<div id="readability-page-1"><div><p>Measurement technology company Hexagon has experienced a negative share price movement following its interim report on Friday, October 24, despite delivering better-than-expected results. The adjusted operating profit came in 4 percent above forecasts.</p><p>  The stock, which rose 6.7 percent in Stockholm on the day of the report, is currently down 1.2 percent since the release, while the large-cap OMXS30 index remains flat.</p><p>  Based on estimates received after the interim report, Factset's consensus for this year's sales has been lowered by 0.1 percent, while the consensus for next year has been revised down by 1.4 percent.</p><p>  Consensus for adjusted operating profit has been raised by 6.9 percent for this year and adjusted up by 0.6 percent for next year.</p><p>  The average recommendation for the stock remains &#34;Hold.&#34;</p><p>  The average target price has been increased by 6.3 percent to 124.88 SEK, up from 117.47 SEK.</p><p>The proportion of positive recommendations now stands at 35 percent (35), while the share of &#34;Hold&#34; recommendations is 50 percent (50), and negative recommendations account for 15 percent (15).</p><table><tbody><tr><td>Hexagon</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Share price development on report day</td><td> 6.7%</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Date</td><td> 2025-11-17 </td><td> 2025-10-23 </td><td>Difference</td><td>Number of estimates</td></tr><tr><td>Share price (SEK)</td><td> 111.90 </td><td> 113.25 </td><td>-1.2%</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Average target price (SEK)</td><td> 124.88 </td><td> 117.47 </td><td> 6.3%</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Difference target price vs current share price</td><td> 11.60%</td><td> 3.73%</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Consensus recommendation</td><td>Hold</td><td>Hold</td><td></td><td> 20 </td></tr><tr><td>Share of positive recommendations</td><td> 35%</td><td> 35%</td><td></td><td> 7 </td></tr><tr><td>Share of hold recommendations</td><td> 50%</td><td> 50%</td><td></td><td> 10 </td></tr><tr><td>Share of negative recommendations</td><td> 15%</td><td> 15%</td><td></td><td> 3 </td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Sales, current year (euro)</td><td> 5,450 </td><td> 5,454 </td><td>-0.1%</td><td> 17 </td></tr><tr><td>Sales, next year (euro)</td><td> 5,570 </td><td> 5,651 </td><td>-1.4%</td><td> 17 </td></tr><tr><td>Sales growth, next year</td><td> 2.2%</td><td> 3.6%</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Adjusted operating profit, current year (euro)</td><td> 1,464 </td><td> 1,370 </td><td> 6.9%</td><td> 12 </td></tr><tr><td>Adjusted operating profit, next year (euro)</td><td> 1,547 </td><td> 1,538 </td><td> 0.6%</td><td> 17 </td></tr><tr><td>Growth in adjusted operating profit, next year</td><td> 5.7%</td><td> 12.3%</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Source: Factset</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div>

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<p>Hexagon's share price fell 1.2% after an interim report, despite a 6.7% rise on report day. The adjusted operating profit exceeded forecasts by 4%. Factset's consensus lowered sales estimates but raised adjusted operating profit forecasts. The average target price increased by 6.3% to 124.88 SEK. The stock's recommendation remains "Hold," with 35% positive, 50% hold, and 15% negative recommendations.</p>

Higher Average Target Price for Hexagon Following Earnings Report