The Stockholm Stock Exchange opened Wednesday's trading session roughly unchanged, performing slightly better than leading European bourses. The morning news flow was dominated by a fresh batch of interim reports.

As of 09:23, the OMXS30 index was up 0.11 percent at 3,064.78. Adjusted for dividends, the OMXS30 rose 0.12 percent. Shares worth approximately SEK 1.4 billion changed hands on the Stockholm exchange.

Energy was the top performer among the major industrial sectors, gaining 1.2 percent. At the other end of the spectrum, consumer staples lagged, falling 0.6 percent.

Among the blue-chip stocks in the OMXS30 index, Addtech B rose 3.3 percent while Boliden gained 2.3 percent. SCA B saw the weakest performance, dropping 1.0 percent, while H&M B declined 0.9 percent.

Gaming group Embracer reported an adjusted operating profit for the fourth quarter of 2025/2026 that beat expectations at SEK 360 million, compared to the anticipated SEK 268 million. The company announced plans to spin off Fellowship Entertainment and a SEK 750 million share buyback program. The stock climbed 3.7 percent.

Technology trading group Addtech rose 3 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), surpassing the expected SEK 926 million. The dividend was raised more than anticipated to SEK 3.60 per share, up from SEK 3.20.

Research company Bioarctic's revenue and operating profit were significantly higher than expected in Q1. Operating profit amounted to SEK 211 million against an expected SEK 66 million. The stock, however, fell 0.8 percent.

Defense firm Saab has received an order from Lithuania for the Carl-Gustaf M4 recoilless rifle and associated training equipment, valued at approximately SEK 460 million. The stock is trading near flat.

Real estate company NP3 has completed an accelerated bookbuilding process and decided on a directed new issue of 12.75 million preference 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 was down 0.2 percent.

In this morning'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 retreated 2.7 percent.

SEB downgraded Rusta to hold (buy), while reiterating a target price of SEK 100. The stock fell 6 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 increased 2.4 percent.