<div id="readability-page-1"><div>** Barclays upgrades Swedish industrial group Atlas Copco (ATCOA.ST) to &#34;overweight&#34; from &#34;equal weight&#34;, seeing a growth acceleration in 2026 driving a stock re-rating** It sees growth driven by the company's Compressors and Vacuum Technology divisions, forecasting mid-to-high single-digit order growth for both business areas in 2026** The broker calls Atlas Copco &#34;the best-quality business in European CapGoods,&#34; noting its valuation is attractive with the lowest premium to its sector peers in seven years** A special capital return event in 2026 also seems likely and could bring the total yield to nearly 4%, according to the brokerage, following a historical pattern** Barclays raises its price target by 23% to SEK 178, seeing the company as a &#34;top-quality business forgotten&#34; by the market during a period of slower growth that is now poised to rebound** Out of 21 analysts that cover Atlas Copco, 13 rate the stock &#34;strong buy&#34; or &#34;buy&#34;, six rate it &#34;hold&#34; and two rate the stock &#34;sell&#34; - LSEG data</div></div>

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Barclays upgrades Atlas Copco to 'overweight', citing growth acceleration in 2026 driven by Compressors and Vacuum Technology divisions. The broker highlights Atlas Copco as a top-quality business with attractive valuation and forecasts a special capital return event in 2026. Barclays raises the price target by 23% to SEK 178, noting the stock's potential rebound. Out of 21 analysts, 13 rate it 'strong buy' or 'buy', six 'hold', and two 'sell'.

Barclays lifts Atlas Copco to 'overweight' as 'forgotten' stock returns to growth