Buy-back of shares in Hemnet during 31 August - 4 September, 2026 (w. 36)
Hemnet repurchased 100,000 shares (25,000/day) from 31 August to 4 September 2026, spending SEK 369,624,868. The buyback is part of a SEK 600M program announced in May 2026 to adjust capital structure. Shares were bought at Nasdaq Stockholm via DNB Carnegie. Post-buyback, Hemnet holds 3,064,110 own shares.
How this was made

The 30-second read
Why it matters
The disclosed repurchases modestly reduce share count, offering slight EPS uplift and signaling management confidence, but the scale is insufficient for a material price move.
Market read
Routine corporate action with limited trading relevance; primarily of interest to existing shareholders.
What to watch
Potential future share price support if program continues at similar pace.
Background
Hemnet announced a SEK 600M buy‑back program on 8 May 2026; this tranche represents the first disclosed repurchases.
Market effects
Slightly positive for Swedish real‑estate platform sector as buy‑backs signal confidence.
Minimal effect on broader Nordic markets.
None
Counterpoint
Buy‑back may be a defensive move to prop up a stagnant stock rather than a growth catalyst.
Key entities
- companyHemnet
Swedish online property platform listed on Nasdaq Stockholm.
- intermediaryDNB Carnegie Investment Bank AB
Broker executing the buy‑back on behalf of Hemnet.
