StealthGas (NASDAQ: GASS) posts Q1 2026 profit, boosts cash to $131M
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
StealthGas Inc. reported solid unaudited results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026. Revenue was $42,843,440 and net income reached $15,929,346, equal to basic earnings per share of $0.43.
Cash and cash equivalents rose to $131,205,490 at March 31, 2026, with management noting liquidity has since increased to about $155 million. The company completed sales of the LPG vessels Eco Invictus and Eco Universe and agreed to sell Eco Royalty, with gross proceeds of roughly $26 million from the latter two debt‑free sales expected to further bolster cash.
As of June 2026, StealthGas has total contracted revenues of approximately $100 million, including about $53 million for the remainder of 2026 with roughly 54% of fleet days secured on period charters. The fleet stands at 27 LPG carriers with total capacity of 329,093 cbm.
Positive
- Stronger profitability and liquidity: Q1 2026 net income rose to $15.9M with basic EPS of $0.43, while cash and cash equivalents increased to $131.2M at March 31, 2026 and management indicates current liquidity of about $155M, supported by debt‑free vessel sales.
Negative
- None.
Insights
StealthGas posts profitable Q1, stronger liquidity and solid charter coverage.
StealthGas Inc. generated Q1 2026 revenue of $42.8M and net income of $15.9M, showing healthy profitability with basic EPS of $0.43. EBITDA was $20.7M and adjusted EBITDA $19.7M, reflecting vessel sales and non‑cash items.
Cash and cash equivalents climbed to $131.2M at March 31, 2026, helped by vessel divestments, and management states current liquidity is about $155M. Debt‑free sales of Eco Universe and Eco Royalty are expected to add roughly $26M, supporting a very lightly levered balance sheet.
Contract visibility looks reasonable: total contracted revenues are around $100M, including approximately $53M tied to the remainder of 2026 with about 54% of fleet days fixed. Actual outcomes will depend on spot market conditions and geopolitical factors highlighted in the risk discussion.