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Euronav (CMBT)
NYSE:CMBT
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Euronav (CMBT) Earnings Dates, Call Summary & Reports

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Earnings Data

Report Date
Aug 27, 2026
Before Open (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2026 (Q2)
Consensus EPS Forecast
0.87
Last Year’s EPS
-0.33
Same Quarter Last Year
Moderate Buy
Based on 2 Analysts Ratings

Earnings Call Summary

Q1 2026
Earnings Call Date:May 19, 2026|
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presented a strong operational and financial quarter: solid net profit, substantial capital gains, meaningful deleveraging, improved liquidity, and strong forward coverage in dry bulk and offshore segments. Management also secured a sizeable, tax-efficient shareholder distribution and highlighted potential for >$1 billion operational free cash flow under favorable market assumptions. Key risks include material remaining CapEx and near-term payment obligations, elevated tanker and dry-bulk orderbooks (medium-term oversupply risk), significant spot exposure (≈80% of days), and market softness in containers and chemicals. Operational disruptions related to Middle East tensions and several one-off income items temper the outlook. On balance, the positives (profitability, deleveraging, contract backlog, vessel sales gains, and robust forward fixing in key segments) outweigh the noted risks.
Company Guidance
The call signaled clear guidance to continue deleveraging and returning cash to shareholders while finishing 2026 CapEx and riding a constructive dry‑bulk and near‑term tanker market: Q1 net profit was $368.8m, net finance expenses fell from $113m last quarter to ~$81m, liquidity is just above $0.5bn and adjusted equity/total assets is below the 50% through‑the‑cycle target; the Board approved a $0.64/share distribution ($0.20 interim + $0.44 from share premium, ~70% tax‑exempt), and management reiterated a discretionary policy historically distributing ~50–60% of net profit. Remaining CapEx at end‑April was $1.2bn (≈$184m unfunded) with ~$740m due to shipyards over the next three quarters; Q1 capital gains were $267m with ~$127m expected in Q2. Operational guidance includes ~53,000 ship days in 2026 (80% spot; ~36,000 open dry‑bulk spot days: ~10,000 Kamsarmax, ~26,000 Capes/Newcastle), a contract backlog up ≈$200m (reducing ~$100m/quarter; $1.9bn on dual‑fuel vessels), a +20% market case implying operational free cash flow >$1bn (ex‑sales, ex‑remaining CapEx), and segment rate/fleet datapoints: Newcastlemax Q1 $28k/day and Q2 ~80% fixed at $44k/day; Capesize Q1 $26k and ~75% Q2 fixed at $37k; Kamsarmax/Panamax breakeven ~$14.5k (Q2 ~75% fixed near $20k); VLCC bookings ~80% at $180k/day; Suezmax Q1 ~$91k and Q2 ~$122k; Windcat CSOV Q1 avg $65k (Q2 fully fixed at $62k) and CTV utilization >90% at ~$3.4k/day.
Strong Quarterly Profitability
Net profit of $368.8 million in Q1 2026; capital gains booked of $267 million in Q1 with an additional ~$127 million expected in Q2; company notes a scenario where operational free cash flow could exceed $1 billion under current market assumptions (+20% vs plan).
Meaningful Deleveraging and Financing Improvement
Net finance expenses fell from $113 million to ~$81 million QoQ (≈28% reduction); liquidity at quarter end just above $0.5 billion; equity on total assets is below the 50% through-the-cycle target and the company reached its 50% net loan-to-value objective.
Accretive Asset Sales and Realized Gains
Completed disposals including sales of older vessels (2 Capesizes, 8 VLCCs, Suezmax 'Sienna'); total capital gain related to the sale of six older VLCCs reported at ~$360 million (reflected across Q1/Q2).
Improved Contract Backlog and Long-Term Coverage
Contract backlog increased by roughly $200 million; backlog amortizes ~ $100 million per quarter; $1.9 billion of backlog relates to dual-fuel vessels with predominantly investment-grade counterparties, improving cash flow visibility.
Strong Dry-Bulk Performance and Forward Fixing
Newcastlemax fleet: Q1 achieved ~$28,000/day and ~80% of days already fixed for Q2 at ~$44,000/day. Capesize fleet: Q1 ~$26,000/day with ~75% of days fixed for Q2 at ~$37,000/day. Kamsarmax/Panamax breakeven ~ $14,500/day with ~75% of Q2 days fixed close to $20,000/day.
Offshore & Windcat Momentum
Windcat CSOVs averaged ~$65,000/day in Q1 and Q2 is already largely fixed at ~$62,000/day; CTV utilization above 90% earning average ~$3,400/day, supporting strong segment cash generation.
Operational & Corporate Efficiency Progress
SG&A declined from $51 million in Q4 to $27 million in Q1, reflecting integration and cost optimization progress; margins reduced with banks and expensive bridge financing repaid.
Shareholder Returns and Tax-Efficient Distribution
Board approved distribution of $0.64 per share (interim $0.20 plus $0.44 from share premium) — approximately 70% of that distribution will be exempt from withholding tax; management reiterates historical payout range of ~50–60% of net profit as framework.

Euronav (CMBT) Earnings, Revenues Date & History

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CMBT Earnings History

Report Date
Fiscal Quarter
Forecast / EPS
Last Year's EPS
EPS YoY Change
Press Release
Slides
Play Transcript
Aug 27, 2026
2026 (Q2)
0.87 / -
-0.326
May 19, 2026
2026 (Q1)
0.26 / 0.34
0.21163.24% (+0.13)
Feb 26, 2026
2025 (Q4)
0.36 / 0.30
0.526-42.95% (-0.23)
Nov 26, 2025
2025 (Q3)
0.04 / -0.08
0.206-138.67% (-0.29)
Aug 28, 2025
2025 (Q2)
0.02 / -0.33
0.993-132.84% (-1.32)
May 21, 2025
2025 (Q1)
-0.06 / 0.21
2.609-91.91% (-2.40)
Feb 27, 2025
2024 (Q4)
0.21 / 0.53
2.138-75.41% (-1.61)
Nov 07, 2024
2024 (Q3)
0.16 / 0.21
0.612-66.29% (-0.41)
Aug 08, 2024
2024 (Q2)
0.30 / 0.99
0.83518.99% (+0.16)
May 08, 2024
2024 (Q1)
0.47 / 2.61
0.909187.08% (+1.70)
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CMBT Earnings-Related Price Changes

Report Date
Price 1 Day Before
Price 1 Day After
Percentage Change
May 19, 2026
$14.49$15.98+10.29%
Feb 26, 2026
$13.70$13.64-0.42%
Nov 26, 2025
$9.65$9.63-0.20%
Aug 28, 2025
$7.49$7.91+5.55%
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