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    Is Kinnevik (OM:KINV B) A Bargain On Q2 Earnings And Its CFO Change?

    Simply Wall St·07/14/2026 13:32:18
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    Why Kinnevik stock is back in focus after Q2 earnings and CFO change

    Kinnevik (OM:KINV B) is in the spotlight after reporting second quarter 2026 earnings alongside a planned CFO transition. This combination gives investors fresh information on both performance and leadership.

    For the quarter ended June 30, 2026, Kinnevik reported net income of SEK 1,717 million, compared with SEK 626 million in the same period a year earlier. Basic and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations were SEK 6.2, compared with SEK 2.26 a year ago, giving shareholders a clearer view of recent profitability.

    Across the first half of 2026, the picture was very different. Kinnevik reported a net loss of SEK 6,252 million, compared with a loss of SEK 2,411 million in the prior year period. Basic and diluted loss per share from continuing operations were SEK 22.57, compared with SEK 8.7 a year earlier. This highlights how short term quarterly results can sit alongside a much weaker year to date outcome.

    On the leadership side, Kinnevik also announced that Chief Financial Officer Samuel Sjöström plans to leave at the end of August. Caspar Sjöstrand, who joined in June as an Investment Manager after more than a decade in the London finance industry, will assume the CFO role on an interim basis until a permanent successor is appointed.

    See our latest analysis for Kinnevik.

    Despite the latest Q2 earnings and CFO update, Kinnevik’s share price has been weak overall, with the share price down 36.45% year to date and the 1 year total shareholder return down 43.65%. This suggests momentum has been fading over a longer horizon.

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    After Kinnevik’s sharp share price decline, stronger Q2 earnings and a CFO transition leave you weighing two paths: step in after a rough year, or hold off in case sentiment weakens further, as the valuation section sets out.

    Most Popular Narrative: 27.6% Undervalued

    Based on the most followed narrative, Kinnevik’s fair value of SEK 72.0 sits well above the last close at SEK 52.12, which frames a clear valuation gap for you to assess.

    Although Kinnevik has backed companies benefiting from long term digitisation of enterprise workflows, such as vertical SaaS providers like Mews, public software peers face pressure from slower seat growth and AI driven competition. This can weigh on revenue growth resilience and constrain multiple expansion flowing through to Kinnevik’s earnings and NAV.

    Read the complete narrative.

    Want to understand why this view still points to upside? The fair value reflects a sharp swing in earnings, high margins and a tighter future valuation multiple all working together.

    Result: Fair Value of SEK 72.0 (UNDERVALUED)

    Have a read of the narrative in full and understand what's behind the forecasts.

    However, this Kinnevik upside view still hinges on public software valuations stabilising and climate tech write downs easing; otherwise, net asset value pressure could persist.

    Find out about the key risks to this Kinnevik narrative.

    Next Steps

    Given the mixed tone around Kinnevik, this is a good moment to move quickly, test the numbers yourself, and balance both the risks and rewards by reviewing the 1 key reward and 1 important warning sign

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    This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.