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Cadeler A/S Sponsored ADR (CDLR) AI Stock Analysis

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CDLR

Cadeler A/S Sponsored ADR

(NYSE:CDLR)

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Rating:65Neutral
Price Target:$31.00▲(19.97% Upside)
Action:downgraded
Date:08/27/26

The score is driven mainly by strong profitability and positive earnings-call execution/backlog visibility, but is materially held back by persistent negative free cash flow and higher leverage/financing needs. Technicals are supportive but somewhat overbought, while valuation (low P/E) provides a secondary cushion.

Positive Factors
Backlog and utilization visibilityThe €2.5bn backlog and high adjusted utilization provide meaningful forward revenue visibility and show that the enlarged fleet is being absorbed by customer demand. A substantial FID-approved portion supports execution confidence, while rising backlog strengthens planning and capacity deployment over the next several quarters.
Negative Factors
Deeply negative free cash flowPersistent negative free cash flow shows that reported earnings are not yet converting into discretionary cash because investment and working-capital demands remain heavy. This can increase reliance on borrowing or external funding, limiting financial flexibility and making sustained execution important as the fleet and project portfolio expand.

Cadeler A/S Sponsored ADR (CDLR) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)

-20%0%20%40%60%80%CDLR+51.29%SPY+15.63%Dec '25Jan '26Feb '26Mar '26Apr '26May '26Jun '26Jul '26Aug '26Sep '26Oct '26Nov '26
Market Cap
$2.49B
Dividend Yield
―
Average Volume (3M)
81.02K
Price to Earnings (P/E)
10.3
Beta (1Y)
0.81
Revenue Growth
65.61%
EPS Growth
-14.16%
Country
US
Employees
1,073
Sector
Industrials
Sector Strength
63
Industry
Engineering & Construction

Cadeler A/S Sponsored ADR Business Overview & Revenue Model

Company Description

Cadeler A/S, founded in 2008 and headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, operates as a specialized contractor within the offshore wind sector. The company primarily focuses on the transportation and installation of wind farm components. In addition to...

How the Company Makes Money

Cadeler primarily makes money by contracting its specialized vessels and crews to offshore wind project customers under commercial service agreements. The core revenue stream is earned from offshore wind turbine generator (WTG) installation services,...

Cadeler A/S Sponsored ADR Earnings Call Summary

Earnings Call Date:Aug 24, 2026(Q2-2026)|% Change Since:7.80%|Next Earnings Date:Nov 22, 2026
Earnings Call SentimentPositive

The call presented strong operational and financial progress: substantially higher adjusted revenue and EBITDA, improved utilization, a growing backlog, successful newbuild and M&A execution (Menck) and a solid balance sheet. Offsetting risks include increased operating costs and depreciation as the fleet scales, sizable near- and mid-term capital commitments (A-class, T-class, and Menck financing/refinancing), and the need to convert preferred supplier agreements into firm contracts. On balance the positive execution, backlog growth and strategic vertical integration outweigh near-term cost and financing uncertainties.

Positive Updates

Strong Q2 Revenue Growth (adjusted)
Q2 revenue of EUR 282.8 million (adjusted for the prior-year termination fee) representing a year-on-year increase of ~432%.

Negative Updates

Higher Operating and Project Costs
Cost of sales increased by ~EUR 93 million (driven by three additional vessels) and SG&A rose by EUR 7–9 million to support a larger back office; vessel OpEx rose to ~EUR 39,871 per day (above recent quarters).

Company Guidance

Cadeler reiterated its standalone FY26 guidance of revenue €854–€944m and EBITDA €420–€510m, while reporting Q2 revenue €282.8m (adjusted +432% YoY), Q2 EBITDA €160.6m (+106% YoY) and Q2 net profit €95m (+73% YoY); three‑month daily average turnover was €6.9m, fleet utilization rose to 85% (adjusted ~91%), vessel OpEx was €39,871/day, backlog stood at €2.5bn (77% FID, +23% YoY) providing strong earnings visibility, equity was €1.8bn with a 50% equity ratio, and cash was €206m (plus on‑loan RCFs €180m and a €40m HoldCo facility); corporate actions include the ~€500m Menck acquisition funded by a €380m bridge (take‑out term sheet €250m) with Menck generating positive cash from 11 Aug, A‑class financing €510m and remaining CapEx €425m, a T‑class down payment of €121m and pro‑forma available liquidity of ~€280m.

Cadeler A/S Sponsored ADR Financial Statement Overview

Summary

Strong income statement fundamentals (Income Statement Score 86) are offset by weak cash conversion (Cash Flow Score 38) with deeply negative free cash flow despite positive operating cash flow, plus a more leveraged balance sheet (Balance Sheet Score 62) that increases funding sensitivity.

Income Statement

86Very Positive

Balance Sheet

62Positive

Cash Flow

38Negative
Financial statement breakdown
BreakdownTTMDec 2025Dec 2024Dec 2023Dec 2022Dec 2021
Income Statement
Total Revenue732.46M595.87M248.74M108.62M106.42M60.94M
Gross Profit347.74M365.05M121.49M52.64M56.09M21.91M
EBITDA386.37M407.01M126.87M50.20M59.75M27.36M
Net Income201.48M269.13M65.07M11.50M35.54M7.45M
Balance Sheet
Total Assets3.54B3.42B1.94B1.25B670.03M424.77M
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments206.19M151.61M58.46M96.61M19.01M2.31M
Total Debt1.60B1.62B581.99M206.56M115.28M73.58M
Total Liabilities1.77B1.91B703.12M293.52M129.46M99.51M
Stockholders Equity1.77B1.50B1.23B959.04M540.57M325.26M
Cash Flow
Free Cash Flow-331.38M-862.50M-522.85M-3.55M-196.37M-133.18M
Operating Cash Flow359.75M324.40M93.10M63.38M29.04M30.20M
Investing Cash Flow-718.23M-1.21B-615.75M-54.73M-225.41M-163.38M
Financing Cash Flow519.16M983.74M481.99M70.27M213.07M71.85M

Cadeler A/S Sponsored ADR Technical Analysis

Technical Analysis SentimentPositive
Last Price25.84

Price Trends

50DMA24.19Positive
100DMA23.47Positive
200DMA24.38Positive

Market Momentum

MACD0.95Negative
RSI56.82Neutral
STOCH26.29Neutral

Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For CDLR, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 25.84 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 24.03, above the 50-day MA of 24.19, and above the 200-day MA of 24.38, indicating a bullish trend. The MACD of 0.95 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 56.82 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 26.29 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for CDLR.

Cadeler A/S Sponsored ADR Risk Analysis

Cadeler A/S Sponsored ADR disclosed 46 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Cadeler A/S Sponsored ADR reported the most risks in the "Legal & Regulatory" category.

Higher RiskSector Avg.Lower RiskFinance & CorporateTech & InnovationLegal & RegulatoryProductionAbility to SellMacro & Political
Legal & Regulatory - Litigation, compliance, new legislation, and taxation risks

Latest Risks Added

0 New Risks

Cadeler A/S Sponsored ADR Peers Comparison

Overall Rating

UnderperformOutperform
Sector (63)

Financial Indicators

CDLR against its peers
NameOverall RatingMarket CapP/E RatioROEDividend YieldRevenue GrowthEPS Growth
MTZMTZ70Outperform$15.91B27.1213.99%―25.66%45.34%
CDLRCDLR65Neutral$2.42B10.2812.32%―65.61%-14.16%
Sector *63Neutral$10.79B15.437.44%2.01%2.89%-14.66%
FLRFLR55Neutral$6.42B-3.95-57.08%―-4.77%-151.32%
PRIMPRIM55Neutral$4.28B38.245.90%0.47%-5.37%-65.14%
MTRXMTRX53Neutral$270.47M35.40-1.86%―13.56%91.27%
ORNORN51Neutral$358.61M50.913.48%―10.96%-40.56%

* Industrials Sector Average

Performance Comparison

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CDLR and its peers over the selected period
Show on chartTickerCompany NamePriceChange% Change
CDLRCadeler A/S Sponsored ADR25.848.7851.47%
FLRFluor Corporation47.613.036.80%
MTZMasTec Inc167.61-29.05-14.77%
MTRXMatrix Service9.13-3.53-27.88%
ORNOrion Group Holdings7.84-2.45-23.81%
PRIMPrimoris Services68.45-57.73-45.75%

Cadeler A/S Sponsored ADR Corporate Events

Cadeler Reports 92.06% Acceptance in UK Redomiciliation Offer

Nov 2, 2026

Cadeler A/S is a pure-play offshore wind installation partner and global provider of turbine transport and installation services. It operates the industry’s largest fleet of jack-up offshore wind installation vessels and is expanding into found...

Cadeler Secures 92% Support for UK Redomiciliation and Plans Squeeze-Out, New Dual Listing in Early November

Oct 29, 2026

Cadeler A/S, a leading offshore wind installation specialist, is redomiciling its parent company from Denmark to the United Kingdom via a share exchange into newly formed Cadeler plc. The business, board and executive management of the Cadeler Group...

Cadeler Sets November Trading Suspension as Redomiciliation to UK Advances

Oct 29, 2026

Cadeler A/S, a Danish-based offshore wind installation specialist, is progressing with a redomiciliation of its parent company to the United Kingdom via an exchange offer into newly formed Cadeler plc. Following completion of the offer launched on 21...

Cadeler A/S Offer Period for UK Redomiciliation Share Exchange Set to Expire October 28

Oct 28, 2026

Cadeler A/S reminded investors on October 28, 2026 that the offer period for Cadeler plc’s voluntary share-exchange bid, tied to the group’s planned redomiciliation from Denmark to the United Kingdom, is scheduled to expire that day at 5:...

Cadeler Extends Share Exchange Deadline as UK Redomiciliation Nears Completion

Oct 21, 2026

Cadeler A/S has announced that the offer period for the voluntary share exchange by UK-registered Cadeler plc, part of the group’s planned redomiciliation from Denmark to the United Kingdom, has been extended. The deadline for shareholders to e...

Cadeler Share Exchange Offer for UK Redomiciliation Nears October 21 Deadline

Oct 21, 2026

Cadeler A/S reminded investors on October 21, 2026 that the voluntary share exchange offer by Cadeler plc, tied to the group’s planned redomiciliation from Denmark to the United Kingdom, is scheduled to expire that day at 5:00 PM Eastern Time /...

Cadeler Discloses Insider-Related Share Transactions Under EU Market Abuse Rules

Oct 6, 2026

On October 5, 2026, Cadeler A/S reported insider-related share transactions in accordance with EU Market Abuse Regulation article 19, highlighting activity by BW Altor Pte. Ltd., a company closely associated with board chair Andreas Sohmen-Pao. The d...

Cadeler Secures Independent Fairness Opinion on UK Redomiciliation Share-Exchange Offer

Sep 25, 2026

On September 21, 2026, Cadeler A/S announced an independent assessment of a voluntary share-exchange offer tied to its planned redomiciliation from Denmark to the United Kingdom. Under the proposal, shareholders in Cadeler A/S, including holders of A...

Cadeler Discloses Executive RSU Vesting and Share Deliveries Under 2024 Incentive Plan

Sep 23, 2026

On September 22, 2026, Copenhagen-based Cadeler A/S reported insider transactions involving its chief executive and chief financial officer under EU Market Abuse Regulation disclosure rules. The transactions reflect the vesting and settlement of awar...

Cadeler’s Nexra and Vattenfall Sign MoU to Develop Next-Gen Offshore Wind O&M Solutions

Sep 22, 2026

On September 21, 2026, Cadeler, via its offshore wind service platform Nexra, signed a memorandum of understanding with Vattenfall Vindkraft AB to collaborate on next-generation operations and maintenance solutions for the offshore wind sector. The t...

Cadeler Launches UK Redomiciliation via Share Exchange Offer

Sep 21, 2026

Cadeler A/S announced on September 21, 2026 that it is initiating a redomiciliation of its parent company from Denmark to the United Kingdom through a voluntary share exchange offer by newly incorporated Cadeler plc. The move keeps the underlying off...

Cadeler Raises 2026 Revenue and EBITDA Outlook After Menck Acquisition

Sep 10, 2026

Cadeler A/S has revised its financial outlook for 2026, lifting both full-year revenue and EBITDA guidance following its August 11, 2026 acquisition of Menck. The offshore wind installation specialist now expects revenue in the range of EUR 910 milli...

Cadeler Files U.S. Registration for Potential Move of Parent Company to UK

Aug 27, 2026

Cadeler A/S has announced that Cadeler Limited, to be renamed Cadeler plc, has publicly filed a registration statement on Form F-4 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as of August 27, 2026, for a potential redomiciliation of the group&#8...

Cadeler Discloses Lexcor Master Fund Stake Falling Below 5% Threshold

Aug 27, 2026

Cadeler A/S reported on August 27, 2026, that Lexcor Master Fund’s combined direct and indirect ownership in the company fell below the 5% threshold earlier that week. On August 25, 2026, Lexcor’s shareholding declined to 3.50% of Cadeler...

Cadeler Delivers Strong H1 2026 Results and Acquires Menck to Bolster Offshore Wind Capabilities

Aug 25, 2026

On August 25, 2026, Cadeler A/S reported solid financial performance for the first half of 2026, noting that revenue and EBITDA more than doubled year-on-year when adjusted for prior one-off termination fees. The company also confirmed that its newbu...

Cadeler Posts Strong H1 2026 Results and Accelerates Offshore Wind Installation Expansion

Aug 25, 2026

Cadeler A/S, the Copenhagen-based offshore wind specialist, reported strong interim results for the first half of 2026, with revenue of EUR 408 million and EBITDA of EUR 208 million. The period from January 1 to June 30, 2026, was marked by high oper...

Cadeler Delivers Strong H1 2026 Results and Expands Offshore Wind Installation Capabilities

Aug 25, 2026

Cadeler reported interim financial results for the first half of 2026 on August 25, showing that its fleet-centric strategy in offshore wind installation is driving strong growth.Adjusted revenue more than doubled year-on-year to EUR 408 million and...

Cadeler Sets August 25 Date for H1 2026 Earnings Release and Webcast

Aug 14, 2026

Cadeler A/S announced on August 14, 2026 that it will publish its interim report for the first half of 2026 on August 25, 2026, with financial results to be released at around 08:00 CET on its investor website. The timing underscores the company&#821...

Cadeler Seals EUR 501 Million Acquisition of Offshore Foundation Specialist Menck

Aug 12, 2026

On August 11, 2026, Cadeler’s executive management delivered an investor presentation detailing a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of Menck, a German technology leader in offshore wind foundation equipment and services. The deal, valued at...

Cadeler Acquires Offshore Foundation Specialist Menck in EUR 501 Million Deal

Aug 11, 2026

On August 11, 2026, Cadeler A/S announced the strategic acquisition of Menck, a leading provider of specialist offshore foundation installation equipment and technology, in a transaction valuing Menck at EUR 501 million. Cadeler will continue to oper...

Cadeler Orders Two Next-Generation Offshore Wind Installation Vessels from COSCO

Aug 10, 2026

On 10 August 2026, Copenhagen-based Cadeler announced it has signed firm contracts with COSCO Shipping Offshore in Qidong, China, to build two new T-class offshore wind installation vessels, scheduled for delivery in 2030 and 2031. The aggregate cont...

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Date of analysis: Aug 27, 2026