Norwegian Professional Services Stock News

Smartoptics Group (OB:SMOP) reported forecast revenue growth of 20.2% per year, far outpacing the broader Norwegian market’s 2.8% annual rate. EPS is expected to climb rapidly as well, with profit forecasts projecting a substantial 59.8% gain per year over the next three years. This is well ahead of the Norwegian market’s 14.2% expectation. While SMOP has posted strong annual earnings growth of 6.9% over the past five years, net profit margins have tightened to 5.3% from last year’s 7.3%,...

Vår Energi (OB:VAR) just released its third quarter and nine-month 2025 results, reporting increased revenues compared to last year and confirming its production and dividend outlook for the coming year. Investors are watching these updates closely. See our latest analysis for Vår Energi. After a challenging start to the year, shares of Vår Energi have shown some resilience, closing at NOK 33.9 and trimming earlier losses with a modest 30-day share price return of 1.8%. While the year-to-date...

Photocure (OB:PHO) remains unprofitable but has managed to reduce its losses at an annual rate of 12.8% over the last five years. Backed by forecasts calling for 103.28% annual EPS growth and 14.5% annual revenue growth, which compares to the Norwegian market’s 2.8%, investors have reason to watch closely as the company is anticipated to turn profitable within three years. With a price-to-sales ratio of 2.8x, lower than both its peer average of 6.5x and the European Pharmaceuticals industry...

Aker BP (OB:AKRBP) has priced a $1 billion senior notes offering at a 5.25% coupon. The company aims to boost its balance sheet and provide flexibility for general corporate needs. This move comes alongside fresh quarterly results and updated production guidance. See our latest analysis for Aker BP. Between the upbeat Q3 earnings report, a higher production outlook, and fresh capital on hand, Aker BP has drawn more investor attention lately. The stock is showing clear momentum, with a 12.8%...

Nel (OB:NEL) remains unprofitable, with losses increasing at an annual rate of 17.3% over the last five years and no visible improvement in net profit margin. Revenue, however, is forecast to grow by 14.9% per year, significantly ahead of the Norwegian market's 2.8% pace. Shares have struggled for direction recently, with the stock price showing little stability over the past three months as investors weigh strong projected revenue growth against ongoing losses and a relatively high...

As European markets experience a notable upswing, with the STOXX Europe 600 Index climbing 1.68% and major indices across Germany, Italy, France, and the UK showing positive momentum, investors are increasingly focused on growth opportunities within this vibrant economic landscape. In such an environment, companies that exhibit strong insider ownership often stand out as attractive prospects due to their potential for aligned interests between management and shareholders.

Despite posting strong earnings, Gentian Diagnostics ASA's ( OB:GENT ) stock didn't move much over the last week. We...

There's been a notable change in appetite for Sats ASA ( OB:SATS ) shares in the week since its third-quarter report...

SpareBank 1 Sør-Norge (OB:SB1NO) posted a 25.9% surge in earnings over the past year, beating its five-year average of 23.1% per year. Net profit margins have narrowed to 46.7% from last year's 49%, while forecasts call for earnings to grow at 4.63% annually, trailing the Norwegian market’s anticipated 14.2% per year. Despite these historical gains, the bank’s premium valuation multiples and slower growth outlook influence how investors are viewing the current results. See our full analysis...

BlueNord (OB:BNOR) continues to report negative net profit margins, but over the past five years, the company has narrowed its losses at a rate of 8.1% per year. Looking ahead, forecasts suggest revenue will decline by 0.5% each year for the next three years, with an expectation that profitability will finally be reached within that time frame, which is quicker than the market average. See our full analysis for BlueNord. The next section compares these headline results to the key narratives...

Protector Forsikring (OB:PROT) has just released its third quarter and year-to-date financial results, along with news of an upcoming dividend payout. Both updates give investors plenty to consider as the company marks important milestones this autumn. See our latest analysis for Protector Forsikring. This steady stream of positive news has caught the market’s attention. Protector Forsikring’s share price has surged 57% year-to-date, and its total shareholder return has reached an impressive...

Europris recently opened its seventh new store of 2025 at Tveita centre in Oslo, increasing its network to 288 locations across Norway and maintaining a strong pipeline of future openings. The company further strengthened its position in the Scandinavian discount retail market by taking full ownership of the Swedish retailer OoB in May 2024, bringing its total Swedish store count to 92. Given Europris' continued emphasis on expanding physical stores, we will explore how this approach could...

SpareBank 1 SMN (OB:MING) posted robust results for the period, with net profit margins edging up to 34.4% from 33.5% a year ago. Over the past five years, earnings have grown at a healthy 19.8% per year, though most recent annual earnings growth eased to 3.9%. Investors will find it notable that the shares are priced attractively, with a PE ratio of 8.6x, which is well below both the sector average and the company is trading under its estimated fair value at NOK 188.76. Looking ahead,...

Axactor (OB:ACR) reported that losses have accelerated over the last five years, growing at an average annual rate of 19.7%. However, revenue is forecast to expand by 16.7% per year, a pace that stands out against the broader Norwegian market's 2.8% annual growth. The company's Price-To-Sales Ratio of 1.3x remains below key industry benchmarks. Investors will notice that despite sales momentum, persistent negative profitability and shares trading above the estimated fair value (NOK7.1 vs...

Public Property Invest (OB:PUBLI) reported annual revenue growth forecasts of 17.7%, outpacing the Norwegian market’s 2.8% benchmark. The company became profitable for the first time this year, backed by a five-year annualized profit increase of 47.8%. However, this year’s NOK503 million one-off gain significantly boosted results, making it tough to judge the underlying strength of earnings. With profitability now forecast to drop 3.9% per year over the next three years, investors face a...

Equinor (OB:EQNR) shares have shown some movement lately. Investors are weighing the recent trends against the company’s fundamentals. Over the past month, the stock price has slipped 3%, continuing a year-to-date decline. See our latest analysis for Equinor. Equinor’s share price has gradually softened this year, reflecting cautious sentiment among investors following the recent 3% dip and a year-to-date decline of 13.1%. While the 12-month total shareholder return is down just 2.2%, the...

Nordic Semiconductor ASA announced its third quarter 2025 earnings, reporting sales of US$178.97 million with net income of US$0.85 million, alongside nine-month sales of US$498.11 million and a return to profit compared to a loss in the same period last year. While quarterly revenue grew compared to a year ago, the company saw a significant reduction in net income for the quarter, offering mixed signals about underlying profitability trends. We will explore how the company's strong top-line...

Elopak (OB:ELO) reported revenue growth that is forecast to reach 6.2% per year, outpacing the broader Norwegian market’s 2% growth rate. Despite facing a decline in profit margin from 5.7% to 4.4% over the past year and negative earnings growth for the latest period, the company’s long-term track record shows average annual earnings growth of 14.5% over the last five years. Earnings are expected to grow 17.4% annually moving forward. Investors face a mixed picture as management points to...

SpareBank 1 Nord-Norge (OB:NONG) delivered a net profit margin of 46.4%, a significant increase from last year’s 25.1%, and posted an 88.7% surge in earnings growth over the past year. EPS performance stands out against the backdrop of a Price-To-Earnings Ratio of 4.7x, which is well below both the Norwegian banks industry average of 10.8x and the peer average of 9.3x. The current share price of NOK140.78 is trading at a discount to the estimated fair value of NOK244.23. For investors, these...

Smartoptics Group ASA ( OB:SMOP ) shares have continued their recent momentum with a 40% gain in the last month alone...

Sats ASA ( OB:SATS ), might not be a large cap stock, but it received a lot of attention from a substantial price...

Key Insights The considerable ownership by state or government in Kongsberg Gruppen indicates that they collectively...

Grieg Seafood ASA ( OB:GSF ) shareholders will have a reason to smile today, with the analysts making substantial...

Investors were underwhelmed by the solid earnings posted by Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA ( OB:NAS ) recently. We did some...