Overview Key strengths Key risks Leading position in the Swedish power generation market, supported by a large fossil-free generation fleet, though flexible low-cost hydropower generation (11.5 gigawatt) and nuclear plants (5.5 GW). A large part of Vattenfall's generation is in areas with structurally lower prices than average Nordic prices (SYS); achieved power prices of €49/ megawatt hour (MWh during Q1 2024 are therefore still low compared with Nord Pool SYS (55.44/MWh) and of peers. Good positioned in the energy transition, with a clear strategy to reach net zero. This supports Vattenfall's environmental and fossil-free strategy and ability to benefit from the energy transition. Margin call requirement to remain a source of large working capital volatility. In 2023, it amounted to
...September 16, 2024 (Editor's note: This full analysis, originally published July 4, 2024, was republished on Sept. 16, 2024, to correct a misstated FFO to debt ratio in the Upside scenario of Outlook.)...
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Tear Sheet: Vattenfall AB – 2024/12/05 – US$ 500.00
Bulletin: Vattenfall's Potential District Heating Sale Could Marginally Reduce Share Of Regulated Activities – 2025/03/06 – Free
Second Party Opinion: Vattenfall Green Finance Framework – 2025/06/12 – US$ 600.00
Vattenfall AB – 2026/04/22 – US$ 500.00
Bulletin: Vattenfall AB To Retain Equity Treatment Of Remaining Hybrid Stock After Partial Redemption – 2026/10/29 – Free
Research Update: Swedish Power Company Vattenfall Outlook Revised To Stable From Positive; 'BBB+/A-2' Ratings Affirmed – 2023/12/15 – US$ 225.00
Bulletin: Vattenfall's SEK5.5bn Impairment Relating To Norfolk Boreas Offshore Will Not Immediately Affect Its Business Profile – 2023/07/20 – Free
Vattenfall AB's Proposed Hybrid Rated 'BB+' – 2023/05/09 – US$ 150.00
Vattenfall AB – 2022/12/02 – US$ 500.00
Vattenfall AB – 2022/06/10 – US$ 500.00
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