Navigator Holdings Q3 operating revenue inches up
Overview
Liquefied gas carrier's Q3 operating revenue rose 1.3% yr/yr
Adjusted EPS for Q3 increased yr/yr
Company to repurchase $22.6 mln in shares and declared dividend, totaling 35% of net income
Outlook
Company says about 34% of available days covered by time charters for next 12 months
Company notes 12-month forward market assessment for semi-refrigerated vessels rose to $995,000 pcm
Company says geopolitical uncertainty continues to limit long-term contract commitments
Result Drivers
LOWER TCE RATES AND UTILIZATION - Co said revenue growth was limited by lower average time charter equivalent rates and reduced fleet utilization
SHIFTING CUSTOMER DEMAND - Co said customer buying paused mid-qtr on Middle East diplomatic news, then rebounded as uncertainty persisted, affecting utilization
ROUTE DISRUPTIONS - Disruption in Middle East shipping lanes increased demand for North American exports and longer voyages, supporting vessel demand
Company press release:
Key Details
Metric | Beat/Miss | Actual | Consensus Estimate |
Q3 Operating Revenue | $143.73 mln | ||
Q3 Adjusted EPS | $0.41 | ||
Q3 Net Income | $79.69 mln | ||
Q3 Operating Income | $84.11 mln |
Analyst Coverage
The current average analyst rating on the shares is "buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 7 "strong buy" or "buy", 1 "hold" and no "sell" or "strong sell"
The stock recently traded at 11 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 10 three months ago
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