Essity price target lowered to SEK 253 from SEK 267 at Jefferies

Jefferies lowered the firm’s price target on Essity (ETTYF) to SEK 253 from SEK 267 and keeps a Hold rating on the shares ahead of the company’s Q4 earnings results, which are due on January 22, 2026. The firm’s 5% price target reduction reflects “weak U.S. footfall and mounting pricing pressure in Europe across baby care & tissue.”