Subsea 7 Dividends and Buybacks
Dividend criteria checks 3/6
Subsea 7 is a dividend paying company with a current yield of 4.04% that is well covered by earnings.
Key information
4.0%
Dividend yield
0.3%
Buyback Yield
| Total Shareholder Yield | 4.4% |
| Future Dividend Yield | 3.5% |
| Dividend Growth | 59.4% |
| Next dividend pay date | n/a |
| Ex dividend date | n/a |
| Dividend per share | n/a |
| Payout ratio | 77% |
Recent dividend and buyback updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • May 16
SUBC: High Utilization And Contract Backlog Will Support Higher Future Earnings Multiple
Analysts have raised Subsea 7’s fair value estimate from NOK 399.43 to NOK 427.76, reflecting revised price targets across several firms and updated assumptions for discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E levels. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Subsea 7 shows a mix of optimism and caution, with several bullish analysts lifting price targets while others have turned more cautious with downgrades.Narrative Update • Apr 28
SUBC: High Utilization And New Contracts Will Support Higher Future Earnings Multiple
The analyst fair value estimate for Subsea 7 has been lifted by about 3% to NOK 399.43. The shift reflects recent price target increases from several firms, alongside analyst commentary pointing to steady revenue growth assumptions, slightly stronger margin expectations, and a higher future P/E multiple, despite a series of rating downgrades on the shares.
Narrative Update • Apr 14
SUBC: Rising Multiples And Weaker Margins Will Constrain Future Share Price Upside
The analyst price target for Subsea 7 has been increased from NOK 174.64 to NOK 192.81 as analysts factor in higher Street targets in the NOK 254 to NOK 320 range, supported by research citing strong recent utilization, firmer margins and expectations that these operational trends will persist into FY26. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research shows a mix of optimism on Subsea 7, with several large houses lifting price targets into the NOK 254 to NOK 320 range, while keeping ratings such as Buy, Overweight, Neutral and Sector Perform.Narrative Update • Mar 31
SUBC: High Utilization And New Contracts Will Support Future Multiple Reassessment
The updated analyst price target for Subsea 7 moves higher in value, supported by a series of recent target increases from NOK 254 to NOK 320 by major banks, along with analyst commentary around utilization, margins and earnings expectations. Analyst Commentary Recent research points to a cluster of more optimistic views on Subsea 7, with several bullish analysts lifting price targets and highlighting operational execution and earnings potential as key supports for valuation.
Narrative Update • Mar 17
SUBC: Offshore Backlog And Margin Sustainability Will Shape Balanced Future Prospects
The updated analyst price target for Subsea 7 rises from NOK 228.39 to NOK 274.67, reflecting analysts' higher NOK 254 to NOK 320 price targets that cite Q4 results with high utilization and firmer margins as key support. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates show a wide range of views on Subsea 7, with several bullish analysts lifting price targets while others have moved to more cautious stances.Narrative Update • Mar 03
SUBC: Contract Wins And Margin Trajectory Will Support Future Multiple Reassessment
The updated analyst price target for Subsea 7 rises materially from NOK 309.15 to NOK 367.57, reflecting analysts' focus on higher assumed revenue growth, stronger profit margins backed by recent commentary on utilization and margins, and a slightly lower future P/E assumption. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Subsea 7 shows a mix of views, but the most constructive voices are pointing to higher price targets and an improved outlook on utilization and margins.Narrative Update • Feb 16
SUBC: Contract Wins And Margin Outlook Will Support Future Multiple Reassessment
The updated analyst price target for Subsea 7 edges higher to NOK 309 from about NOK 307, as analysts balance recent downgrades from several banks with JPMorgan's NOK 17 upward revision and modest tweaks to the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Subsea 7 shows a split view, with several downgrades sitting alongside a higher price target from JPMorgan.Narrative Update • Feb 02
SUBC: Contract Backlog And Margin Outlook Will Support Earnings Multiple Reassessment
Analysts have lifted their price target on Subsea 7 by NOK 17 to NOK 208, citing updated assumptions around fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E that align with recent Street research revisions. Analyst Commentary Recent Street commentary on Subsea 7 has focused on how updated valuation assumptions feed into revised price targets, with JPMorgan playing a visible role in the latest adjustments.Narrative Update • Jan 19
SUBC: Future Contract Pipeline Will Support Earnings Multiple Reassessment
Analysts have trimmed their price expectations for Subsea 7, with JPMorgan lowering its target from NOK 212 to NOK 208. Our updated fair value framework now reflects more conservative assumptions on growth and margins, along with a higher future P/E multiple.Narrative Update • Jan 05
SUBC: Offshore Contract Backlog And Margin Outlook Will Shape Balanced Prospects
Analysts have nudged their fair value estimate for Subsea 7 slightly higher to NOK 228.39, while Street targets have moved from NOK 212 to NOK 208, reflecting updated views on revenue growth, profitability and the appropriate P/E multiple. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts see the updated fair value estimate of NOK 228.39 as leaving a modest gap to the revised NOK 208 target.Narrative Update • Dec 14
SUBC: Long Term Revenue Concerns Will Restrain Future Share Price Upside
Analysts have modestly trimmed their price target on Subsea 7 to NOK 208 from NOK 212, reflecting slightly lower long term revenue growth expectations, partly offset by improved margin and valuation assumptions. Analyst Commentary Bearish analysts point to the modest price target cut to NOK 208 as a signal that expectations for Subsea 7's long term revenue trajectory are being recalibrated, even as near term fundamentals appear solid.Narrative Update • Nov 29
SUBC: Margin Expansion And Major Offshore Contracts Will Drive Share Performance
The analyst price target for Subsea 7 has been adjusted downward by NOK 4 to NOK 208. Analysts cite evolving revenue growth and industry-wide preferences for companies with stronger growth prospects.Narrative Update • Nov 15
SUBC: Major Contracts And Sector Shifts Will Drive Future Outperformance
Analysts have slightly reduced their fair value price target for Subsea 7 from NOK 229.88 to NOK 228.56. This change reflects updated expectations for growth and margin performance based on recent industry research.Narrative Update • Oct 31
SUBC: Recent Contract Wins And Dividend Initiatives Will Drive Upside Momentum
Analysts have modestly raised their average price target for Subsea 7, now forecasting NOK 229.88 per share. They note the company's stable outlook is supported by steady profit margins and a slight uptick in the discount rate.Narrative Update • Oct 17
Offshore Wind And Oil Projects Will Fuel Future Decarbonization
Analysts have increased their fair value estimate for Subsea 7 from NOK 223.06 to NOK 229.88. This change reflects improved revenue growth forecasts and recent price target updates by several firms.Narrative Update • Oct 03
Offshore Wind And Oil Projects Will Fuel Future Decarbonization
The analyst price target for Subsea 7 has increased from NOK 218.18 to NOK 223.06, reflecting analysts’ expectations for resilient performance and ongoing sector growth, even though some macroeconomic outlooks remain cautious. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research provides a nuanced view on Subsea 7's outlook, reflecting both confidence in the company's ongoing growth potential and caution about market dynamics.Narrative Update • Sep 16
Offshore Wind And Oil Projects Will Fuel Future Decarbonization
Analysts revised Subsea 7’s price target slightly lower to NOK218.18, citing macro uncertainty, elevated valuations, and share price strength prompting caution despite ongoing operational improvements and peer outperformance. Analyst Commentary Ongoing preference for oilfield services companies with self-help levers and superior growth prospects in the European market compared to exploration and production peers.New Narrative • May 02
Subsea 7 Set for a Strong Q2 with Promising Upside in June
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New Narrative • Jan 26
Robust $11 Billion Backlog Will Positively Impact Future Earnings And Cash Flow
Subsea7 anticipates strong EBITDA growth with a robust backlog and strategic deepwater contract focus, positively impacting earnings and cash flow.Stability and Growth of Payments
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Stable Dividend: SUBC has been paying a dividend for less than 10 years and during this time payments have been volatile.
Growing Dividend: SUBC's dividend payments have increased, but the company has only paid a dividend for 8 years.
Dividend Yield vs Market
| Subsea 7 Dividend Yield vs Market |
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| Segment | Dividend Yield |
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| Company (SUBC) | 4.0% |
| Market Bottom 25% (NO) | 3.1% |
| Market Top 25% (NO) | 7.3% |
| Industry Average (Energy Services) | 6.5% |
| Analyst forecast (SUBC) (up to 3 years) | 3.5% |
Notable Dividend: SUBC's dividend (4.04%) is higher than the bottom 25% of dividend payers in the Norwegian market (3.13%).
High Dividend: SUBC's dividend (4.04%) is low compared to the top 25% of dividend payers in the Norwegian market (7.34%).
Earnings Payout to Shareholders
Earnings Coverage: At its current payout ratio (77.4%), SUBC's payments are covered by earnings.
Cash Payout to Shareholders
Cash Flow Coverage: With its reasonably low cash payout ratio (27.8%), SUBC's dividend payments are well covered by cash flows.
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/31 07:39 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/29 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Subsea 7 S.A. is covered by 34 analysts. 17 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Michael Pickup | Barclays |
| James West | Barclays |
| Richard Dawson | Berenberg |