Core Insights - Zacks Premium provides tools for investors to enhance their stock market strategies, including daily updates on Zacks Rank and Industry Rank, research reports, and stock screens [1][2] Zacks Style Scores - Zacks Style Scores rate stocks based on value, growth, and momentum, serving as complementary indicators to the Zacks Rank, helping investors identify securities likely to outperform the market in the short term [2][3] - Stocks are rated from A to F, with A indicating the highest potential for outperformance [3] Value Score - The Value Style Score focuses on identifying undervalued stocks using financial ratios such as P/E, PEG, and Price/Sales [3] Growth Score - The Growth Style Score assesses a company's financial health and future growth potential based on historical and projected earnings, sales, and cash flow [4] Momentum Score - The Momentum Style Score evaluates stocks based on price trends and earnings estimate changes, aiding investors in timing their purchases of high-momentum stocks [5] VGM Score - The VGM Score combines the Value, Growth, and Momentum Scores, providing a comprehensive rating to help investors find stocks with attractive value, growth forecasts, and momentum [6] Zacks Rank - The Zacks Rank is a proprietary model that utilizes earnings estimate revisions to guide investors in building successful portfolios, with 1 (Strong Buy) stocks achieving an average annual return of +25.41% since 1988, significantly outperforming the S&P 500 [7][8] Stock to Watch: Viking Holdings - Viking Holdings Ltd, which went public in May 2024, raised $1.54 billion at approximately $24 per share, with $245.5 million of new investment representing 16% of total funds raised [11] - The company targets English-speaking travelers over 55 years old and does not allow guests under 18 on its cruises [11] - Viking Holdings has a Zacks Rank of 3 (Hold) and a VGM Score of B, with a Momentum Style Score of A, and shares have increased by 12.7% in the past four weeks [12] - Analysts have revised earnings estimates upwards, with the Zacks Consensus Estimate rising by $0.06 to $2.42 per share for fiscal 2025, and the company has an average earnings surprise of 12.5% [12][13]

Company Overview - DHT Holdings is currently ranked 2 (Buy) in the Zacks Rank system, indicating a favorable outlook for the stock [3] - The stock has gained approximately 22.5% year-to-date, significantly outperforming the Transportation sector, which has returned an average of -4.5% [4] Earnings Estimates - Over the past three months, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for DHT's full-year earnings has increased by 5.9%, reflecting improved analyst sentiment [4] Industry Context - DHT Holdings is part of the Transportation - Shipping industry, which consists of 38 individual stocks and currently holds a rank of 28 in the Zacks Industry Rank [6] - The average performance of this industry has been a loss of 1.7% year-to-date, further highlighting DHT's superior performance [6] Comparative Performance - Another notable stock in the Transportation sector is Flex LNG, which has returned 1% year-to-date and has a Zacks Rank of 1 (Strong Buy) [5] - Both DHT Holdings and Flex LNG are expected to maintain solid performance moving forward [7]

Core Points - Star Bulk Carriers Corp. will release its second quarter results for the period ended June 30, 2025, after market close on August 6, 2025 [1] - A conference call to discuss the financial results will be held on August 7, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time [1] Conference Call Details - Participants should dial in 10 minutes before the scheduled time using the numbers (+1) 416 764 8646 or (+1) 888 396 8049, quoting "Star Bulk Carriers" and conference ID 13754842 [2] - A live and archived webcast of the conference call will be available on the Company's website [3] Company Overview - Star Bulk is a global shipping company specializing in seaborne transportation solutions in the dry bulk sector, transporting major and minor bulk commodities [4] - The company operates a fleet of 146 vessels with an aggregate capacity of 14.4 million deadweight tons (dwt), including various types of bulk carriers [4]

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Company Overview - TORM plc is a fossil fuel shipping company that specializes in transporting refined fossil fuels such as gasoline, naphtha, jet fuel, and kerosene through its fleet of vessels and strategic alliances with leading oil producers [1] Investment Focus - The company is of interest to individual investors who seek value in companies linked to commodity production, particularly those with sustained free cash flows, low leverage, and sustainable debt levels [1] - There is a focus on companies undergoing distress but with high recovery potential, especially in sectors like oil & gas, metals, and mining, particularly in emerging markets [1] Shareholder Value - The company is characterized by a solid pro-shareholder attitude, maintaining consistent buyback programs and dividend distributions over time [1]

Core Viewpoint - Kirby Corporation (KEX) is positioned as an impressive investment option due to multiple favorable factors impacting its performance [1]. Performance Overview - KEX has shown a strong price trend, gaining 32% over the past three months, outperforming the Zacks Transportation - Shipping industry's growth of 19.8% [2][7]. Investment Ratings - Kirby holds a Zacks Rank of 2 (Buy) and a VGM Score of B, indicating strong investment potential [4]. Earnings Performance - KEX has a positive earnings surprise history, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate in the last four quarters with an average beat of 5.02% [5]. - Earnings for Q2 2025 are projected to grow by 11.19% year over year, while the overall earnings for 2025 are expected to increase by 18.38% year over year [5][7]. Industry Context - The industry rank for Kirby is 29 out of 245, placing it in the top 12% of Zacks Industries, which is crucial for stock performance [8]. Growth Drivers - Kirby is experiencing favorable market conditions, including higher pricing, increased barge utilization, and improved pricing in both inland and coastal markets [9]. Financial Health - As of Q1 2025, Kirby reported cash and cash equivalents of $51 million against a current debt level of $7 million, indicating strong liquidity [10]. - The current ratio stands at 1.58, higher than the previous quarter's 1.45 and the industry average of 1.31, suggesting a lower risk of default [10]. Shareholder Returns - Kirby has been actively repurchasing shares, having bought back 1.6 million shares for $174.6 million in 2024 and 1.25 million shares for $124.7 million as of April 30, 2025 [11].

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Financial Performance - Net Income was $42 million and Adjusted Net Income was $41 million[10] - Adjusted EBITDA reached $104 million[10] - A dividend of $009 per share was declared, with a record date of March 4th, 2025[10] - TCE per vessel was $16,129, while average daily OPEX per vessel was $5,056[9] - Average daily net cash G&A expenses per vessel were $1,264, resulting in TCE less OPEX less G&A expenses of $9,809[9] Eagle Bulk Merger & Synergies - Synergies achieved from the Eagle Bulk integration have resulted in more than $22 million in savings to date[10] - Q4 2024 synergies from the Eagle Bulk integration amounted to $126 million, implying an annualized run-rate of $50 million[26] Capital Allocation & Liquidity - Proforma cash was approximately $452 million, and proforma debt and lease obligations were $1266 million as of February 17th, 2025[10] - Additional liquidity of $50 million is available through an undrawn Revolver Facility, bringing proforma liquidity to almost $05 billion[10] - Thirteen debt-free vessels have an aggregate market value of $250 million[10] - Total actions of $26 billion in shareholder value creation since 2021[12] Fleet & Coverage - The company has one of the largest dry bulk fleets among U S and European listed peers, with 155 vessels on a fully delivered basis[39] - Fleet-wide coverage for Q1 2025 is 801% at a TCE of $12,305 per day[63] Market Dynamics - Dry bulk NET fleet growth was +30% in 2024, compared to +31% in 2023[48] - Total dry bulk trade in 2024 is estimated at +33% in tons and +50% in ton-miles[49]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No information provided in the given content. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The freight rate has likely reached its peak as Maersk and MSC have kept their freight rates unchanged in the second half of July. The EC2510 contract can be sold for hedging at high prices during the freight rate decline [4][5]. - The supply of the US - bound routes has rapidly recovered, and the freight rates from Shanghai to the East and West coasts of the US have dropped from their highs. The freight rates on the Shanghai - Europe route are still uncertain as to when they will peak, and the settlement price of the EC2508 contract is the arithmetic average of SCFIS on August 11th, 18th, and 25th [2][4]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs I. Futures Prices - As of July 4, 2025, the total open interest of all container shipping index European route futures contracts was 83,240 lots, and the single - day trading volume was 39,157 lots. The closing prices of EC2602, EC2604, EC2506, EC2508, EC2510, and EC2512 contracts were 1338.70, 1172.90, 1319.90, 1896.90, 1363.90, and 1538.70 respectively [6]. II. Spot Prices - Online quotes for different shipping companies on the Shanghai - Rotterdam route vary. For example, Maersk's price for the 29th week from Shanghai to Rotterdam is 1785/2990. The SCFI (Shanghai - Europe) price announced on June 27th was 2030.00 US dollars/TEU, and the SCFIS (Shanghai - Europe) on July 1st was 2123.24 points [1][6]. III. Container Ship Capacity Supply - In 2025, it is still a big year for container ship deliveries. As of now, 135 container ships have been delivered, with a total capacity of 1.069 million TEU. The weekly average capacity on the Shanghai - European base port route in July was 261,900 TEU, and in August it was 269,900 TEU. There were 8 blank sailings in July and 2 in August [3][7]. IV. Supply Chain - Geopolitical events in Israel may affect the shipping market. The supply and demand of the US - bound routes have both increased, and the capacity has been rapidly restored. The congestion situation of container ships globally and the passage of ships through major canals such as the Suez, Panama, and around the Cape of Good Hope are also factors affecting the supply chain [2]. V. Demand and European Economy - The demand on the China - US route has increased rapidly after the reduction of Sino - US tariffs. The industrial production index, import and export data, consumer confidence index, and retail sales data of the EU 27 countries are important factors affecting the demand for shipping [2].

美国航线的船舱空间在中美达成协议后激增（Reuters） 日本等中国以外国家与美国之间的关税谈判大多仍未达成协议。如果对华关税再次提高，中美之间的运 输量有可能回到4月骤减时的水平。运费行情仍存在急剧波动的风险…… 上海发往美国的集装箱船现货（即时合约）运费暴跌，最近三周下跌了54%。此前因中美集装箱运输的 快速恢复而上涨，船运公司增加供应，供需紧张有所缓解。也有观点指出，运往美国的运输量已过顶 峰。中美达成关税协议后运费暴涨的混乱局面基本平息。 上海航运交易所的数据显示，截至6月27日，上海发往美国西海岸的集装箱运费（每个40英尺集装箱） 为2578美元。6月6日曾升至5606美元的近期最高点，但目前几乎回到了之前的水平。发往美国东海岸也 连续3周下跌。 中美根据部长级磋商的协议，于5月14日将相互征收的关税下调了115%。因4月加强对等关税而停滞的 中美集装箱运输量在达成协议后迅速恢复。 由于部分 关税下调为截至8月中旬的为期90天的限时措施，因此为了在期限内将货物送到美国而紧急预 订集装箱船的趋势加强。由于船舶的供需紧张，上海发往美国西海岸的运费出现创纪录上涨，每周的涨 幅均创历史新高。 运费走高并未长 ...