The Stockholm Stock Exchange is rising at midday following an irregular opening. The morning news flow has been dominated by a fresh batch of interim reports.

At 12:47 PM, the blue-chip OMXS30 index was up 0.65 percent at 3,081.26. Adjusted for dividends, the OMXS30 index rose 0.66 percent. Shares worth approximately SEK 6.4 billion changed hands on the Stockholm Stock Exchange.

Basic materials led the gains among the major industrial sectors, advancing 1.42 percent. At the other end of the spectrum, consumer staples lagged, falling 0.60 percent.

Among the leading stocks in the OMXS30 index, Boliden climbed 2.8 percent while Hexagon B rose 2.2 percent. H&M B saw the weakest performance, dropping 1.3 percent, while SCA B eased 0.5 percent.

Gaming company Embracer reported an adjusted operating profit for the fourth quarter of 2025/2026 that exceeded expectations at SEK 360 million, compared to the anticipated SEK 268 million. The company announced plans to spin off Fellowship Entertainment alongside a SEK 750 million share buyback program. The stock remained unchanged at midday.

Technology trading group Addtech climbed 0.1 percent. The company reported revenue in line with expectations and EBITA exceeding consensus for the fourth quarter of 2025/2026. EBITA rose 15 percent to SEK 1,011 million (880), beating the forecast of SEK 926 million. The dividend was raised more than expected to SEK 3.60 per share, up from SEK 3.20.

Research company Bioarctic reported revenue and operating profit significantly higher than expected in Q1. Operating profit amounted to SEK 211 million against an expected SEK 66 million. The stock rose 0.3 percent.

Defense contractor Saab has secured an order from Lithuania for the Carl-Gustaf M4 recoilless rifle and associated training equipment, valued at approximately SEK 460 million. Elsewhere, media reports suggested that France is preparing an order for at least ten CB90 combat boats from the company. Saab shares rose 1.9 percent.

Real estate company NP3 has completed an accelerated bookbuilding process and decided on a directed new issue of 12.75 million preferred shares at a subscription price of SEK 30.00 per share. The company will thus raise approximately SEK 383 million. The subscription price represents a 4 percent discount to yesterday's closing price of SEK 31.25. The stock retreated 1.3 percent.

Dagens Industri reported on widespread dissatisfaction at online broker Avanza. According to reports, several key personnel have left the company. Avanza shares gained 1.1 percent.

In today's analyst flow, Pareto Securities downgraded Lagercrantz to hold (buy) with a target price of SEK 270 (255). Handelsbanken also downgraded Lagercrantz to hold (buy) with a target price of SEK 280 (270). The stock fell 3.2 percent.

SEB downgraded Rusta to hold (buy), while reiterating a target price of SEK 100. The stock dropped 5.8 percent.

Barclays initiated coverage on Beijer Ref with an overweight rating and a target price of SEK 155. SB1 Markets initiated coverage on Beijer Ref with a buy rating and a target price of SEK 180. The stock rose 2.1 percent.

Danske Bank initiated coverage of Ovzon with a buy rating and a target price of SEK 69. The stock surged 10.1 percent.