Stora’s Q1 18 results were driven by improving prices and mix across the key divisions, in addition to a healthy contribution from growth investments. While the momentum may continue in 2018, the margin gains should gradually stabilise/normalise as prices rationalise (in paper and pulp), packaging competition caps any runaway gains and (European) inflationary pressure sets in. Moreover, the pace of gearing reduction will moderate post the completion of Bergvik Väst’s consolid
24 May 2018
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All businesses embark on 2018 on a promising note
Stora Enso Oyj Class R (STERV:HEL) | 0 0 1.8% | Mkt Cap: 11,103m
- Published:
24 May 2018 -
Author:
Varun Sikka -
Pages:
4
Stora’s Q1 18 results were driven by improving prices and mix across the key divisions, in addition to a healthy contribution from growth investments. While the momentum may continue in 2018, the margin gains should gradually stabilise/normalise as prices rationalise (in paper and pulp), packaging competition caps any runaway gains and (European) inflationary pressure sets in. Moreover, the pace of gearing reduction will moderate post the completion of Bergvik Väst’s consolid