StealthGas Inc. (GASS) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Revenue $47.2 million for Q2 2025, marking a 13% increase year-on-year. The increase was driven by strong performance in commercial operations despite a slight increase in off-hire days.
Adjusted Net Income $21.7 million for Q2 2025, 35% higher than the previous quarter but 20% lower than last year. The decrease compared to last year was due to the absence of profits from a vessel sale that boosted last year's results.
Earnings Per Share (Adjusted) $0.59 for Q2 2025. This reflects the second most profitable quarter in the company's history, despite trade frictions and uncertainty.
Operating Expenses $12.7 million for Q2 2025, a 1.5% increase year-on-year. The increase was below the relative increase in fleet size, indicating cost containment.
Net Income $20.4 million for Q2 2025, compared to $25.8 million for the same quarter last year, a 21% decrease. The decrease was due to reduced earnings from joint ventures and the absence of last year's vessel sale profits.
Operational Cash Inflow $25 million for Q2 2025, reflecting strong cash generation despite ongoing investments and debt repayments.
Debt Repayment $86 million repaid in 2025, with the final repayment completed in July. This marks the achievement of a zero-debt status for the company.
Shareholders' Equity Increased by $35.7 million over the 6-month period to $662.2 million, a 5.7% increase, reflecting strong financial performance.
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