Strong Q4 and Full-Year EBITDA Performance
Q4 EBITDA of $186 million and full-year EBITDA of $776 million (at the upper end of guidance), representing the second-highest EBITDA in company history; management provided 2026 EBITDA guidance of $600–$750 million.
Diversification of Earnings Mix
EBITDA mix shifted away from tankers: EBITDA generated outside Stolt Tankers increased to 43% from 35% year-over-year (an increase of ~$40 million). Non-Stolt Tanker operations now account for 57% of the asset base and 45% of EBITDA.
Strategic M&A and Fleet Expansion
Acquired 100% of Suttons International, adding >11,000 ISO tank containers (~+20% to the fleet); completed acquisitions of remaining stakes in Hassel Shipping 4 and Avenir; ordered additional modern newbuilds (including two 38,000 dwt vessels with NYK).
Customer Satisfaction and Employee Engagement
Logistics businesses Net Promoter Score improved to 52 from 40 (▲12 points); employee sustainable engagement score 86% with a record 91% response rate and average employee tenure >9 years; 70% of top 50 customers use more than one Stolt service.
Strong Capital Markets Access and Liquidity
Issued a well‑received Norwegian bond at one of the tightest spreads for a logistics company in that market; raised $297 million in new debt during Q4; quarter-end cash $144.6 million and total liquidity $477 million; debt to tangible net worth at 1.04x (well below 2.25x covenant).
Disciplined CapEx and Large Asset Base
Invested approximately $500 million in 2025, growing the asset base to $5.8 billion; planned 2026 CapEx ~ $383 million (and stated reduction of approved CapEx by ~$130 million year-over-year), demonstrating capital allocation discipline.