OKEA (Buy, TP: NOK27.00) - Set for dividend restart at Q4
Q3 results were solid, with EBITDA 12% above our estimate. However, the strong results were offset by the introduction of production and capex guidance, which we believe was on the soft side. Accordingly, we have lowered our 2025–2026e FCF by NOK350m–250m, keeping FCF in negative territory until the Bestla project comes on-stream, set for 2027. Still, we estimate a positive LTM net profit and net cash position by year-end, which should set the stage for a dividend reintroduction at its Q4 results. We reiterate our BUY but have cut our target price to NOK27 (29) on lowered production estimates and raised capex.Okea ASA is a Norway-based oil company engaged in the oil and gas exploration and production industry. The Company contributes to the value creation on the Norwegian continental shelf with development and operation systems through the utilization of the result of previous and ongoing exploration activities in order to bring undeveloped oil on stream in strategic cooperation with service companies. Its services do not involve the exploration for petroleum. The Company operates an office in Trondheim, Norway.
DNB Markets is the investment banking arm of DNB Bank ASA and is focused primarily on the Nordic region, as well as internationally on niches such as global shipping, energy and related services, and seafood. DNB Markets offers services in FICC, Equities and Investment Banking advisory from offices in Oslo, Stockholm, London, Singapore and New York. Equity research coverage is offered on c250 Nordic companies. DNB was ranked no.2 in Extel Nordic Research 2017. The DNB Markets’ Credit and FICC Macro & FX Research teams are repeatedly highly rated by Prospera Nordic Institutional Investor Surveys.
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