Pangaea Logistics Solutions Ltd. Reports Financial Results for the Fourth Quarter Ended December 31, 2025
Rhea-AI Summary
Pangaea Logistics Solutions (Nasdaq: PANL) reported Q4 2025 results with GAAP net income attributable to Pangaea of $11.9 million ($0.19/share) and adjusted net income of $10.1 million ($0.16/share). Adjusted EBITDA was $28.7 million, TCE earned $17,773/day, and the company declared a $0.05 quarterly dividend.
Cash totaled $103.1 million at year-end and the company agreed to sell the Bulk Xaymaca for $9.6 million with expected delivery in Q2 2026.
Positive
- Adjusted EBITDA +23% quarter-over-quarter to $28.7M
- TCE rates $17,773/day, 19% above Baltic benchmarks
- Year-end unrestricted cash of $103.1M supporting liquidity
- Quarterly dividend declared of $0.05 per share
- Expanded fleet and acquired handy-size vessels increased shipping days +26%
Negative
- Total debt including leases of $375.6M remains sizeable vs. cash
- Vessel operating expense increased materially to $27.7M in Q4
- Annual net income down to $19.4M in 2025 from $28.9M in 2024
Market Reaction – PANL
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Previous Earnings Reports
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 06 | Q3 2025 earnings | Positive | +18.1% | Higher net income, strong adjusted EBITDA and solid TCE with more shipping days. |
| Aug 07 | Q2 2025 earnings | Neutral | +1.7% | GAAP net loss but strong TCE vs benchmarks and much higher shipping days. |
| May 12 | Q1 2025 earnings | Negative | -2.3% | Net loss, lower TCE and reduced adjusted EBITDA despite higher shipping days. |
| Mar 13 | Q4 & FY 2024 earnings | Positive | +12.2% | Profitable quarter and year with strong TCE, EBITDA and cash position. |
| Nov 12 | Q3 2024 earnings | Neutral | -6.9% | Moderate net income and TCE premium but lower adjusted EBITDA vs prior year. |
Earnings releases have usually triggered sizable moves, often positive, with one notable negative reaction despite mixed fundamentals.
Over the past year, Pangaea’s earnings reports have featured consistent TCE outperformance versus market indices, active fleet expansion, and recurring dividends of $0.05 per share. Quarterly outcomes ranged from losses in Q1–Q2 2025 to stronger profitability by Q3 2025, supported by rising shipping days and asset sales. Market reactions to these earnings have often been significant, including moves of +18.05% and +12.19%. Today’s Q4 2025 results continue themes of TCE strength, higher revenue, and ongoing fleet renewal.
Historical Comparison
In the past year, PANL’s 5 earnings releases moved an average of 4.54%, often sharply positive. Today’s modest -1.44% reaction to Q4 2025 results is relatively muted versus that history.
Earnings across 2024–2025 show TCE consistently beating market indices, higher shipping days after the handy-size acquisition, and a recurring $0.05 dividend, with profitability improving after early-2025 losses.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement details Q4 2025 and full-year performance, with revenue of $183.9M, GAAP net income of $11.9M, Adjusted EBITDA of $28.7M, and TCE of $17,773 per day, 19% above benchmark indices. The company ended 2025 with $103.1M in cash and $375.6M in total debt, maintained a $0.05 dividend, and continued fleet renewal via vessel sales. Investors may watch future TCE levels, shipping days, and terminal expansion progress to gauge ongoing execution.
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FOURTH QUARTER 2025 RESULTS
- GAAP net income attributable to Pangaea of
.9 million, or$11 per share$0.19 - Adjusted net income attributable to Pangaea of
.1 million, or$10 per share$0.16 - Adjusted EBITDA of
$28.7 million - Operating cash flow of
million$15.1 - Time Charter Equivalent ("TCE") rates earned by Pangaea of
per day$17,773 - Pangaea's TCE rates exceeded the average Baltic Panamax, Supramax, and Handysize indices by
19% - Declared quarterly cash dividend of
per common share$0.05 - Entered into a memorandum of agreement in February 2026 to sell the 2006-built Bulk Xaymaca for
.$9.6 million
For the three months ended December 31, 2025, Pangaea reported non-GAAP adjusted net income of
The TCE earned was
Total Adjusted EBITDA increased by
As of December 31, 2025, the Company had
On February 17, 2026 the Company's Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of
MANAGEMENT COMMENTARY
"We delivered strong fourth quarter results, supported by solid Arctic trade activity, robust utilization across our niche ice class fleet, and the stability of our long term COAs," said Mads Boye Petersen, President and Chief Executive Officer of Pangaea Logistics Solutions. "As we entered 2026 and completed a smooth leadership transition, I want to thank Mark Filanowski for his many years of leadership and support during the transition. Our results reflect the strength and continuity of Pangaea's differentiated operating model and expanded fleet, driving TCE rates
"Dry bulk fundamentals remain healthy as we enter the seasonally softer first quarter, supported by a constructive market backdrop. We are positioning our fleet to maximize TCE premiums, and thus far in the first quarter of 2026 have executed 5,920 shipping days at an average TCE of
"We remain committed to disciplined, returns‑focused capital allocation, including sustainable return of capital, organic growth investment and ongoing fleet renewal," continued Petersen. "Most recently, we entered an agreement to sell the Bulk Xaymaca for
"As we move into 2026, our strategic direction remains unchanged, and we will continue executing the proven operating model that differentiates Pangaea," concluded Petersen. "With over
STRATEGIC UPDATE
Pangaea remains committed to developing a leading dry bulk logistics and transportation services company of scale, providing its customers with specialized shipping and supply chain and logistics offerings in commodity and niche markets that drive premium returns measured in time charter equivalent per day.
Leverage integrated shipping and logistics model. Pangaea continues to leverage its integrated shipping and logistics model to deliver value across the supply chain. In addition to operating the world's largest high ice-class dry bulk fleet of Panamax and post-Panamax vessels, the Company provides stevedoring services and maintains robust port and terminal operations capabilities. The Company is advancing organic growth initiatives to scale its terminal operations business. Key projects include the expansion at the Port of
Continue to drive strong fleet utilization. Pangaea delivered strong fleet utilization during the fourth quarter, supported by robust demand across key Arctic trade routes. The Company's owned fleet of 39 vessels operated at high efficiency, supplemented by an average of 2,439 chartered-in vessels to fulfill cargo and COA commitments. Following the successful integration of the recently acquired handy-size fleet, Pangaea remains focused on optimizing utilization across its expanded platform and enhancing flexibility to meet the evolving needs of its customers.
Continue to upgrade fleet, while divesting older, non-core assets. Pangaea continues to execute its disciplined fleet renewal strategy, selectively investing in modern assets to maximize TCE performance, comply with evolving regulatory standards, and meet customer cargo requirements on demand. During the fourth quarter, the Company completed the sale of the Bulk Freedom for
FOURTH QUARTER 2025 CONFERENCE CALL
The Company's management team will host a conference call to discuss the Company's financial results on Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 8:00 a.m., Eastern Time (ET). Accompanying presentation materials will be available in the Investor Relations section of the Company's website at https://www.pangaeals.com/investors/.
To participate in the live teleconference:
Domestic Live: 1-833-316-1983
International Live: 1-785-838-9310
Conference ID: PANLQ425
To listen to a replay of the teleconference, which will be available through March 18, 2026:
Domestic Replay: 1-800-839-5492
International Replay: 1-402-220-2251
Pangaea Logistics Solutions Ltd. | |||||||
Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Operations | |||||||
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For the Three Months Ended December 31, | For the Years Ended December 31, | ||||||
2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | ||||
Revenues: | |||||||
Voyage revenue | $ 166,348 | $ 137,601 | $ 577,547 | $ 494,107 | |||
Charter revenue | 13,117 | 6,588 | 39,258 | 30,326 | |||
Port terminal & stevedore revenue | 4,415 | 2,986 | 15,236 | 12,103 | |||
Total revenues, net | 183,880 | 147,175 | 632,041 | 536,536 | |||
Operating expenses: | |||||||
Voyage expense | 72,382 | 67,674 | 283,679 | 237,479 | |||
Charter hire expense | 46,788 | 34,425 | 129,735 | 130,764 | |||
Vessel operating expense | 27,658 | 14,254 | 94,948 | 55,544 | |||
Terminal & Stevedore Expenses | 3,818 | 1,974 | 12,189 | 9,299 | |||
General and administrative | 6,743 | 6,277 | 31,071 | 24,626 | |||
Depreciation and amortization | 11,740 | 7,766 | 42,475 | 30,376 | |||
Gain on sale of vessel and equipment | (2,692) | — | (3,000) | — | |||
Total expenses | 166,438 | 132,370 | 591,097 | 488,088 | |||
Income from operations | 17,442 | 14,805 | 40,944 | 48,449 | |||
Other income (expense): | |||||||
Interest expense | (5,920) | (4,708) | (24,006) | (17,073) | |||
Interest income | 539 | 588 | 1,632 | 3,023 | |||
Income attributable to non-controlling interest recorded as | — | (2,682) | — | (3,103) | |||
Unrealized (loss) gain on derivative instruments | (903) | 851 | (1,355) | (953) | |||
Other income | 1,121 | 198 | 2,952 | 1,428 | |||
Total other expense, net | (5,164) | (5,752) | (20,777) | (16,679) | |||
Net income | 12,278 | 9,053 | 20,167 | 31,769 | |||
Income attributable to non-controlling interests | (394) | (618) | (798) | (2,866) | |||
Net income attributable to Pangaea Logistics Solutions Ltd. | $ 11,884 | $ 8,435 | $ 19,369 | $ 28,903 | |||
Earnings per common share: | |||||||
Basic | $ 0.19 | $ 0.18 | $ 0.30 | $ 0.64 | |||
Diluted | $ 0.19 | $ 0.18 | $ 0.30 | $ 0.63 | |||
Weighted average shares used to compute earnings per | |||||||
Basic | 63,510,714 | 45,792,112 | 63,802,958 | 45,391,855 | |||
Diluted | 64,176,117 | 46,527,775 | 64,703,473 | 46,046,044 | |||
Amounts presented in the accompanying consolidated financial statements are expressed in thousands of
Pangaea Logistics Solutions Ltd. | |||
Unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheets As of December 31, 2025 and 2024 | |||
( | |||
December 31, 2025 | December 31, 2024 | ||
Assets | |||
Current assets | |||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 103,054 | $ 86,805 | |
Accounts receivable (net of allowance of | 55,854 | 42,371 | |
Inventories | 28,389 | 32,848 | |
Advance hire, prepaid expenses and other current assets | 28,478 | 29,969 | |
Total current assets | 215,776 | 191,994 | |
Restricted cash | 270 | — | |
Fixed assets, net | 677,518 | 707,826 | |
Right of use assets, net | 26,866 | 28,772 | |
Goodwill | 3,105 | 3,105 | |
Other non-current Assets | 4,561 | 4,761 | |
Total assets | $ 928,096 | $ 936,457 | |
Liabilities and stockholders' equity | |||
Current liabilities | |||
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other current liabilities | $ 54,257 | $ 46,582 | |
Related party payable | 806 | 1,181 | |
Deferred revenue | 24,891 | 15,447 | |
Current portion of secured long-term debt | 16,910 | 16,576 | |
Current portion of financing obligations | 27,896 | 25,267 | |
Current portion of finance lease liabilities | 2,076 | 2,844 | |
Dividend payable | 1,198 | 1,211 | |
Total current liabilities | 128,034 | 109,108 | |
Non current liabilities | |||
Secured long-term debt, net | 97,157 | 112,721 | |
Financing obligations, net | 219,774 | 229,530 | |
Finance lease liabilities, net | 8,395 | 10,434 | |
Total non current liabilities | 325,326 | 352,685 | |
Stockholders' equity: | |||
Common stock, | 7 | 6 | |
Additional paid-in capital | 257,072 | 258,660 | |
Retained earnings | 172,255 | 169,155 | |
Total Pangaea Logistics Solutions Ltd. equity | 429,333 | 427,822 | |
Non-controlling interests | 45,403 | 46,843 | |
Total stockholders' equity | 474,736 | 474,664 | |
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | $ 928,096 | $ 936,457 | |
Pangaea Logistics Solutions, Ltd. | |||
Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows | |||
( | |||
Years Ended December 31, | |||
2025 | 2024 | ||
Operating activities | |||
Net income | $ 20,167 | $ 31,769 | |
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operations: | |||
Depreciation and amortization expense | 42,475 | 30,376 | |
Amortization of deferred financing costs | 1,152 | 1,034 | |
Amortization of prepaid rent | 118 | 122 | |
Unrealized loss on derivative instruments | 1,355 | 953 | |
Income from equity method investee | (2,952) | (1,710) | |
Earnings attributable to non-controlling interest recorded as interest expense | — | 3,103 | |
Provision for doubtful accounts | 1,540 | 1,835 | |
Gain on sale of vessel and equipment | (3,000) | — | |
Drydocking costs | (17,395) | (6,202) | |
Share-based compensation | 4,111 | 2,788 | |
Change in operating assets and liabilities: | |||
Accounts receivable | (15,024) | 3,686 | |
Inventories | 4,459 | (11,030) | |
Advance hire, prepaid expenses and other current assets | (194) | (2,689) | |
Accounts payable, accrued expenses, other current liabilities, and related party payable | 7,471 | 11,839 | |
Deferred revenue | 9,444 | (182) | |
Net cash provided by operating activities | 53,726 | 65,691 | |
Investing activities | |||
Purchase of vessels and vessel improvements | (2,188) | (69,265) | |
Net proceeds from sale of vessels | 17,196 | — | |
Acquisition of non-controlling interest | (2,700) | — | |
Purchase of equipment and internal use software | (4,299) | (167) | |
Contribution to non-consolidated subsidiaries and other investments | (733) | (172) | |
Dividends received from equity method investments | 4,135 | 1,910 | |
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities | 11,411 | (67,694) | |
Financing activities | |||
Proceeds from long-term debt | 705 | 64,150 | |
Payments of financing fees and issuance costs | (45) | (2,044) | |
Payments of long-term debt | (16,590) | (33,082) | |
Proceeds from financing obligation | 18,000 | 25,000 | |
Payments of financing obligations | (26,052) | (19,181) | |
Payments of finance leases | (2,844) | (2,990) | |
Dividends paid to non-controlling interests | (2,490) | (2,333) | |
Cash dividends paid | (16,303) | (18,710) | |
Payments to repurchase ordinary shares | (2,999) | — | |
Payments to non-controlling interest | — | (21,040) | |
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities | (48,619) | (10,230) | |
Net change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | 16,519 | (12,232) | |
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | $ 86,805 | $ 99,038 | |
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at end of period | $ 103,324 | $ 86,805 | |
Supplemental cash flow information | |||
Cash paid for interest | 24,315 | $ 17,983 | |
Acquisition of Strategic Shipping Inc. through issuance of 18,059,342 shares of common stock, with a | $ — | $ 91,019 | |
Fair value of loans and lease liabilities (ASC 842) assumed | $ — | 100,049 | |
Pangaea Logistics Solutions, Ltd. | ||||||||
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measures | ||||||||
(unaudited)
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(In thousands of | For the Three Months Ended | For the Years Ended | ||||||
2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | |||||
Adjusted Gross Profit | ||||||||
Gross Profit | $ 21,529 | $ 21,157 | $ 69,154 | $ 73,185 | ||||
Add: | ||||||||
Vessel Depreciation and Amortization | 11,704 | 7,692 | 42,336 | 30,266 | ||||
Adjusted Gross Profit (Non-GAAP) (1) | $ 33,233 | $ 28,848 | $ 111,490 | $ 103,451 | ||||
Adjusted EBITDA | ||||||||
Net income | 12,278 | 9,053 | 20,167 | 31,769 | ||||
Interest expense, net | 5,382 | 4,119 | 22,375 | 14,051 | ||||
Income attributable to non-controlling interest recorded as | — | 2,682 | — | 3,103 | ||||
Depreciation and amortization | 11,740 | 7,766 | 42,475 | 30,376 | ||||
Income tax (benefit) provision (included in Other income) | (289) | 75 | 533 | 285 | ||||
EBITDA | $ 29,111 | $ 23,696 | $ 85,549 | $ 79,584 | ||||
Non-GAAP Adjustments: | ||||||||
Gain on sale of vessel and equipment | (2,692) | — | (3,000) | — | ||||
Share-based compensation | 1,416 | 475 | 4,111 | 2,788 | ||||
Unrealized loss (gain) on derivative instruments, net | 903 | (851) | 1,355 | 953 | ||||
Adjusted EBITDA | $ 28,739 | $ 23,319 | $ 88,015 | $ 83,325 | ||||
Earnings per common share: | ||||||||
Net income attributable to Pangaea Logistics Solutions Ltd. | $ 11,884 | $ 8,435 | $ 19,369 | $ 28,903 | ||||
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - basic | 63,510,714 | 45,792,112 | 63,802,958 | 45,391,855 | ||||
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - | 64,176,117 | 46,527,775 | 64,703,473 | 46,046,044 | ||||
Basic net income per share | $ 0.19 | $ 0.18 | $ 0.30 | $ 0.64 | ||||
Diluted net income per share | $ 0.19 | $ 0.18 | $ 0.30 | $ 0.63 | ||||
Adjusted EPS | ||||||||
Net income attributable to Pangaea Logistics Solutions Ltd. | $ 11,884 | $ 8,435 | $ 19,369 | $ 28,903 | ||||
Non-GAAP | ||||||||
Add: | ||||||||
Gain on sale of vessels | (2,692) | — | (3,000) | — | ||||
Unrealized loss on derivative instruments | 903 | (851) | 1,355 | 953 | ||||
Non-GAAP adjusted net income attributable to Pangaea | $ 10,095 | $ 7,584 | $ 17,723 | $ 29,856 | ||||
Weighted average number of common shares - basic | 63,510,714 | 45,792,112 | 63,802,958 | 45,391,855 | ||||
Weighted average number of common shares - diluted | 64,176,117 | 46,527,775 | 64,703,473 | 46,046,044 | ||||
Adjusted EPS - basic | $ 0.16 | $ 0.17 | $ 0.28 | $ 0.66 | ||||
Adjusted EPS - diluted | $ 0.16 | $ 0.16 | $ 0.27 | $ 0.65 | ||||
Amounts presented in the accompanying consolidated financial statements are expressed in thousands of
INFORMATION ABOUT NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES. As used herein, "GAAP" refers to accounting principles generally accepted in
We use non-GAAP financial measures for internal financial and operational decision making purposes and as a means to evaluate period-to-period comparisons of the performance and results of operations of our core business. Our management believes that non-GAAP financial measures provide meaningful supplemental information regarding the performance of our core business by excluding charges that are not incurred in the normal course of business. Non-GAAP financial measures also facilitate management's internal planning and comparisons to our historical performance and liquidity. We believe certain non-GAAP financial measures are useful to investors as they allow for greater transparency with respect to key metrics used by management in its financial and operational decision making and are used by our institutional investors and the analyst community to help them analyze the performance and operational results of our core business.
Adjusted gross profit. Adjusted gross profit is defined as GAAP gross profit excluding transportation and service depreciation and amortization. Management believes this measure provides investors with additional insight into the operating performance of the Company's shipping operations by excluding non-cash depreciation expenses associated with the Company's vessels. Adjusted gross profit is not a measure recognized under
Adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EPS. Adjusted EBITDA represents net income (or loss), determined in accordance with
There are limitations related to the use of net revenue versus income from operations, adjusted EBITDA versus income from operations, and adjusted EPS versus EPS calculated in accordance with GAAP. In particular, Pangaea's definition of adjusted EBITDA used here are not comparable to EBITDA.
The table set forth above provides a reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial measures presented during the period to the most directly comparable financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP.
About Pangaea Logistics Solutions Ltd.
Pangaea Logistics Solutions Ltd. (NASDAQ: PANL) and its subsidiaries (collectively, "Pangaea" or the "Company") provides seaborne drybulk logistics and transportation services as well as terminal and stevedoring services. Pangaea utilizes its logistics expertise to service a broad base of industrial customers who require the transportation of a wide variety of drybulk cargoes, including grains, coal, iron ore, pig iron, hot briquetted iron, bauxite, alumina, cement clinker, dolomite and limestone. The Company addresses the logistics needs of its customers by undertaking a comprehensive set of services and activities, including cargo loading, cargo discharge, port and terminal operations, vessel chartering, voyage planning, and vessel technical management. Learn more at www.pangaeals.com.
Investor Relations Contacts
Gianni Del Signore | Stefan C. Neely | |
Chief Financial Officer | Vallum Advisors | |
401-846-7790 | ||
Investors@pangaeals.com | PANL@val-adv.com |
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements in this press release are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations and beliefs and are subject to a number of risk factors and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. The Company disclaims any obligation to publicly update or revise these statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. Such risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, the strength of world economies and currencies, general market conditions, including fluctuations in charter rates and vessel values, changes in demand for dry bulk shipping capacity, changes in our operating expenses, including bunker prices, dry-docking and insurance costs, the market for our vessels, availability of financing and refinancing, charter counterparty performance, ability to obtain financing and comply with covenants in such financing arrangements, changes in governmental rules and regulations or actions taken by regulatory authorities, potential liability from pending or future litigation, general domestic and international political conditions, potential disruption of shipping routes due to accidents or political events, vessels breakdowns and instances of off-hires and other factors, as well as other risks that have been included in filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, all of which are available at www.sec.gov.
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