Orsted's Stock Plummets Due to U.S. Halt Impacting Fundraising Efforts

Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst

Source: SeekingAlpha

Updated: Aug 25 2025

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Source: SeekingAlpha

Project Halt: Orsted's shares dropped 19% after the U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management issued a stop-work order on its nearly completed Revolution Wind project off Rhode Island.
Impact on Capital Raising: The halt comes as Orsted plans to raise 60 billion Danish crowns ($9.42 billion) through a rights issue, which analysts believe is now jeopardized due to this unexpected setback.
Analyst Reactions: Analysts expressed shock at the situation, with one describing it as a significant hurdle for capital raising efforts and another noting the potential for further decline in share price.
Current Share Performance: Orsted's stock has already decreased by 30% since announcing its capital-raising plan on August 11, indicating ongoing financial challenges.

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Emily J. Thompson

Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.