SEACOR Marine(US:SMHI) Globenewswireยท2025-07-30 21:10Core Viewpoint - SEACOR Marine Holdings Inc. reported its second quarter results for 2025, showing improvements in operating revenues and direct vessel profit compared to the previous year and the first quarter of 2025, despite a net loss for the quarter [2][3]. Financial Performance - Consolidated operating revenues for Q2 2025 were $60.8 million, a decrease of 13.0% from $69.9 million in Q2 2024, but an increase of 9.6% from $55.5 million in Q1 2025 [2][7]. - Operating income was $6.1 million in Q2 2025, compared to an operating loss of $3.9 million in Q2 2024 and an operating loss of $5.3 million in Q1 2025 [2][12]. - Direct vessel profit (DVP) for Q2 2025 was $11.3 million, down from $20.3 million in Q2 2024 and $13.6 million in Q1 2025 [2][12]. Net Loss and Share Performance - The net loss for Q2 2025 was $6.7 million, or $0.26 loss per share, an improvement from a net loss of $12.5 million ($0.45 loss per share) in Q2 2024 and a net loss of $15.5 million ($0.56 loss per share) in Q1 2025 [3][12]. - The company repurchased shares and warrants representing 9.1% of outstanding shares for approximately $12.9 million [7]. Fleet and Market Performance - The PSV fleet achieved a 30.3% DVP margin, with improved average rates and utilization, despite two premium PSVs being out of service for repairs [4]. - In the Middle East, ongoing repairs to a premium liftboat affected results, but market activity remains healthy [5]. - The U.S. market saw improvements driven by higher day rates and utilization for liftboats, although offset by increased drydocking expenses [6]. Future Outlook - The company plans to adapt and reposition into markets with lower volatility and better returns ahead of new PSV deliveries scheduled for late 2026 and early 2027 [8].