The Stockholm Stock Exchange climbed on Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump withdrew his punitive tariffs against eight European countries following an agreement on a framework deal regarding Greenland. The earnings season also continued, with major companies Essity, EQT, and Investor in focus.

As of 12:40 p.m., the OMXS30 index was up 0.77 percent at 3,011.02. Shares worth approximately SEK 10.8 billion were traded on the Stockholm Stock Exchange.

The financial sector posted the best performance among the larger industrial sectors on the exchange, rising by 1.6 percent. On the other hand, consumer staples lagged behind, down 3 percent.

Among the leading stocks included in the OMXS30 index, EQT rose 4.5 percent, while Tele 2 B gained 2.4 percent. The worst performer was Essity B, down 6.6 percent, while Saab B declined 2.1 percent.

Hygiene and health company Essity's adjusted EBITA result was 2.2 percent higher than expected at SEK 5,117 million. At the same time, sales were slightly lower than anticipated, and organic sales growth was negative. The company proposes an increased dividend to SEK 8.75, up from SEK 8.25.

Private equity firm EQT is acquiring Coller Capital, a company specializing in secondaries, for USD 3.2 billion, equivalent to SEK 29.1 billion. EQT also released its Q4 report, showing that fee-generating assets under management amounted to EUR 141 billion at year-end. The board proposes raising the dividend to SEK 5 per share from 4.3.

Investment company Investor reported an adjusted net asset value of SEK 355 per share as of December 31, 2025. The ordinary dividend is proposed at SEK 5.60 per share, an increase of 7.7 percent. The share rose 0.8 percent.

Among other reporting companies, life science investment firm Linc's net asset value per share was SEK 76.5 at the end of the fourth quarter. At the end of the third quarter, the level was SEK 78.4. The share fell 3.1 percent.

Home automation company Plejd increased its EBITDA to SEK 104 million, up from 71 million. Sales rose by more than 40 percent. The share climbed 13.1 percent.

Construction company NCC is making write-downs of approximately SEK 1.4 billion, mainly related to property values in Property Development. The share increased 1 percent.

Mining company Lundin Mining met its production guidance for all metals in 2025. The company also released forecasts for 2026-2028. Production forecasts for copper and gold at the Candelaria mine were lower than previously expected for 2026. The share dropped 2.2 percent.

Norwegian mobile operator Telenor has agreed to sell its stake in Thailand's True after about 25 years in the country, in a deal worth around NOK 39 billion. In the sector, Telia was up 1.8 percent. Telenor rose over 7 percent in Oslo.

On the analysis front, Pareto Securities has downgraded Paradox to hold from buy. The share declined 2.7 percent.

SB1 Markets has initiated coverage of Thule with a buy and a target price of SEK 260. The share rose 2.3 percent.

SB1 Markets has initiated coverage of Addlife with a buy and a target price of SEK 205. The share gained 0.7 percent.

SB1 Markets has initiated coverage of Röko with a buy and a target price of SEK 2,150. The share increased 3.7 percent.

SB1 Markets has initiated coverage of Asker with a buy and a target price of SEK 100. The share rose 1.9 percent.

Danske Bank has initiated coverage of Pandox with a buy. The share increased 0.9 percent.

Lyko received a downgraded recommendation from Danske Bank to sell. The share fell nearly 9 percent.

EFN issued a buy on Lindab. The share rose 1.1 percent.