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C3is Inc. (CISS)
NASDAQ:CISS
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C3is Inc. (CISS) Price & Analysis

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CISS Stock Chart & Stats

$0.19
-$0.11(-7.59%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$0.19
-$0.11(-7.59%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Balance Sheet StrengthNear-zero leverage, growing shareholders' equity and unencumbered vessels materially reduce refinancing and solvency risk. This financial resilience gives management durable flexibility to operate through freight cycles, absorb shipping volatility, and fund strategic moves without relying solely on high-cost debt.
Cash Generation And ProfitabilityStrong recent cash conversion with FCF close to reported earnings supports reinvestment and liquidity for operations. While cash flows have been uneven historically, current positive FCF and solid margins provide a persistent buffer to meet obligations and fund capex or opportunistic investments over the medium term.
Fleet Expansion And UtilizationDiversification into product tankers and substantial fleet capacity expansion raise market exposure and revenue mix resilience. High utilization and materially higher TCEs indicate effective commercial deployment, supporting sustainable revenue generation and a stronger earnings base across varied charter types.
Bears Say
Large Near-term CapEx NeedA concentrated $39.7M payment within a year is a material cash drain relative to current cash balances. It creates execution and funding risk: management may need external financing or equity issuance, which could tighten liquidity, constrain other investments, or force unfavorable funding choices if freight markets weaken.
Reliance On Equity For GrowthStated reliance on equity to finance fleet growth implies expected dilution and signals limited internal capital sufficiency for large investments. Over time, repeated equity funding can pressure per-share economics and constrains returns unless incremental fleet additions consistently boost TCEs and margins.
Industry Supply And Aging-fleet PressureStructural overhang from newbuilding orderbooks and peers' aging fleets can depress freight rates as capacity grows or shifts. An older company fleet profile increases maintenance and capex needs, pressuring margins and creating cyclic risk to TCE levels and long-term profitability if supply growth outpaces demand.

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CISS FAQ

What was C3is Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?
C3is Inc. lowest stock price was $1.90 and its highest was $831.66 in the past 12 months.
    What is C3is Inc.’s market cap?
    C3is Inc.’s market cap is $1.18M.
      When is C3is Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
      C3is Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 28, 2026 which is in 83 days.
        How were C3is Inc.’s earnings last quarter?
        C3is Inc. released its earnings results on May 18, 2026. The company reported -$1.326 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of N/A by -$1.326.
          Is C3is Inc. overvalued?
          According to Wall Street analysts C3is Inc.’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
            Does C3is Inc. pay dividends?
            C3is Inc. does not currently pay dividends.
            What is C3is Inc.’s EPS estimate?
            C3is Inc.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
            How many shares outstanding does C3is Inc. have?
            C3is Inc. has 541,088 shares outstanding.
              What happened to C3is Inc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
              C3is Inc. reported an EPS of -$1.326 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 3.934%.
                Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of C3is Inc.?
                Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in CISS
                What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
                Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology

                  Company Description

                  C3is Inc.

                  C3is Inc. offers international seaborne transportation services. The company provides its services to dry bulk charterers, including national and private industrial users, commodity producers and traders, oil producers, refineries, and commodities traders and producers. It owns and operates three drybulk carriers, which transport major bulks, such as iron ore, coal, and grains, as well as minor bulks comprising bauxite, phosphate, and fertilizers; and one Aframax crude oil tanker that transports crude oil. The company was founded in 2021 and is based in Athens, Greece.

                  C3is Inc. (CISS) Earnings & Revenues

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                  CISS Earnings Call

                  Q1 2026
                  0:00 / 0:00
                  Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
                  The call highlighted strong operational and financial improvements: sharply higher adjusted net income (+358%), materially higher adjusted EBITDA (+~130%), increased voyage revenues (+34%), a strengthened cash position (+82%), substantial TCE rate gains, and fleet expansion with the addition of two product tankers. Offsetting items include a noncash warrant fair value loss, a significant upcoming $39.7M CapEx obligation for the new tankers, geopolitical disruptions increasing market volatility and bunker-cost risk, and industry supply/aging fleet considerations. Overall, the positive operational and financial momentum and improved balance sheet position outweigh the listed risks and one-off noncash items.View all CISS earnings summaries
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