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United Maritime Corp.
(NASDAQ:USEA)
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Rating:52Neutral
Price Target:
$2.50
▲(18.48% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:06/21/26
Overall score is held back primarily by weak and volatile financial performance (recent losses and sharp margin compression), partially offset by constructive technical momentum (price above major moving averages with positive MACD) and supported somewhat by a high dividend yield, though the negative P/E underscores earnings risk.
Positive Factors
Capesize fleet expansion
Adding Capesize capacity structurally increases cargo-carrying scale and operating leverage versus smaller vessel classes. In a tightening dry-bulk market larger ships capture higher per-voyage revenue potential and improve long-term earnings visibility as the new ship joins and fixed coverage rises.
Negative Factors
Revenue decline & margin compression
Sharp margin deterioration and recent revenue decline highlight susceptibility to volatile freight markets and compressing charter rates. Persistent margin swings undermine predictable operating profitability, making long-term planning, capex allocation and consistent returns to shareholders more challenging.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Capesize fleet expansion
Adding Capesize capacity structurally increases cargo-carrying scale and operating leverage versus smaller vessel classes. In a tightening dry-bulk market larger ships capture higher per-voyage revenue potential and improve long-term earnings visibility as the new ship joins and fixed coverage rises.
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United Maritime Corp. (USEA) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)
Market Cap
$25.37M
Dividend Yield6.2%
Average Volume (3M)62.97K
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta (1Y)0.74
Revenue Growth-10.84%
EPS Growth72.72%
CountryUS
Employees6
SectorIndustrials
Sector Strength72
IndustryMarine Shipping
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.71
Shares Outstanding9,538,139
10 Day Avg. Volume61,443
30 Day Avg. Volume62,974
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.03
Price to Book (P/B)0.28
Price to Sales (P/S)0.40
P/FCF Ratio10.36
Enterprise Value/Market Cap2.99
Enterprise Value/Revenue2.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit8.81
Enterprise Value/Ebitda16.38
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$4.00Price Target Upside89.57% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)0.09
Revenue Forecast (FY)$39.10M
United Maritime Corp. Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
United Maritime Corporation is a global maritime transport firm, offering shipping services across the world. Its current assets include a single Capesize dry bulk carrier, which boasts a carrying capacity of 171,314 deadweight tons. Founded in 20...
How the Company Makes Money
USEA primarily makes money by earning charter revenue from its dry bulk vessels. The company generates revenue when it charters its ships to customers (or via intermediaries) under commercial agreements that determine how the vessel is paid for an...
United Maritime Corp. Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Mar 12, 2026
(Q4-2025)
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Next Earnings Date:Aug 12, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Neutral
The call presents a balanced picture: clear strategic progress (asset sales releasing ≈$21M, disciplined redeployment into two Capesize vessels with high fixed rates, sustained dividends, high utilization and cost control) and strong early-2026 market momentum (Baltic indices up ≈54%–77%). Offsetting these positives are material near-term negatives — Q4 and full-year net losses driven by an impairment, revenue decline tied to fleet reduction, elevated leverage (LTV ≈65%), temporary liquidity pressures (dry docking and acquisition payments), and some reliance on verbal charters/purchase obligations. Overall, the company is positioning for improved cash flow in 2026, but execution and market/geopolitical risks remain significant.Positive Updates
Sustained Capital Returns
Declared 13th consecutive quarterly dividend; cumulative cash dividends since Nov 2022 of approximately $1.84 per share. Management emphasizes continued generous dividends and share repurchases as part of capital return strategy.
Negative Updates
Net Losses and Impairment
Q4 2025 reported net loss of $3.8M (driven in part by an impairment on one vessel). Full year 2025 net loss of $6.2M despite adjusted EBITDA of $12.9M, reflecting transitional challenges and non-cash charges.
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Q4-2025 Updates
Positive
Negative
Sustained Capital Returns
Declared 13th consecutive quarterly dividend; cumulative cash dividends since Nov 2022 of approximately $1.84 per share. Management emphasizes continued generous dividends and share repurchases as part of capital return strategy.
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Company Guidance
Management guided that United Maritime is transitioning to stronger cash generation and visibility, reporting Q4 net revenue $6.6M and adjusted EBITDA $1.5M (Q4 TCE $14,129, fleet utilization 97.6%), full‑year net revenue $37.8M and adjusted EBITDA $12.9M (full‑year net loss $6.2M; Q4 net loss $3.8M), with daily OpEx reduced to ~$6,300–$6,404 and an expected 2026 TCE of ~$15,230 per day with ~92% of available days fixed. They expect to release ~$21M in net liquidity from recent disposals (Kamsarmax sale net proceeds ~$6M after debt; offshore sale proceeds ~€30M and ~€1.7M profit, ~15% ROIC), take delivery of two Capesizes (implied investment ~$60–62M) earning fixed gross rates near $28–29k/day, year‑end cash $14.6M, total assets $138M, equity $56M, debt ~$65M (LTV ~65%), and target normalized liquidity of ~$2M per vessel.United Maritime Corp. Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
34
Negative
Balance Sheet
46
Neutral
Cash Flow
38
Negative
| Breakdown | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | |||||
| Total Revenue | 37.78M | 45.44M | 36.07M | 22.78M | 7.40M |
| Gross Profit | 6.25M | 23.92M | 3.26M | 10.46M | 3.87M |
| EBITDA | 11.02M | 13.30M | 2.38M | 41.44M | 3.55M |
| Net Income | -6.19M | -3.38M | 221.00K | 37.49M | 2.17M |
Balance Sheet | |||||
| Total Assets | 138.68M | 172.07M | 174.81M | 125.66M | 13.43M |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 14.16M | 6.41M | 13.80M | 54.73M | 765.48K |
| Total Debt | 64.84M | 97.72M | 95.95M | 42.61M | 5.38M |
| Total Liabilities | 82.22M | 111.98M | 108.94M | 61.09M | 6.39M |
| Stockholders Equity | 52.92M | 60.09M | 65.87M | 64.57M | 7.04M |
Cash Flow | |||||
| Free Cash Flow | 1.46M | 3.02M | -87.98M | -85.64M | 3.60M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 2.21M | 3.26M | -6.23M | 7.88M | 3.66M |
| Investing Cash Flow | 40.43M | 7.95M | -59.14M | 6.49M | -56.07K |
| Financing Cash Flow | -34.84M | -18.95M | 9.94M | 55.57M | -3.24M |
United Maritime Corp. Technical Analysis
Positive
2.11
Price Trends
2.34
Positive
2.12
Positive
1.83
Positive
Market Momentum
0.08
Positive
71.76
Negative
60.87
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For USEA, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 2.11 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 2.55, below the 50-day MA of 2.34, and above the 200-day MA of 1.83, indicating a bullish trend. The MACD of 0.08 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 71.76 is Negative, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 60.87 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for USEA.
United Maritime Corp. Risk Analysis
United Maritime Corp. disclosed 70 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. United Maritime Corp. reported the most risks in the "Finance & Corporate" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 3 New Risks
1.
Our second amended and restated bylaws provide that the High Court of the Republic of Marshall Islands shall be the sole and exclusive forum for certain disputes between us and our shareholders, which could limit our shareholders' ability to obtain a favorable judicial forum for disputes with us or our directors, officers, or employees. Q4, 2023
2.
The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board inspection of our independent accounting firm could lead to adverse findings in our auditors' reports and challenges to the accuracy of our published audited financial statements. Q4, 2023
3.
Volatility of SOFR and potential changes of the use of SOFR as a benchmark could affect our profitability, earnings, and cash flow. Q4, 2023
United Maritime Corp. Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (63)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
68 Neutral | $42.97M | 12.00 | 3.87% | ― | -20.22% | -47.01% | |
67 Neutral | $21.84M | 0.28 | -5.54% | ― | 24.97% | ― | |
63 Neutral | $10.79B | 15.43 | 7.44% | 2.01% | 2.89% | -14.66% | |
55 Neutral | $66.69M | 86.80 | 0.47% | ― | 33.71% | ― | |
52 Neutral | $25.37M | -12.94 | -3.33% | 6.20% | -10.84% | 72.72% | |
45 Neutral | $5.79M | 1.18 | 7.94% | ― | -6.63% | -38.69% |
* Industrials Sector Average
USEA
United Maritime Corp.
2.66
1.35
103.21%
GLBS
Globus Maritime
3.09
1.97
175.89%
TOPS
Top Ships
0.78
-5.11
-86.83%
PXS
Pyxis Tankers
4.20
1.37
48.41%
CTRM
Castor Maritime
2.26
0.08
3.67%
United Maritime Corp. Corporate Events
United Maritime Posts Stronger Q1 2026, Extends Dividend as Capesize Expansion Advances
May 22, 2026
On May 21, 2026, United Maritime reported first-quarter 2026 results showing net revenues of $7.9 million, essentially flat year on year, but a sharply reduced net loss of $0.1 million and adjusted net income of $0.2 million versus a $4.5 million ...
United Maritime Files 2025 Form 20-F and Details Fleet Capacity Upgrade
Apr 9, 2026
United Maritime Corporation is an international dry bulk shipping company providing worldwide seaborne transportation services, operating a fleet of Capesize, Kamsarmax and Panamax vessels. It is incorporated in the Marshall Islands, headquartered...
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