Earnings call transcript: Aker posts record Q3 2026 NAV as dividend rises
Aker reported record net asset value (NAV) of NOK 111.2 billion in Q3 2026, driven by gains in energy and AI infrastructure investments and a planned sale of Cognite. The company boosted its dividend to NOK 58 per share, with a second payout of NOK 29 per share. Aker's shares climbed 3.03% to $1,156, indicating positive market sentiment.
The company's fair value adjusted equity ratio stands at 87%, and its gross profit margin of 90.3% highlights its asset-light holdings. Aker's CEO, Øyvind Eriksen, emphasized the company's disciplined approach and focus on long-term value creation amidst significant geopolitical and technological shifts. CFO Svein Oskar Stoknes noted that the Cognite transaction would provide liquidity and flexibility without altering Aker's overall strategy.
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