Yara International ASA

OB:YAR Stock Report

Market Cap: NOK 106.1b

Yara International Management

Management criteria checks 3/4

We currently do not have sufficient information about the CEO.

Key information

Svein Tore Holsether

Chief executive officer

US$1.6m

Total compensation

CEO salary percentage52.32%
CEO tenure10.9yrs
CEO ownershipn/a
Management average tenure4.1yrs
Board average tenureless than a year

Recent management updates

Recent updates

Narrative Update • Aug 03

YAR: Softer Fertilizer Markets And Gas Costs Will Shape Future Repricing

Analysts have trimmed the fair value estimate for Yara International to about NOK 487 from about NOK 520, reflecting lower Street price targets in the NOK 445 to NOK 480 range and more cautious assumptions on the agriculture backdrop and fertilizer pricing. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Yara International points to a more cautious tone, with several firms trimming price targets into the NOK 445 to NOK 480 range and shifting ratings toward neutral stances.
Narrative Update • Jul 20

YAR: Rising Margin Outlook And Management Discipline Will Drive Re Rating

The updated analyst price target for Yara International has been reduced from about NOK 650 to around NOK 616. This reflects analysts' views of a weaker agricultural backdrop, softer fertilizer pricing, pressure on farmer incomes, more cautious sentiment and higher gas cost assumptions, even as they still point to solid management and capital allocation.
Narrative Update • Jul 06

YAR: Weaker Fertilizer Markets And Higher Gas Costs Will Pressure Margins

Yara International's analyst fair value estimate has moved from NOK 370.59 to NOK 390.00, as analysts adjust for weaker fertilizer pricing, softer farmer income expectations and higher gas cost assumptions, while still acknowledging the company’s positioning and capital discipline. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Yara International points to a more cautious stance, with several bearish analysts revisiting both ratings and price targets as they factor in weaker fertilizer markets, softer farmer income expectations and higher gas cost assumptions.
Narrative Update • Jun 22

YAR: Higher Earnings Quality And Richer Future P/E Will Drive Repricing

Analysts have lifted the implied fair value for Yara International from NOK 385.99 to NOK 519.86, citing updated assumptions around modest revenue growth, slightly higher profit margins, and a higher future P/E multiple, despite a mix of recent target hikes and downgrades across the Street. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Yara International shows a split view, with several bullish analysts lifting price targets and a few bearish analysts stepping back or downgrading the stock.
Narrative Update • Jun 06

YAR: Rising Margin Expectations Will Drive Re Rating Over Time

Analysts have raised their average price target on Yara International by NOK 21 to NOK 650, reflecting mixed but generally constructive research updates that balance more cautious revenue growth assumptions with firmer profit margin expectations and a slightly lower P/E multiple outlook. Analyst Commentary Recent research has highlighted a mix of upgrades, downgrades and price target revisions for Yara International, with bullish analysts focusing on higher valuation ranges and improved execution potential, while more cautious voices flag risks around future earnings and sector conditions.
Narrative Update • May 22

YAR: DOJ Pricing Probe Will Pressure Margins And Future Earnings Multiples

Analysts have lifted the average price target on Yara International by NOK 11 to around NOK 371, reflecting updated assumptions on discount rates, revenue trends, profit margins and future P/E multiples after a mix of recent upgrades, downgrades and target increases across the Street. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research around Yara International shows a mixed backdrop, with some firms lifting price targets while others turn more cautious on execution and valuation risk.
Narrative Update • May 06

YAR: DOJ Price Fixing Probe Will Pressure Earnings And Cash Flow

The updated analyst price target for Yara International has shifted from NOK 330 to about NOK 360, reflecting recent price target revisions and rating changes from several banks, with analysts citing refreshed views on valuation assumptions and sector comparables. Analyst Commentary Recent research points to a mixed but increasingly cautious tone around Yara International, with several institutions revisiting both ratings and price targets in quick succession.
Narrative Update • Apr 21

YAR: Higher Earnings Power Will Drive Re Rating Despite DOJ Probe

Analysts have lifted the Yara International fair value estimate from NOK 517 to NOK 650, reflecting updated assumptions for higher revenue growth, slightly stronger profit margins and a higher future P/E multiple following several recent price target increases across the Street. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Yara International has been mixed, with both upgrades and downgrades in a relatively short period.
Narrative Update • Apr 07

YAR: DOJ Price Fixing Probe Will Pressure Margins And Earnings Visibility

Analysts have lifted the fair value estimate for Yara International from NOK 298.30 to NOK 330.00, reflecting updated assumptions on discount rate, margin profile and future P/E, alongside a series of recent price target increases and rating upgrades from major banks and research houses. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Yara International shows a mix of optimism and caution, with several high profile price target changes and rating moves clustered over a relatively short period.
Narrative Update • Mar 24

YAR: DOJ Price Fixing Probe Will Test Execution Risk In Fertilizer Markets

Analysts have slightly trimmed their fair value estimate for Yara International while supporting higher Street price targets, including the recent move to NOK 550 and incremental target increases, citing updated assumptions for the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E. Analyst Commentary Recent research shows a split view on Yara International, with some firms lifting ratings and price targets while others are more cautious.
Narrative Update • Mar 08

YAR: Mixed Research And DOJ Probe Will Shape A Measured Outlook

The analyst fair value estimate for Yara International has increased from NOK 490 to NOK 517, reflecting updated assumptions on revenue growth, profit margins, and a lower assumed discount rate, even as recent Street research shows a mix of downgrades, upgrades, and modest target raises from banks and brokers. Analyst Commentary Street research on Yara International has been mixed in recent weeks, with some firms turning more cautious while others point to potential upside.
Narrative Update • Feb 22

YAR: Higher Fair Value Will Expose Execution Risk In Low Emission Ammonia

Analysts have lifted their average price target for Yara International to NOK 310 from around NOK 298, reflecting updated models that factor in a slightly higher assumed profit margin, a modestly higher future P/E multiple, and recent mixed rating changes including both downgrades and upgrades, alongside incremental target increases from the Street. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Yara International has been mixed, with some firms turning more cautious even as others see room for upside.
Narrative Update • Feb 08

YAR: Low Emission Ammonia Projects Will Shape A Measured Outlook

Narrative Update on Yara International The analyst fair value estimate for Yara International has moved from NOK 450 to NOK 490. This reflects updated views on revenue growth, margin assumptions and future P/E multiples following recent price target raises and upgrades from several covering analysts.
Analysis Article • Jan 28

Pinning Down Yara International ASA's (OB:YAR) P/E Is Difficult Right Now

There wouldn't be many who think Yara International ASA's ( OB:YAR ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 15.7x is...
Narrative Update • Jan 25

YAR: Higher Fair Value Will Test Execution On Low Emission Ammonia Plans

Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for Yara International from NOK 283.11 to NOK 297.89, reflecting updated views on discount rates, revenue trends, profit margins, a lower assumed future P/E multiple, and recent upward price target revisions from the Street. Analyst Commentary Recent Street commentary around Yara International has included several upward price target revisions and at least one upgrade, but the tone is not uniformly optimistic.
Narrative Update • Jan 10

YAR: Raised NOK 430 Expectation Will Expose Execution Risks Ahead

Narrative Update on Yara International Analysts have lifted their price target for Yara International to NOK 430 from NOK 387. This reflects updated views on fair value, discount rate, revenue expectations, profit margins and future P/E assumptions.
Narrative Update • Dec 24

YAR: Low Carbon Ammonia Projects And Margin Headwinds Will Shape Future Performance

Analysts have nudged their price target for Yara International higher to approximately $386 per share from about $379, reflecting a slightly lower perceived risk profile and marginally richer future valuation multiples, despite softer expectations for revenue growth and profit margins. What's in the News Yara and Air Products entered advanced negotiations to partner on large scale low emission ammonia projects in the United States, aiming to diversify Yara's energy position and enhance competitiveness of its European nitrate operations (Key Developments).
Narrative Update • Dec 10

YAR: Lower Multiple And Margin Outlook Will Shape Future Share Performance

Analysts have nudged their price target on Yara International slightly lower, trimming it by about NOK 25 to around NOK 365. Modestly improved margin and growth assumptions are offset by a lower valuation multiple and a slightly reduced fair value estimate.
Analysis Article • Dec 02

We Think Yara International (OB:YAR) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt

The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...
Narrative Update • Nov 25

YAR: Recent Rating Changes And Margin Prospects Will Influence Investor Outlook

Narrative Update on Yara International Yara International's analyst price target saw a mild downward revision of just over NOK 1 to NOK 378.91. Analysts point to slightly lower profit margin and revenue growth forecasts, balanced by changes in future valuation multiples.
Narrative Update • Nov 11

YAR: Future Margins And Cost Control Will Shape Near-Term Outlook

Yara International’s analyst price target has increased modestly from NOK 370.35 to NOK 380.17. Analysts are factoring in improved profit margins and a lower future price-to-earnings ratio, despite tempered revenue growth expectations.
Analysis Article • Oct 28

Shareholders Can Be Confident That Yara International's (OB:YAR) Earnings Are High Quality

Even though Yara International ASA's ( OB:YAR ) recent earnings release was robust, the market didn't seem to notice...
Analysis Article • Oct 10

Yara International ASA (OB:YAR) Shares Could Be 21% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate

Key Insights The projected fair value for Yara International is kr478 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Yara...
Analysis Article • Sep 07

Unpleasant Surprises Could Be In Store For Yara International ASA's (OB:YAR) Shares

There wouldn't be many who think Yara International ASA's ( OB:YAR ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 13x is worth...
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New Narrative • Feb 24

Clean Ammonia Projects And Cost Reductions Will Drive Future Success

Yara's Clean Ammonia projects and European production optimization could improve net margins by enhancing profitability and aligning production with market demand.

CEO Compensation Analysis

How has Svein Tore Holsether's remuneration changed compared to Yara International's earnings?
DateTotal CompensationSalaryCompany Earnings
Jun 30 2026n/an/a

US$2b

Mar 31 2026n/an/a

US$1b

Dec 31 2025US$2mUS$856k

US$1b

Sep 30 2025n/an/a

US$735m

Jun 30 2025n/an/a

US$701m

Mar 31 2025n/an/a

US$290m

Dec 31 2024US$1mUS$807k

US$14m

Sep 30 2024n/an/a

US$548m

Jun 30 2024n/an/a

US$263m

Mar 31 2024n/an/a

-US$38m

Dec 31 2023US$1mUS$699k

US$48m

Sep 30 2023n/an/a

US$573m

Jun 30 2023n/an/a

US$973m

Mar 31 2023n/an/a

US$2b

Dec 31 2022US$1mUS$701k

US$3b

Sep 30 2022n/an/a

US$2b

Jun 30 2022n/an/a

US$2b

Mar 31 2022n/an/a

US$1b

Dec 31 2021US$2mUS$798k

US$449m

Sep 30 2021n/an/a

US$655m

Jun 30 2021n/an/a

US$1b

Mar 31 2021n/an/a

US$821m

Dec 31 2020US$2mUS$720k

US$691m

Sep 30 2020n/an/a

US$645m

Jun 30 2020n/an/a

US$379m

Mar 31 2020n/an/a

US$386m

Dec 31 2019US$2mUS$768k

US$599m

Compensation vs Market: Svein Tore's total compensation ($USD1.64M) is about average for companies of similar size in the Norwegian market ($USD2.10M).

Compensation vs Earnings: Svein Tore's compensation has been consistent with company performance over the past year.

CEO

Svein Tore Holsether (54 yo)

10.9yrs
Tenure
US$1,636,000
Compensation

Mr. Svein Tore Holsether serves as Director at SEB Asset Management Aktiebolag. He was elected as Director in 2023. He is President and CEO of Yara International ASA and serves as Chair of the Confederatio...

Leadership Team

NamePositionTenureCompensationOwnership
Svein Tore Holsether
President & CEO10.9yrsUS$1.64mno data
Magnus Ankarstrand
EVP & CFO1.4yrsUS$792.00kno data
Kristine Ryssdal
Executive VP & General Counsel10.3yrsUS$722.00kno data
Fernanda Larsen
Executive VP of Corporate Development1.4yrsUS$903.00kno data
Chrystel Monthean
Executive Vice President of Americas6.2yrsUS$1.07mno data
Monica Enriquez
Executive Vice President of Europe5.1yrsUS$879.00kno data
Johan Labby
Executive VP of Global Production3.1yrsUS$714.00kno data
Luis Pérez
Executive VP of Africa & Asia1.6yrsUS$547.00kno data
Jorge Noval
Executive VP & CEO of Yara Industrial Solutionsno dataUS$993.00kno data
Hanna Opsahl-Ben Ammar
EVP of People and External Affairs & Chief of Staffno dataUS$506.28kno data
Maria Gabrielsen
Head of Investor Relationsno datano datano data
Cira Holm
Senior VP & Chief Compliance Officerno datano datano data
4.1yrs
Average Tenure
55yo
Average Age

Experienced Management: YAR's management team is considered experienced (4.1 years average tenure).

Board Members

NamePositionTenureCompensationOwnership
Svein Tore Holsether
President & CEOno dataUS$1.64mno data
Helge Lund
Chairmanless than a yearno datano data
Martina Merz
Directorless than a yearno datano data
Harald Thorstein
Independent Director3.2yrsUS$94.00kno data
Rune Bratteberg
Head of Product Stewardship & Compliance and Employee Elected Director14.6yrsUS$42.00kno data
Kari Nostberg
Directorless than a yearUS$13.00k0.00025%
NOK 265.2k
Ivar Vatne
Directorless than a yearno datano data
Jannicke Hilland
Independent Vice-Chair of the Board4.3yrsUS$62.00kno data
Tina Lawton
Independent Director3.2yrsUS$71.00kno data
Jais Valeur
Director1.3yrsUS$47.00kno data
Edina Wickholm
Directorless than a yearno datano data
Amund Myrstad
Directorless than a yearno datano data
0.3yrs
Average Tenure
59yo
Average Age

Experienced Board: YAR's board of directors are not considered experienced ( 0.3 years average tenure), which suggests a new board.

Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/08/18 22:59
End of Day Share Price 2026/08/18 00:00
Earnings2026/06/30
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

Data Sources

The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.

PackageDataTimeframeExample US Source *
Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
  • Cash flow statement
  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
  • Stock prices
  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

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Analyst Sources

Yara International ASA is covered by 44 analysts. 16 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
Stephen WilderAlliance Global Partners
Andreas HeineBarclays