Core Insights - Three stocks are highlighted with strong income characteristics and a buy rank for investors to consider on May 5 Group 1: Euroseas Ltd. (ESEA) - Euroseas Ltd. is an ocean-going transportation services company with a Zacks Rank 1 [1] - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings has increased by 8% over the last 60 days [1] - The company offers a dividend yield of 8%, significantly higher than the industry average of 2.5% [1] Group 2: NatWest Group plc (NWG) - NatWest Group plc is a banking and financial services company with a Zacks Rank 1 [2] - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings has increased by 5.6% over the last 60 days [2] - The company has a dividend yield of 5.9%, compared to the industry average of 3.7% [2] Group 3: Ultrapar Participaçoes S.A. (UGP) - Ultrapar Participaçoes S.A. is a distributor of liquefied petroleum gas, gasoline, ethanol, diesel, fuel oil, and kerosene with a Zacks Rank 1 [3] - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings has increased by 6.5% over the last 60 days [3] - The company offers a dividend yield of 4.4%, slightly above the industry average of 4.3% [3]

Core Viewpoint - ZIM Integrated Shipping and Euroseas Limited are two prominent players in the shipping industry, with ZIM having a more favorable business model and financial outlook compared to ESEA, despite challenges posed by tariffs and declining freight rates [2][17]. Group 1: Company Overview - ZIM is a leading container liner shipping company operating in over 100 countries and serving approximately 33,000 customers at more than 330 ports globally [1]. - Euroseas is an owner and operator of container carrier vessels, providing seaborne transportation for containerized cargoes [1]. Group 2: Financial Performance - ZIM's asset-light model allows for rapid capacity adjustments, focusing on niche markets and high-margin trade routes, which helps maintain strong pricing power [3]. - ZIM declared a regular dividend of approximately $382 million or $3.17 per ordinary share in the December quarter, representing about 45% of the full year's net income [4]. - ESEA maintains a time charter equivalent rate of over $25,000 per day, with an average of $26,479 for 2024 [7]. Group 3: Challenges and Risks - ZIM faces significant challenges due to the U.S. administration's port fees on Chinese-built ships, with over 50% of its U.S. port calls made by such vessels [5]. - Declining freight rates are a concern for ZIM, with management projecting adjusted EBITDA for 2025 to be between $1.6 billion and $2.2 billion, down from $3.69 billion in 2024 [6]. - ESEA is affected by the prolonged Red Sea crisis, which has increased voyage times and caused a shortage of shipping containers [8]. Group 4: Market Performance - ZIM shares have gained 12.4% over the past year, outperforming the industry, while ESEA shares have declined by 14.8% [11]. - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for ZIM's 2025 sales and EPS indicates a year-over-year decline of 22.5% and 94%, respectively, while ESEA's sales are expected to improve by 5.3% [14][16]. Group 5: Strategic Advantages - ZIM's business model allows for flexibility in shifting capacity to more profitable routes, while ESEA's revenues are more tied to the charter market, which is sensitive to global trade volumes [17]. - Elevated spot rates and contracted rates suggest that ZIM may perform well in 2025 despite tariff-induced uncertainties [18].

Industry Overview - A live webinar on the container shipping sector will be hosted by Capital Link on April 24, 2025, at 11 a.m. Eastern Time, as part of their Shipping Sector Webinar Series [1][3] - The discussion will cover market trends, supply and demand patterns, geopolitical challenges, tariff policies, and environmental regulations affecting the container shipping sector [3] Webinar Structure - The webinar will last for one hour, consisting of a 45-minute roundtable discussion followed by a 15-minute Q&A session [4] - Participants can submit questions through the event page or via email [5] Company Profiles Euroseas Ltd. - Euroseas Ltd. was established on May 5, 2005, and operates in the container shipping market with a fleet of 22 vessels, including 15 Feeder and 7 Intermediate containerships, with a total cargo capacity of 67,494 TEU [6][8] - The fleet is expected to grow to 24 vessels with a total capacity of 76,094 TEU after the delivery of two newbuildings in 2027 [8] Global Ship Lease - Global Ship Lease, incorporated in the Marshall Islands, owns a fleet of 71 vessels with an average age of 17.6 years as of December 31, 2024 [9][10] - The company has contracted revenue of $1.88 billion, with an average remaining charter term of 2.3 years on a TEU-weighted basis [12] MPC Container Ships ASA - MPC Container Ships ASA focuses on small to mid-size container ships and operates on fixed-rate charters [13]

ATHENS, Greece, April 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Euroseas Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESEA, the “Company” or “Euroseas”), an owner and operator of container carrier vessels and provider of seaborne transportation for containerized cargoes, announced today a new time charter contract for its 1,800 teu feeder containership, M/V Monica for a minimum period of 24 to a maximum period of 26 months, at the option of the charterer, at a gross daily rate of $23,500. The new charter period is expected to commence around the end ...

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ATHENS, Greece, March 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Euroseas Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESEA, the “Company” or “Euroseas”), an owner and operator of container carrier vessels and provider of seaborne transportation for containerized cargoes, announced today new time charter contract for its 4,250 teu intermediate containership, M/V Rena P for a minimum period of 35 to a maximum period of 37 months, at the option of the charterer, at a gross daily rate of $35,500, in direct continuation of its present charter. The new cha ...

ATHENS, Greece, March 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Euroseas Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESEA, the “Company” or “Euroseas”), an owner and operator of container carrier vessels and provider of seaborne transportation for containerized cargoes, announced today that it has requested that the registration statement on Form 20-F of Euroholdings Ltd. (“Euroholdings”) be declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission on or around March 6, 2025. The Company also announced that the application of Euroholdings Ltd. fo ...

Euroseas Ltd. (ESEA) closed the last trading session at $33.58, gaining 7% over the past four weeks, but there could be plenty of upside left in the stock if short-term price targets set by Wall Street analysts are any guide. The mean price target of $60.67 indicates an 80.7% upside potential.The mean estimate comprises three short-term price targets with a standard deviation of $4.04. While the lowest estimate of $57 indicates a 69.7% increase from the current price level, the most optimistic analyst expec ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - For Q4 2024, Euroseas reported total net revenues of $53.3 million, an 8.7% increase from $49.1 million in Q4 2023 [44] - Net income for Q4 2024 was $24.4 million, slightly down from $24.7 million in Q4 2023 [44] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q4 2024 increased to $32.8 million from $32.4 million in the same period last year [45] - For the full year 2024, total net revenues were $212.9 million, a 12.4% increase from $189.4 million in 2023 [47] - Net income for 2024 was $112.8 million, down from $114.5 million in 2023 [47] - Adjusted EBITDA for 2024 rose to $135.8 million from $123.6 million in 2023 [48] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The overall fleet utilization rate for Q4 2024 was 99.6%, compared to 99.9% in Q4 2023 [50] - The average time charter equivalent rate for Q4 2024 was $26,479 per day, down from $29,266 per day in Q4 2023 [50] - Operating expenses per vessel per day decreased to $7,728 in Q4 2024 from $7,932 in Q4 2023 [50] - For the full year 2024, the average time charter equivalent rate was just above $28,000 per day, down from $29,700 in 2023 [52] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Q4 2024, containership charter rates experienced a slight decline, with the 6- to 12-month charter rate for 2,500 TEU containerships at approximately $32,500 per day, significantly higher than the 10-year average of $16,500 [18][19] - Feeder vessel rates decreased by 9% in Q4 2024, while rates for Panamax and post-Panamax vessels rose [21] - Average secondhand prices increased by approximately 7% compared to Q3 2024, but remain about 50% below peak levels reached during the pandemic [21] - The idle fleet stood at 0.2 million TEU, or just 0.6% of the fleet, as of February 2025 [22] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on enhancing shareholder value through dividends and share repurchase programs, with a quarterly dividend of $0.65 declared for Q4 2024 [7] - Euroseas is also looking for growth opportunities to enhance shareholder returns, supported by a strong cash position [42] - The company has contributed older vessels to a subsidiary, Euroholdings Ltd., and plans to distribute shares to shareholders [12][14] Management Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management highlighted the uncertainty in the container shipping market due to geopolitical risks and trade policies, which could impact medium-term growth prospects [24][28] - The IMF projects stable yet underwhelming global economic growth, with the US expected to grow at 2.7% while other advanced economies face stagnant growth [25] - The container demand outlook for 2025 remains murky, with projected trade growth declining by 1% due to various factors [28] Other Important Information - The company has repurchased 425,000 shares since initiating its buyback program in May 2022, totaling approximately $9.25 million [9] - The average age of the fleet is about 13.5 years, with a total carrying capacity of just under 71,000 TEU [15] Q&A Session Summary Question: Will Euroseas' income statements be based on the drop-down as of January 8? - Yes, the income statements will reflect the drop-down as of January 8 [66] Question: What are the expected scheduled off-hire days for 2025? - The company expects about 70 to 75 days for dry dockings in 2025, with minimal commercial off-hire due to high charter rates [72] Question: What is the current market rate for the M/V Oakland? - The current market rate for the M/V Oakland is around $35,500, not the previously mentioned $42,000 [74] Question: Will the distribution happen on March 17, and will Euroholdings start trading on March 18? - The distribution is expected to occur on March 17, and Euroholdings is likely to start trading on the same day [81] Question: Can you explain the increase in G&A expenses in Q4? - The increase was due to year-end bonuses, not primarily related to the spin-off [91] Question: What are the newbuild payment schedules for 2025 and beyond? - There are no payments due in 2025, with $12 million due for both vessels in 2026 [104]

February 27, 2025 1 Earnings Presentation Quarter Ended December 31, 2024 Forward-Looking Statements Statements in this presentation may be "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of federal securities laws. The matters discussed herein that are forward-looking statements are based on current management expectations that involve risks and uncertainties that may result in such expectations not being realized. Actual outcomes and results may differ materially from what is expressed or forecasted in su ...