Today, \u00d8rsted\u2019s Board of Directors approved the interim financial report for the first half year 2026. \u00d8rsted continued its strategic progress and made significant progress on construction projects across three continents.<\/p>\n
\u00d8rsted is on track with its updated strategy and continues to deliver solid operational performance. EBITDA (excluding new partnerships and cancellation fees) in H1 2026 amounted to DKK 15.0 billion, DKK 1.1 billion higher than in the same period last year. In the first six months of the year, \u00d8rsted generated 11.2\u00a0TWh of electricity in its offshore business, 23\u00a0% more than in the same period last year.<\/p>\n
\u00d8rsted made significant progress on the construction portfolio, where all projects, including construction of the world\u2019s largest offshore wind farm, Hornsea 3 in the UK, are progressing according to schedule and within planned costs.<\/p>\n
Rasmus Errboe, Group President and CEO of \u00d8rsted, comments on the interim report for the first half of 2026:<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m pleased with our strategic progress in the first half of the year. Our renewable assets have produced more renewable energy in the first half of 2026 than ever before, and we remain on track to deliver on our financial guidance for the year. With the measures we\u2019ve taken during the last 18 months, we have the necessary robustness to pursue new, value-creating opportunities within offshore wind, while also reinstating a dividend payout to our shareholders as planned.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt continues to be a key priority for us to deliver on our construction portfolio, and we\u2019re very pleased with the milestones we\u2019ve reached this past quarter. We continue to progress according to schedule and within planned costs across all projects.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe recent volatility in global energy markets reinforces the need for Europe to accelerate electrification and the build-out of renewable energy. We\u2019re encouraged to see this recognised at European political level, where recent legislative proposals in the EU focus on accelerating electrification across sectors.\u201d<\/p>\n
Results for H1 and Q2 2026
EBITDA excluding new partnerships and cancellation fees for the first half of 2026 was DKK 15.0 billion, 8\u00a0% higher than in the same period last year. For the second quarter of 2026, it was DKK 5.4 billion, compared with DKK\u00a05.3 billion in the same quarter last year.<\/p>\n
EBITDA excluding new partnerships and cancellation fees in our offshore business amounted to DKK 11.9 billion in the first half of 2026, compared with DKK 10.3 billion last year, primarily driven by higher wind speeds and higher prices. In Q2 2026, it was DKK 4.4 billion, compared with DKK 4.0 billion in the same quarter last year. The increase was primarily driven by earnings from the construction agreement for Hornsea 3.<\/p>\n
Net profit for the first half of the year totalled DKK 3.3 billion, compared with DKK\u00a08.2 billion last year, mainly due to divestment gains last year and higher tax and non-cash impairment losses this year. Net profit for Q2 was DKK 0.7 billion, compared with DKK 3.4 billion in the same quarter last year.<\/p>\n
Return on capital employed (ROCE) in the first half of 2026 was 3.1\u00a0%, compared with 7.5\u00a0% in the same period last year. The decrease was mainly due to higher capital employed and slightly lower earnings for the 12-month period. We remain on track to deliver on an average ROCE of ~11 % for 2026\u20132027 and above 13 % for 2028\u20132030.<\/p>\n
Full-year guidance maintained
Based on the financial performance in H1 2026, we remain on track to deliver our 2026 financial guidance of EBITDA above DKK28 billion excluding new partnerships and cancellation fees. Furthermore, we maintain our gross investment our gross investment guidance of DKK 50\u201455 billion.<\/p>\n
Announced framework for dividend policy for the financial years 2026\u20132028
With the measures taken to strengthen \u00d8rsted\u2019s capital structure and financial foundation, \u00d8rsted is in a position to pursue new, value creating opportunities within offshore wind, while also reinstating a dividend in line with previous commitments. \u00d8rsted targets to reinstate dividend distributions for the financial year 2026, with the first distribution in 2027, thereby replacing the previous dividend policy. The proposed dividend level will be announced in the Annual Report 2026.<\/p>\n
Within total shareholder returns, focus is on creating value through earnings growth rather than a higher dividend yield, reflecting the strong fundamentals and outlook for offshore wind across our core markets. The updated dividend will be reinstated at a level that considers our commitment to a strong capital structure, the ongoing construction programme through 2027, continued regulatory risks and uncertainties as well as potential new value-creating growth opportunities. The dividend policy is expected to start at a modest level, will apply to the financial years 2026\u20132028, and is expected to increase annually.<\/p>\n
Elsam ruling final
In June, the Danish Maritime and Commercial High Court ruled in favour of \u00d8rsted in cases concerning the former Elsam, where the plaintiffs claimed damages from \u00d8rsted due to an alleged infringement of competition law by the former Elsam (now part of \u00d8rsted). Subsequently, the plaintiffs have decided not to appeal the ruling.<\/p>\n
For further information, please contact:<\/p>\n
Global Media Relations Investor Relations About \u00d8rsted
Morten Buttler
+45 99 55 95 52
globalmedia@orsted.com<\/a><\/p>\n
Rasmus Keglberg H\u00e6rvig
+45 99 55 90 95
ir@orsted.com<\/a><\/p>\n
\u00d8rsted is a global leader in developing, constructing, and operating offshore wind farms, with a core focus on Europe. Backed by 35\u00a0years of experience in offshore wind, \u00d8rsted has 10.2\u00a0GW of installed offshore capacity and 8.1\u00a0GW under construction. \u00d8rsted\u2019s total installed renewable energy capacity spanning Europe, Asia Pacific, and North America exceeds 18\u00a0GW across a portfolio that also includes onshore wind, solar power, energy storage, bioenergy plants, and energy trading. Widely recognised as a global sustainability leader, \u00d8rsted is guided by its vision of a world that runs entirely on green energy. Headquartered in Denmark, \u00d8rsted employs approximately 7,200\u00a0people. \u00d8rsted\u2019s shares are listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen (Orsted). In 2025, the group\u2019s operating profit excluding new partnerships and cancellation fees was DKK\u00a025.1 billion (EUR\u00a03.4 billion). Visit\u00a0orsted.com<\/a>\u00a0or follow us on\u00a0LinkedIn<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Instagram<\/a>.<\/p>\n