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Orsted AS (ORSTED) Earnings Plummet Following Abandoned Wind Projects and $4b Writedown

By November 1, 2023 No Comments
  • Orsted bonds have dropped significantly due to abandoned wind projects and a $4 billion writedown.
  • The company’s bonds had been among the biggest movers on the day before some of the widening was pared.
  • Spreads on Orsted’s sterling denominated 2.5% note due May 2033 widened 11.6 basis points to 178.2 basis points. This is the biggest widening of spread on a closing basis since Sept. 6, 2022.
  • Spreads on the company’s euro denominated 3.25% note due September 2031 widened 10.3 basis points to 170.4 basis points. This is the biggest widening of spread on a closing basis since Aug. 30.
  • Orsted’s adjusted net income for the third quarter plunged to a loss of 22.6 billion kroner, compared with the average analyst estimate of a 11.1 billion-krone loss.
  • The company has decided to stop the development of the Ocean Wind 1 and 2 developments.
  • Orsted shares have also slumped, going down as much as 22%.

A look at Orsted AS Smart Scores

FactorScoreMagnitude
Value4
Dividend4
Growth4
Resilience3
Momentum2
OVERALL SMART SCORE3.4

Smart Score is a compound score for the Company indicating its overall outlook. It is derived by taking an equally weighted average of underlying Factor scores computed by Smartkarma

Orsted A/S provides utility services and operates offshore wind farms around the world. According to the Smartkarma Smart Scores, the company has a long-term outlook of 4 out of 5 for value, dividend, and growth. Resilience is rated at 3, and momentum is rated at 2. This suggests that Orsted A/S is a reliable and stable company with good potential for growth.

Overall, Orsted A/S has a positive long-term outlook. The company has a solid track record of providing utility services and developing and operating offshore wind farms around the world. With its good scores for value, dividend, and growth, Orsted A/S is well-positioned to continue providing reliable services and delivering value to its customers.


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