Bravida shares surge 11% on improved margins and buyback plan

Bravida shares rose about 11% after the Swedish services group reported improved margins and announced a new share buyback program.

In its January-March 2026 interim report, Bravida said net sales rose 2% year over year to SEK 7,045 million. EBITA increased 6% to SEK 325 million, and the EBITA margin improved to 4.6%.

The company also said its order backlog grew 7% to SEK 16,727 million. Separately, Bravida announced a buyback program of up to SEK 100 million, scheduled to run from May 6 to July 9.

The combination of better operating performance and the repurchase plan appeared to drive the market reaction. Bravida's official disclosures were followed by market coverage saying the stock jumped roughly 11%.

For investors, the next point to watch is whether the margin improvement is sustained in coming quarters and how much of the buyback authorization the company ultimately uses.