Höegh Autoliners ASA

OB:HAUTO Stock Report

Market Cap: NOK 28.5b

Höegh Autoliners Dividends and Buybacks

Dividend criteria checks 3/6

Höegh Autoliners is a dividend paying company with a current yield of 13.86% that is well covered by earnings.

Key information

13.9%

Dividend yield

0.03%

Buyback Yield

Total Shareholder Yield13.9%
Future Dividend Yield10.1%
Dividend Growth35.3%
Next dividend pay daten/a
Ex dividend daten/a
Dividend per sharen/a
Payout ratio78%

Recent dividend and buyback updates

Recent updates

Narrative Update Jun 02

HAUTO: Future Returns Will Reflect Dividend Payouts And Moderating Revenue Pressures

Analysts have lifted their price target on Höegh Autoliners from NOK129.75 to NOK148.37, citing updated assumptions around the discount rate, revenue trajectory, profit margin and future P/E that they now see as better aligned with recent company data. What's in the News Höegh Autoliners ASA announced a planned dividend distribution totaling US$94 million, according to company disclosures.
Narrative Update May 12

HAUTO: Hold Rating Will Test Whether Earnings Delivery Justifies Richer P E Multiple

Analysts have trimmed the fair value estimate for Höegh Autoliners from NOK 120.38 to NOK 105.60, reflecting updated assumptions on discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E. They also point to the recent upgrade to Hold with a NOK 130 price target as support for a more balanced view on the stock.
Analysis Article May 12

Höegh Autoliners ASA (OB:HAUTO) Just Reported And Analysts Have Been Lifting Their Price Targets

Investors in Höegh Autoliners ASA ( OB:HAUTO ) had a good week, as its shares rose 3.7% to close at kr137 following the...
Narrative Update Apr 28

HAUTO: Future Returns Will Reflect Softer Margins And A More Neutral Rating

Analysts have adjusted their view on Höegh Autoliners and lifted the price target to NOK 130, as recent research points to a reassessment of risk, earnings quality and a more neutral stance on the shares. Analyst Commentary Recent research reflects a more balanced stance on Höegh Autoliners, with the new NOK 130 price target signaling a less cautious view on the shares compared with earlier assessments.
Narrative Update Apr 14

HAUTO: Future Returns Will Balance Softer Margins With Higher P/E Expectations

Analysts have nudged their price target for Höegh Autoliners slightly higher to around NOK 130, reflecting updated assumptions on discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E in line with a recent upgrade to Hold from Sell. Analyst Commentary Recent research points to a more balanced stance on Höegh Autoliners, with bullish analysts moving to a Hold view and aligning on a NOK 130 price target.
Narrative Update Mar 31

HAUTO: Future Returns Will Balance Lower Margins With Higher Earnings Multiple

Analysts have lifted their price target on Höegh Autoliners to NOK 130 from about NOK 100, reflecting updated views on the company’s fair value, discount rate, revenue trajectory, profit margins and future P/E. Analyst Commentary Recent research points to a clear shift in tone around Höegh Autoliners, with bullish analysts now framing NOK 130 as a fair reflection of the company’s risk and reward profile rather than a stretch target.
Narrative Update Mar 16

HAUTO: Upgraded To Hold As Future Earnings Execution Faces Tighter Room For Error

Analysts have raised their price target for Höegh Autoliners from NOK 65.37 to NOK 120.38, citing updated views on fair value, growth, margins and P/E assumptions reflected in recent research, including the NOK 130 target associated with the shift from Sell to Hold. Analyst Commentary Recent research has framed the higher NOK 120.38 target as still sitting below the NOK 130 level used in the shift to Hold.
Narrative Update Mar 02

HAUTO: Higher P E And Earnings Quality Will Shape Balanced Return Potential

Analysts have lifted their price target on Höegh Autoliners to NOK 130 from around NOK 83, citing updated assumptions on fair value, discount rate, revenue trends, profit margins and future P/E expectations that support a more neutral Hold stance. Analyst Commentary Analysts shifting to a Hold view at a NOK 130 price target are signalling that, at current levels, Höegh Autoliners looks closer to fairly valued in their models.
Narrative Update Feb 16

HAUTO: Rich P E And Softer Revenue Outlook Will Limit Future Upside

Analysts have increased their price target for Höegh Autoliners to NOK 83.35, reflecting revised assumptions that include a slightly higher discount rate, a milder projected revenue decline, a stronger profit margin and a lower future P/E multiple. Valuation Changes Fair Value: NOK 83.35, unchanged between the prior and updated assessment.
Narrative Update Feb 02

HAUTO: Lower Earnings Assumptions Will Likely Restrain Future Share Price Upside

Analysts have trimmed their price target for Höegh Autoliners, citing a slightly lower fair value estimate of $83.35 compared with $86.44 previously, and an updated view that reflects a modestly higher future P/E multiple along with a marginally lower discount rate. Valuation Changes Fair Value: reduced slightly from NOK 86.44 to NOK 83.35.
Analysis Article Jan 29

Here's Why Höegh Autoliners (OB:HAUTO) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly

The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...
Narrative Update Jan 19

HAUTO: Lower Margin Assumptions Will Likely Restrain Future Share Price Upside

Analysts have trimmed their price target for Höegh Autoliners slightly to reflect a modest fair value adjustment to about $86.44, with updated assumptions around discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E contributing to the revised view. Valuation Changes Fair Value: Adjusted slightly from NOK 86.72 to NOK 86.44, reflecting a modest recalibration of key inputs.
Analysis Article Jan 11

Investors Don't See Light At End Of Höegh Autoliners ASA's (OB:HAUTO) Tunnel

When close to half the companies in Norway have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") above 15x, you may consider Höegh...
Narrative Update Jan 04

HAUTO: Weaker Revenue Outlook Will Likely Cap Future Upside Potential

Analysts have nudged their price target on Höegh Autoliners slightly lower to reflect a modestly weaker revenue growth outlook, partly offset by improving profit margin assumptions and a marginally reduced discount rate and future P E multiple. Valuation Changes Fair Value Estimate edged down slightly to NOK 86.72 from NOK 86.91, implying a marginally lower long term upside.
Narrative Update Dec 19

HAUTO: Future Returns Will Reflect Lower Margins And Adjusted Earnings Expectations

Analysts have lowered their price target on Höegh Autoliners from NOK 110.05 to NOK 99.60, citing reduced expectations for revenue growth and profit margins, along with a slightly higher assumed discount rate, partly offset by a modestly higher future P/E multiple. Valuation Changes The fair value estimate has been reduced from approximately NOK 110.05 to NOK 99.60, indicating a moderate downward revision in the intrinsic value assessment.
Narrative Update Dec 05

HAUTO: Future Earnings Multiple And Stable Margins Will Guide Balanced Outlook

Analysts have modestly raised their price target on Höegh Autoliners, citing a slightly higher implied future valuation multiple despite largely unchanged assumptions for fair value, revenue growth, and profit margins. Valuation Changes Fair Value: Unchanged at NOK 86.91 per share, indicating stable long term intrinsic value assumptions.
Narrative Update Nov 21

HAUTO: Future Discount Rates And Margins Will Shape Measured Outlook

Analysts have modestly reduced their fair value estimate for Höegh Autoliners from NOK 89.98 to NOK 86.91. They cite adjustments to discount rates, anticipated revenue growth, and profit margins in their updated outlook.
Narrative Update Oct 27

Rising Tariffs And Overcapacity Will Erode Future Shipping Margins

Analysts have revised their price target for Höegh Autoliners downward from NOK 94.21 to NOK 89.98, citing expectations of lower profit margins and softer revenue growth. Valuation Changes Fair Value Estimate has decreased from NOK 94.21 to NOK 89.98, reflecting a lower outlook.
Narrative Update Aug 27

US Tariffs And Cargo Shifts Will Exacerbate Cost Pressures

The upward revision in fair value for Höegh Autoliners is primarily driven by a sharp increase in its future P/E multiple, partially offset by a modest improvement in expected revenue growth trends, resulting in a new consensus analyst price target of NOK94.93. Valuation Changes Summary of Valuation Changes for Höegh Autoliners The Consensus Analyst Price Target has risen from NOK90.16 to NOK94.93.
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New Narrative Feb 09

New Aurora Class Vessels Will Reduce Emissions But Market Saturation May Lower Profitability

New environmentally friendly vessels could boost revenue and attract sustainability-focused clients, enhancing operational efficiency and capacity.
Analysis Article Sep 20

Improved Earnings Required Before Höegh Autoliners ASA (OB:HAUTO) Stock's 25% Jump Looks Justified

Höegh Autoliners ASA ( OB:HAUTO ) shares have had a really impressive month, gaining 25% after a shaky period...
Analysis Article Sep 05

Is Now The Time To Put Höegh Autoliners (OB:HAUTO) On Your Watchlist?

For beginners, it can seem like a good idea (and an exciting prospect) to buy a company that tells a good story to...
Analysis Article Aug 21

Höegh Autoliners' (OB:HAUTO) Solid Earnings May Rest On Weak Foundations

Following the solid earnings report from Höegh Autoliners ASA ( OB:HAUTO ), the market responded by bidding up the...
Analysis Article Aug 16

Höegh Autoliners ASA (OB:HAUTO) Shares Could Be 48% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate

Key Insights The projected fair value for Höegh Autoliners is kr251 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Höegh...
Analysis Article Jul 14

Höegh Autoliners (OB:HAUTO) Could Become A Multi-Bagger

If we want to find a stock that could multiply over the long term, what are the underlying trends we should look for...
Analysis Article May 21

Does Höegh Autoliners (OB:HAUTO) Deserve A Spot On Your Watchlist?

The excitement of investing in a company that can reverse its fortunes is a big draw for some speculators, so even...
Analysis Article Apr 26

Earnings Miss: Höegh Autoliners ASA Missed EPS By 5.9% And Analysts Are Revising Their Forecasts

It's been a good week for Höegh Autoliners ASA ( OB:HAUTO ) shareholders, because the company has just released its...
Analysis Article Apr 04

Höegh Autoliners (OB:HAUTO) Is Achieving High Returns On Its Capital

Finding a business that has the potential to grow substantially is not easy, but it is possible if we look at a few key...
Analysis Article Mar 17

Höegh Autoliners (OB:HAUTO) Has A Rock Solid Balance Sheet

Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...
Analysis Article Feb 11

Improved Earnings Required Before Höegh Autoliners ASA (OB:HAUTO) Stock's 28% Jump Looks Justified

Höegh Autoliners ASA ( OB:HAUTO ) shares have continued their recent momentum with a 28% gain in the last month alone...
Analysis Article Jan 22

We Ran A Stock Scan For Earnings Growth And Höegh Autoliners (OB:HAUTO) Passed With Ease

For beginners, it can seem like a good idea (and an exciting prospect) to buy a company that tells a good story to...
Analysis Article Jan 04

Why The 31% Return On Capital At Höegh Autoliners (OB:HAUTO) Should Have Your Attention

If you're looking for a multi-bagger, there's a few things to keep an eye out for. Typically, we'll want to notice a...
Analysis Article Sep 27

Under The Bonnet, Höegh Autoliners' (OB:HAUTO) Returns Look Impressive

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Analysis Article Aug 14

Is Now The Time To Put Höegh Autoliners (OB:HAUTO) On Your Watchlist?

Investors are often guided by the idea of discovering 'the next big thing', even if that means buying 'story stocks...
Analysis Article Jun 21

Returns On Capital Are A Standout For Höegh Autoliners (OB:HAUTO)

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Stability and Growth of Payments

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Stable Dividend: HAUTO has been paying a dividend for less than 10 years and during this time payments have been volatile.

Growing Dividend: HAUTO's dividend payments have increased, but the company has only paid a dividend for 4 years.


Dividend Yield vs Market

Höegh Autoliners Dividend Yield vs Market
How does HAUTO dividend yield compare to the market?
SegmentDividend Yield
Company (HAUTO)13.9%
Market Bottom 25% (NO)3.1%
Market Top 25% (NO)7.5%
Industry Average (Shipping)8.5%
Analyst forecast (HAUTO) (up to 3 years)10.1%

Notable Dividend: HAUTO's dividend (13.86%) is higher than the bottom 25% of dividend payers in the Norwegian market (3.12%).

High Dividend: HAUTO's dividend (13.86%) is in the top 25% of dividend payers in the Norwegian market (7.49%)


Earnings Payout to Shareholders

Earnings Coverage: At its current payout ratio (78%), HAUTO's payments are covered by earnings.


Cash Payout to Shareholders

Cash Flow Coverage: With its high cash payout ratio (148%), HAUTO's dividend payments are not well covered by cash flows.


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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/06/10 17:01
End of Day Share Price 2026/06/10 00:00
Earnings2026/03/31
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

Data Sources

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Company Financials10 years
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  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
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  • 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

Höegh Autoliners ASA is covered by 6 analysts. 5 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
Kyrre FlesjaDNB Carnegie
Jostein AschjemDNB Carnegie