Höegh Autoliners Past Earnings Performance
Past criteria checks 3/6
Höegh Autoliners has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 26.5%, while the Shipping industry saw earnings growing at 24.6% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 0.7% per year. Höegh Autoliners's return on equity is 36.1%, and it has net margins of 31.7%.
Key information
26.49%
Earnings growth rate
25.77%
EPS growth rate
| Shipping Industry Growth | 48.58% |
| Revenue growth rate | 0.72% |
| Return on equity | 36.09% |
| Net Margin | 31.69% |
| Next Earnings Update | 20 Aug 2026 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • Jun 17
HAUTO: Hold Rating Will Rely On Dividend Payout Justifying Richer P E Multiple
Analysts have nudged their price target for Höegh Autoliners up by roughly NOK 3.79 to NOK 109.39. They cite updated assumptions that include a slightly lower discount rate, a modestly lower expected revenue growth rate, a small trim to projected profit margins, and a marginally higher future P/E multiple.
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.
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
Did you know there are some financial metrics that can provide clues of a potential multi-bagger? Typically, we'll want...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)
If we want to find a potential multi-bagger, often there are underlying trends that can provide clues. Typically, we'll...Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How Höegh Autoliners makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 26 | 1,456 | 461 | 23 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 25 | 1,426 | 513 | 22 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 25 | 1,420 | 547 | 23 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 25 | 1,398 | 609 | 23 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 25 | 1,372 | 659 | 22 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 24 | 1,371 | 620 | 21 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 24 | 1,400 | 679 | 21 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 24 | 1,406 | 628 | 20 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 24 | 1,421 | 588 | 18 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 1,446 | 590 | 18 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 1,420 | 510 | 16 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 23 | 1,395 | 460 | 16 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 23 | 1,358 | 380 | 16 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 1,270 | 299 | 16 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 22 | 1,185 | 321 | 15 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 22 | 1,085 | 220 | 16 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 22 | 1,007 | 168 | 15 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 21 | 947 | 125 | 15 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 21 | 879 | -15 | 16 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 20 | 737 | -34 | 15 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 19 | 922 | -63 | 25 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 18 | 1,055 | -63 | 25 | 0 |
Quality Earnings: HAUTO has high quality earnings.
Growing Profit Margin: HAUTO's current net profit margins (31.7%) are lower than last year (48%).
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: HAUTO has become profitable over the past 5 years, growing earnings by 26.5% per year.
Accelerating Growth: HAUTO's has had negative earnings growth over the past year, so it can't be compared to its 5-year average.
Earnings vs Industry: HAUTO had negative earnings growth (-30%) over the past year, making it difficult to compare to the Shipping industry average (-12.7%).
Return on Equity
High ROE: HAUTO's Return on Equity (36.1%) is considered high.
Return on Assets
Return on Capital Employed
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/06/19 16:43 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/06/19 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
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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
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.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| null null | ABG Sundal Collier |
| Kyrre Flesja | DNB Carnegie |
| Jostein Aschjem | DNB Carnegie |