Borregaard has faced headwinds in the first half of 2026 as lower-than-expected ASP and FX, and lately higher energy costs have offset the positive effect from lower wood costs. The former should improve in 2H as mix improves, while a stronger NOK and higher energy costs affect estimates negatively. As such, 2026 is likely to go down in history as a lost year, also contributing to setting the bar lower for 2027 estimates which could thus surprise on the upside. Focus is likely to remain on 2026 ....
22 Jun 2026
Arctic: BRG - Low expectations into the Q2 print
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Arctic: BRG - Low expectations into the Q2 print
- Published:
22 Jun 2026 -
Author:
Kristoffer Haugland -
Pages:
25 -
Borregaard has faced headwinds in the first half of 2026 as lower-than-expected ASP and FX, and lately higher energy costs have offset the positive effect from lower wood costs. The former should improve in 2H as mix improves, while a stronger NOK and higher energy costs affect estimates negatively. As such, 2026 is likely to go down in history as a lost year, also contributing to setting the bar lower for 2027 estimates which could thus surprise on the upside. Focus is likely to remain on 2026 ....