Analysts are giving mixed reactions to Salmar's third-quarter results, highlighting an impressive three months for the salmon producer's central Norwegian operations but disappointment in the northern region's production.

An "operationally challenging" quarter of high costs and weak results in SalMar's Northern Norway production, combined with low salmon prices across its operations, saw the salmon farmer hemorrhage earnings in the quarter .

The group posted operating earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) of NOK 614 million (€60.8