Last Update 04 Mar 26

Fair value Increased 8.27%

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Narrative Update

The analyst price target for Vestas Wind Systems has been raised by DKK 13.40 to DKK 175.45, as analysts factor in updated assumptions around fair value, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E, along with recent Street research pointing to higher targets from DKK 170 to DKK 185 and mixed views on the stock’s rating.

Analyst Commentary

Recent Street research on Vestas Wind Systems reflects a mix of optimism on valuation potential and caution on execution risk, with price targets now clustered around the DKK 170 to DKK 185 range and ratings split between more neutral and more cautious views.

Bullish Takeaways

Bullish analysts see room for upside toward the higher end of the DKK 170 to DKK 185 target range, which feeds into the raised blended fair value used in the updated price target.
The move to DKK 185 at JPMorgan and other bullish targets supports the idea that current pricing already reflects some of the execution risks that cautious analysts focus on, leaving potential for re rating if Vestas delivers against expectations.
These higher targets generally assume that Vestas can support the revenue and margin assumptions embedded in the revised fair value model, which would help justify a stronger P/E profile over time.
Overall, bullish research underpins the view that recent Street work is incrementally supportive of the stock’s valuation, even if the official ratings are not uniformly positive.

Bearish Takeaways

Bearish analysts, including the recent downgrade from Kepler Cheuvreux, highlight that execution risk and visibility on margins may not fully support the upper end of current target ranges.
The presence of Equal Weight and more cautious ratings alongside higher price targets signals that some analysts see the risk reward as more balanced, with limited margin for disappointment on growth or profitability.
More bearish views indicate concern that expectations embedded in Street targets, particularly around fair value and P/E, could be demanding if the operating backdrop or project delivery falls short of assumptions.
This split between higher targets and more restrained ratings reinforces that, while the consensus target has moved higher, Street opinion on the stock’s risk profile remains mixed.

What's in the News

Vestas received a firm order for RWE's 1,380 MW Vanguard West offshore wind project in the UK. The order covers 92 V236-15.0 MW turbines plus a five-year service agreement, followed by a long term operational support agreement, linked to the UK's Allocation Round 7 outcomes (Key Developments).
The company issued earnings guidance for fiscal 2026, with revenue expected in a range of €20b to €22b and an EBIT margin before special items of 6% to 8% (Key Developments).
Vestas completed a share buyback tranche, repurchasing 16,478,471 shares, equal to 1.65% of the company, for DKK 281.78m under the programme announced on 13 November 2025 (Key Developments).
The Board of Directors proposed a dividend of DKK 0.74 per share for the full year 2025, subject to approval at the Annual General Meeting (Key Developments).
Vestas secured multiple new orders globally, including a 390 MW offshore project in South Korea, an 828 MW project in Brazil with a 25 year service agreement, and additional onshore orders across Europe, North America, Australia, New Zealand and Finland, often with long duration AOM 4000 or AOM 5000 service contracts (Key Developments).

Valuation Changes

Fair Value: DKK 175.45 vs DKK 162.05, slightly higher, reflecting updated assumptions in the model.
Discount Rate: 7.89% vs 7.43%, modestly higher, which usually implies a slightly higher required return from investors.
Revenue Growth: 8.08% vs 7.99%, essentially unchanged, with only a small upward adjustment to projected growth.
Net Profit Margin: 6.26% vs 5.79%, moderately higher, pointing to a more optimistic view on future profitability.
Future P/E: 18.48x vs 19.20x, slightly lower, indicating a marginally less demanding earnings multiple in the updated assumptions.

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Key Takeaways

Policy support in key markets and global grid reforms are driving higher demand, expanding Vestas' growth opportunities and top-line potential.
Offshore manufacturing expansion and improved service operations are expected to boost margins, profitability, and market share as operational efficiencies increase.
Revenue growth and profit margins are under pressure from policy uncertainty, rising costs, fierce price competition, and persistent trade and currency headwinds.

Catalysts

About Vestas Wind Systems

Engages in the design, manufacture, installation, and services of wind turbines the United States, Denmark, and internationally.What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?

The resolution of U.S. policy uncertainty and renewed government support for wind is driving a significant rebound in order intake, especially in onshore. This sets the stage for robust multi-year demand in the U.S.-a key market-likely boosting revenue growth into the second half of the decade.
Global prioritization of energy security and sustainability, with many governments accelerating grid investments and permitting reforms (e.g., Germany, UK, EU-wide alignment), is expanding Vestas' addressable market and could materially increase order volume and top-line growth.
Vestas' ramp-up and serial manufacturing of next-generation offshore turbines in Poland and project execution for large offshore contracts lay the foundation to capture premium market share and benefit from accelerating offshore wind adoption, expected to support both future revenue and margin improvement as ramp-up costs decline.
The ongoing Service recovery plan-focused on contract repricing, trimming unattractive agreements, and cost control-is anticipated to gradually enhance the high-margin service business, smoothing earnings volatility and improving overall profitability and net margins by 2026 and beyond.
Stabilizing raw material and logistics costs, combined with improved onshore execution and reduced warranty expenses, are already contributing to better gross margins and EBIT. These operational efficiencies are expected to be further leveraged as scale increases, supporting future earnings growth.

Vestas Wind Systems Earnings and Revenue Growth

Vestas Wind Systems Future Earnings and Revenue Growth

Assumptions

How have these above catalysts been quantified?

Analysts are assuming Vestas Wind Systems's revenue will grow by 7.6% annually over the next 3 years.
Analysts assume that profit margins will increase from 4.1% today to 5.8% in 3 years time.
Analysts expect earnings to reach €1.3 billion (and earnings per share of €1.36) by about September 2028, up from €762.0 million today. However, there is a considerable amount of disagreement amongst the analysts with the most bullish expecting €1.9 billion in earnings, and the most bearish expecting €752.2 million.
In order for the above numbers to justify the analysts price target, the company would need to trade at a PE ratio of 20.2x on those 2028 earnings, down from 21.5x today. This future PE is lower than the current PE for the GB Electrical industry at 21.0x.
Analysts expect the number of shares outstanding to grow by 5.71% per year for the next 3 years.
To value all of this in today's terms, we will use a discount rate of 7.14%, as per the Simply Wall St company report.

Vestas Wind Systems Future Earnings Per Share Growth

Risks

What could happen that would invalidate this narrative?

Order intake in Q2 declined 44% year-on-year, mainly due to policy uncertainty in the US and the lack of offshore orders, indicating that Vestas's revenue growth is highly sensitive to volatile policy environments and regulatory delays.
Offshore business is currently generating steep ramp-up costs and segment losses, with management acknowledging that ramp-up costs are higher than anticipated and expected to create a substantial drag on EBIT until at least late 2025, directly pressuring margins and net earnings.
Average Selling Price (ASP) per megawatt dropped from €1.24 million to €1.11 million quarter-on-quarter due to mix and competition, reflecting ongoing pricing pressure which, if continued, could erode future gross margins and profitability.
Persistent global trade tensions, tariffs-particularly recent US tariff uncertainty-and currency headwinds are increasing costs and impacting order book value, putting pressure on both revenue and net profitability.
Intensifying price competition in Europe from Chinese wind turbine manufacturers is highlighted as a risk, which could result in further margin compression and threaten Vestas's ability to sustain profitable growth, particularly as governments and developers become price-sensitive.

Valuation

How have all the factors above been brought together to estimate a fair value?

The analysts have a consensus price target of DKK139.905 for Vestas Wind Systems based on their expectations of its future earnings growth, profit margins and other risk factors. However, there is a degree of disagreement amongst analysts, with the most bullish reporting a price target of DKK195.99, and the most bearish reporting a price target of just DKK60.0.
In order for you to agree with the analyst's consensus, you'd need to believe that by 2028, revenues will be €23.1 billion, earnings will come to €1.3 billion, and it would be trading on a PE ratio of 20.2x, assuming you use a discount rate of 7.1%.
Given the current share price of DKK122.7, the analyst price target of DKK139.91 is 12.3% higher.
We always encourage you to reach your own conclusions though. So sense check these analyst numbers against your own assumptions and expectations based on your understanding of the business and what you believe is probable.

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