StealthGas (NASDAQ: GASS) earns $60.6M in 2025 and clears all debt
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StealthGas Inc. reported strong 2025 results, earning net income of $60.6M for the year and $12.8M in the fourth quarter, with basic EPS of $1.64 for 2025 and $0.34 for the quarter. Annual revenues rose to $173.2M, while adjusted EBITDA reached $90.1M, reflecting solid operating performance in its LPG shipping business.
The company became debt-free in 2025 after repaying $350M over three years and ended the year with cash and cash equivalents of $99.1M, currently at about $110M. As of March 2026, it has contracted revenues of roughly $104M, including about $66M for the remainder of 2026, with around 48% of fleet days fixed on period contracts.
StealthGas is selling two debt-free vessels, Eco Invictus and Eco Universe, with expected gross proceeds of about $29M, and continues to focus on modernizing and upsizing its fleet. One vessel, Eco Wizard, was damaged in a July 2025 incident; the company expects to be indemnified in line with insured value and war risk coverage, subject to final agreement with underwriters.
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StealthGas delivers solid 2025 profits, exits debt, builds cash.
StealthGas generated full-year net income of $60.6M on revenues of $173.2M, with adjusted EBITDA of $90.1M. Q4 net income was $12.8M on revenues of $39.4M, indicating continued profitability despite operational disruptions.
The balance sheet strengthened markedly: all long-term debt and current debt were eliminated by year-end, after $350M of repayments over three years, while cash and cash equivalents increased to $99.1M. Total assets were $711.7M and stockholders’ equity $690.3M, leaving minimal liabilities.
Forward visibility is supported by approximately $104M of contracted revenues as of March 2026, including about $66M for the rest of 2026 with roughly 48% of fleet days fixed. Key variables are resolution of the Eco Wizard insurance claim and execution of asset sales, which influence future cash but are governed by third-party counterparties and underwriters.