Pyxis Tankers Announces Financial Results for the Three Months Ended June 30, 2025

Core Insights - The company reported a significant decline in revenues and increased net losses for the second quarter of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, primarily due to lower charter rates and increased administrative expenses [2][3][12] Financial Performance - For the three months ended June 30, 2025, net revenues were $9.2 million, a decrease of 34.2% from $13.9 million in the same period of 2024 [12] - The net loss attributable to common shareholders was $2.0 million, compared to a net income of $5.0 million for the same period in 2024 [12] - Adjusted EBITDA for the second quarter of 2025 was $1.2 million, down from $8.0 million in the same period of 2024, reflecting a decrease of $6.8 million [12][15] Market Conditions - The product tanker sector faced lower charter rates in 2025 due to slowing global economic activity, with average TCE rates for MR tankers declining by 37% year-over-year to $20,686 per day [4][12] - The dry-bulk market also experienced depressed chartering conditions, with average daily TCE rates for mid-sized bulkers falling over 42% compared to Q2 2024, reaching $12,840 [5][12] Operational Insights - The company operated an average of 6.0 vessels in Q2 2025, an increase from 5.0 vessels in the same period of 2024, contributing to higher total fleet ownership days [19][30] - 100% of MR tankers' revenue was generated under short-term time charters in Q2 2025, while dry-bulk carriers were also exclusively employed under short-term time charters [12][30] Future Outlook - The company anticipates a challenging chartering environment for both product tankers and dry-bulk carriers for the remainder of 2025, with modest growth expected in global demand for seaborne cargoes [6][9] - A recent $750 billion energy trade agreement by the European Union to purchase U.S. energy products over the next three years may provide a potential boost to tanker demand [6][9] - The company has secured a bank commitment of up to $45 million to finance the potential acquisition of two vessels by January 2027, indicating plans for fleet expansion [10][51]