Why Cadeler (OB:CADLR) Is Up 7.1% After Securing €500M Offshore Wind Installation Contracts

• Earlier this week, Cadeler announced the signing of two firm contracts worth approximately €500 million for full-scope transportation and installation of wind turbines and foundations on a major offshore wind farm, with work scheduled between 2029 and 2030 and subject to the client’s investment decision.
• This milestone, alongside the recent opening of Cadeler’s larger Norwich office to support its expanding UK offshore wind portfolio, highlights the company’s growing project backlog and evolving role as a comprehensive solutions provider in the sector.
• We’ll explore how securing high-value, multi-year installation contracts may reinforce Cadeler’s investment case and future project pipeline strength.

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Cadeler Investment Narrative Recap

To be a Cadeler shareholder, you need to believe that the company’s rising project backlog and fleet expansion will drive long-term growth, despite short-term visibility risks tied to project delays and dependency on clients’ final investment decisions. The recent €500 million contract win signals strengthening future revenue potential but does not materially change the key short-term risk: potential gaps in vessel utilization due to recalibrated auction timetables and delayed customer projects between 2027 and 2028. Near-term returns remain closely linked to execution and how quickly delayed offshore wind decisions convert to executable contracts.

Of Cadeler’s recent milestones, the opening of the new Norwich office is especially relevant, reflecting operational readiness to support a growing UK project pipeline, a core region for upcoming contracts, including this week’s announcement. The move underscores the need for robust, on-the-ground capabilities as schedule risks and regional concentration remain on investors’ radar.

By contrast, it’s important for investors to know that while Cadeler’s backlog is growing rapidly, a significant risk remains if…

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Cadeler's narrative projects €1.0 billion revenue and €406.3 million earnings by 2028. This requires 30.6% yearly revenue growth and a €173.7 million earnings increase from €232.6 million.

Uncover how Cadeler's forecasts yield a NOK83.62 fair value, a 74% upside to its current price.

Exploring Other Perspectives

Seven fair value estimates from the Simply Wall St Community range widely from NOK75 to NOK200.26 per share. While opinions differ, many highlight strong future pipeline opportunities, but point to timing risks if vessel demand doesn’t ramp up as project awards are finalized.

Explore 7 other fair value estimates on Cadeler - why the stock might be worth just NOK75.00!

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