Large Improvement in Profitability
Adjusted net income of $5.5M in Q1 2026 versus $1.0M in Q1 2025, an increase of 358%. Adjusted EBITDA was $6.9M compared to ~$3.0M in the prior year period, an increase of ~130%.
Revenue Growth
Voyage revenues of $11.6M in Q1 2026 versus $8.7M in Q1 2025, up 34%.
Significantly Stronger Cash Position
Cash balance of $27.0M at Q1 2026 compared to $14.9M at year-end 2025, an increase of 82% (achieved despite prior vessel purchase payments).
Substantial TCE Rate Gains
Aframax TCE increased 106% year-over-year to $77,500/day. Fleet TCE rose 98.6% year-over-year to ~$32,000/day.
Fleet Expansion and Diversification
Company added two product tankers (Clean Fury delivered in Q2 2026; second expected Q3 2026). Fleet capacity increased to ~311,000 DWT, representing a 387% increase since inception.
Strong Operational and Balance Sheet Metrics
Fleet operational utilization of 85% in Q1 2026. Vessels are unencumbered, company reports no bank debt, and shareholders' equity at ~$102M as of Q1 2026.
Lower Voyage Costs in the Quarter
Reported voyage costs decreased by 67% year-over-year driven by a shift to time/spot charters where charterers pay fuel (bunker) and lower port expenses in the period.
Higher Interest Income
Interest income of $211k, up 41% year-over-year due to higher time deposit balances.