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    Will Earnings Beat Change Tieto's (HLSE:TIETO) Narrative

    Simply Wall St·10/31/2026 10:34:27
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    • Tieto Oyj reported third quarter 2026 basic earnings per share from continuing operations of €0.37 and diluted earnings per share of €0.36, with nine month basic earnings per share from continuing operations of €1.62, all turning from losses reported a year earlier.
    • The firm also completed a €1.8 million buyback of 95,000 shares, a small 0.08% of the share base, which signals management confidence in its capital allocation and earnings profile after the shift from losses to profits.
    • The focus now is on how Tieto Oyj's stronger earnings per share from continuing operations reshapes the investment narrative investors use to judge it.

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    Tieto Oyj Investment Narrative Recap

    To own Tieto Oyj, you need to be comfortable with a story where a leaner cost base and AI driven software and services keep profitability resilient while top line trends remain muted. The latest earnings, with basic EPS from continuing operations at €0.37 in Q3 2026 and €1.62 for nine months, support that margin focused thesis.

    The near term swing factor is whether subdued Tech Consulting demand and a softer order backlog deepen or stabilise. Guidance pointing to third quarter revenue of €389.6 million, compared with €454.2 million a year earlier, keeps revenue pressure front and centre as the main risk to watch.

    The most relevant update here is the third quarter and nine month earnings release on 27 October 2026. Tieto Oyj reported basic EPS from continuing operations of €0.37 for the quarter, with diluted EPS at €0.36, and nine month basic EPS from continuing operations of €1.62. That reflects a move away from previously reported losses.

    This profit profile matters because the cost optimisation programme and AI heavy contract mix only translate into a stronger equity story if earnings stay durable while revenue growth is modest. Any renewed weakness in margins or further decline in order backlog would directly challenge that operational catalyst.

    Tieto Oyj's current analyst storyline points to revenue of €1.8b and earnings of €156.5 million by 2029, with revenue assumed to stay broadly flat and earnings expected to decline by about €63.8 million from €220.3 million today to the 2029 consensus level.

    Uncover why Tieto Oyj's fair value indicates that Tieto Oyj is roughly in line with its current price.

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    Exploring Other Perspectives

    One alternate view puts almost all the weight on revenue risk rather than the recent margin story at Tieto Oyj. The most bearish analysts were assuming flat sales around €1.8b and earnings falling toward about €156.6 million by 2029, which helps explain their €15.8 price target. Your takeaway is simple: reasonable people can look at the same buyback and EPS jump and still reach very different conclusions, so it is worth exploring several scenarios before deciding what this new information might change for you.

    Explore 2 other Tieto Oyj fair value estimates, including one that suggests it could be worth just €18.85.

    Decide For Yourself

    Disagree with existing narratives? Extraordinary investment returns rarely come from following the herd, so go with your instincts.

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