Ørsted (ORSTED) investor relations material

Executive summary

• Achieved strong operational performance in Q1 2026, with EBITDA (excluding new partnerships and cancellation fees) up 11% year-over-year to DKK 9.5 billion, driven by offshore wind ramp-up, favorable wind conditions, and strategic progress.

• Offshore wind portfolio maintained high availability at 93%, with renewable share of generation at 98%.

• Divestment of European onshore business completed; 55% stake in Greater Changhua 2 project expected to close in Q3 2026.

• Major offshore wind projects achieved key milestones, including first power at Revolution Wind and turbine installations at Sunrise Wind.

• Total recordable injury rate (TRIR) improved to 2.1, down from 2025 levels.

Financial highlights

• Revenue rose 33% year-over-year to DKK 27.6 billion, with EBITDA (excluding new partnerships and cancellation fees) up 11% to DKK 9.5 billion.

• Net profit for Q1 2026 was DKK 2.6 billion, down 46% year-over-year due to DKK 1.4 billion non-cash impairment losses and tax effects.

• Offshore EBITDA up 20% year-over-year to DKK 7.5 billion, driven by higher wind speeds and power prices.

• Onshore EBITDA declined 8% year-over-year to DKK 1.4 billion, with gains from project sales offset by lower site earnings.

• Bioenergy & Other EBITDA fell 43% year-over-year to DKK 430 million, mainly due to lower CHP plant contributions and ancillary services revenue.

Outlook and guidance

• Full-year 2026 EBITDA guidance (excluding new partnerships and cancellation fees) maintained at above DKK 28 billion.

• Gross investments for 2026 projected at DKK 50–55 billion.

• Offshore business expected to outperform 2025, with onshore and bioenergy earnings in line with last year.

• Average ROCE guidance: -11% for 2026-2027, >13% for 2028-2030.

• Target to reinstate dividend for the financial year 2026.