StealthGas (NASDAQ:GASS) Posts Earnings Results, Beats Estimates By $0.04 EPS

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StealthGas (NASDAQ:GASS – Get Free Report) announced its earnings results on Monday. The shipping company reported $0.36 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.32 by $0.04, FiscalAI reports. StealthGas had a return on equity of 9.62% and a net margin of 35.02%.The business had revenue of $39.37 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $39.80 million.

Here are the key takeaways from StealthGas’ conference call:

  • StealthGas finished 2025 with strong profitability and liquidity, reporting adjusted net income of $65.6 million for the year and year-end cash of about $99–110 million, while shareholders’ equity rose to $690 million.
  • The company is now effectively debt-free after repaying $86 million in 2025 and $350 million since 2023, lowering interest costs and reducing cash-flow break-even to an estimated $6,500–$7,000 per vessel per day.
  • Fourth-quarter results softened—revenues fell 9% y/y to $39.4 million and adjusted Q4 net income declined to $13.3 million—driven by lower utilization and idle/off-hire time including a Medium Gas Carrier incident (the Eco Wizard) that remains out of service and impaired (insured, under assessment).
  • Revenue visibility is improving with 48% of 2026 fleet days contracted (about $66 million) and roughly $104 million of future revenues secured through 2029, alongside active sales of older tonnage that are expected to boost cash.
  • Market outlook is mixed: global LPG exports and U.S. capacity expansions support medium-term demand, but geopolitical risks (Iran, Houthi attacks) and a substantial newbuilding orderbook could create short-term volatility—management says the company is positioned to weather or benefit from such swings.

StealthGas Stock Performance

Shares of StealthGas stock traded up $0.26 on Tuesday, reaching $8.94. 390,215 shares of the company’s stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 136,288. The company has a market capitalization of $332.21 million, a P/E ratio of 5.32 and a beta of 0.22. StealthGas has a 52 week low of $4.90 and a 52 week high of $9.32. The firm’s 50-day moving average is $7.80 and its two-hundred day moving average is $7.20.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Separately, Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of StealthGas from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Sunday, December 28th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating, According to data from MarketBeat.com, StealthGas has a consensus rating of “Buy”.

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Institutional Investors Weigh In On StealthGas

Large investors have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Bank of America Corp DE raised its holdings in shares of StealthGas by 701.2% during the fourth quarter. Bank of America Corp DE now owns 10,263 shares of the shipping company’s stock valued at $58,000 after purchasing an additional 8,982 shares during the period. Jump Financial LLC increased its position in StealthGas by 249.2% in the 2nd quarter. Jump Financial LLC now owns 38,651 shares of the shipping company’s stock valued at $248,000 after buying an additional 27,583 shares in the last quarter. Jane Street Group LLC acquired a new position in StealthGas during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $91,000. WINTON GROUP Ltd bought a new position in StealthGas in the third quarter worth approximately $276,000. Finally, UBS Group AG boosted its holdings in StealthGas by 21.4% in the third quarter. UBS Group AG now owns 260,133 shares of the shipping company’s stock worth $1,704,000 after acquiring an additional 45,846 shares in the last quarter. 66.32% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

StealthGas Company Profile

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StealthGas Inc is an international shipping company specializing in the seaborne transportation of liquefied petroleum gases (LPG), including propane, butane and ammonia. The company operates a fleet of modern pressurized LPG carriers with capacities ranging from approximately 2,500 to 9,100 cubic meters, providing safe and efficient carriage of petrochemical gases worldwide.

Founded in 2005 and incorporated in the Republic of the Marshall Islands, StealthGas is headquartered in Athens, Greece, with additional commercial and operational offices in major shipping centers across Europe and Asia.

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