Euroseas Ltd. reported third‑quarter 2025 results with net revenues of $56.9 million and a net income of $29.7 million, up 5.1 % and 7.6 % from the same period a year earlier. Diluted earnings per share were $4.25, while basic EPS was $4.27. The company also declared a quarterly dividend of $0.70 per share.
The company’s earnings fell short of consensus expectations. Analysts had projected diluted EPS of $4.40, so Euroseas missed by $0.15, or 3.4 %. The miss was driven by a combination of higher operating costs and a modest decline in freight rates that limited the upside from the company’s strong charter mix. Revenue also missed estimates, coming in at $56.9 million versus the consensus of $61 million, a shortfall of $4.1 million or 6.7 %. The revenue miss was largely attributable to weaker container freight rates in the global market, which offset the positive impact of the company’s new forward charters.
Despite the shortfalls, Euroseas maintained a robust charter coverage outlook. The company now expects about 70 % of its fleet to be under contract for 2026, a figure that has been confirmed by the latest forward‑charter agreements. Five vessels, including four under construction, have secured long‑term charters that provide revenue visibility through 2032. These contracts are expected to generate an additional $25 million of EBITDA from the Oakland vessel alone and nearly $40 million from each newbuild.
Management reiterated a cautious outlook for the near term. Chairman and CEO Aristides Pittas emphasized that while containership rates remain high, the company is preparing for a potential decline in freight rates. He highlighted the company’s focus on cost discipline and a target leverage ratio of around 50 %. Chief Financial Officer Tasos Aslidis noted that the average fleet size was 22 vessels in Q3 2025, down from 23 in the same period a year earlier, and that the company’s operating income was supported by the higher average charter rates earned.
The market reacted negatively to the earnings miss. Shares fell 5.89 % after the release, a decline driven primarily by the EPS and revenue shortfalls. Investors expressed concern that the company’s strong charter coverage may not fully offset the near‑term weakness in freight rates, and the cautious tone from management added to the uncertainty.
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