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“Net profit for the first half of the year totalled DKK 3.3 billion, compared with DKK 8.2 billion last year, mainly due to divestment gains last year and higher tax and non-cash impairment losses this year.”

Ørsted 13 August 2026 Ørsted continues its strategic progress, delivers solid operational performance, and is on track to deliver on its 2026 financial guidance (Ørsted)

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Ørsted's net profit for H1 2026 was DKK 3.3 billion versus DKK 8.2 billion in H1 2025, mainly due to divestment gains last year and higher tax and non-cash impairment losses this year.

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Ørsted, “Ørsted's net profit for H1 2026 was DKK 3.3 billion versus DKK 8.2 billion in H1 2025, mainly due to divestment gains last year and higher tax and non-cash impairment losses this year.” (said 13 August 2026). Verdict: not researched. Reliability API, claim c_863ebda43952, method 0.1.0+7831dd9d, dataset release v1.1.2. https://epistacklabs.com/claims/c_863ebda43952

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  3. Resolved true Factual 6 May 2026
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