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Norsk Hydro

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Neutral 68 (OpenAI - 5.2)
Rating:68Neutral
Price Target:
$13.00
▲(13.14% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:05/29/26
Overall score reflects solid but not standout fundamentals: stable balance sheet and positive profitability are offset by revenue softness and a sharp drop in free cash flow. Technicals are a key support with a strong uptrend across moving averages, while valuation is reasonable (P/E ~12) with a moderate dividend yield (~2.65%).
Positive Factors
Integrated aluminum value chain
Vertical integration across bauxite, alumina, primary metal and downstream fabrication gives lasting operational control over input supply and product mix. This lowers supply-chain exposure, enables margin capture on value-added products and supports resilience across aluminum cycles.
Negative Factors
Free cash flow decline
A roughly 50% drop in free cash flow and FCF covering only half of net income materially reduces financial flexibility. Over months, constrained FCF limits capacity for dividends, buybacks, capex funding or debt paydown if weaker cash conversion persists or capital intensity rises.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Integrated aluminum value chain
Vertical integration across bauxite, alumina, primary metal and downstream fabrication gives lasting operational control over input supply and product mix. This lowers supply-chain exposure, enables margin capture on value-added products and supports resilience across aluminum cycles.
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Norsk Hydro (NHYDY) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)

Norsk Hydro Business Overview & Revenue Model

Company Description
Norsk Hydro ASA engages in the power production, bauxite extraction, alumina refining, aluminium smelting, remelting, and recycling activities; and provision of extruded solutions worldwide. It operates through Bauxite & Alumina, Aluminium Metal, ...
How the Company Makes Money
Norsk Hydro makes money mainly by producing and selling aluminum products and, to a lesser extent, by generating and selling electricity. Its core revenue streams include (1) upstream and primary aluminum: revenues from selling primary aluminum (e...

Norsk Hydro Earnings Call Summary

Earnings Call Date:Feb 13, 2026
(Q4-2025)
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Next Earnings Date:Jul 22, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Neutral
The call presents a mixed picture: operational strengths and solid cash generation (adjusted EBITDA, free cash flow, RoaCE above target, upstream production above nameplate, strong energy production and strategic power contracts) and clear strategic progress (Illvatn investment, hedging, cost reductions, dividend proposal). These positives are, however, tempered by significant near-term headwinds—lower revenues (-14% YoY), large adjusting items that produced a reported loss, sharp YoY deterioration in Bauxite & Alumina EBITDA, continued weakness in Extrusions and Metal Markets, and notable FX/derivative losses. The company delivered resilient adjusted performance and improved full-year EBITDA, but the pronounced segment-level pressures and accounting adjustments create a balanced risk/return outlook in the near term.
Positive Updates
Strong Adjusted EBITDA and Cash Generation
Adjusted EBITDA of ~NOK 5.6 billion in Q4 and full-year adjusted EBITDA up NOK 2.6 billion (from NOK 26.3bn to NOK 28.9bn, +9.9% year-over-year). Free cash flow of NOK 4.6 billion in Q4 and net debt decreased by NOK 3.9 billion since Q3.
Negative Updates
Revenue and Reported Losses
Revenues fell ~14% year-over-year to ~NOK 47 billion in Q4. Reported EBITDA almost NOK 2 billion vs adjusted EBITDA NOK 5.6 billion due to ~NOK 3.6 billion of adjusting items, producing reported net loss of NOK 2.2 billion in Q4 (adjusted net income NOK 1.7 billion).
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Q4-2025 Updates
Negative
Strong Adjusted EBITDA and Cash Generation
Adjusted EBITDA of ~NOK 5.6 billion in Q4 and full-year adjusted EBITDA up NOK 2.6 billion (from NOK 26.3bn to NOK 28.9bn, +9.9% year-over-year). Free cash flow of NOK 4.6 billion in Q4 and net debt decreased by NOK 3.9 billion since Q3.
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Company Guidance
Guidance for Q1 2026: Bauxite & Alumina — fixed and raw material costs expected to remain stable while production volumes decline seasonally (fewer operating days and planned maintenance) and trading normalizes; Aluminum Metal — 70% of primary production booked at USD 2,803/tonne, 40% of premiums booked at USD 478/tonne with realized premium expected at USD 380–430/tonne, raw material expenses forecast to rise NOK 100–200 million, fixed costs NOK 50–150 million and sales volumes expected to increase; Metal Markets — stable recycling results and commercial adjusted EBITDA for 2026 (ex. currency/inventory valuation) guided to NOK 200–400 million; Extrusions — external Q1 volumes +1% Europe / −1% North America, Hydro expects Europe largely stable and North America slightly down, margins broadly flat and metal effect broadly flat vs Q1 ’25 (full‑year 2025 metal effect ~NOK 700 million); Energy — Q1 production expected to fall below normal seasonal levels due to maintenance, prices seasonally higher but price‑area gains to decline; and corporately the strategic workforce reduction (~850 white‑collar roles) should deliver roughly NOK 1 billion of annual savings from 2026, Illvatn investment is gross NOK 2.5 billion (net ~NOK 1.2 billion), and the Board has proposed a NOK 3/share dividend (NOK 5.9 billion, 60% of adjusted net income) while maintaining an adjusted net debt target of ~NOK 25 billion (Q4 adj. net debt NOK 18.2 billion).

Norsk Hydro Financial Statement Overview

Summary
Financials appear stable but mid-cycle: revenue is down (-3.2% TTM) and net margin is modest (~3.2%). Balance sheet leverage is manageable (debt-to-equity ~0.41) but debt rose notably vs. 2023–2024. Cash generation is positive, yet free cash flow fell sharply (~50% vs. prior period) and covers only about half of net income, highlighting cash flow volatility.
Income Statement
62
Positive
Balance Sheet
74
Positive
Cash Flow
55
Neutral
BreakdownTTMDec 2025Dec 2024Dec 2023Dec 2022Dec 2021
Income Statement
Total Revenue201.26B207.97B203.63B193.62B207.93B149.65B
Gross Profit60.54B64.53B74.29B70.08B78.56B52.97B
EBITDA24.40B27.55B22.19B18.27B42.33B27.50B
Net Income6.12B6.72B5.79B3.58B24.15B12.16B
Balance Sheet
Total Assets206.93B208.30B207.37B206.46B198.62B174.51B
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments22.32B27.75B16.77B26.48B31.70B26.57B
Total Debt33.75B36.57B11.00M954.00M32.77B28.42B
Total Liabilities96.92B101.20B99.92B99.28B90.82B86.13B
Stockholders Equity102.51B99.84B101.46B100.58B102.45B84.06B
Cash Flow
Free Cash Flow5.81B11.73B1.80B8.58B19.79B4.66B
Operating Cash Flow17.44B23.31B15.36B22.22B29.39B10.68B
Investing Cash Flow-16.11B-17.91B-12.92B-20.76B-10.56B-4.68B
Financing Cash Flow-9.21B-3.72B-12.56B-6.70B-13.25B-4.37B

Norsk Hydro Technical Analysis

Technical Analysis Sentiment
Positive
Last Price11.49
Price Trends
50DMA
10.86
Positive
100DMA
9.83
Positive
200DMA
8.32
Positive
Market Momentum
MACD
0.36
Negative
RSI
64.54
Neutral
STOCH
85.07
Negative
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For NHYDY, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 11.49 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 11.51, above the 50-day MA of 10.86, and above the 200-day MA of 8.32, indicating a bullish trend. The MACD of 0.36 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 64.54 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 85.07 is Negative, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for NHYDY.

Norsk Hydro Peers Comparison

Overall Rating
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (61)
Financial Indicators
Name
Overall Rating
Market Cap
P/E Ratio
ROE
Dividend Yield
Revenue Growth
EPS Growth
69
Neutral
$19.30B19.4516.13%0.75%0.51%17.91%
68
Neutral
$23.84B36.526.07%2.82%1.50%-29.44%
68
Neutral
$6.50B19.1240.62%7.54%183.70%
68
Neutral
$4.62B11.6343.30%20.15%583.93%
64
Neutral
$3.06B19.4818.68%2.64%20.84%247.80%
61
Neutral
$10.43B7.12-0.05%2.87%2.86%-36.73%
61
Neutral
$11.61B-166.78-3.49%60.93%34.20%
* Basic Materials Sector Average
Performance Comparison
Ticker
Company Name
Price
Change
% Change
NHYDY
Norsk Hydro
12.27
6.90
128.55%
AA
Alcoa
75.58
49.02
184.53%
CENX
Century Aluminum
67.53
52.04
335.96%
KALU
Kaiser Aluminum
183.96
113.35
160.53%
CSTM
Constellium
34.35
22.21
182.95%
MP
MP Materials
66.83
45.04
206.70%
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Disclaimer

This AI Analyst Stock Report is automatically generated by our AI systems using advanced algorithms and publicly available financial, technical, and market data. While the information provided aims to be accurate and insightful, it is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Any content created by an AI (Artificial Intelligence) system may contain inaccuracies and/or contain errors. Investing in stocks carries inherent risks, and past performance is not indicative of future results. This report does not account for your personal financial circumstances, objectives, or risk tolerance. Always conduct your own research or consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions. The analysis and recommendations provided are based on historical and current data and may not fully reflect future market conditions or unexpected developments. Neither the creators of this report nor its affiliated entities guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the information presented. Use this report at your own discretion and risk.Date of analysis: May 29, 2026