Norsk Hydro ASA

OB:NHY Stock Report

Market Cap: NOK 167.8b

Norsk Hydro Future Growth

Future criteria checks 2/6

Norsk Hydro is forecast to grow earnings and revenue by 19.7% and 0.9% per annum respectively. EPS is expected to grow by 19.7% per annum. Return on equity is forecast to be 12.2% in 3 years.

Key information

19.7%

Earnings growth rate

19.75%

EPS growth rate

Metals and Mining earnings growth22.2%
Revenue growth rate0.9%
Future return on equity12.24%
Analyst coverage

Good

Last updated19 Feb 2026

Recent future growth updates

Recent updates

Subdued Growth No Barrier To Norsk Hydro ASA's (OB:NHY) Price

Nov 15
Subdued Growth No Barrier To Norsk Hydro ASA's (OB:NHY) Price

Why The 30% Return On Capital At Norsk Hydro (OB:NHY) Should Have Your Attention

Aug 08
Why The 30% Return On Capital At Norsk Hydro (OB:NHY) Should Have Your Attention

Norsk Hydro ASA's (OB:NHY) P/E Is On The Mark

Jun 30
Norsk Hydro ASA's (OB:NHY) P/E Is On The Mark

Is Norsk Hydro (OB:NHY) Using Too Much Debt?

May 29
Is Norsk Hydro (OB:NHY) Using Too Much Debt?

Norsk Hydro (OB:NHY) Is Paying Out Less In Dividends Than Last Year

May 11
Norsk Hydro (OB:NHY) Is Paying Out Less In Dividends Than Last Year

This Is Why Shareholders May Want To Hold Back On A Pay Rise For Norsk Hydro ASA's (OB:NHY) CEO

May 03
This Is Why Shareholders May Want To Hold Back On A Pay Rise For Norsk Hydro ASA's (OB:NHY) CEO

Norsk Hydro's (OB:NHY) Shareholders Will Receive A Smaller Dividend Than Last Year

Apr 15
Norsk Hydro's (OB:NHY) Shareholders Will Receive A Smaller Dividend Than Last Year

Norsk Hydro (OB:NHY) Is Reducing Its Dividend To NOK2.25

Mar 20
Norsk Hydro (OB:NHY) Is Reducing Its Dividend To NOK2.25

Returns On Capital Are A Standout For Norsk Hydro (OB:NHY)

Mar 15
Returns On Capital Are A Standout For Norsk Hydro (OB:NHY)
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Hydro's Renewable Pivot And Strategic Partnerships Power Greener Growth And Profitability

Execution of renewable projects and recycling focus positions Hydro for revenue growth by diversifying energy sources and capturing premium markets.

Earnings and Revenue Growth Forecasts

OB:NHY - Analysts future estimates and past financials data (NOK Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsFree Cash FlowCash from OpAvg. No. Analysts
12/31/2028207,49913,88012,82824,0576
12/31/2027215,03215,12210,82523,98812
12/31/2026203,67613,2849,12626,01412
12/31/2025207,9716,71711,72923,311N/A
9/30/2025215,81410,99310,02821,921N/A
6/30/2025215,3569,59110,27922,878N/A
3/31/2025213,1859,6836,23519,416N/A
12/31/2024203,6365,7901,80115,356N/A
9/30/2024195,3331,341-1,44312,071N/A
6/30/2024189,945191-1,34312,504N/A
3/31/2024192,6303,2594,35318,436N/A
12/31/2023193,6193,5838,58222,220N/A
9/30/2023190,9406,37014,31227,311N/A
6/30/2023198,68413,57915,89928,240N/A
3/31/2023209,84719,64422,30033,228N/A
12/31/2022207,92924,11819,73329,337N/A
9/30/2022210,28630,98921,09929,347N/A
6/30/2022194,55225,16516,24123,247N/A
3/31/2022164,31716,0668,37514,687N/A
12/31/2021149,65312,1488,31014,330N/A
9/30/2021133,04412,0005,56311,015N/A
6/30/2021123,84910,86310,04515,458N/A
3/31/2021114,6347,4215,80010,993N/A
12/31/2020114,2914,0717,23312,760N/A
9/30/2020120,024-3,3796,68213,336N/A
6/30/2020130,025-4,5285,10312,467N/A
3/31/2020143,859-3,3494,54812,994N/A
12/31/2019149,833-1,8113,82412,550N/A
9/30/2019152,722-2,028N/A7,814N/A
6/30/2019154,970-19N/A6,897N/A
3/31/2019157,0482,174N/A5,815N/A
12/31/2018159,4354,256N/A7,025N/A
9/30/2018159,8838,448N/A12,480N/A
6/30/2018142,9179,735N/A12,856N/A
3/31/2018126,2539,112N/A15,668N/A
12/31/2017109,3098,783N/A14,347N/A
9/30/201791,8286,344N/A12,195N/A
6/30/201789,2035,391N/A11,555N/A
3/31/201785,0035,854N/A10,928N/A
12/31/201682,1156,388N/A10,018N/A
9/30/201681,3155,806N/A10,173N/A
6/30/201682,7353,398N/A12,290N/A
3/31/201684,7813,368N/A13,036N/A
12/31/201587,9322,020N/A14,373N/A
9/30/201589,1741,172N/A14,357N/A
6/30/201587,2783,085N/A11,081N/A
3/31/201583,1111,352N/A7,811N/A

Analyst Future Growth Forecasts

Earnings vs Savings Rate: NHY's forecast earnings growth (19.7% per year) is above the savings rate (3.1%).

Earnings vs Market: NHY's earnings (19.7% per year) are forecast to grow faster than the Norwegian market (15.9% per year).

High Growth Earnings: NHY's earnings are forecast to grow, but not significantly.

Revenue vs Market: NHY's revenue (0.9% per year) is forecast to grow slower than the Norwegian market (3.9% per year).

High Growth Revenue: NHY's revenue (0.9% per year) is forecast to grow slower than 20% per year.

Earnings per Share Growth Forecasts

Future Return on Equity

Future ROE: NHY's Return on Equity is forecast to be low in 3 years time (12.2%).

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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/02/21 05:20
End of Day Share Price 2026/02/20 00:00
Earnings2025/12/31
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

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Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
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Market Prices30 years
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  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
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Management10 years
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Key Developments10 years
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Analyst Sources

Norsk Hydro ASA is covered by 34 analysts. 14 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
null nullABG Sundal Collier
Amos FletcherBarclays
Charlie ClarkBerenberg