Salmar ASA Stock Price Sees Increase Following Analyst Upgrades and Insider Purchases

Salmar ASA, a Norwegian company engaged in farmed salmon production, has experienced a rise in its stock price over recent days. This development follows upgrades to the company’s price targets by analysts Kepler Cheuvreux and Pareto Securities.

  • Kepler Cheuvreux has set a new price target of 530 NOK.
  • Pareto Securities has set a new price target of 550 NOK.

The upgrades come after the company’s CEO and CTO announced their purchase of shares in Salmar ASA. However, the company’s second-quarter earnings report revealed a decline in operating profit, which fell short of market expectations.

Key highlights from the earnings report include:

  • A decline in operating profit
  • Shortfall in earnings compared to market expectations

In an effort to stabilize the company’s stock price, Salmar ASA has initiated a share buyback program. The program aims to purchase up to 100,000 shares, with commencement expected in the near future.