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NORSK HYDRO A S (NHYDY) generates frequent news flow through its detailed stock exchange announcements, quarterly reports and strategic updates. The company’s news covers its aluminium value chain, energy activities and its stated ambition to pioneer a green aluminium transition powered by renewable energy. Readers of this page can follow how the company responds to uncertain markets, adjusts capital allocation and executes on long-term improvement programs.
Recent news has highlighted performance in business areas such as Bauxite & Alumina, Energy, Aluminium Metal, Metal Markets, Extrusions and Recycling. Updates include adjusted EBITDA developments, free cash flow, net debt movements and return on capital employed, along with commentary on global alumina and aluminium markets, Nordic power prices and regional extrusion demand in Europe and North America.
Company announcements also describe strategic initiatives, including a NOK 6.5 billion improvement program toward 2030, a strategic workforce and cost reduction program targeting approximately 750 white collar positions, and capital expenditure guidance changes to preserve financial flexibility. News items detail the proposed closure of five European extrusion plants, the ramp-up of recycling capacity and the company’s focus on greener products and circular aluminium solutions.
Energy-related news includes the Illvatn pumped storage power plant investment in Norway, long-term power agreements for the Alouette smelter in Québec and the voluntary termination of a Swedish wind power purchase agreement with Cloud Snurran AB. Visitors to this page can review these announcements to understand how NORSK HYDRO A S manages its power portfolio, supports low‑carbon aluminium production and navigates legal, regulatory and market developments over time.
Hydro (OTC:NHYDY) reported adjusted EBITDA of NOK 8,668m in Q1 2026 (vs NOK 9,516m), adjusted EPS of NOK 2.07 (up from NOK 1.63), and free cash flow of negative NOK 4 billion. Twelve-month adjusted RoaCE was 10.1%. Net income was NOK 4,341m and adjusted net income NOK 4,062m. Net debt rose to NOK 12.9bn and adjusted net debt to NOK 21.6bn. Operational highlights: higher aluminium production and recycling margins, commissioning of the HalZero test facility, and three long-term renewable power contracts totalling 14 TWh.
Norsk Hydro (OTC:NHYDY) will release its Q1 2026 results on 29 April 2026 at 07:00 CEST (01:00 EDT, 06:00 BST, 05:00 UTC). The quarterly report and presentation will be available at hydro.com at the release time.
President and CEO Eivind Kallevik and EVP & CFO Trond Olaf Christophersen will host an English webinar at 08:30 CEST the same day with a live Q&A. The event is webcast via Zoom (no prior registration required); dial-in numbers and meeting ID 972 6193 2877 are provided.
Norsk Hydro (OTC:NHYDY) reported that Executive Leadership Team members received Long-Term Incentive (LTI) shares and purchased shares via the employee share plan on April 22, 2026. LTI shares were allocated at NOK 87.36 per share. Employees in Norway bought 343 shares each at NOK 43.68 (50% discount). LTI participants must invest net proceeds in Hydro shares and hold them for at least three years; LTI payout is conditional on a positive adjusted EBIT in the prior year.
Hydro (OTC:NHYDY) will release its first quarter 2026 results on 29 April 2026 at 07:00 CEST with the quarterly report and presentation available at hydro.com.
President and CEO Eivind Kallevik and EVP & CFO Trond Olaf Christophersen will host an English webinar at 08:30 CEST with Q&A; the event is online only via Zoom and dial-in.
Norsk Hydro (OTC:NHYDY) has called its Annual General Meeting (AGM) for May 7, 2026 at 10:00 CEST. The meeting will be held as a digital-only meeting via Lumi AGM; shareholders may participate digitally, vote in advance, or grant a proxy.
All meeting documents and appendices, including the annual accounts, remuneration policy, nomination committee recommendation and three shareholder proposals on nuclear power, are available on hydro.com/generalmeeting.
Norsk Hydro (OTC:NHYDY) will release its first quarter 2026 results on 29 April 2026 at 07:00 CEST (01:00 EDT, 06:00 BST, 05:00 UTC).
The quarterly report and presentation will be published on hydro.com simultaneously. CEO Eivind Kallevik and CFO Trond Olaf Christophersen will host an English webinar at 08:30 CEST the same day with a live Q&A; there will be no physical presentation. The webcast uses Zoom and requires no prior registration. Dial-in numbers and a meeting ID are provided for callers.
Hydro (OTC:NHYDY) said Qatalum will maintain aluminium production at around 60% capacity after a controlled shutdown following a gas supply disruption. QatarEnergy confirmed continued reduced gas supply enabling stable operation. The plant's nameplate capacity is 648,000 tonnes; casthouse capacity 687,000 tonnes. Restart timing is unknown. Shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz are being managed and employee safety remains the top priority.
Hydro (OTC:NHYDY) said Qatalum has begun a controlled shutdown of aluminium production in Qatar due to a natural gas shortage, starting March 3 and expected to finish by end of March.
The company issued a Force Majeure to Qatalum customers, is informing customers, assessing alternatives to meet contracts, and says a full restart could take six to twelve months.
Qatalum is a 50/50 joint venture with QAMCO and has a nameplate primary aluminium capacity of 636,000 metric tonnes and casthouse capacity of 664,000 metric tonnes.
Norsk Hydro (NHYDY) says QatarEnergy stopped LNG and some downstream product production on March 2–3, which could affect gas supply to its 50/50 joint venture Qatalum. Qatalum has a nameplate primary aluminium capacity of 648,000 metric tonnes and casthouse capacity of 687,000 tonnes. Hydro is seeking more information and assessing potential impacts on aluminium production and operations.
Hydro (OTC:NHYDY) proposes to close its Lucé extrusion plant in France during 2026, affecting about 80 employees, as part of a Europe-wide extrusion consolidation to strengthen competitiveness.
The move follows prior closure plans announced on November 26, 2025. Restructuring costs are estimated at NOK 260 million including NOK 80 million impairments and NOK 175 million provisions, with ~NOK 5 million impacting Adjusted EBITDA in Q1 2026. The adjacent recycling plant is not affected.