The Stockholm Stock Exchange traded higher on Tuesday, tracking gains across leading European bourses. A wave of interim reports was released during the day, alongside new sales figures from Volvo Cars.

At the close, the OMXS30 index was up 1.22 percent at 3,072.42. Shares worth approximately SEK 22.8 billion changed hands on the Stockholm Stock Exchange.

Among the major industrial sectors, basic materials saw the strongest performance with a 2.3 percent advance. At the other end of the spectrum, energy lagged behind, shedding 1.5 percent.

Among the blue-chip stocks included in the OMXS30 index, Epiroc A rose 3.0 percent while ABB gained 2.9 percent. AstraZeneca was the worst performer, falling 1.8 percent, while Evolution dropped 1.3 percent.

Cash handling company Loomis has entered into an agreement to launch a public takeover bid for the Peruvian cash handling firm Hermes Transportes Blindados, at an enterprise value of approximately SEK 4 billion. Hermes had a turnover equivalent to approximately SEK 1.2 billion in 2025 and employs around 3,200 people. Loomis rose 1.4 percent.

Automaker Volvo Cars announced that global sales fell by 10 percent during the February-April period. The stock closed roughly unchanged.

Private equity firm EQT has submitted a third takeover proposal for British firm Intertek. This time, the offer stands at 58 pounds per share in Intertek, representing a 54 percent premium compared to Intertek's closing price on April 9. EQT's initial bid was 51.50 pounds per share, which was subsequently raised to 54 pounds per share on April 21. The stock increased 1.2 percent.

From the earnings flow, broadband operator Bahnhof reported that pre-tax profit increased to SEK 79.7 million, up from 73 million. Revenue rose 9 percent. Bahnhof climbed 4.3 percent.

Security company Verisure traded up 2.8 percent following its interim report. The company saw growth in both adjusted EBITDA and revenue.

Contract manufacturer Hanza reported a record first quarter with a sharp increase in revenue and improved profitability. Operating profit rose to SEK 220 million from 86 million. Organic sales growth reached 20 percent. Hanza surged 26 percent.

Installation services company Bravida reported an operating profit of SEK 325 million (307), with an operating margin of 4.6 percent (4.5). Order intake rose by just over 5 percent. Bravida jumped 15.8 percent.

Real estate company Nyfosa reported unchanged income from property management of SEK 319 million for the first quarter. Nyfosa rose 1.1 percent.

Industrial IT company Novotek retreated 3.8 percent. The company's operating profit decreased to SEK 8.1 million in the first quarter, despite an increase in revenue.

Cybersecurity firm Yubico's final figures were in line with preliminary results. The company has appointed Jerrod Chong as permanent CEO. The stock fell 4.3 percent.

Research company Irlab Therapeutics sank 14.8 percent after announcing a rights issue of SEK 86 million.

On the analyst front, Morgan Stanley has upgraded SSAB to overweight (equal-weight) with a price target of SEK 94. SSAB increased 5.9 percent.