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Euroseas(ESEA) - 2025 Q2 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-08-13 14:00
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - For Q2 2025, the company reported total net revenues of $57.2 million, a decrease of 2.5% from $58.7 million in Q2 2024 [36] - Net income for Q2 2025 was $29.9 million, significantly higher than $4.75 million in Q2 2024, primarily due to a gain on the sale of a vessel recorded in the previous year [36] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q2 2025 was $39.3 million, down from $42.3 million in Q2 2024 [38] - The company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.70 per share, reflecting a 7.7% increase from $0.65 in Q1 2025 [7] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The fleet consists of 22 vessels, including 15 feeder container ships and 7 intermediate container ships, with an average age below 13 years [11] - The average time charter equivalent rate for the fleet was approximately $29,420 per day in Q2 2025, compared to $31,639 per day in Q2 2024 [41] - Fleet utilization rate remained at 100% for commercial utilization in both Q2 2025 and Q2 2024 [41] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - One-year time charter rates for containerships strengthened during Q2 2025, with feeder segment rates rising by 8% compared to Q1 2025 [13] - The idle fleet shrank to 150,000 TEU, representing just 0.5% of the global fleet, a significant decline from 850,000 TEU in February 2023 [16] - The average secondhand price index rose by about 4% in Q2 2025 compared to Q1 2025, driven by limited vessel supply [14] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company plans to use proceeds from the sale of the motor vessel Maktos V to renew the fleet with younger vessels [9] - The management is focused on maintaining a disciplined approach to share repurchase and dividend distribution, reflecting confidence in cash flow generation [7][8] - The company is considering various options for the proceeds from the vessel sale, including potential special dividends or debt prepayment [63][64] Management Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - The operating environment remains complex and volatile due to geopolitical tensions and ongoing conflicts disrupting trade patterns [14] - The company anticipates time charter rates to remain strong for the remainder of 2025, despite uncertainties in the market [30] - Global GDP growth is projected at 3% for 2025, with emerging markets being the primary drivers of growth [22][18] Other Important Information - The company has repurchased 463,000 shares for approximately $10.5 million as of August 13, 2025, under its share repurchase plan [7] - The overall book value of the company's assets stood at $662.1 million as of June 30, 2025, with a net asset value per share estimated to be around $80 [48] Q&A Session Summary Question: Do any of your containership contracts have different rates based on the voyage? - All contracts are fixed rate contracts [52] Question: Are there any trends in terms of potential buyers for your ships? - The buyer of the ship is MSC, the largest buyer of older ships in recent years [53] Question: How is the company thinking about fleet growth in terms of intermediates versus feeders? - The company is not interested in secondhand vessels unless suitable charters can be secured [57] Question: Do you think the supply-demand characteristics provide durability to the rate outlook? - Supply-demand fundamentals offer some protection against severe drops in rates [59] Question: Will drydocking activity be light over the next twelve months? - Yes, the schedule for drydocking is lighter for the next six to twelve months [60] Question: What are the plans for the proceeds from the sale of the Maktos V? - The company is considering various options for the proceeds, with a decision expected in November [63][64]
Euroseas(ESEA) - 2025 Q1 - Earnings Call Presentation
2025-06-18 13:16
Financial Performance (Q1 2025) - Net revenues reached $5635 million, a 206% increase compared to Q1 2024[8, 55] - Net income was $3691 million, an 846% increase compared to Q1 2024, with diluted earnings per share at $529[8, 55] - Adjusted EBITDA was $3708 million, a 507% increase compared to Q1 2024[8, 55] - Adjusted net income was $2619 million, a 416% increase compared to Q1 2024, with adjusted diluted earnings per share at $376[8, 55] Capital Allocation - A quarterly dividend of $065 per share was declared for Q1 2025[9] - The company repurchased 463,074 shares of common stock for $105 million as of June 18, 2025, under a $20 million repurchase plan[10] Fleet and Chartering - The company signed an agreement to sell M/V Marcos V for $50 million, with delivery scheduled for October 2025[12] - For 2025, 9660% of available days have been secured at an average rate of approximately $28,250 per day[18] - For 2026, approximately 666% of available days are covered at an average rate of $31,610 per day[18] Market Dynamics - In Q1 2025, average one-year time charter rates increased by 10% for feeder vessels and 4% for Panamax and post-Panamax vessels compared to Q4 2024[22] - The idle fleet, excluding vessels under repair, stood at 019 million TEU as of June 2, 2025, representing 06% of the fleet[23] Fleet Profile - The current fleet comprises 22 vessels with an average age of 128 years and a carrying capacity of 675k TEU[14] - Two new vessels, each with a capacity of 4,300 TEU, are expected to be delivered in Q4 2027[14] Euroholdings Ltd Spin-off - Euroholdings Ltd was spun off from Euroseas Ltd on March 17, 2025, with a distribution ratio of 1 share of Euroholdings for every 25 shares of Euroseas, amounting to approximately 5% of Euroseas' NAV[13]