Wallenius Wilhelmsen ASA Minor model adjustments

We have updated our estimates owing to Wallenius Wilhelmsen’s Q3 results, which were broadly in line with our estimates and prompted limited underlying revisions. Hence, we continue to see considerable cash flow inbound (NOK62/share FCFE for 2025–2026e and NOK29/share excess long-term cash) that should be directed towards attractive shareholder returns in the years ahead, as we expect contracts to be renewed at better rates with decent visibility. We do not consider these changes to be material, and we have not changed our BUY recommendation. However, we have lowered our target price from NOK1...

'25e to be much better than '24e

Q3 slightly below cons, but several one-offs

Adj. EBITDA of USD 504m (-6% vs. ABGSC, -2% vs. cons). Shipping, Logistics and Holdings below, beat in Government. Q3 miss on higher costs, no other notable news.

Edda Wind (Buy, TP: NOK30.00) - Well positioned

While EBITDA was broadly in line with expectations, the Q3 report gave early signs of improved operational reliability, which we believe will be key to narrowing the discount to underlying values (the stock is trading at 0.6x P/NAV). Recent contract awards (including a new 12+12-month contract announced with the results) have made the fleet fully booked until the 2025 summer season, and three of the four 2025 newbuild deliveries are now booked directly following yard delivery. We reiterate our BUY and NOK30 target price.

Valuation and market update

In this note, we show updated valuation and market statistics for the Offshore Drilling sector.

Petrobras FPSO delays may hit service volumes but lengthen cycle

Being the largest global consumer of deepwater oil services, Petrobras’ strategic plans tend to get investor attention. On the positive side, its latest 5-year plan sees 5% higher E&P spending than the previous one, and has a more stable phasing between the years, which is supportive for the cycle duration. However, several FPSOs are facing significant delays, which is on the downside for oil services, leading to delays for deepwater oilfield services (primarily drilling and subsea), likely resulting in lower ‘peak volumes’ and demand being spread over a longer period. The rig count is said to...