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C3is Inc. reports robust financial and operating results for the first quarter of 2026, with a 358% increase in Adjusted Net Income

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C3is (Nasdaq:CISS) reported first quarter 2026 voyage revenues of $11.6 million, up 34% year-over-year, with daily TCE of $32,173, a 98.6% increase. GAAP net income was $3.2 million, while Adjusted Net Income rose 358% to $5.5 million and Adjusted EBITDA increased 130% to $6.9 million.

The company agreed to acquire two product tankers for $39.8 million, boosting tanker exposure, and ended the quarter with $27.3 million in cash and no bank debt. C3is also implemented 1:20 and 1:7 reverse stock splits and raised $1.6 million via an ATM program.

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Positive

  • Voyage revenues up 34% year-over-year to $11.6 million in Q1 2026
  • Daily TCE increased 98.6% year-over-year to $32,173 in Q1 2026
  • Adjusted Net Income up 358% to $5.5 million; Adjusted EBITDA up 130% to $6.9 million
  • Cash balance rose 82% since year-end 2025 to $27.3 million
  • Agreements to acquire two product tankers for $39.8 million, expanding tanker exposure
  • All vessels unencumbered and no outstanding bank debt reported
  • Aframax tanker currently achieving voyage charter rates of around $115,000 per day

Negative

  • GAAP net income declined to $3.2 million from $7.9 million year-over-year
  • Reported basic Loss per share of ($1.33) in Q1 2026
  • Recorded $2.3 million loss on warrants and $3.5 million deemed dividend on preferred shares
  • Fleet utilization fell to 89.4% from 100.0%, impacted by engine repairs
  • Operational utilization decreased to 85.0% from 91.7% year-over-year
  • Two reverse stock splits (1:20 and 1:7) to maintain Nasdaq listing
  • Sale of 156,619 common shares via ATM program causing equity dilution

News Market Reaction – CISS

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In the May 18 session, CISS gained 3.93%, reflecting a moderate positive market reaction. Argus tracked a peak move of +89.0% during that session. Argus tracked a trough of -24.8% from its starting point during tracking. Our momentum scanner triggered 37 alerts that day, indicating elevated trading interest and price volatility. Trading volume was exceptionally heavy at 366.7x the daily average, suggesting very strong buying interest.

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Market Context

This announcement highlights strong Q1 2026 performance, with revenues of $11.6M, daily TCE of $32,1...
Analysis

This announcement highlights strong Q1 2026 performance, with revenues of $11.6M, daily TCE of $32,173, Adjusted EBITDA of $6.9M, and Adjusted Net Income of $5.5M. Cash rose to $27.3M, while the fleet expanded exposure to product tankers. Offsetting factors include an active $98M ATM agreement and recent reverse stock splits. Investors may watch future TCE levels, utilization, and any additional equity issuance volumes.

Key Figures

Aframax spot rate: $115,000 per day Product tanker acquisitions: $39.8 million Q1 2026 revenues: $11.6 million +5 more
8 metrics
Aframax spot rate $115,000 per day Current voyage charter rate for Aframax tanker
Product tanker acquisitions $39.8 million Aggregate consideration for two product tankers
Q1 2026 revenues $11.6 million Three months ended March 31, 2026
Q1 2026 daily TCE $32,173 Average daily TCE for Q1 2026
Q1 2026 EBITDA $4.6 million Three months ended March 31, 2026
Adjusted Net Income $5.5 million Q1 2026, up 358% vs Q1 2025
Cash balance $27.3 million End of Q1 2026, up 82% vs year-end 2025
ATM program size $98,000,000 At The Market sales agreement with Aegis Capital, Feb 2026

Previous Earnings Reports

5 past events · Latest: May 14 (Neutral)
Same Type Pattern 5 events
Date Event Sentiment 24h Move Catalyst
May 14 Earnings date notice Neutral -1.2% Announced timing of Q1 2026 financial and operating results release.
Feb 19 Earnings results Positive +31.1% Reported Q4 and 2025 results with higher voyage revenues and solid profitability.
Feb 16 Earnings date notice Neutral +0.7% Set release date and call details for Q4 and full-year 2025 results.
Nov 18 Earnings results Neutral +0.0% Reported Q3 and nine-month 2025 results with mixed TCE and utilization trends.
Nov 13 Earnings date notice Neutral -9.2% Announced upcoming Q3 and nine-month 2025 results release and conference call.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Pattern Detected

Earnings result releases have previously coincided with notable moves, including a strong upside reaction to Q4 2025 results, while simple date-announcement releases tend to see modest or mixed price changes.

Recent Company History

Recent history for C3is centers on recurring earnings communications and operating updates. Prior earnings results, such as Q4 2025 on Feb 19, 2026, came with higher voyage revenues and strong net income and saw a 31.14% move. Date-only earnings notices on Nov 13, 2025, Feb 16, 2026, and May 14, 2026 produced smaller, mixed reactions. Today’s detailed Q1 2026 report fits into this sequence of operational and financial updates.

Key Terms

time charters, spot market, ebitda, adjusted ebitda, +3 more
7 terms
time charters technical
"Our handysize dry bulk carriers are employed on time charters of short-term durations"
Time charters are contracts in which a ship owner rents a vessel to a renter for a set period of time; the renter directs where the ship goes and pays for fuel and voyage costs, while the owner provides the crew and handles maintenance. Investors care because time charters turn uncertain spot-market sales into more predictable revenue and cash flow, reducing near-term exposure to volatile freight rates—like renting a truck for months instead of selling single deliveries.
spot market technical
"our Aframax tanker operates in the spot market, currently achieving voyage charter rates"
The spot market is where assets—like stocks, commodities, or currencies—are exchanged for immediate delivery and payment at the current market price. It matters to investors because spot prices reflect real-time supply and demand, guide short-term trading decisions, and serve as the baseline for contracts and valuations; think of it as buying an item at the store right now instead of ordering it for later.
ebitda financial
"EBITDAi of $4.6 million, Net Income of $3.2 million"
EBITDA stands for earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. It measures a company's profitability by focusing on the money it makes from its core operations, ignoring expenses like taxes and accounting adjustments. Investors use EBITDA to compare how well different companies are performing financially, as it provides a clearer picture of operational success without the influence of financial structure or accounting choices.
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adjusted ebitda financial
"Adjusted EBITDAi of $6.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026"
Adjusted EBITDA is a way companies measure how much money they make from their core operations, like running a business, by removing certain costs or income that aren’t part of regular business activities. It helps investors see how well a company is doing without distractions from unusual expenses or gains, making it easier to compare companies or track performance over time.
adjusted net income financial
"Adjusted Net Incomei of $5.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026"
Adjusted net income is a company's reported profit after removing unusual, one-time, or non-operational items so the number reflects the business’s regular earning power. Investors use it like a cleaned-up scorecard — similar to judging a player’s season performance without a few fluke games — to compare companies or assess trends without being misled by rare gains or losses that won’t affect future cash flow.
reverse stock split financial
"The Company effected a 1:20 Reverse Stock Split in January 2026"
A reverse stock split reduces a company's number of outstanding shares while raising the price per share proportionally, so the total value of each investor's holding is unchanged; a 1-for-10 split turns 100 shares worth $1 each into 10 shares worth $10 each. Companies often do this to regain compliance with an exchange's minimum price rule or to attract investors who avoid very low-priced stocks.
at the market financial
"entered into an “At The Market” sales agreement with Aegis Capital Corporation"
“At the market” describes a method companies use to sell newly issued shares directly into the open market at whatever the current trading price is, usually through a broker who places shares in small amounts over time. Investors care because it can reduce each existing shareholder’s ownership percentage and increase the number of shares outstanding, while giving the company a flexible, quick way to raise cash — like adding single seats to a train instead of buying a whole new carriage.

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ATHENS, Greece, May 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- C3is Inc. (Nasdaq: CISS) (the “Company”), a ship-owning company providing tanker and dry bulk seaborne transportation services, announced today its unaudited financial and operating results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026.

OPERATIONAL AND FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

  • Our handysize dry bulk carriers are employed on time charters of short-term durations, producing steady cash flows, while our Aframax tanker operates in the spot market, currently achieving voyage charter rates of around $115,000 per day.
  • The Company has also entered into agreements to acquire two product tankers for an aggregate consideration of $39.8 million. One of these tankers was delivered in April 2026, while the second is expected to be delivered in the third quarter of 2026. These acquisitions increase the Company’s exposure to the product tanker market, where current voyage charter rates for MR product tankers are approximately $36,000 per day.
  • For the three months ended March 31, 2026, the Company generated revenues of $11.6 million, corresponding to a daily TCE I of $32,173, as compared to revenues of $8.7 million for the same period in 2025, representing a daily TCE of $16,202.
  • For the first quarter of 2026, daily TCE increased by 98.6% as compared to the same period in 2025.
  • EBITDAi of $4.6 million, Net Income of $3.2 million, and Loss per share, Basic, of $(1.33) for the three months ended March 31, 2026, affected by two non-cash items of a $2.3 million loss on warrants and a $3.5 million deemed dividend on the Series A Perpetual Convertible Preferred Shares, both reflecting accounting revaluations of these securities.
  • All of our vessels are unencumbered.
  • Adjusted EBITDAi of $6.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026, an increase of 130% compared to $3.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025.
  • Adjusted Net Incomei of $5.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026, an increase of 358% compared to $1.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025.
  • Cash balance, including time deposits, of $27.3 million at the end of the first quarter of 2026, compared to $14.9 million at year-end 2025, representing an increase of 82%.
  • In February 2026, the Company entered into an “At The Market” sales agreement with Aegis Capital Corporation, covering the registration of common shares with an aggregate amount of up to $98,000,000. During the first quarter of 2026, the Company sold 156,619 shares of common stock – adjusted for the Reverse Stock Split of 1:7 in April 2026 - for total gross proceeds of $1.6 million.
  • The Company effected a 1:20 Reverse Stock Split in January 2026 and a second 1:7 Reverse Stock Split in April 2026 to satisfy the minimum price bid requirement for maintaining listing on Nasdaq.

i TCE, EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Net Income are non-GAAP measures. Refer to the reconciliation of these measures to the most directly comparable financial measure in accordance with GAAP set forth later in this release.

First Quarter 2026 Results:

  • Voyage revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2026 amounted to $11.6 million, representing an increase of $2.9 million, or 34%, compared to revenues of $8.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025, primarily due to higher charter rates. Total calendar days for our fleet were 360 days for both the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025. Of the total calendar days in the first quarter of 2026, 225, or 62.5%, were time charter days, as compared to 247 or 68.6% for the same period in 2025. Our fleet utilization was 89.4% and 100.0% for the periods of three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively. Fleet operational utilization was 85.0% and 91.7% for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively. The decrease was mainly attributable to the engine repairs on board our handysize carrier, the Eco Angelbay.
  • Voyage expenses and vessels’ operating expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2026 were $1.2 million and $2.5 million respectively, compared to $2.8 million and $2.2 million for the same period in 2025. The decrease in voyage expenses was mainly driven by lower bunker costs and port expenses, which declined by 69% and 63% respectively, primarily due to greater fleet employment under time charter arrangements. Specifically, voyage expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2026 included bunker costs of $0.5 million and port expenses of $0.3 million, representing 41.7% and 25.0% of total voyage expenses, primarily due to our Aframax tanker, the Afrapearl II, operating in the spot market. Operating expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2026 mainly included crew expenses of $1.2 million, corresponding to 48.0% of total operating expenses, spares and consumable costs of $0.6 million, corresponding to 24.0% of total vessel operating expenses, and maintenance expenses of $0.3 million, representing maintenance and repairs on the vessels, corresponding to 12.0% of total vessel operating expenses.           
  • Depreciation for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025 was $1.6 million for each period.
  • Management fees for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025 were $0.16 million for each period.
  • General and Administrative costs for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025 were $0.8 million and $0.7 million, respectively. The $0.1 million increase is primarily due to higher professional fees.
  • Interest and finance costs for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025 were $0.002 million and $0.3 million respectively. In 2025, interest expense included accrued interest related to $14.6 million payable to a related party, representing 90% of the acquisition price of the Eco Spitfire, which was fully repaid in April 2025. For accounting purposes, the outstanding purchase price balance payable on the new vessel acquisition was allocated to principal and imputed interest, even though no interest was contractually charged by the sellers. The total amount paid was consistent with the originally agreed purchase price of the vessel.
  • Interest income for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025 was $0.2 million and $0.1 million, respectively. The increase is mainly attributed to a higher amount of funds placed under time deposits.
  • Loss on warrants for the three months ended March 31, 2026 was $2.3 million compared to a gain on warrants of $6.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025. The change reflects the net fair value movements in our Class B-1, B-2, C-1 and C-2 warrants, which are classified as liabilities.
  • Net Income of $3.2 million and related Loss per share, basic, of ($1.33) for the three months ended March 31, 2026, compared to a net income of $7.9 million, corresponding to an Earnings per share (EPS), basic, of $1,439.93 for the same period of last year.
  • Adjusted Net Income was $5.5 million, corresponding to an Adjusted EPS, basic, of $5.24 for the three months ended March 31, 2026 compared to an Adjusted net income of $1.2 million corresponding to an Adjusted EPS, basic, of $101.88 for the same period of last year.
  • Adjusted EBITDA for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025 amounted to $6.9 million and $3.0 million, respectively. Reconciliations of Adjusted Net Income, EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA to Net Income are set forth below.

CEO Dr. Diamantis Andriotis commented:

The first quarter of 2026 marked a period of strong financial and operational performance for the Company, with adjusted net income increasing by 358% year-over-year to $5.5 million and adjusted EBITDA rising by 130% to $6.9 million. During the quarter, the Company generated revenues of $11.6 million and a robust cash flow from operating activities of $9.3 million, resulting in a cash balance of $27 million, representing an 82% increase compared to year-end 2025.

Our fleet achieved average daily TCE rates of approximately $32,200 during the quarter, reflecting healthy market conditions across both the tanker and dry bulk sectors. More recently, spot market earnings have strengthened further, with our Aframax tanker currently earning $115,000 per day, while MR product tanker and Handysize dry bulk markets continue to generate attractive returns.

At the beginning of the second quarter, we took delivery of the first of two newly acquired product tankers, with the second vessel expected to be delivered in the third quarter of 2026. These additions further enhance and diversify our fleet profile while increasing our exposure to the tanker market. We also benefit from a flexible payment structure, under which the remaining acquisition costs for the recently acquired vessels are payable within one year from the respective acquisition agreements.

With no outstanding bank debt, we maintain significant financial flexibility as we continue to execute our growth strategy and position the Company to capitalize on favorable market conditions.

Conference Call details:

On May 18, 2026, at 10:00 am ET, the Company’s management will host a conference call to present the results and the company’s operations and outlook.

Slides and audio webcast:

There will also be a live and then archived webcast of the conference call, through C3is Inc. website (www.c3is.pro). Participants to the live webcast should register on the website approximately 10 minutes prior to the start of the webcast.

ABOUT C3IS INC.

C3is Inc. is a ship-owning company providing dry bulk and crude oil seaborne transportation services. The Company currently owns five vessels, comprising three Handysize dry bulk carriers with a total capacity of 97,664 deadweight tons (dwt), an Aframax oil tanker with a cargo carrying capacity of 115,804 dwt and a product tanker with a cargo carrying capacity of 47,203 dwt, resulting in a fleet total capacity of 260,671 dwt. On a pro forma basis following the delivery of one additional MR product tanker, the Company’s fleet will consist of six vessels: three Handysize dry bulk carriers, one Aframax tanker, and two MR product tankers, with a total carrying capacity of approximately 311,431 dwt. C3is Inc.’s shares of Common Stock are listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market and trade under the symbol “CISS.”

Forward-Looking Statements

Matters discussed in this release may constitute forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements reflect our current views with respect to future events and financial performance and may include statements concerning plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events or performance including our intentions relating to fleet growth and diversification and financing, outlook for our shipping sectors and vessel earnings, and our ability to maintain compliance with Nasdaq continued listing requirements, and underlying assumptions and other statements, which are other than statements of historical facts. The forward-looking statements in this release are based upon various assumptions, many of which are based, in turn, upon further assumptions, including without limitation, management’s examination of historical operating trends, data contained in our records and other data available from third parties. Although C3is Inc. believes that these assumptions were reasonable when made, because these assumptions are inherently subject to significant uncertainties and contingencies which are difficult or impossible to predict and are beyond our control, C3is Inc. cannot assure you that it will achieve or accomplish these expectations, beliefs or projections. Important factors that, in our view, could cause actual results to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements include risks discussed in our filings with the SEC and the following: the strength of world economies and currencies, geopolitical conditions, including any trade disruptions resulting from tariffs, port fees or other protectionist measures imposed by the United States, China or other countries, general market conditions, including changes in charter hire rates and vessel values, charter counterparty performance, changes in demand that may affect attitudes of time charterers to scheduled and unscheduled drydockings, shipyard performance, changes in C3is Inc.’s operating expenses, including bunker prices, drydocking and insurance costs, ability to fund the purchase price for our two product tankers, ability to obtain financing and comply with covenants in our financing arrangements, actions taken by regulatory authorities, potential liability from pending or future litigation, domestic and international political conditions, the conflict in Ukraine and related sanctions, the conflict in the Middle East, potential disruption of shipping routes due to ongoing attacks by Houthis in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden and the effective closure of the Persian Gulf, including the Strait of Hormuz, due to the conflict between Iran and the U.S. and Israel, accidents and political events or acts by terrorists.

Risks and uncertainties are further described in reports filed by C3is INC. with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

Company Contact:

Nina Pyndiah
Chief Financial Officer

C3is INC.
00-30-210-6250-001
E-mail: info@c3is.pro

Fleet Data:

The following key indicators highlight the Company’s operating performance during the three-month periods ended March 31, 2025 and March 31, 2026.

FLEET DATAQ1 2025Q1 2026
Average number of vessels (1)4.004.00
Period end number of owned vessels in fleet44
Total calendar days for fleet (2)360360
Total voyage days for fleet (3)360322
Fleet utilization (4)100.0%89.4%
Total charter days for fleet (5)247225
Total spot market days for fleet (6)11397
Fleet operational utilization (7)91.7%85.0%
   
  1. Average number of vessels is the number of owned vessels that constituted our fleet for the relevant period, as measured by the sum of the number of days each vessel was a part of our fleet during the period divided by the number of calendar days in that period.
  2. Total calendar days for fleet are the total days the vessels we operated were in our possession for the relevant period including off-hire days associated with repairs, drydockings or special or intermediate surveys.
  3. Total voyage days for fleet reflect the total number of days the vessels we operated were in our possession for the relevant period, net of off-hire days associated with repairs, drydockings or special or intermediate surveys.
  4. Fleet utilization is the percentage of time that our vessels were available for revenue generating voyage days, and is determined by dividing voyage days by fleet calendar days for the relevant period.
  5. Total charter days for fleet are the number of voyage days the vessels operated on time charters for the relevant period.
  6. Total spot market charter days for fleet are the number of voyage days the vessels operated on spot market charters for the relevant period.
  7. Fleet operational utilization is the percentage of time that our vessels generated revenue, and is determined by dividing voyage days excluding idle days by fleet calendar days for the relevant period.

Reconciliation of Adjusted Net Income, EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EPS:

Adjusted net income represents net income before gain/(loss) on warrants and share based compensation. EBITDA represents net income before interest and finance costs, interest income and depreciation. Adjusted EBITDA represents net income before interest and finance costs, interest income, depreciation, gain/(loss) on warrants and share based compensation.

Adjusted EPS represents Adjusted net income divided by the weighted average number of shares. EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA, adjusted net income and adjusted EPS are not recognized measurements under U.S. GAAP. Our calculation of EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA, adjusted net income and adjusted EPS may not be comparable to that reported by other companies in shipping or other industries. In evaluating Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted net income and Adjusted EPS, you should be aware that in the future we may incur expenses that are the same as, or similar to, some of the adjustments in this presentation.

EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA, adjusted net income and adjusted EPS are included herein because they are a basis upon which we and our investors assess our financial performance. They allow us to present our performance from period to period on a comparable basis and provide investors with a means of better evaluating and understanding our operating performance. Management also uses these non-GAAP financial measures in making financial, operating and planning decisions and in evaluating our performance.

(Expressed in United States Dollars,
except number of shares)
 
 Q1 2025Q1 2026
Net Income - Adjusted Net Income  
Net income7,916,8413,200,286
(Less)/plus (gain)/loss on warrants(6,866,761)2,252,720
Plus share based compensation113,62830,944
Adjusted Net Income1,163,7085,483,950
   
Net Income – EBITDA  
Net income7,916,8413,200,286
Plus interest and finance costs330,5451,852
Less interest income(149,760)(211,340)
Plus depreciation1,625,4711,625,471
EBITDA9,723,0974,616,269
   
Net Income - Adjusted EBITDA  
Net income7,916,8413,200,286
(Less)/plus (gain)/loss on warrants(6,866,761)2,252,720
Plus share based compensation113,62830,944
Plus interest and finance costs330,5451,852
Less interest income(149,760)(211,340)
Plus depreciation1,625,4711,625,471
Adjusted EBITDA2,969,9646,899,933
   
EPS     
Numerator  
Net income7,916,8413,200,286
Less: Cumulative dividends on preferred shares(187,500)(187,500)
Less: Undistributed earnings allocated to non-vested shares(236,149)-
Less: Down round deemed dividend on Series A Perpetual Convertible Preferred Shares(462,000)(3,474,000)
Net income/(loss) attributable to common shareholders, basic7,031,192(461,214)
Denominator  
Weighted average number of shares4,883347,967
EPS - Basic 1,439.93(1.33)
   
Adjusted EPS  
Numerator  
Adjusted net income1,163,7085,483,950
Less: Cumulative dividends on preferred shares(187,500)(187,500)
Less: Undistributed earnings allocated to non-vested shares(16,709)(424)
Less: Down round deemed dividend on Series A Perpetual Convertible Preferred Shares(462,000)(3,474,000)
Adjusted net income attributable to common shareholders, basic497,4991,822,026
   
Denominator  
Weighted average number of shares4,883347,967
Adjusted EPS, Basic101.885.24


Reconciliation of TCE:
Time Charter Equivalent rate or “TCE” rate is determined by dividing voyage revenue net of voyage expenses by voyage days for the relevant time period. TCE is a non-GAAP measure which provides additional meaningful information in conjunction with voyage revenues, the most directly comparable GAAP measure to Time charter equivalent revenues assisting the Company’s management in making decisions regarding the deployment and use of its vessels and in evaluating their financial performance. TCE is also a standard shipping industry performance measure used primarily to compare period-to-period changes in a shipping company’s performance despite changes in the mix of charter types (i.e., spot charters or time charters) under which the vessels may be employed between the periods. TCE assists our investors to assess our financial performance from period to period on a comparable basis and provides investors with a means of better evaluating and understanding our operating performance.

(Expressed in U.S. Dollars except for available days and Time charter equivalent rate)

 
Q1 2025Q1 2026
Voyage revenues8,670,66411,575,939
Voyage expenses(2,837,998)(1,216,306)
Time charter equivalent revenues5,832,66610,359,633
Total voyage days for fleet360322
Time charter equivalent rate16,20232,173


C3is Inc.
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
(Expressed in United States Dollars, except for number of shares)
  
 Q1 2025Q1 2026
   
Revenues  
Revenues8,670,66411,575,939
Total revenues8,670,66411,575,939
   
Expenses  
Voyage expenses2,729,0191,069,672
Voyage expenses – related party108,979146,634
Vessels’ operating expenses2,129,4892,464,588
Vessels’ operating expenses – related party32,50030,000
Drydocking costs-46,136
Management fees – related party158,400158,400
General and administrative expenses527,788632,462
General and administrative expenses – related party124,826137,577
Depreciation1,625,4711,625,471
Total expenses7,436,4726,310,940
   
Income from operations1,234,1925,264,999
   
Other (expenses)/income 
Interest and finance costs(1,963)(1,852)
Interest and finance costs – related party(328,582)-
Interest income149,760211,340
Foreign exchange loss(3,327)(21,481)
Gain/(loss) on warrants6,866,761(2,252,720)
Other income/(expenses), net6,682,649(2,064,713)
   
   
Net income7,916,8413,200,286
   
Earnings/(loss) per share (ii) 
- Basic1,439.93(1.33)
- Diluted412.68(1.33)
   
Weighted average number of shares
- Basic4,883347,967
- Diluted18,612347,967


ii The computation of earnings/(loss) per share gives retroactive effect to the reverse stock splits effected in April 2024, December 2024, April 2025, January 2026 and April 2026.


C3is Inc.
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Expressed in United States Dollars)
  
 December 31,March 31,
 20252026
   
Assets  
Current assets  
Cash and cash equivalents616,6402,280,300
Time deposits14,323,99924,984,027
Trade and other receivables4,262,8872,616,374
Other current assets282,992723,942
Inventories1,312,062916,093
Advances and prepayments15,37843,499
Operating lease right-of-use assets24,7517,853
Total current assets20,838,70931,572,088
   
Non current assets  
Vessels, net77,647,92176,022,450
Total non current assets77,647,92176,022,450
Total assets98,486,630107,594,538
   
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity  
Current liabilities  
Trade accounts payable1,804,4731,911,262
Payable to related parties381,779789,504
Accrued and other liabilities911,201914,982
Operating lease liabilities24,7517,853
Deferred income235,65186,305
Total current liabilities3,357,8553,709,906
   
Non current liabilities  
Warrant liability29,1611,662,902
Total non current liabilities29,1611,662,902
Total liabilities3,387,0165,372,808
   
Commitments and contingencies  
   
Stockholders' equity  
Capital stock9425,410
Preferred stock, Series A6,0006,000
Additional paid-in capital90,606,82798,185,689
Retained earnings4,485,8454,024,631
Total stockholders' equity95,099,614102,221,730
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity98,486,630107,594,538


C3is Inc.
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Expressed in United States Dollars)
  
 3M 20253M 2026
   
Cash flows from operating activities  
Net income for the period7,916,8413,200,286
   
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash  
provided by operating activities:  
Depreciation1,625,4711,625,471
Share based compensation113,62830,944
Unrealized foreign exchange loss on time deposits-30,765
Unrealized (gain)/loss on warrants(6,866,761)2,252,720
Non-cash lease expense15,87216,898
   
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:  
(Increase)/decrease in  
Trade and other receivables(280,860)1,646,513
Other current assets(649,692)(440,950)
Inventories(718,471)395,969
Advances and prepayments3,321(28,121)
Increase/(decrease) in  
Trade accounts payable941,244106,789
Changes in operating lease liabilities(15,872)(16,898)
Payable to related parties1,334,487603,559
Accrued liabilities(43,286)3,781
Deferred income(81,431)(149,346)
Net cash provided by operating activities3,294,4919,278,380
   
Cash flows from investing activities  
Increase in bank time deposits-(18,914,792)
Maturity of bank time deposits7,948,7068,223,999
Net cash provided by/(used in) in investing activities7,948,706(10,690,793)
   
Cash flows from financing activities  
Proceeds from equity offering-1,604,037
Stock issuance costs-(32,081)
Proceeds from exercise of warrants-1,887,451
Dividends paid on preferred shares(191,667)(383,334)
Net cash (used in)/provided by financing activities(191,667)3,076,073
   
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents11,051,5301,663,660
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period4,640,343616,640
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period15,691,8732,280,300

FAQ

How did C3is (NASDAQ:CISS) perform financially in Q1 2026?

C3is reported Q1 2026 voyage revenues of $11.6 million and net income of $3.2 million. According to the company, Adjusted Net Income reached $5.5 million and Adjusted EBITDA was $6.9 million, reflecting higher charter rates and stronger tanker and dry bulk markets.

What revenue and TCE did C3is (CISS) report for the first quarter of 2026?

C3is generated $11.6 million in voyage revenues in Q1 2026, a 34% year-over-year increase. According to the company, daily TCE was $32,173, up 98.6% from $16,202 in Q1 2025, supported by improved charter rates and market conditions.

How much did C3is (CISS) Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted EBITDA grow in Q1 2026?

C3is Q1 2026 Adjusted Net Income increased to $5.5 million and Adjusted EBITDA to $6.9 million. According to the company, these figures represent year-over-year increases of 358% and 130%, respectively, driven primarily by higher time charter equivalent rates across its fleet.

What is the impact of C3is (CISS) tanker acquisitions announced in 2026?

C3is agreed to acquire two product tankers for $39.8 million, with one delivered in April 2026. According to the company, these vessels increase exposure to the product tanker market, where MR voyage charter rates are around $36,000 per day, enhancing fleet diversification.

What is C3is (NASDAQ:CISS) cash position and debt level after Q1 2026?

C3is ended Q1 2026 with a $27.3 million cash balance, including time deposits, up 82% from year-end 2025. According to the company, all vessels are unencumbered and there is no outstanding bank debt, supporting financial flexibility for fleet growth and operations.

Why did C3is (CISS) execute reverse stock splits in 2026?

C3is implemented a 1:20 reverse stock split in January 2026 and a 1:7 split in April 2026. According to the company, these actions aimed to satisfy Nasdaq’s minimum bid price requirement and help maintain the stock’s continued listing on the exchange.

How does C3is (CISS) At The Market program affect shareholders?

C3is entered a $98 million At The Market sales agreement in February 2026 and sold 156,619 shares for $1.6 million in Q1. According to the company, this provides flexible equity financing, though issuing new shares introduces dilution for existing shareholders.