The markets were much quieter following the Easter break, with limited news; however, the names we cover saw their shares up 2.6% on average, with Atrium Ljungberg (7.1%), SBB (7.1%) and Pandox (4.8%) the top performers. JM released its Q1 results and we reiterated our BUY, believing it has passed the earnings trough, while we reiterated our HOLDs on Corem and Fabege following their quarterly reports. The weighted-average implied EBITDA yields on the stocks we cover are 5.04% for 2025e and 5.34%...
The ‘tariff volatility’ in credit and equity markets persisted this week, reversing many of the gains from previous weeks. Atrium Ljungberg kicked off Q1 reporting season. Öresund’s representative left the board of Stenhus and appointed a special examiner to review the company’s management. Castellum’s CEO Joacim Sjöberg stated he plans to leave by Q4 2026. The weighted-average implied EBITDA yields on the stocks we cover are 5.33% for 2025e and 5.66% for 2026e.
While still down YTD, the Nordic real estate sector did see a recovery this week on falling interest rates as a result of US tariffs being imposed. Furthermore, we upgraded JM to BUY (HOLD) and published several Q1 previews in the construction sector. The weighted-average implied EBITDA yields on the stocks we cover are 5.06% for 2025e and 5.37% for 2026e.
This week, Castellum lost its seventh-largest tenant after Northvolt declared bankruptcy, Citycon’s IG rating was withdrawn, construction companies continue to start newbuilds (NCC in Finland), Corem announced a lease extension, and Kojamo and Sagax issued new bonds. The weighted-average implied EBITDA yields on the stocks we cover are 5.17–5.49% for 2025–2026e.
Share prices for the names we cover are down by 7% week-on-week on average following the hike in market interest rates. In other news, February residential prices for Norway and Sweden were published, Skanska announced another large newbuild in Sweden, and Pandox acquired a EUR66m hotel in Cologne, Germany. The weighted-average implied EBITDA yields on the stocks we cover are 5.12% for 2025e and 5.43% for 2026e.
Positive data points for January were Colliers’ market update showing Nordic commercial real estate transaction volumes were up 17% YOY, while Norwegian residential developer, Union, said house sales improved 52% YOY, although both were from very low bases. Citycon released Q4 results this week, and Skanska announced a new development. The weighted-average implied EBITDA yields on the stocks we cover are 4.94% for 2025e and 5.24% for 2026e.
Q4 reporting season wrapped up this week, with the last six of the names in the sector we cover releasing their results. In other news, the largest-ever hotel transaction in the Nordics was announced. The weighted-average implied EBITDA yields on the stocks we cover are 4.85% for 2025e and 5.22% for 2026e.
After surpassing one-third of the votes in Entra this week, Castellum announced it would present a mandatory offer for all shares in the company. The Q4 reporting season has continued, with several names releasing results. The weighted-average implied EBITDA yields on the stocks we cover are 4.61% for 2025e and 5.03% for 2026e.
This week, the ECB and Riksbank cut policy rates, and Atrium Ljungberg and Platzer kicked off the Q4 reporting season. Balder’s associated company, Norion Bank, is under further scrutiny by the Swedish FSA for suspected AML violations, and we recently updated our PPI estimates following the company’s announced investments. The weighted-average implied EBITDA yields on the stocks we cover are 4.44% for 2024e and 4.91% for 2025e.
Nordic property transaction volumes improved in December, with strong growth YOY in Norway and Sweden, albeit still far below ATH levels. In other news, Fabege made a mixed-use asset divestment at a 4% discount to BV, while we published Q4 previews for Sagax, Catena, Sveafastigheter and Wallenstam. The weighted-average implied EBITDA yields on the stocks we cover are 4.44% for 2024e and 5.06% for 2025e.
The sector has traded down in recent weeks on rising long-term SWAP rates, resulting in multiples contraction, but we do not expect significant changes to consensus 2025–2026e FFO/EPS. This week, Corem issued a Q4 net letting-related profit warning, confirming the terminated lease in Stockholm’s Kista district, and Sveafastigheter announced a CFO change. The weighted-average implied EBITDA yields on the stocks we cover are 4.42% for 2024e and 5.10% for 2025e.
This week, Public Property Invest and Cibus Nordic Real Estate (Cibus) announced acquisitions, while Entra closed an asset sale 13% above book value. On Thursday, we upgraded Atrium Ljungberg to HOLD (SELL), and trimmed our target price on Balder (one of our sector top picks) to NOK90 (92) while reiterating our BUY. The weighted-average implied EBITDA yields on the stocks we cover are 4.48% for 2024e and 5.06% for 2025e.
This week, we raised our 2025e FFOps for PPI by 16.5% on recent transactions, Skanska divested assets, K-Fastigheter and Brinova agreed a SEK10bn residential deal, and we published a residential prices update. The weighted-average implied EBITDA yields on the stocks we cover are 4.39% for 2024e and 4.94% for 2025e.
This week, both Public Property Invest and Citycon issued c5-year EUR bonds. SBB received additional letters from bondholders expressing an intention to accelerate regarding its Eurobonds. NCC announced the sale of a SEK3.6bn newbuild in Solna, Stockholm, while Skanska announced an internal transaction and JM the sale of a Finnish residential property. The weighted-average implied EBITDA yields on the stocks we cover are 4.38% for 2024e and 4.93% for 2025e.
Approaching year-end, property transactions appeared to see the typical seasonal uptick in the past week. Also, Q3 reporting season concluded with Sveafastigheter and SBB Norden releasing their results. Finally, Kojamo announced the appointment of its new CEO. The weighted-average implied EBITDA yields on the stocks we cover are 4.34% for 2024e and 4.88% for 2025e.
This week, Hufvudstaden, Veidekke, Selvaag Bolig and Skanska reported Q3 results. Furthermore, Vasakronan (unlisted) reported soft vacancies and net lettings, which we consider a negative datapoint for peers such as Fabege and Hufuvdstaden. The weighted-average implied EBITDA yields on the stocks we cover are 4.33% for 2024e and 4.88% for 2025e.
This week, we upgraded Balder to BUY and Sagax to HOLD following their Q3 results, Balder completed a SEK1.5bn equity raise and bought assets from a JV, while a >5% rent increase for 2025 provided a positive datapoint for rent-regulated apartments in Sweden. The weighted-average implied EBITDA yields on the stocks we cover are 4.31% for 2024e and 4.86% for 2025e.
This week, reporting season was in full swing, with nine covered companies reporting Q3 results. Overall, the results were mixed, while net lettings and vacancy rates were main points of interest given the current weak rental markets. The weighted-average implied EBITDA yields on the stocks we cover are 4.32% for 2024e and 4.78% for 2025e.
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