ATHENS, Greece, July 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Performance Shipping Inc. (NASDAQ: PSHG), (“we” or the “Company”), a global shipping company specializing in the ownership of tanker vessels, today announced that it has signed an agreement for the refinancing of its existing loan facility with Alpha Bank S.A. (the “Facility”) through two separate wholly-owned subsidiaries of the Company. This facility refinances the full outstanding loan balance of US$29,750,000 previously secured by the M/T P. Long Beach a ...

Core Viewpoint - DHT Holdings has received an upgrade to a Zacks Rank 1 (Strong Buy), indicating a positive outlook on its earnings estimates, which is a significant factor influencing stock prices [1][3]. Earnings Estimates and Stock Performance - The Zacks rating system emphasizes the importance of earnings estimate revisions, which have shown a strong correlation with near-term stock price movements [4][6]. - For DHT Holdings, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the fiscal year ending December 2025 is projected at $0.99 per share, remaining unchanged from the previous year, but has seen a 5.9% increase in estimates over the past three months [8]. Institutional Investor Influence - Institutional investors play a role in the relationship between earnings estimates and stock prices, as they adjust their valuations based on these estimates, leading to significant buying or selling activity that impacts stock prices [4]. Zacks Rank System - The Zacks Rank system categorizes stocks into five groups based on earnings estimates, with Zacks Rank 1 stocks historically generating an average annual return of +25% since 1988 [7]. - DHT Holdings' upgrade to Zacks Rank 1 places it in the top 5% of Zacks-covered stocks, suggesting a strong potential for price appreciation in the near term [10].

Core Insights - Three stocks with strong value characteristics and a buy rank are highlighted for investors: KNOT Offshore Partners LP, Natural Gas Services Group, Inc., and Penguin Solutions, Inc. [1][2][3] Company Summaries - **KNOT Offshore Partners LP (KNOP)**: - Zacks Rank: 1 - Earnings estimate increase: 44.9% over the last 60 days - Price-to-earnings ratio (P/E): 9.80 (industry average: 16.00) - Value Score: A [1] - **Natural Gas Services Group, Inc. (NGS)**: - Zacks Rank: 1 - Earnings estimate increase: 18.6% over the last 60 days - Price-to-earnings ratio (P/E): 17.43 (S&P 500 average: 23.48) - Value Score: B [2] - **Penguin Solutions, Inc. (PENG)**: - Zacks Rank: 1 - Earnings estimate increase: 14.2% over the last 60 days - Price-to-earnings ratio (P/E): 13.03 (S&P 500 average: 23.48) - Value Score: A [3]

Q1 2019 Highlights - VLCC average spot rate in TI Pool was $35,195 per day, compared to $18,725 in Q1 2018[8] - VLCC average time charter rate was $27,630 per day[8] - Suezmax average spot rate was $27,380 per day, compared to $14,000 in Q1 2018[8] - Suezmax average time charter rate was $32,680 per day[8] - In Q1 so far, VLCC 535% fixed at around $26500 per day[12] - In Q1 so far, Suezmax 493% fixed at around $18000 per day[12] Financial Performance - Revenue increased to $232589 thousand in Q1 2019 from $98136 thousand in Q1 2018[13] - Net profit for the period was $19526 thousand in Q1 2019, compared to a loss of $39091 thousand in Q1 2018[13] - Result after taxation per share was $009 in Q1 2019, compared to $(025) in Q1 2018[13] - Cash increased to $1785 million in Mar-19 from $1730 million in Dec-18[15] Market Signals - US crude export outlook shows potential for growth to 2022[18] - Correlation between Euronav share price and new build VLCC value is 84%[25] - Demand 3% Supply 3% - VLCC $35K Q4 & Q1[26] Liquidity and Leverage - Liquidity increased to $785 million[17] - Leverage is 462% marked to market[16]

Q3 2019 Highlights - VLCC average spot rate in TI pool was $25,036, compared to $17,773 in Q3 2018[8] - VLCC average time charter rate was $32,790, compared to $31,374 in Q3 2018[8] - Suezmax average spot rate was $17,121, compared to $14,919 in Q3 2018[8] - Suezmax average time charter rate was $29,884, compared to $29,624 in Q3 2018[8] - Very strong start to Q4 with VLCC rates booked at $60,900 per day so far[11] - For Q4, Euronav has 90% of trading fleet exposed to spot market[11] - Outlook for Q4 shows VLCC 60% fixed at around $60,900 per day and Suezmax 48% fixed at around $27,300 per day[11] Financial Performance - Revenue for the third quarter of 2019 was $175,287 thousand[12] - Net loss for the period was $22,903 thousand[12] - Loss per share was $0.11[13] - Cash position was $183.7 million as of September 2019[14] - Leverage is at 44% marked to market[15] Market Outlook and Strategy - The company will pay quarterly dividends starting in 2020[11] - Active commercial consolidation with over 70 VLCCs on one platform from 2020[17] - IMO induced storage provides catalyst for freight rates[18] - Euronav is actively preparing for IMO 2020 by purchasing LSFO[26, 27]

Financial Performance Highlights - The company's revenue for Q1 2020 was $416.7 million, a significant increase compared to $232.6 million in Q1 2019[12] - Net income for Q1 2020 reached $225 million, substantially higher than the $19.5 million reported in Q1 2019[15, 12] - Fuel procurement project resulted in $17.5 million savings in Q1 2020, impacting VLCC rates by $5,000 per day[14] - Dividends totaling $1.08 per share will be paid in June[11] Fleet and Market Dynamics - Average spot rates for VLCCs in Q1 2020 were $72,750 per day, compared to $35,195 in Q1 2019[8] - Average spot rates for Suezmax vessels in Q1 2020 were $59,250 per day, versus $27,380 in Q1 2019[8] - For Q2, 71% of VLCC days were fixed at approximately $95,000 per day, and 57% of Suezmax days were fixed at around $65,400 per day[11] - 125 VLCCs are currently used for storage, including 65 taken for market storage in April and 38 Iranian VLCCs[31] Balance Sheet and Capital Allocation - The company's cash position increased to $312.2 million in March 2020 from $297 million in December 2019[17] - Mandatory debt repayment for Q1 2020 was $28 million, with a $69 million reduction in the Revolving Credit Facility (RCF)[19] - $100 million was allocated towards the purchase of 4 VLCC resales[19] Future Market Outlook - The company anticipates a potential storage draw in the mid-term, with two scenarios: a quick draw if contango persists, or a slow draw if backwardation occurs[32] - The company notes that 26% of the VLCC fleet is over 15 years old, suggesting a potential for fleet resizing[35]

Financial Performance - Revenue for Q3 2020 was $241 million[16], a significant increase compared to the year-to-date revenue of $5772 million in 2019[14] - Net income for Q3 2020 reached $462 million[16], a substantial turnaround from a loss of $419 million year-to-date in 2019[14] - Euronav's leverage stands at 358% of book value, with available liquidity of $12 billion[19] Fleet and Operations - VLCC average spot pool rate was $42000 per day in Q3 2020, compared to $25250 in Q3 2019[8] - Suezmax average spot rate was $23500 per day in Q3 2020, versus $17250 in Q3 2019[8] - The company extended an FSO contract by 10 years to 2032, projecting $645 million in additional revenue for the joint venture[11, 34] Capital Allocation - The company declared a Q3 dividend of USD 9c per share and executed a share buyback of $185 million[11] - Year-to-date dividend yield reached 21%, with $157 per share distributed[13] - Euronav has $236 million in outstanding capex, primarily financed by bank loans, with VLCC deliveries expected in Q1 2021[13] Market Outlook - Approximately 50% of Q4 VLCC days are fixed at around $225k per day, and 45% of Suezmax days are fixed at about $115k per day[11] - The tanker market remains in a transition phase, influenced by COVID-19 restrictions, OPEC+ supply cuts, and vessel supply[35, 36] - Recycling trends indicate that when VLCC rates fall below P&L breakeven, approximately 5% of the fleet is typically recycled[22]

Financial Performance in Q4 2020 - VLCC average spot rate in TI pool decreased to $20,500 per day, a significant drop compared to $61,700 in Q4 2019[8] - VLCC average time charter rate increased to $44,700 per day from $35,700 in Q4 2019[8] - Suezmax average spot rate decreased to $12,500 per day from $41,500 in Q4 2019[8] - Suezmax average time charter rate remained relatively stable at $29,500 per day compared to $29,300 in Q4 2019[8] - Revenues were $138 million[13] - EBITDA was $36 million[13] - Net income was -$58.7 million[13] - VLCC cash breakeven was $18,000 per day[13] - Suezmax cash breakeven was $16,000 per day[13] Strategic Initiatives and Capital Allocation - The company extended FSO contracts for another 10 years, until 2032[11] - A fixed cash dividend of USD 0.03 per share was declared, in line with the distribution policy[11] - An additional $50 million share repurchase program was initiated[11] - $119.5 million was returned via share buybacks in FY2020[12] - Since 2018, Euronav has returned $146 million via buybacks, plus an additional $50 million[17] Market Outlook and Factors - Q1 2021 outlook: approximately 46% of VLCC days were fixed at around $16,400 per day, and 54% of Suezmax days were fixed at around $9,200 per day[11] - The company noted sustained pressure on freight rates due to reduced demand, OPEC cuts, and an oversupply of vessels[11] - The company highlighted that 62 VLCCs will require special surveys during 2021, potentially creating conducive conditions for recycling older tonnage[21] - Recycle value for VLCC is greater than $18 million[21] - The IEA global oil demand forecast indicates that recovery to 2019 peak levels of consumption is deferred to Q3 2022[22] - Leverage is at 37.3% of book value[16, 26]

Financial Performance - Revenue decreased significantly from $416.7 million in Q1 2020 to $113.4 million in Q1 2021[12] - The company reported a net loss of $71 million in Q1 2021, compared to a profit of $225.6 million in Q1 2020[12] - Euronav's leverage to book value is at 41.8%[14] - The company maintains access to liquidity greater than $1 billion[14] Operational Highlights - VLCC average spot rate in TI pool decreased from $61,700 per day in Q1 2020 to $14,000 per day in Q1 2021[8] - Suezmax average spot rate decreased from $41,500 per day in Q1 2020 to $11,500 per day in Q1 2021[8] - For Q2 so far, 48% of VLCC capacity is fixed at around $10,000 per day[11] - For Q2 so far, 41% of Suezmax capacity is fixed at around $10,500 per day[11] - The company completed 8 dry dockings in Q1 and another 8 in Q2, with 11 more planned for the second half of 2021[15] Strategic Initiatives - Euronav is diversifying financing with new sustainability funding, including a $60 million unsecured facility and an €80 million unsecured sustainability-linked facility[20] - The company is recycling older tonnage into new builds, involving 6 VLCCs and 3 Suezmax vessels with an average age of 13.7 years[22] - Euronav is focused on reducing emissions and meeting financial and strategic goals[21, 22] Market Outlook - The tanker market is awaiting recovery, influenced by demand and supply of oil, ton miles, and vessel supply[34, 35] - "Illicit" trade is potentially preventing recycling, with 8% of the VLCC fleet and 5% of the Suezmax fleet involved[27]

Core Viewpoint - Performance Shipping Inc. has successfully placed USD 100 million of bonds in the Nordic bond market, with plans for listing on the Oslo Stock Exchange, maturing in July 2029, and a fixed coupon of 9.875% per annum [1] Group 1: Bond Offering Details - The bonds are priced at 97% of par and will pay interest semi-annually in arrears [1] - The bonds are secured by first priority mortgages over the Company's two oldest tanker vessels, which are currently unencumbered [1] - The offering is expected to close on July 17, 2025, subject to customary closing conditions [1] Group 2: Use of Proceeds - The net proceeds from the bond issue will be utilized for tanker acquisitions or bond repurchases [2] Group 3: Company Overview - Performance Shipping Inc. is a global provider of shipping transportation services through its ownership of tanker vessels, employing its fleet on spot voyages, pool arrangements, and time charters [4]