Boliden (BOL) Stock Overview
Engages in the extracting, producing, and recycling of base metals in Sweden, Finland, other Nordic region, Germany, the United Kingdom, Europe, North America, and internationally. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 5/6 |
| Future Growth | 3/6 |
| Past Performance | 1/6 |
| Financial Health | 5/6 |
| Dividends | 4/6 |
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Analyst Price Targets
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
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| Current Share Price | SEK 515.20 |
| 52 Week High | SEK 727.80 |
| 52 Week Low | SEK 283.10 |
| Beta | 1.09 |
| 1 Month Change | -8.20% |
| 3 Month Change | -20.30% |
| 1 Year Change | 65.77% |
| 3 Year Change | 47.71% |
| 5 Year Change | 54.67% |
| Change since IPO | 1,339.23% |
Recent News & Updates
Narrative Update • May 01
BOL: Future Garpenberg Investment And Restart Will Support Re Rating
Analysts have trimmed the fair value estimate for Boliden from SEK 676.74 to about SEK 645.13, reflecting updated assumptions around discount rates, revenue growth, margins, and recent shifts in Street price targets that have included both increases and cuts across several banks. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Boliden has been mixed, with several banks adjusting price targets in both directions and some issuing rating changes.
Narrative Update • Apr 17
BOL: Future Returns Will Likely Lag As Execution Risks Intensify
The updated analyst fair value estimate for Boliden moves from SEK 337.64 to SEK 445.00, reflecting recent Street research where analysts cite changes in expected revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E assumptions, alongside a slightly higher discount rate. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research around Boliden shows a mix of views, with some firms raising price targets and others turning more cautious.Narrative Update • Apr 02
BOL: Future Ronnskar Restart And Gold Exposure Will Support Re Rating
The analyst price target for Boliden has been revised lower from SEK 770 to about SEK 677, with analysts pointing to updated assumptions on discount rates, P/E multiples and recent mixed research actions, including several target cuts and downgrades alongside some upward revisions. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Boliden shows a split in views, with several price target cuts and downgrades balanced by a cluster of more constructive updates.Narrative Update • Mar 19
BOL: Future Ronnskar Restart And Gold Exposure Will Drive Re Rating
Boliden's analyst fair value estimate has been raised from SEK 550 to SEK 770. This reflects higher price targets across several firms as analysts factor in stronger revenue growth assumptions, adjusted profit expectations and slightly lower future P/E multiples, alongside recent target increases from banks such as Morgan Stanley, JPMorgan, Citi, Deutsche Bank, RBC Capital, Danske Bank, Kepler Cheuvreux and Barclays.Recent updates
Narrative Update • May 01
BOL: Future Garpenberg Investment And Restart Will Support Re Rating
Analysts have trimmed the fair value estimate for Boliden from SEK 676.74 to about SEK 645.13, reflecting updated assumptions around discount rates, revenue growth, margins, and recent shifts in Street price targets that have included both increases and cuts across several banks. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Boliden has been mixed, with several banks adjusting price targets in both directions and some issuing rating changes.Narrative Update • Apr 17
BOL: Future Returns Will Likely Lag As Execution Risks Intensify
The updated analyst fair value estimate for Boliden moves from SEK 337.64 to SEK 445.00, reflecting recent Street research where analysts cite changes in expected revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E assumptions, alongside a slightly higher discount rate. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research around Boliden shows a mix of views, with some firms raising price targets and others turning more cautious.Narrative Update • Apr 02
BOL: Future Ronnskar Restart And Gold Exposure Will Support Re Rating
The analyst price target for Boliden has been revised lower from SEK 770 to about SEK 677, with analysts pointing to updated assumptions on discount rates, P/E multiples and recent mixed research actions, including several target cuts and downgrades alongside some upward revisions. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Boliden shows a split in views, with several price target cuts and downgrades balanced by a cluster of more constructive updates.Narrative Update • Mar 19
BOL: Future Ronnskar Restart And Gold Exposure Will Drive Re Rating
Boliden's analyst fair value estimate has been raised from SEK 550 to SEK 770. This reflects higher price targets across several firms as analysts factor in stronger revenue growth assumptions, adjusted profit expectations and slightly lower future P/E multiples, alongside recent target increases from banks such as Morgan Stanley, JPMorgan, Citi, Deutsche Bank, RBC Capital, Danske Bank, Kepler Cheuvreux and Barclays.
Narrative Update • Mar 05
BOL: Mixed Rating Shifts And Project Milestones Will Shape Balanced Risk Reward
We have lifted our Boliden fair value estimate by SEK 16 to SEK 612.94, reflecting a series of price target increases from banks such as Morgan Stanley, JPMorgan, Citi, Deutsche Bank and RBC. We are still building in slightly more cautious assumptions on revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E, as well as a marginally higher discount rate, in line with the mixed analyst stance that includes recent downgrades from Danske Bank and Kepler Cheuvreux.Narrative Update • Feb 19
BOL: Precious Metals Leverage Will Increase Execution Risk Despite Stronger Earnings Support
Our fair value estimate for Boliden has moved higher by SEK 41 to SEK 596.94. This reflects a series of recent price target increases from banks, alongside analyst views that margins, precious metals exposure and the medium-term earnings profile are better supported than previously modeled.Analysis Article • Feb 09
Broker Revenue Forecasts For Boliden AB (publ) (STO:BOL) Are Surging Higher
Boliden AB (publ) ( STO:BOL ) shareholders will have a reason to smile today, with the analysts making substantial...Analysis Article • Feb 06
Earnings Beat: Boliden AB (publ) Just Beat Analyst Forecasts, And Analysts Have Been Updating Their Models
As you might know, Boliden AB (publ) ( STO:BOL ) just kicked off its latest full-year results with some very strong...Narrative Update • Feb 05
BOL: Gold And Silver Leverage Will Heighten Execution Risk Ahead
The updated fair value estimate for Boliden increases to SEK 555.94 from SEK 433.47. This reflects analysts' higher price targets and revised assumptions, including expectations for stronger top line growth, slightly higher profit margins, a marginally lower discount rate, and a modestly lower future P/E multiple.Narrative Update • Jan 21
BOL: Future Returns Will Likely Lag Upgraded Gold And Silver Expectations
Analysts have raised their average price target for Boliden from SEK 330.00 to about SEK 337.64. This move reflects a series of recent target increases and rating upgrades that highlight views on valuation, expected volume trends and exposure to gold and silver.Analysis Article • Jan 08
A Piece Of The Puzzle Missing From Boliden AB (publ)'s (STO:BOL) Share Price
Boliden AB (publ)'s ( STO:BOL ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 19.3x might make it look like a buy right now...Narrative Update • Jan 07
BOL: Fair Outlook Will Hinge On Underappreciated Gold And Silver Exposure
The analyst fair value estimate for Boliden has been raised from SEK 350 to SEK 550, reflecting analysts' higher price targets and their view that volume growth and gold and silver exposure are not fully appreciated in current expectations. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts have been marking up their expectations for Boliden, with several research desks lifting price targets in recent updates.Narrative Update • Dec 23
BOL: Future Earnings Will Likely Disappoint Versus Upgraded Metals Cycle Expectations
The updated analyst price target for Boliden has been raised materially, with fair value increasing from about SEK 250 to SEK 330 per share. Analysts highlight improving revenue growth, higher expected profit margins, and underappreciated volume and precious metals exposure.Narrative Update • Dec 08
BOL: Gold And Silver Exposure Will Shape Future Earnings And Risks
The analyst price target for Boliden has been raised by approximately SEK 21 to reflect analysts' growing confidence in the company's volume growth potential and earnings leverage from gold and silver exposure. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates highlight a generally constructive stance on Boliden, with several price target increases reflecting improving sentiment on the company’s growth prospects and earnings profile.Narrative Update • Nov 24
BOL: Recent Mining Approvals And Share Repurchase Will Influence Future Performance
Narrative Update on Boliden Boliden's analyst price target has increased from SEK 404.73 to SEK 412.07. This change reflects growing optimism among analysts, who cite improved revenue growth and profit margin forecasts.Analysis Article • Nov 24
We Think Boliden (STO:BOL) Is Taking Some Risk With Its Debt
The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...Narrative Update • Nov 08
BOL: Recent Mining Approvals And Share Repurchases Will Shape Performance Outlook
Boliden's analyst price target has increased from SEK 386.73 to SEK 404.73, as analysts cite improved revenue growth forecasts and a steady profit margin outlook to support the more optimistic valuation. Analyst Commentary Recent updates from several major research firms reflect a mixture of optimism and caution regarding Boliden's valuation and performance outlook.Analysis Article • Oct 29
Boliden's (STO:BOL) Problems Go Beyond Weak Profit
The subdued market reaction suggests that Boliden AB (publ)'s ( STO:BOL ) recent earnings didn't contain any surprises...Narrative Update • Oct 25
Upward Momentum Will Continue To Secure Metal Supply And Market Confidence
Boliden's analyst price target has been raised from SEK 365.73 to SEK 386.73. This change reflects analysts' increased confidence due to recent upward adjustments in revenue growth projections and generally positive Street research updates.Narrative Update • Oct 11
Somincor, Zinkgruvan And Odda Projects Will Secure Metal Supply
Boliden's analyst price target has risen from approximately SEK 322 to SEK 366. This change reflects improved analyst expectations for profitability and revenue growth.Narrative Update • Sep 27
Somincor, Zinkgruvan And Odda Projects Will Secure Metal Supply
Boliden’s consensus price target has been raised as analysts cite improved long-term commodity price outlooks and operational recovery, despite ongoing cost and price risks, resulting in a new fair value estimate of SEK321.53. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts cite improved long-term commodity price outlook, particularly for copper and zinc.Analysis Article • Sep 02
Earnings Working Against Boliden AB (publ)'s (STO:BOL) Share Price
With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 11.5x Boliden AB (publ) ( STO:BOL ) may be sending very bullish signals at...Analysis Article • Jul 22
Earnings Miss: Boliden AB (publ) Missed EPS By 22% And Analysts Are Revising Their Forecasts
It's been a good week for Boliden AB (publ) ( STO:BOL ) shareholders, because the company has just released its latest...Analysis Article • Jul 17
Boliden (STO:BOL) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly
Warren Buffett famously said, 'Volatility is far from synonymous with risk.' So it seems the smart money knows that...
New Narrative • Nov 27
Decisive Mine Expansions And IT Innovations Promise Thriving Revenue Growth
Strategic project expansions and environmental permits are set to increase production capacity and revenue through higher output and enhanced efficiency.Shareholder Returns
| BOL | SE Metals and Mining | SE Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | 0.5% | -0.02% | -1.4% |
| 1Y | 65.8% | 49.7% | 7.3% |
Return vs Industry: BOL exceeded the Swedish Metals and Mining industry which returned 49.7% over the past year.
Return vs Market: BOL exceeded the Swedish Market which returned 7.3% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| BOL volatility | |
|---|---|
| BOL Average Weekly Movement | 9.3% |
| Metals and Mining Industry Average Movement | 7.6% |
| Market Average Movement | 6.3% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in SE Market | 13.5% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in SE Market | 3.7% |
Stable Share Price: BOL's share price has been volatile over the past 3 months compared to the Swedish market.
Volatility Over Time: BOL's weekly volatility (9%) has been stable over the past year, but is still higher than 75% of Swedish stocks.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 | 7,500 | Mikael Staffas | www.boliden.com |
Boliden AB (publ) engages in the extracting, producing, and recycling of base metals in Sweden, Finland, other Nordic region, Germany, the United Kingdom, Europe, North America, and internationally. The company operates through Business Area Mines and Business Area Smelters segments. It explores copper, zinc, nickel, lead, gold, silver, cobalt, sulphuric acid, tellurium, platinum, palladium, rhodium, iridium, ruthenium, and osmium deposits.
Boliden AB (publ) Fundamentals Summary
| BOL fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | SEK 146.29b |
| Earnings (TTM) | SEK 11.03b |
| Revenue (TTM) | SEK 100.21b |
13.3x
P/E Ratio1.5x
P/S RatioIs BOL overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| BOL income statement (TTM) | |
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| Revenue | SEK 100.21b |
| Cost of Revenue | SEK 82.52b |
| Gross Profit | SEK 17.69b |
| Other Expenses | SEK 6.66b |
| Earnings | SEK 11.03b |
Last Reported Earnings
Mar 31, 2026
Next Earnings Date
Jul 21, 2026
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 38.85 |
| Gross Margin | 17.65% |
| Net Profit Margin | 11.01% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 28.1% |
How did BOL perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
2.1%
Current Dividend Yield28%
Payout RatioCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/17 02:09 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/15 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
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Analyst Sources
Boliden AB (publ) is covered by 26 analysts. 15 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| null null | ABG Sundal Collier |
| Amos Fletcher | Barclays |
| Richard Hatch | Berenberg |