What Atlas Copco’s Latest Earnings Mean For Shareholders
Atlas Copco (OM:ATCO A) reported second quarter 2026 earnings that included SEK 44,974 million in sales and SEK 7,060 million in net income, with basic earnings per share of SEK 1.45 from continuing operations.
For the first half of 2026, sales came in at SEK 85,514 million and net income at SEK 13,318 million, with basic earnings per share from continuing operations of SEK 2.73, figures that help frame the latest share price move.
See our latest analysis for Atlas Copco.
Atlas Copco’s latest earnings update comes as the share price trades at SEK203.9, with a 1-day share price return of 1.80% and a year-to-date share price return of 21.55%. The 1-year total shareholder return of 38.25% and 5-year total shareholder return of 56.01% indicate that momentum has been building over both shorter and longer horizons.
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Bulls point to Atlas Copco’s steady earnings and long track record, while bears see a stock that has already moved sharply. The valuation numbers now have to show which side has the stronger case.
Most Popular Narrative: 2% Overvalued
Atlas Copco’s most followed narrative places fair value at SEK199.33, slightly below the last close at SEK203.9. This frames the current optimism in the share price.
The analysts have a consensus price target of SEK199.33 for Atlas Copco based on their expectations of its future earnings growth, profit margins and other risk factors.
However, there is a degree of disagreement amongst analysts, with the most bullish reporting a price target of SEK242.0, and the most bearish reporting a price target of just SEK145.0.
Want to see what sits behind that tight gap between price and fair value? The narrative refers to steady growth, firmer margins and a rich future earnings multiple.
Result: Fair Value of SEK199.33 (OVERVALUED)
Have a read of the narrative in full and understand what's behind the forecasts.
However, the Atlas Copco story can shift quickly if currency swings persist, or if large compressor orders in regions like China and Europe stay subdued.
Find out about the key risks to this Atlas Copco narrative.
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