Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Q1 2025, the company reported total net revenues of $9.2 million, a 26.2% decrease from $14.4 million in Q1 2024, attributed to lower time charter rates and a reduced number of vessels operated [6][28] - The net loss attributable to controlling shareholders was $3.7 million, compared to a loss of $1.8 million in the same period last year, resulting in a loss per share of $1.35 [6][28] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q1 2025 was negative $1 million, down from $2.1 million in Q1 2024 [6][28] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The fleet currently consists of 12 vessels with an average age of 13.6 years and a total capacity of approximately 843,000 deadweight tons [9] - Fixed rate coverage for the remainder of the year is approximately 22%, excluding vessels under index-linked charters [11] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The dry bulk market has softened in Q1 2025, with average spot rates for Panamax vessels below $8,000 per day and one-year time charter rates around $12,000 per day [12] - The Baltic Panamax Index and Baltic Dry Index saw notable contractions, declining approximately 27% year-on-year [12] - The IMF revised global GDP growth forecasts for 2025 down to 2.8% from 3.3%, reflecting increased risks from tariffs and geopolitical tensions [13][14] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to modernize its fleet by selling older vessels and replacing them with younger ones, with plans to take delivery of two new vessels in 2027 [7][44] - The strategy includes opportunistic share repurchases to reflect confidence in long-term value [7] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed caution regarding the dry bulk sector outlook, citing geopolitical instability and a slowdown in key markets as contributing factors [18][22] - The company anticipates a softer market for the remainder of 2025, particularly in China, where dry bulk import volumes are not expected to replicate previous growth [22] Other Important Information - The company has repurchased 334,000 shares totaling $5.3 million as part of a $10 million share repurchase program initiated in August 2022 [7] - As of March 31, 2025, the company's outstanding debt was $105.2 million, with a projected cash flow breakeven level of approximately $11,935 per vessel per day [32][34] Q&A Session Summary Question: Will vessel operating expenses continue at the current level? - Management indicated that operating expenses were slightly over budget in Q1 but it is premature to predict future spending based on one quarter [39][40] Question: What is the forecast for scheduled off-hire days? - Management expects only one dry docking this year and anticipates minimal commercial off-hire days [41][43] Question: How is the fleet being managed regarding acquisitions and sales? - The company plans to sell older vessels and replace them with younger ones, depending on market conditions [44] Question: Are there opportunities to scrap older vessels? - Currently, there are no immediate candidates for scrapping, but management noted a slight increase in scrap activity in the market [48][49] Question: Have trade patterns changed due to tariffs? - Management noted no significant changes in trade patterns or loading/unloading times due to tariffs [52][55] Question: What is the status of the newbuild program? - The company expects to make a payment towards the end of the year for newbuilds, with further payments scheduled for 2026 [58][60] Question: Why was there no stock buyback in Q1? - Limited liquidity and expectations of market improvement were cited as reasons for not executing buybacks in Q1 [61]

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Core Insights - Service Corp. (SCI) reported revenue of $1.07 billion for the quarter ended March 2025, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 2.8% and a surprise of +1.94% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.05 billion [1] - Earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter was $0.96, up from $0.89 in the same quarter last year, resulting in an EPS surprise of +6.67% compared to the consensus estimate of $0.90 [1] Financial Performance Metrics - Total comparable funeral average revenue per service was $5,748, slightly above the estimated $5,720.04 [4] - The number of funeral services performed was 97,854, exceeding the average estimate of 92,544 [4] - Cemetery revenues were reported at $434.70 million, below the average estimate of $446.38 million, representing a year-over-year decline of -1.3% [4] - Funeral revenues reached $639.50 million, surpassing the estimated $607.33 million, marking a year-over-year increase of +5.8% [4] - Gross profit from cemetery services was $137.40 million, lower than the average estimate of $143.59 million [4] - Gross profit from funeral services was $154 million, exceeding the average estimate of $132.71 million [4] Stock Performance - Over the past month, shares of Service Corp. have returned -1%, compared to a -0.2% change in the Zacks S&P 500 composite [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), indicating potential performance in line with the broader market in the near term [3]