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Midsummer AB

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Neutral 42 (OpenAI - 5.2)
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Neutral 42 (OpenAI - 5.2)
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Neutral 42 (OpenAI - 5.2)
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Neutral 42 (OpenAI - 5.2)
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Neutral 42 (OpenAI - 5.2)
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Neutral 42 (OpenAI - 5.2)
Rating:42Neutral
Price Target:
kr0.74
▼(-45.66% Downside)
Action:UpgradedDate:03/20/26
The score is held down primarily by weak financial quality—ongoing large losses, continued cash burn, and still-elevated leverage—despite improving revenue and gross margin. Technicals also remain bearish with the price below key moving averages and negative MACD. Valuation offers limited support due to the negative P/E and lack of dividend data.
Positive Factors
Revenue rebound
A sharp revenue rebound in 2025 indicates renewed commercial traction and growing end-market demand for the company’s thin‑film products. If sustained, higher top‑line momentum supports scale benefits, better absorption of fixed costs and a clearer path toward operating leverage and eventual cash‑positive operations.
Improving gross margins
Material margin recovery from ~5% to ~19% reflects either cost reductions, manufacturing learning curves, or a higher‑value product mix. Durable margin improvement supports long‑term unit economics, makes scale profitable sooner, and strengthens resilience to price pressure in competitive solar markets.
Proprietary thin‑film tech & niche market
Owning CIGS thin‑film IP and selling both panels and production equipment creates a differentiated, vertically relevant offering. The niche focus on lightweight, BIPV and low‑load roofs plus equipment/service revenue diversifies streams and raises entry costs for competitors, supporting durable market positioning.
Negative Factors
Negative cash flow
Sustained negative operating and free cash flow indicates the business is burning cash and likely dependent on external financing. Over months, continued cash deficits constrain investments in production scale, increase refinancing risk, and can force dilutive equity or costly debt to fund operations.
Elevated leverage
Leverage materially above equity reduces financial flexibility and raises interest and covenant risk. Even with improvement from 2024, elevated debt levels limit ability to invest in capacity expansion or R&D, increase vulnerability to cash shocks, and raise the company’s cost of capital over the medium term.
Weak profitability metrics
Very negative operating and net margins show the company has yet to convert revenue gains into sustainable profits. Deep losses compress returns and hinder reinvestment capacity; without consistent margin expansion to positive territory, profitability deficits will persistently pressure shareholder value and financing needs.

Midsummer AB (MIDS) vs. iShares MSCI Sweden ETF (EWD)

Midsummer AB Business Overview & Revenue Model

Company DescriptionMidsummer AB (MIDS) is a Swedish company specializing in the design and production of innovative solar energy solutions, particularly lightweight and flexible solar panels. Operating primarily in the renewable energy sector, MIDS focuses on providing sustainable energy solutions for residential, commercial, and industrial applications. The company aims to facilitate the transition to a greener energy landscape by offering high-efficiency solar products that are easy to install and integrate into various environments.
How the Company Makes MoneyMidsummer makes money primarily by selling thin-film solar products and by monetizing its proprietary manufacturing technology. Key revenue streams include: - Sale of solar panels/modules: Revenue from selling Midsummer-branded lightweight, flexible CIGS solar panels to customers (e.g., for rooftops and building-integrated solar applications). This is typically recognized as product revenue tied to delivered modules. - Sale/licensing of production equipment and technology: Midsummer has developed specialized manufacturing tools and processes for CIGS thin-film production. It earns revenue by selling production equipment and/or granting rights to use its technology (e.g., via equipment deliveries and potential technology/know-how arrangements). If a contract includes ongoing support, part of the value can be tied to service components. - Engineering, installation, and related services: Where applicable, the company can generate service revenue from engineering support, project-related services, and after-sales support connected to delivered products and manufacturing systems. Other factors that can contribute to earnings (specific amounts not provided here): - Partnerships and project agreements: Commercial collaborations or customer agreements can drive equipment orders, module sales, and recurring service/support work. null

Midsummer AB Financial Statement Overview

Summary
Revenue rebounded strongly in 2025 and gross margin improved materially, but the company remains deeply unprofitable (large operating and net losses). Balance-sheet risk is still notable with elevated leverage despite improvement, and cash flow is a major weakness with negative operating and free cash flow.
Income Statement
34
Negative
Revenue rebounded sharply in 2025 (up ~40% YoY) after several volatile years, and gross margin improved to ~19% versus ~5% in 2024 (recovering from the 2022 loss-making gross margin). However, profitability remains weak: 2025 still posted a large operating loss (EBIT margin about -52%) and a net loss (net margin about -45%). While losses narrowed materially versus 2023–2024, the business is not yet operating at a sustainable profit level.
Balance Sheet
38
Negative
Leverage is elevated, with debt running above equity in 2025 (debt-to-equity ~2.1x), though it improved meaningfully from 2024 (~3.3x). Equity is still positive, but returns remain deeply negative (2025 return on equity about -66%), reflecting ongoing losses and limiting balance-sheet flexibility. Overall, the capital structure is improving versus the prior year but still carries notable financial risk.
Cash Flow
29
Negative
Cash generation remains a key pressure point. Operating cash flow was negative in 2025 (~-36m) and free cash flow was also negative (~-57m), with free cash flow deteriorating versus 2024 (growth about -51%). While the net loss was larger than the free cash outflow in 2025 (indicating meaningful non-cash charges and/or working-capital support), the company is still consuming cash and likely reliant on external funding until operations turn consistently cash-positive.
BreakdownDec 2025Dec 2024Dec 2023Dec 2022Dec 2021
Income Statement
Total Revenue164.34M52.08M49.63M53.38M94.41M
Gross Profit30.96M2.38M33.77M-18.11M27.30M
EBITDA-85.07M-96.58M-128.28M-34.94M-70.83M
Net Income-74.44M-129.45M-222.21M-87.83M-129.51M
Balance Sheet
Total Assets412.66M418.06M517.56M469.42M491.24M
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments29.33M8.46M20.52M2.39M159.16M
Total Debt235.11M247.85M236.51M249.92M212.46M
Total Liabilities300.64M342.78M322.90M285.94M238.28M
Stockholders Equity112.02M75.29M194.65M183.48M252.96M
Cash Flow
Free Cash Flow-56.78M-70.77M-130.64M-171.17M-178.74M
Operating Cash Flow-36.32M-8.20M-71.06M-101.37M-63.39M
Investing Cash Flow-40.25M-62.57M-63.90M-69.80M-115.35M
Financing Cash Flow99.81M58.73M148.45M13.47M118.97M

Midsummer AB Technical Analysis

Technical Analysis Sentiment
Negative
Last Price1.36
Price Trends
50DMA
1.04
Negative
100DMA
1.47
Negative
200DMA
1.76
Negative
Market Momentum
MACD
-0.06
Positive
RSI
28.92
Positive
STOCH
16.08
Positive
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For SE:MIDS, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 1.36 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 0.92, above the 50-day MA of 1.04, and below the 200-day MA of 1.76, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of -0.06 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 28.92 is Positive, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 16.08 is Positive, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for SE:MIDS.

Midsummer AB Peers Comparison

Overall Rating
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (61)
Financial Indicators
Name
Overall Rating
Market Cap
P/E Ratio
ROE
Dividend Yield
Revenue Growth
EPS Growth
61
Neutral
$37.18B12.37-10.20%1.83%8.50%-7.62%
55
Neutral
kr607.01M52.2922.29%0.48%27.82%305.33%
54
Neutral
€3.10B-5.98-16.62%24.53%35.12%
44
Neutral
kr1.27B-0.621.74%-5214.06%
42
Neutral
kr357.18M-6.25-63.70%87.43%64.20%
42
Neutral
kr104.50M-0.10-96.77%-24.54%-102.75%
* Technology Sector Average
Performance Comparison
Ticker
Company Name
Price
Change
% Change
SE:MIDS
Midsummer AB
0.77
0.03
4.62%
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SolTech Energy Sweden AB
0.08
-1.29
-94.24%
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Advenica AB
13.80
-6.32
-31.40%
SE:SIVE
Sivers Semiconductors AB
10.49
6.46
160.30%
SE:EG7
Enad Global 7 AB
14.34
2.11
17.25%

Midsummer AB Corporate Events

Midsummer Raises SEK 258 Million and Expands Share Capital to Fund Colombian Solar Factory Order
Feb 6, 2026

Midsummer AB has completed a directed share issue to the guarantors of its recent rights issue, with guarantors opting to receive approximately SEK 6.2 million of their compensation in shares, of which about SEK 2.7 million in share-based remuneration to board member Hans Waldaeus and Head of Communications Peter Karaszi remains subject to approval at the 20 May 2026 annual general meeting. Together with the rights issue and a previously announced issue to bondholders, the company will raise roughly SEK 257.7 million in cash and through set-off, increasing its share capital from SEK 13.6 million to SEK 21.1 million and its share count from about 339.5 million to 526.6 million shares, with a further small increase pending AGM approval, while some unpaid guarantor subscriptions are expected to be settled shortly so remaining newly issued shares can be admitted to trading; the proceeds are earmarked primarily for producing machinery and equipment for a complete solar cell factory delivery to Colombia, underscoring Midsummer’s strategic expansion in international manufacturing projects and strengthening its capital base.

The most recent analyst rating on (SE:MIDS) stock is a Hold with a SEK0.98 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Midsummer AB stock, see the SE:MIDS Stock Forecast page.

Midsummer Finalizes Bond-to-Equity Conversion Following Rights Issue
Jan 26, 2026

Midsummer AB has finalized the terms of its previously announced bondholder settlement tied to its completed rights issue, confirming that SEK 79,636,764 of its bond loan, including additional accrued interest through 27 January 2026, will be converted into 57,707,800 new shares at a subscription price of SEK 1.38 per share. Each bond held on the 23 January 2026 record date will entitle the holder to 288,539 shares, a conversion approved by the board under an extraordinary general meeting mandate, which materially reduces the company’s debt load and strengthens its equity base, with implications for existing shareholders’ dilution and the overall capital structure as Midsummer pursues its solar energy growth strategy.

The most recent analyst rating on (SE:MIDS) stock is a Hold with a SEK1.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Midsummer AB stock, see the SE:MIDS Stock Forecast page.

Midsummer Raises SEK 175 Million in Partially Guaranteed Rights Issue
Jan 22, 2026

Midsummer AB has completed a rights issue in which approximately 60.3 percent of the offer was subscribed, including 52.7 percent with subscription rights and 7.6 percent without, with the remaining 39.7 percent covered by guarantee commitments. The transaction will raise about SEK 175 million before costs, increasing the company’s share capital from SEK 13.5 million to SEK 18.6 million and the number of shares from roughly 337.4 million to 463.9 million, resulting in dilution of around 27 percent for non-participating shareholders and reinforcing Midsummer’s capital base as it continues to develop and commercialize its thin-film solar technology.

The most recent analyst rating on (SE:MIDS) stock is a Hold with a SEK1.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Midsummer AB stock, see the SE:MIDS Stock Forecast page.

Midsummer Strengthens Working Capital Through Directed Share Issues to Guarantors and Advisor
Jan 20, 2026

Midsummer AB has executed directed share issues linked to its recently completed rights issue, offering guarantors the option to receive up to approximately SEK 20.5 million in guarantee compensation in newly issued shares instead of cash, with pricing based on the volume-weighted average share price ahead of January 22, 2026. In parallel, the company has issued about SEK 3 million of new shares to former financial advisor G&W Fondkommission at a slight premium to market, a transaction that results in roughly 0.4 percent shareholder dilution and includes a lock-up on most of the new shares. The board justifies deviating from existing shareholders’ preferential rights on the grounds that settling guarantee fees in shares and raising additional equity from G&W preserves and strengthens Midsummer’s working capital, allowing a greater portion of its resources to be deployed into its operations as previously communicated around the rights issue.

The most recent analyst rating on (SE:MIDS) stock is a Hold with a SEK1.50 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Midsummer AB stock, see the SE:MIDS Stock Forecast page.

Midsummer Raises SEK 175 Million in Fully Secured Rights Issue
Jan 20, 2026

Midsummer AB has announced the preliminary outcome of its fully secured rights issue of approximately SEK 175 million, with 59.9 percent of the offer subscribed by shareholders with and without subscription rights and the remaining 40.1 percent covered by guarantee commitments. The capital raise will increase the company’s share capital from SEK 13.49 million to SEK 18.55 million and expand the number of shares from 337.4 million to 463.9 million, implying a dilution of about 27 percent for non-participating shareholders, and the new shares are expected to begin trading on Nasdaq First North Premier Growth Market in early February 2026.

The most recent analyst rating on (SE:MIDS) stock is a Hold with a SEK1.50 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Midsummer AB stock, see the SE:MIDS Stock Forecast page.

Midsummer Publishes Information Document for SEK 175 Million Rights Issue
Dec 29, 2025

Midsummer AB has published an information document in connection with a previously resolved and shareholder-approved rights issue of approximately SEK 175 million, which has been registered with the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority and made available on the company’s website. The transaction, coordinated by SB1 Markets with guarantee commitments arranged together with Corpura Fondkommission and legal advice from Advokatfirman Lindahl and Gernandt & Danielsson, follows a defined timetable in January 2026 for trading in subscription rights and BTAs and is expected to support Midsummer’s capital needs as it pursues its growth strategy in thin-film solar technology and manufacturing.

The most recent analyst rating on (SE:MIDS) stock is a Sell with a SEK1.50 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Midsummer AB stock, see the SE:MIDS Stock Forecast page.

Midsummer Wins Shareholder Backing for Major Rights Issue and Debt-for-Equity Swap
Dec 23, 2025

At an extraordinary general meeting on 23 December 2025, Midsummer’s shareholders approved a sizeable preferential rights issue of up to 126.5 million new shares at SEK 1.38 each, giving existing investors the opportunity to participate in a capital raise that could materially strengthen the company’s balance sheet. The meeting also sanctioned a directed share issue of up to 57.4 million shares to bondholders as part of a bond settlement, effectively converting debt into equity at the same price, and granted the board a mandate to issue additional shares of up to 10 percent of the current share capital before the next annual meeting, increasing the company’s financial flexibility but also signalling potential dilution as it seeks funding to support its solar energy growth strategy.

The most recent analyst rating on (SE:MIDS) stock is a Sell with a SEK1.50 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Midsummer AB stock, see the SE:MIDS Stock Forecast page.

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This AI Analyst Stock Report is automatically generated by our AI systems using advanced algorithms and publicly available financial, technical, and market data. While the information provided aims to be accurate and insightful, it is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Any content created by an AI (Artificial Intelligence) system may contain inaccuracies and/or contain errors. Investing in stocks carries inherent risks, and past performance is not indicative of future results. This report does not account for your personal financial circumstances, objectives, or risk tolerance. Always conduct your own research or consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions. The analysis and recommendations provided are based on historical and current data and may not fully reflect future market conditions or unexpected developments. Neither the creators of this report nor its affiliated entities guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the information presented. Use this report at your own discretion and risk.Date of analysis: Mar 20, 2026