EFN repeats buy rating for Hexpol stock before October 23 results

Published on 10/18/2026 at 13:47 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

EFN cited 7 percent organic growth on October 14, 2026. Hexpol stock last stood at SEK 97.30 on Nasdaq Stockholm.

Acquisition and reporting dates

EFN repeated its buy rating on October 14, 2026 after citing 7 percent organic growth.
Hexpol completed the EUR 143.50 million Vipa Group acquisition on October 1, 2026.
Hexpol stock last stood at SEK 97.30 on Nasdaq Stockholm on October 16, 2026.

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Hexpol (ISIN SE0007074281) drew renewed attention on October 14, 2026, after EFN repeated its buy rating and cited 7 percent organic growth in the company's Rubber Compounding division, according to Placera. Hexpol is due to release its third-quarter report on October 23, 2026, with the report scheduled for 11:00 a.m. CET and the presentation for 1:00 p.m. CET, according to Hexpol.

Three dates shape the setup

On October 1, 2026, Hexpol completed its acquisition of Vipa Group for EUR 143.50 million. On October 9, 2026, Hexpol confirmed the October 23 reporting date and disclosed 2025 group sales of SEK 19.32 billion in its investor notice. On October 14, 2026, EFN repeated its buy rating after pointing to 7 percent organic growth in Rubber Compounding.

What can Vipa add?

The acquisition gives Hexpol exposure to thermoplastic compounds for wire and cable applications, including electrification, data centers, telecommunications and smart buildings. Vipa recorded 2025 turnover of EUR 76.40 million and had about 80 employees, while its open production capacity offers room for expansion, according to Hexpol. The transaction was funded with bank facilities and cash, making integration and operating returns central questions for the next report.

Next reporting date

The next scheduled event is Hexpol's third-quarter report on October 23, 2026, followed by the webcast presentation at 1:00 p.m. CET. The date is explicitly set out in the company's investor-relations announcement.

Stock context before results

Hexpol stock was last at SEK 97.30 on Nasdaq Stockholm on October 16, 2026 at 5:29 p.m. CEST. The market capitalization was SEK 33.4 billion, and the 52-week range was SEK 66.80 to SEK 99.50 on the same market-data snapshot. The valuation leaves the upcoming report to clarify whether renewed volume growth can support margins as thermoplastics become a larger part of the group.

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