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Mar 31
Castor Maritime Q2 2025 Earnings Report
Reported Q1 2025 results with lower vessel revenues, a swing to net loss due to large unrealized losses on equity method investments, and reduced fleet size.
Key Takeaways
Castor Maritime posted Q1 2025 total vessel revenues of $11.32M, down from $20.39M a year earlier, driven by fewer available days and lower charter rates. The company reported a net loss of $23.35M (−$2.18 EPS) versus a $22.33M profit in Q1 2024, mainly due to $26.37M in unrealized losses from revaluing equity method investments. Adjusted EBITDA was $9.89M, and the daily TCE rate fell to $9,555. Cash stood at $78.34M with total assets of $732.98M.
Total vessel revenues fell 44.6% YoY to $11.32M due to lower available days and charter rates.
Net loss of $23.35M versus a $22.33M profit in Q1 2024, driven by $26.37M unrealized losses on equity method investments.
Daily TCE rate declined to $9,555 from $13,411 YoY, with fleet utilization improving slightly to 99.6%.
Cash position was $78.34M; total assets were $732.98M.
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CapyFin.com Forward Guidance
The company aims to capitalize on strategic acquisitions in the shipping and energy sectors, maintain disciplined operations, and leverage its strengthened balance sheet after fully repaying the $100M Toro loan.
Positive Outlook
- Full repayment of $100M Toro loan, reducing leverage and increasing flexibility.
- Strong cash position of $78.34M to support growth initiatives.
- Fleet utilization remains high at 99.6%.
- Potential for attractive acquisitions in shipping and energy sectors.
- Diversified revenue streams with contributions from asset management.
Challenges Ahead
- Lower charter rates and reduced fleet size impacting revenues.
- Significant unrealized losses on equity method investments.
- Decrease in daily TCE rate compared to prior year.
- Loss on vessels held for sale recorded in the quarter.
- Net loss reported versus profit in prior-year quarter.