SCA shows a steady week, shares track Nordic pulp peers

By Julia Schmitt, Sector & Peer Group desk. Reviewed prior to publication on 2026-06-26, 11:27.

Svenska Cellulosa AB SCA (SE0000112724) heads into the end of the week with a broadly stable share performance. The Stockholm-listed forestry group trades on Nasdaq Stockholm alongside peers such as Holmen and UPM-Kymmene, giving investors a clear Nordic sector benchmark according to recent market data.

How SCA compares in the sector

Analyst aggregation on MarketScreener shows that most coverage on SCA centers on its role as a major European forest owner and producer of paper and pulp products, with the stock typically discussed in the context of Nordic peers Holmen and Stora Enso. The Swedish group’s valuation metrics and earnings expectations are regularly compared with UPM-Kymmene and Metsä Board, reflecting its position in the Scandinavian pulp and paper value chain.

Recent sector commentary from Nordic exchanges points to a cautious tone on cyclical paper demand but highlights relatively robust long-term demand for packaging and tissue products, which form a significant part of SCA’s customer base. Against this backdrop, SCA’s business is often cited as benefiting from its integrated forestry and industrial assets, which differentiate it from more narrowly focused mill operators.

Weekly performance alongside Nordic peers

Over the course of this week, Swedish equity reports from Stockholm have emphasized movements in large-cap names such as H&M and industrials, while forestry and paper producers, including SCA and Holmen, have traded in a more muted fashion relative to the broader OMXS30 index. Sector analysts continue to monitor input costs and European paper prices, using SCA’s share performance as one reference point for the Nordic pulp segment.

Comparisons with Finnish producers such as UPM-Kymmene and Stora Enso remain part of the regular coverage, with SCA’s focus on northern Swedish forest assets and integrated production cited as a distinguishing feature. In this context, the stock is treated as one of the key Nordic names in listed forestry and paper, offering investors exposure to both timberland and downstream pulp and paper markets.

The business behind the SCA stock

SCA generates its revenue primarily from managing extensive forest holdings in northern Sweden and converting timber into pulp, paper and related products. The company operates sawmills, pulp mills and paper machines, supplying kraftliner and other packaging materials to global customers, while also engaging in renewable energy and biomass-related activities.

Where the SCA stock trades today

The SCA shares (SE0000112724) trade on Nasdaq Stockholm in Swedish kronor, providing investors with direct exposure to the Nordic forestry and pulp sector as of the latest available price data from the Stockholm exchange.

Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation to buy or sell securities, or any form of financial guidance. All data are based on sources believed to be reliable but cannot be guaranteed for accuracy or completeness.