Orsted Stock Plummets Following Work Halt on Revolution Wind Project
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Aug 25 2025
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Source: WSJ
Company Impact: Orsted's shares fell 16% to 180.35 Danish krone following a stop-work order from the U.S. government on an offshore wind project in Rhode Island.
Market Performance: The decline in share price has resulted in a year-to-date loss of over 45% for Orsted.
Regulatory Challenges: The stop-work order indicates regulatory hurdles that could affect the company's operations and future projects.
Investor Reaction: The significant drop in share value reflects investor concern regarding the implications of the government's decision on Orsted's business prospects.
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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.
