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Hexagon agrees to buy Rocscience. Hexagon stock gains 3.08 percent

Published on 10/09/2026 at 12:40 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Rocscience is valued at USD 535 million on October 9, 2026. Hexagon stock is EUR 9.36 on October 9, 2026 versus EUR 9.08, plus 3.08 percent.

Key points in brief

Hexagon signed an agreement to acquire Rocscience for an enterprise value of USD 535.00 million on October 9, 2026.
JPMorgan raised its rating to Overweight and lifted its target from SEK 90.00 to SEK 125.00.
Hexagon stock traded at EUR 9.36 at Lang & Schwarz, up 3.08 percent versus the EUR 9.08 prior close.
Hexagon reported second-quarter 2026 revenue of SEK 11.62 billion, up 12.00 percent year over year.

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Hexagon (ISIN SE0015961909) agreed to acquire Rocscience for an enterprise value of USD 535.00 million on October 9, 2026, while Hexagon stock traded at EUR 9.36 at Lang & Schwarz, up 3.08 percent. WOWKTV reported that the agreement places Rocscience in Hexagon's Infrastructure & Geospatial business area, with closing expected in the fourth quarter of 2026.

What does the acquisition add?

Rocscience provides geotechnical and engineering analysis software for modeling rock, soil and structures. The company is expected to generate annual recurring revenue above 80.00 percent of sales, while its EBITAC margin is expected to exceed 40.00 percent, according to WOWKTV on October 9, 2026. The combination links Hexagon's monitoring sensors with software that models ground and infrastructure behavior, creating a measurable bridge between physical data and engineering decisions.

Chronology shows an acquisition strategy

On July 29, 2026, Hexagon reported second-quarter revenue of SEK 11.62 billion, up 12.00 percent year over year. On August 26, 2026, the company announced Guidance Marine, whose revenue was reported at EUR 22.00 million. On October 9, 2026, the Rocscience transaction was valued at USD 535.00 million. These dated steps show Hexagon combining operational growth with software and industrial technology deals, based on Affarsvarlden.

JPMorgan raises its valuation view

JPMorgan upgraded Hexagon from Neutral to Overweight on October 9, 2026 and raised its price target from SEK 90.00 to SEK 125.00, according to Placera. The new target is 38.89 percent above the old target, a larger revision than the same-day share move and a separate valuation signal.

Results and dates ahead

Hexagon's next listed reporting date is October 23, 2026, followed by the annual report on January 28, 2027, according to Affarsvärlden. The October report will provide the next test of whether the acquisition-led strategy is translating into revenue growth and operating leverage.

Stock gains 3.08 percent in trading

At Lang & Schwarz, Hexagon stock was trading at EUR 9.36 on October 9, 2026 at 12:37 p.m. CEST, up 3.08 percent versus the EUR 9.08 prior close. On Nasdaq Stockholm, the finance quote showed SEK 104.60 at 12:38 p.m. CEST, with a 52-week range of SEK 71.57 to SEK 122.10 and market capitalization of SEK 269.3 billion as of October 9, 2026.

The further course of trading is shown by the continuously updated real-time quote of Hexagon stock.