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Moreld (OB:MORLD) Stock Price Reflects Profit Recovery Despite Revenue Slippage

Simply Wall St · 1d ago

Moreld stock has been grinding higher in recent months, yet at around NOK22.40 the market is still treating it like a question mark. The latest quarter puts a different picture on screen. Q2 revenue of NOK2,514.09m came through alongside Basic EPS of NOK0.76, a sharp swing back into profit after the loss reported in Q1.

For a construction focused group that investors often frame as a high risk turnaround, the headline in this earnings season is simple: Moreld is making money again. The real debate now is how durable that profitability looks once the one off noise fades.

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Q2 2026 Earnings Summary

  • Revenue (Q2 2026 vs. Q2 2025): NOK2,514.09m vs. NOK2,662.03m (lower year on year)
  • Net Income, excluding extra items (Q2 2026 vs. Q2 2025): profit of NOK136.78m vs. profit of NOK139.13m (broadly stable year on year)
  • Basic EPS (Q2 2026 vs. Q2 2025): NOK0.76 vs. NOK0.77 (broadly flat year on year)
  • Trailing 12 month Basic EPS (to Q2 2026 vs. to Q2 2025): NOK0.57 vs. a loss of NOK4.47 per share (shift from loss to positive earnings over the year)

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OB:MORLD Trailing 12-Month Revenue & Expenses Breakdown as at Aug 2026
OB:MORLD Trailing 12-Month Revenue & Expenses Breakdown as at Aug 2026

Moreld earnings show profit trend gaining traction

For investors leaning positive on Moreld, the latest quarter gives some support. The company stayed profitable on both Q2 net income and Basic EPS despite slightly lower revenue year on year. Trailing 12 month EPS also shifted from a loss to a profit. That fits a story of a business that is no longer purely a turnaround idea and is starting to show earnings consistency. Recent share price gains over 7, 30 and 90 days suggest the market is at least open to that improving profitability trend.

Revenue softness keeps Moreld risk debate alive

The cautious view on Moreld still has some backing. Q2 revenue was lower than the same quarter last year, while profit excluding extra items was only broadly flat. That combination points to limited operating leverage so far and leaves questions about how earnings might behave if project volumes soften. The company also only recently moved from a trailing loss to a profit, which means the track record is still short. For a project heavy offshore and construction group, that keeps execution and cycle risk very much in focus.

Compare Moreld's improving profitability with how analysts see the stock at NOK22.40. See the consensus price target analysis for Moreld to check whether the street view lines up with the latest earnings story.

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