UPM‑Kymmene Oyj Reports Third‑Quarter 2025 Results
UPM‑Kymmene Oyj released its interim financial report for the quarter ended 30 September 2025 on 29 October 2025. The company’s business portfolio was described as delivering resilient performance amid weak market conditions.
Key Financial Highlights
| Item | 2025 Q3 | 2024 Q3 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating profit (adjusted) | €153 million | Not disclosed |
| Revenue | $2.81 billion (average analyst estimate) | $2.77 billion |
| Earnings per share (EPS) | $0.243 USD (average analyst estimate) | $0.480 USD |
Analysts surveyed by Finanzen reported a 1.29 % increase in revenue compared with the same quarter in the previous year. EPS fell by roughly 50 % year‑over‑year, reflecting the company’s adjustment to weaker market conditions.
Market Reaction
- Stock performance: On the OTCMKTS exchange, UPM‑Kymmene’s ticker (UPMMY) opened 0.1 % higher at $27 on the day of the report release.
- Short‑interest activity: October 15th saw a 76.9 % decline in short interest, dropping from 1,300 shares on September 30th to 300 shares. With an average daily trading volume of 270,300 shares, the short‑interest ratio was effectively 0.0 days.
Contextual Remarks
- The company operates in the paper and forest products sector, producing magazine papers, newsprint, specialty papers, self‑adhesive labels, and packaging products, as well as wood products such as sawn timber and plywood.
- UPM‑Kymmene is listed on the NASDAQ OMX Helsinki exchange and is headquartered in Helsinki, Finland.
The interim report underscores the company’s capacity to maintain profitability in a challenging market environment, although earnings per share experienced a notable decline compared with the prior year’s third quarter.
