaging. The further course of trading is shown by the continuously updated real-time quote of Huhtamaki stock.