Norwegian Building Stock News

Elkem (OB:ELK) has just reported Q2 2026 revenue of NOK 3,707 million with basic EPS of NOK 0.20 loss per share, setting a cautious tone for the quarter. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from NOK 4,301 million in Q2 2025 to NOK 3,707 million in Q2 2026, while basic EPS shifted from a NOK 0.17 loss per share to a NOK 0.20 loss. Trailing 12 month EPS now sits at NOK 0.73 on revenue of NOK 15,378 million. For investors, the key storyline out of these results is how compressed margins...

Aker BioMarine (OB:AKBM) has just posted its Q2 2026 numbers, with revenue of US$57.9 million and a net income loss from continuing operations of US$5.2 million, while the trailing twelve months show total revenue of US$227.2 million and a net income loss of US$10 million. Over recent quarters the company has seen quarterly revenue move between US$50.8 million and US$57.9 million and quarterly net income swing between a profit of US$2.5 million and a loss of US$5.2 million. This underscores...

Kitron (OB:KIT) has put up another solid quarter, with Q2 2026 revenue at €295.7 million, basic EPS at €0.10 and trailing 12 month earnings growth of 135.5% paired with a net profit margin of 7%. Over the past few quarters the company has seen revenue move from €172.2 million and EPS of €0.05 in Q2 2025 to €233.7 million and EPS of €0.08 in Q4 2025, and then to €295.7 million and EPS of €0.10 in Q2 2026. Over the same period, trailing 12 month EPS stepped up from €0.1417 to €0.3191. With...

Höegh Autoliners (OB:HAUTO) has extended a multi year contract with a major Asian car producer, running to December 2029 and expected to add about US$300 million in revenue based on forecasted volumes. See our latest analysis for Höegh Autoliners. Set against this new contract, Höegh Autoliners has seen the share price move to NOK152.0, with a year to date share price return of 55.34% and a three year total shareholder return above 4x. This points to strong momentum, although the recent 90...

BlueNord (OB:BNOR) has released its Q2 2026 numbers with total revenue of US$276.8 million and net income, excluding extra items, of US$19.1 million, setting the tone for how investors read the latest quarter. Over the past five reported quarters, the company has seen total revenue move from US$226.6 million in Q1 2025 through a peak of US$362 million in Q4 2025 to the current US$276.8 million, while quarterly net income, excluding extra items, ranged from a loss of US$9.3 million in Q1 2026...

Scatec (OB:SCATC) has started commercial operations at its 142 MW Rio Urucuia solar power plant in Minas Gerais, Brazil, adding capacity under a 10 year power purchase agreement with Statkraft. See our latest analysis for Scatec. The new Brazil project comes after a weaker trading patch, with Scatec’s share price down 4.2% over the past week and 29.9% over 90 days, while the 3 year total shareholder return is positive despite a 55.9% decline over five years. If this type of renewable build...

Orkla (OB:ORK) shares will likely be under fresh scrutiny after an extraordinary General Meeting elected Jan Ole Stangeland to the Board and appointed Christer Kjos as Chair, reshaping the company’s top-level governance. See our latest analysis for Orkla. At a share price of NOK105.7, Orkla has seen a 6.23% 1 month share price return but is still down 13.85% over three months, while its 5 year total shareholder return of 73.38% points to a much stronger longer term journey. If the governance...

Hafnia (OB:HAFNI) is in focus after announcing a planned CEO transition, with long serving Chief Executive Mikael Skov set to step down and Søren Steenberg Jensen appointed as his successor effective 1 September 2026. See our latest analysis for Hafnia. Hafnia's share price has moved to NOK69.65, with a 1 day share price return of 2.35% and year to date share price return of 32.57%, while the 1 year total shareholder return of 43.21% and 3 year total shareholder return of 105.51% point to...

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Protector Forsikring (OB:PROT) has just posted its Q2 2026 scorecard, with revenue of NOK 3.9b and EPS of NOK 9.0 setting the tone for the quarter as investors watch how these figures compare with recent form. The company has seen revenue move from NOK 3.7b in Q2 2025 to NOK 3.9b this quarter, while EPS went from about NOK 8.7 to NOK 9.0 over the same period, giving you a clear read on how the top and bottom lines are tracking year on year. With trailing net profit margins sitting below last...

Lerøy Seafood Group (OB:LSG) reported second quarter 2026 operating results, with harvested salmon and trout volumes at 44,750 GWT compared with 48,900 GWT a year earlier, while Lerøy Havfisk catch volumes reached 18.8 thousand tonnes. See our latest analysis for Lerøy Seafood Group. Lerøy Seafood Group's latest production update lands after a tough stretch, with the share price at NOK39.34 and the year to date share price return down 23.54%. The 3 year total shareholder return is positive at...

AF Gruppen (OB:AFG) is back in focus after subsidiary AF Elkraft secured turnkey contracts from Statnett for high voltage installations at three Norwegian transformer stations, with a combined value slightly above NOK 500 million. See our latest analysis for AF Gruppen. AF Gruppen’s recent contract win comes after a period where momentum in the stock has been gradually building. The 30 day share price return is 7% and the 90 day share price return is 11.81%, while the 1 year total shareholder...

In late June 2026, Air Products announced it is finalizing a marketing and distribution agreement with Yara International to sell renewable ammonia from the NEOM Green Hydrogen Project in Saudi Arabia through Yara’s global supply chain. This deal makes Yara a central distributor for output from what is described as the world’s first large-scale renewable ammonia plant, potentially reinforcing its role in low-carbon nitrogen solutions worldwide. Next, we’ll examine how becoming the global...

Veidekke (OB:VEI) has seen fresh attention after a series of new design and build contracts in Norway and Sweden, alongside a 50/50 partnership with OBOS for the large Kristiansholm residential project in Bergen. See our latest analysis for Veidekke. Despite the flurry of new residential and education contracts, Veidekke's share price is around NOK189.20, with the 1 month share price return of about 5% and a 1 year total shareholder return of around 21%. This suggests momentum has been...

Europris (OB:EPR) has reported Q2 2026 revenue of NOK3.7b and basic EPS of NOK1.5, alongside trailing 12 month net income of NOK860.3m and EPS of NOK5.25, giving investors a clear read on both the latest quarter and the broader earnings run rate. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from NOK3.3b in Q1 2026 to NOK3.7b in Q2 2026, while basic EPS shifted from NOK0.03 to NOK1.5 over the same period. This sets up a results season where the key question is how much of this profitability...

Stolt-Nielsen (OB:SNI) has released its Q2 2026 numbers, reporting revenue of US$750.3 million and basic EPS of US$0.97, alongside trailing twelve month EPS of US$4.19. The company’s quarterly revenue has increased from US$712.9 million in Q2 2025 to US$750.3 million in Q2 2026, while basic EPS over that period moved from US$1.41 to US$0.97. This shift puts the focus on how margins are holding up through this phase of softer earnings momentum and slower top-line growth. See our full analysis...

BlueNord (OB:BNOR) is back in focus after reporting record net cash flow from operating activities in Q2 2026, ramping up production at the Tyra hub and approving its largest cash dividend so far. See our latest analysis for BlueNord. The latest news appears to have shifted sentiment, with BlueNord’s share price up 6.96% on the day and 10.59% over the past week, while the 30 day and 90 day share price returns are slightly down. Even so, the year to date share price return of 21.17% sits...

As the European markets experience a positive upswing, with the STOXX Europe 600 Index rising by 1.96% amid easing inflation concerns and unexpected retail sales growth in Germany, investors are increasingly looking towards dividend stocks for stable income opportunities. In this environment, a good dividend stock is often characterized by its ability to provide consistent payouts and maintain financial resilience despite fluctuating market conditions.

Q2 earnings and dividend announcement set the tone Protector Forsikring (OB:PROT) has attracted attention after reporting second quarter 2026 results alongside a new cash dividend of NOK 3.00 per share, a combination many investors watch closely. The company reported second quarter net income of NOK 755 million, with basic and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations at NOK 9, and confirmed key dividend dates for shareholders in July 2026. See our latest analysis for Protector...

As European markets experience a positive trend, with the STOXX Europe 600 Index rising by 1.96% amid easing inflation concerns and stable unemployment rates, investors are increasingly turning their attention to dividend stocks as a potential source of steady income. In this environment, strong dividend stocks are often characterized by consistent earnings performance and robust cash flow, which can provide a cushion against market volatility while offering attractive returns through regular...

TGS (OB:TGS) is back in focus after management issued second quarter 2026 revenue guidance and closed the sale of its North American well data products business, giving investors fresh information on operations and balance sheet priorities. See our latest analysis for TGS. TGS shares trade at NOK132.0, and recent news on revenue guidance and the A2D sale comes after a 40.43% year to date share price return and a 70.75% 1 year total shareholder return. This suggests momentum has been building...

Q2 results highlight revenue growth alongside weaker profitability Stolt-Nielsen (OB:SNI) reported Q2 2026 results that combined higher sales with softer earnings, a mix that appears central to the recent stock move following the earnings announcement. The company reported Q2 sales of US$750.28 million compared with US$712.92 million a year earlier. Net income over the same period was US$51.63 million compared with US$75.23 million a year ago, with basic and diluted earnings per share from...

Statkraft has announced its investment in a 280 MW onshore wind project, Gran Sul, located in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. This project marks a significant addition to Statkraft’s renewable energy endeavors in a key international growth market. Boasting robust wind resources in southern Brazil, the Gran Sul project will contribute to the country's electricity grid and support the energy transition by expanding the company's presence in hydropower, wind, and solar power. The project has...

The European stock market has recently shown positive momentum, with the pan-European STOXX Europe 600 Index rising by 1.96%, supported by lower oil prices and easing inflation concerns. In this environment, identifying stocks that may be trading below their estimated value can offer opportunities for investors looking to capitalize on potential market inefficiencies.