Norwegian Insurance Stock News

DNB Bank (OB:DNB) has launched a share buy-back programme of up to 0.5% of its own shares, alongside a proposed NOK 18 per share dividend. This puts capital returns firmly in focus for investors. See our latest analysis for DNB Bank. DNB Bank’s recent buy-back announcement and proposed NOK 18 dividend come after a solid run in the shares, with a 90 day share price return of 13.78% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 30.20%. This suggests momentum has been building rather than fading...

Scatec (OB:SCATC) is back in focus after Lyra Energy, its South African renewable platform, signed power purchase agreements with three commercial and industrial offtakers for a 255 MW solar project. See our latest analysis for Scatec. These fresh contracts in South Africa land after a busy few weeks for Scatec, including new solar projects in Romania and battery storage expansions in the Philippines. They come alongside a 90 day share price return of 16.29% and a 1 year total shareholder...

AF Gruppen (OB:AFG) just paired record-high fourth quarter revenue and profits with a proposed dividend of NOK 6.50 per share, giving investors fresh numbers on earnings, cash flow and shareholder payouts. See our latest analysis for AF Gruppen. The latest results and proposed NOK 6.50 dividend have been met with a 9.88% 90 day share price return and a 16.18% 1 year total shareholder return, suggesting momentum has been building around AF Gruppen’s earnings and payout story. If construction...

Kongsberg Gruppen recently reported fourth-quarter 2025 results showing higher sales and net income than a year earlier, and proposed a regular cash dividend of NOK 2.20 per share plus a special dividend of NOK 3.50 per share, both approved for payment on 22 April 2026. The combination of stronger earnings and a one-off special dividend highlights the company’s current cash-generating capacity and willingness to return excess capital to shareholders. Against this backdrop of robust quarterly...

Okeanis Eco Tankers (OB:OET) is back in focus after its CEO highlighted what he called an exceptional opportunity arising from consolidation in the VLCC market and higher freight rates for tanker owners. See our latest analysis for Okeanis Eco Tankers. The recent consolidation in the VLCC market and the upcoming earnings update appear to be feeding into strong momentum, with Okeanis Eco Tankers posting a 26.96% year to date share price return and a very large 5 year total shareholder return...

Equinor and partners have reported a new oil and gas discovery at the Granat prospect in the Norwegian North Sea, close to the Gullfaks field. The find is positioned near existing Gullfaks infrastructure, which may allow future development to connect into established facilities. The news adds to Equinor’s resource base at a time when the shares trade around NOK263.5 under the ticker OB:EQNR. For you as an investor, the Granat discovery is an operational update that sits alongside a share...

The subdued stock price reaction suggests that Vår Energi ASA's ( OB:VAR ) strong earnings didn't offer any surprises...

Veidekke (OB:VEI) shares have been in focus after the company reported higher fourth quarter and full year 2025 earnings, and proposed a cash dividend of NOK 11.25 per share, subject to shareholder approval. See our latest analysis for Veidekke. The latest updates appear to have kept momentum intact, with a 16.77% 90 day share price return and a 33.75% 1 year total shareholder return supporting sentiment around the NOK 189.4 share price and the recent earnings and dividend news. If Veidekke's...

SpareBank 1 Sør-Norge (OB:SB1NO) just reported fourth quarter and full year 2025 results, with higher net income and earnings per share, alongside an annual dividend announcement that could influence how income focused investors view the stock. See our latest analysis for SpareBank 1 Sør-Norge. The earnings and dividend announcement comes after a strong run for investors, with a 90 day share price return of 19.72% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 37.09%, suggesting momentum has been...

Elopak (OB:ELO) reported fourth quarter and full year 2025 results that showed higher sales and earnings compared with 2024, giving investors fresh data on how the packaging group is currently performing. See our latest analysis for Elopak. Elopak’s recent earnings release comes after a period where momentum has been building, with a 90 day share price return of 15.96% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 32.49%. Over 3 years, the total shareholder return is roughly 7x. If these results...

Aker BP recently reported fourth-quarter 2025 results showing revenue of US$2,559.8 million and a net loss of US$145.3 million, while also starting production from the Solveig Phase 2 project and announcing a first-quarter 2026 dividend of US$0.6615 per share. In parallel, Aker BP awarded Aker Solutions a long-term Maintenance, Modification and Operation agreement for all its Norwegian continental shelf assets, highlighting a push toward more integrated, data-driven and AI-supported...

What Just Happened With Orkla (OB:ORK)? Orkla (OB:ORK) has just combined a strong fourth quarter and full year earnings report with a proposed NOK 2.00 special dividend and confirmation of its ordinary dividend, giving investors fresh information on both profitability and cash returns. See our latest analysis for Orkla. Off the back of the earnings beat and dividend announcements, Orkla’s share price has moved up to NOK129.8, with a 24.57% 90 day share price return and a 30.98% 1 year total...

As European markets navigate a period of volatility, with the STOXX Europe 600 Index recently hitting new highs amid concerns over AI disruption, investors are keeping a keen eye on small-cap stocks that could offer unique opportunities. In this dynamic environment, identifying stocks that demonstrate resilience and potential for growth can be key to uncovering undiscovered gems in the region.

As European markets navigate volatility amid global concerns about AI disruption and a mixed economic landscape, the pan-European STOXX Europe 600 Index recently hit a new high, reflecting some resilience. In such an environment, dividend stocks can offer stability and income potential for investors seeking to bolster their portfolios with reliable returns.

Trøndelag Sparebank ( OB:TRSB ) will increase its dividend on the 1st of January to NOK5.00, which is 4.2% higher than...

Why BW Energy stock is in focus after its latest update BW Energy (OB:BWE) has drawn attention after reporting record 2025 production, reduced unit operating expenses, and on-schedule progress at key projects such as Barroba and MaBoMo Phase 2. See our latest analysis for BW Energy. At a NOK45.9 share price, BW Energy has seen a 17.54% 90 day share price return and an 81.42% 1 year total shareholder return, suggesting momentum has picked up around its record 2025 production update and ongoing...

The recent price decline of 14% in Medistim ASA's ( OB:MEDI ) stock may have disappointed insiders who bought kr535.1k...

Norsk Hydro (OB:NHY) plans to restructure its European extrusion business, including proposed closures of five plants. The move is presented as an adaptation to challenging market conditions in the region. Hydro is committing significant capital to hydropower projects and new long-term power sourcing agreements. These energy investments are intended to support its low carbon aluminum focus and secure power supply. Norsk Hydro, listed as OB:NHY, is a vertically integrated aluminum company...

From what we can see, insiders were net buyers in Komplett ASA's ( OB:KOMPL ) during the past 12 months. That is...

Elkem has agreed to sell the majority of its Silicones division to Bluestar in a major reshaping of its business. The deal will be put to an extraordinary general meeting, where shareholders will vote on the transaction and the redemption of Bluestar's shares. If approved, Elkem plans to refocus on its remaining Silicon Products and Carbon Solutions segments. For investors watching OB:ELK, this move comes at a time when the share price is around NOK25.0 and recent returns have been mixed...

When you buy a stock there is always a possibility that it could drop 100%. But on the bright side, if you buy shares...

Flekkefjord Sparebank ( OB:FFSB ) has announced that it will be increasing its dividend from last year's comparable...

Høland og Setskog Sparebank ( OB:HSPG ) is reducing its dividend to NOK5.00 on the 31st of Marchwhich is 44% less than...

The board of Melhus Sparebank ( OB:MELG ) has announced that it will pay a dividend on the 1st of January, with...