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Capital Clean Energy Carriers (CCEC)
NASDAQ:CCEC
Earnings Data
Report Date
May 01, 2026Before Open (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2026 (Q1)Consensus EPS Forecast
0.41Last Year’s EPS
0.55Same Quarter Last Year
Moderate Buy
Based on 2 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
Q4 2025
Earnings Call Date:Jan 30, 2026|
% Change Since:
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed a broadly positive operational and strategic picture — the company strengthened its LNG-focused fleet (including 3 new LNG orders and delivery of an innovative LCO2 multi-gas carrier), maintained dividends and reported solid cash and backlog metrics. Market dynamics (Q4 spot strength and a structural squeeze for modern tonnage) support the company’s strategy. However, significant near-term risks remain: acute geopolitical disruption in the Middle East causing extreme spot volatility, unfinished financing for some newbuild deliveries, and operational costs from upcoming drydocks. Overall, achievements and positioning materially outweigh the challenges, but the outlook hinges on the duration of geopolitical disruption and timely completion of financing.Company Guidance
Contracted Three State-of-the-Art LNG Carriers
Secured 3 latest-technology LNG newbuilds (deliveries: 1 in Q4 2028, 2 in Q1 2029) with enhanced fuel efficiency, lower boil-off and greater liquefaction capacity; positioned for undersupplied 2028–29 market and increased commercial optionality.
Delivered World's First 22,000 m3 Liquid CO2 Multi-Gas Carrier (Active)
Delivered the Active (22,000 m3 LCO2/multi-gas), immediately employed on a 6-month charter transporting LPG. Initial charter economics: ~ $21,000/day for first 6 months (repositioning), headline/subsequent rates $25,000–$32,000/day with a blended annualized rate of ~$25k–$26k/day if option exercised.
Strong Contracted Backlog and Orderbook Position
Reported 90 years of contracted backlog at an average DCE of ~$86,800/day representing ~$2.7 billion of contracted revenue; with extension options this increases to ~123 years (~$3.9 billion). Owns 6 of 30 open LNG newbuilds (20% of open orderbook), described as the largest market share of open slots.
Robust Q4 Spot Market Evidence
LNG spot freight rates rose above $100,000/day in mid-December, illustrating strong seasonal upside and the ability of modern vessels to capture outsized gains in tight periods.
Consistent Shareholder Distributions and Q4 Profit
Reported Q4 net income from continued operations of $28.4 million and paid a fixed cash dividend of $0.15 per share (the 75th consecutive quarter of cash dividends).
Strengthened Liquidity and Capital Structure
Closed year with cash (including restricted) of $296 million and issued a EUR 250 million unsecured bond to refinance part of existing debt and fund newbuilds; management expects average ~70% debt financing on LNG newbuilds.
Ongoing Pivot to Gas Transport and Asset Recycling
Sold 14 container vessels in 24 months; classified Buenaventura Express as discontinued after sale; remaining single container vessel on long-term charter to 2033 (options to 2039) providing cashflow while pivot completed.
Industry Dynamics Favor Modern Tonnage
Data shows 2025 scrapping reached 61 vessels and modern 2-stroke ships captured most upside (2-stroke charter rates rose ~ $32,000/day on average through Q4 vs steam vessels rising ~ $7,000/day), supporting strategy to invest in high-efficiency LNG carriers.
CCEC Earnings History
The table shows recent earnings report dates and whether the forecast was beat or missed. See the change in forecast and EPS from the previous year.
Beat
Missed
CCEC Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
Jan 30, 2026 | $22.42 | $21.74 | -3.05% |
Oct 30, 2025 | $21.38 | $20.39 | -4.61% |
Jul 31, 2025 | $22.97 | $22.64 | -1.45% |
May 08, 2025 | $19.55 | $19.50 | -0.30% |
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FAQ
When does Capital Clean Energy Carriers (CCEC) report earnings?
Capital Clean Energy Carriers (CCEC) is schdueled to report earning on May 01, 2026, Before Open (Confirmed).
What is Capital Clean Energy Carriers (CCEC) earnings time?
Capital Clean Energy Carriers (CCEC) earnings time is at May 01, 2026, Before Open (Confirmed).
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What is CCEC EPS forecast?
CCEC EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2026 (Q1) is 0.41.