Norwegian Basic Materials Stock News

Telenor ASA recently reported third-quarter 2025 results, revealing sales of NOK 20,304 million and basic earnings per share from continuing operations of NOK 2.21, while guiding for 2–3% organic growth in Nordic service revenues for the full year 2025. While the Nordic region delivered steady growth, management highlighted headwinds in Asia, including foreign exchange challenges and spectrum-related costs, as well as a key regulatory step in the sale of Telenor Pakistan. We'll examine how...

Equinor ASA recently released its third quarter 2025 financial results, reporting higher sales, revenue, and energy production alongside a net loss of US$210 million compared to net income in the prior year period. Additionally, Equinor's Board announced that Tone H. Bachke will step down to focus on her executive role as CFO at SHV Holding N.V., effective October 31, 2025. We'll now examine how Equinor's increased production, yet quarterly net loss, affects its investment narrative moving...

Orkla (OB:ORK) is drawing fresh attention as its India arm prepares to finalize IPO allotments and begin trading next week. The strong demand from institutional and retail investors highlights Orkla’s strategy in emerging markets. See our latest analysis for Orkla. Orkla’s share price has edged higher so far in 2025, supported by upbeat sentiment following the oversubscribed Orkla India IPO and anticipation around the upcoming quarterly report. While the stock has been a steady long-term...

DOF Group (OB:DOFG) has extended the contracts for its Skandi Nomad and Skandi Constructor vessels in Guyana, securing operational revenue until late 2026 and mid 2027. This development may interest investors evaluating the stock's future stability and cash flow. See our latest analysis for DOF Group. Following the news of contract extensions in Guyana, DOF Group’s 1-year total shareholder return stands at 10.57%, outpacing its year-to-date share price return of 4%. While the latest updates...

Vend Marketplaces (OB:VEND) recently unified its share classes and has launched a new share issue, granting subscription rights to former A shareholders. Several key insiders opted to participate, which reflects confidence in the company’s next phase. See our latest analysis for Vend Marketplaces. After a turbulent stretch that included multiple index moves and some mixed earnings news, Vend Marketplaces’ share price has managed a 4.4% gain year-to-date, even as its 1-year total shareholder...

Storebrand (OB:STB) caught investor attention after reporting third quarter net income of NOK 1,330 million, up from NOK 1,111 million last year. Earnings per share also saw a year-over-year improvement. See our latest analysis for Storebrand. Following its upbeat quarterly report, Storebrand’s share price momentum has gathered pace, with a 5.9% gain over the past three months and an impressive year-to-date share price return of 29.2%. Investors looking at the longer horizon will note the...

Aker (OB:AKER) shares have been on the move recently. Investors may be paying close attention to performance trends, given the company’s strong rise of 53% over the past year, as well as an increase of more than double over five years. See our latest analysis for Aker. Aker's latest price movement suggests momentum is still building, with a 15.2% share price return over the past 90 days adding to a remarkable one-year total shareholder return exceeding 52%. With the share price now at NOK...

Scatec (OB:SCATC) raised its full-year 2025 EBITDA guidance after a strong third quarter, citing higher revenue, a larger renewable energy project backlog, and solid advances in battery storage integration. The company also reaffirmed its 2030 strategic roadmap, which focuses on profitable growth and reducing debt. See our latest analysis for Scatec. Momentum appears to be building for Scatec after its latest guidance upgrade, with a year-to-date share price return of nearly 32% and a 1-year...

Norbit recently announced that its PIR segment has secured a NOK 120 million contract manufacturing order from a European client in the defence and security sector, with deliveries expected in late 2025 and early 2026, following a prior NOK 100 million award targeting early 2026. This series of defence-oriented contracts underscores Norbit's growing footprint in high-value manufacturing partnerships within sensitive European security markets, reflecting increased traction for its PIR...

SpareBank 1 Østlandet recently reported third quarter 2025 earnings, with net interest income of NOK 1.19 billion and a return on equity of 13.5%, exceeding its long-term target. Despite a decrease in quarterly net income, the bank maintained robust performance in retail lending and announced plans to improve operational efficiency heading into its upcoming strategy period. We’ll examine how SpareBank 1 Østlandet’s stronger-than-expected return on equity impacts its investment outlook and...

David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...

The Tekna Holding ASA ( OB:TEKNA ) share price has fared very poorly over the last month, falling by a substantial 26...

SpareBank 1 Nord-Norge reported third quarter 2025 earnings with net interest income of NOK 1,017 million and net income of NOK 893 million, compared to NOK 1,028 million and NOK 1,335 million respectively in the prior year. Despite a year-over-year decline in quarterly net income, management highlighted record-high retail market growth and strong profit before tax, emphasizing capital discipline and intentions to pay out at least 50 percent of profits as dividends. Let's explore how...

Sea1 Offshore (OB:SEA1) posted a net profit margin of 37.7%, a notable step down from last year’s 75.4% mark. Over the last five years, the company has achieved annual cumulative earnings growth of 55.4%. However, revenue is only expected to grow 0.4% per year going forward, which lags behind the broader Norwegian market’s 2.4% forecast. Despite a price-to-earnings ratio of just 3x and a share price well below fair value at NOK20.05, the outlook is clouded by expectations that earnings will...

Aker BioMarine (OB:AKBM) remains in the red, with losses deepening at 15% per year over the last five years and continued unprofitability during the latest period. Looking ahead, earnings are projected to grow 115.9% per year, and the company is expected to turn profitable within the next three years. Revenue is also forecast to outpace the wider Norwegian market with annual growth of 10.8%. These growth drivers, combined with no identified risks and two key rewards for investors, set the...

Instabank (OB:INSTA) posted average annual earnings growth of 12.8% over the past five years, though the most recent growth slowed to 5.2%. Net profit margins slipped to 26.3% from 30.3% a year ago, but analysts expect both revenue and earnings to accelerate, with forecasts of 24% and 24.3% annual growth respectively. This pace would outstrip the broader Norwegian market. The stock is trading at 14.7 times earnings, above both industry and peer averages, but still below its discounted cash...

SpareBank 1 Sør-Norge (OB:SB1NO) released its third quarter and nine-month results, showing increases in both net interest income and net income compared to last year. Basic earnings per share edged down slightly. See our latest analysis for SpareBank 1 Sør-Norge. Following fresh earnings, SpareBank 1 Sør-Norge’s share price has shown resilience, with a year-to-date gain of 18.18%. Investors who have stuck with the stock have been rewarded, as the one-year total shareholder return stands at...

Höegh Autoliners (OB:HAUTO) just released its third quarter and nine-month earnings, showing higher sales but a dip in net income compared to last year. Investors are now weighing what this mixed performance means for the stock. See our latest analysis for Höegh Autoliners. Höegh Autoliners’ latest financial update sparked some turbulence in the market, with the share price dropping nearly 18% over the past month. However, the company’s 12.6% total shareholder return over the last year, along...

Deep Value Driller (OB:DVD) posted net profit margins of 44.8%, climbing from last year’s 35.5%, while annual earnings growth landed at 39.1%. This is a solid result, though it trails the five-year average of 71.3%. The company is now trading at a P/E ratio of 6.7x, which is below the peer group’s 8.1x average, but commands a slight premium to the wider Norwegian Energy Services sector at 6.1x. With healthy profitability and upbeat value metrics, DVD’s results catch the eye, even as headwinds...

Nordic Semiconductor (OB:NOD) shares took a dip after the company released its third-quarter earnings. The report showed revenue growth, but EBITDA fell short of expectations, in part due to higher payroll and acquisition costs. See our latest analysis for Nordic Semiconductor. After a strong run in recent months, Nordic Semiconductor’s share price dropped sharply following the earnings miss, declining 10.15% over the past week and finishing at NOK 147.0. Even with this pullback, the stock...

Kitron recently reported strong third-quarter and nine-month earnings, raised its full-year revenue and operating profit guidance, and secured a €100 million order from a Defence/Aerospace client, with deliveries scheduled through 2026. This combination of robust financial results, an improved outlook, and substantial new business reflects growing demand in Kitron’s Defence/Aerospace segment and signals increased market confidence. To understand the impact of this sizeable Defence/Aerospace...

Vend Marketplaces ASA recently reported third quarter 2025 earnings, revealing a swing from a net income of NOK 5.10 billion a year ago to a net loss of NOK 651 million, alongside its removal from several major global indices including the FTSE All-World and S&P Global BMI. In the same period, the company also implemented significant corporate changes by collapsing its dual share class structure through amendments to its articles of association. We’ll explore how the earnings disappointment...

Yara International (OB:YAR) stock has attracted attention lately, as investors weigh recent price movements and longer-term trends. With solid year-to-date gains and a mild pullback over the past month, many are watching for the next catalyst. See our latest analysis for Yara International. Yara International’s steady share price climb this year, with a 21.1% year-to-date gain, signals that momentum is building even as last week's mild pullback caught some traders off guard. Looking at the...

Investors were disappointed with the weak earnings posted by Norske Skog ASA ( OB:NSKOG ). However, our analysis...