StealthGas reports Q1 adjusted EPS 44c vs. 53c last year
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: May 28 2025
0mins
Q1 Revenue Performance: StealthGas reported a Q1 revenue of $42 million, slightly up from $41.6 million last year, indicating a strong start to the year despite market uncertainties.
Financial Strategy and Share Buybacks: The company has eliminated financial risk by being net debt-free after repaying over $50 million in debt, and has initiated share buybacks totaling $21.2 million since June 2023 to return value to shareholders.
Trade with 70% Backtested Accuracy
Stop guessing "Should I Buy GASS?" and start using high-conviction signals backed by rigorous historical data.
Sign up today to access powerful investing tools and make smarter, data-driven decisions.
Analyst Views on GASS
Wall Street analysts forecast GASS stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for GASS is 10.00 USD with a low forecast of 10.00 USD and a high forecast of 10.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
1 Analyst Rating
1 Buy
0 Hold
0 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 7.830
Low
10.00
Averages
10.00
High
10.00
Current: 7.830
Low
10.00
Averages
10.00
High
10.00
No data
About GASS
StealthGas Inc. is a provider of international seaborne transportation services to liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) producers and users, as well as crude oil and product carriers to oil producers, refineries and commodities traders. The Company owns a fleet of LPG carriers. Its LPG carriers carry various petroleum gas products in liquefied form, including propane, butane, butadiene, isopropane, propylene and vinyl chloride monomer, which are all byproducts of the production of crude oil and natural gas. The medium range product carriers in its fleet are capable of carrying refined petroleum products, such as gasoline, diesel, fuel oil and jet fuel, as well as edible oils and chemicals, while its Aframax tanker is used for carrying crude oil. Its fleet consists of approximately 50 LPG carriers, including two chartered-in LPG carriers, two 2008-built product carriers, a 2009-built product carrier and a 2010-built Aframax crude oil tanker.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
Credicorp's Rating Upgraded to 72%, Reflecting Strong Fundamentals
- Rating Upgrade: Credicorp Ltd (BAP) saw its rating rise from 59% to 72%, reflecting improvements in the company's fundamentals and stock valuation, indicating increased market confidence in its future performance.
- Market Position: As a Peru-based financial services holding company, Credicorp operates in six countries with over 36,000 employees, showcasing its strong market presence in Latin America.
- Business Diversification: The company's operations span universal banking, insurance and pensions, microfinance, and investment banking, enhancing its resilience against economic fluctuations.
- Investment Appeal: According to Motley Fool's strategy, a score above 80% typically indicates interest in the stock, and Credicorp's 72% rating suggests its potential attractiveness among small-cap growth stocks.
Continue Reading
StealthGas Reports $13.3M Net Income for Q3 2025
- Profit Growth: StealthGas reported a net income of $13.3 million for Q3 2025, translating to a basic EPS of $0.36, which is a 10% increase from the previous year, indicating robust performance in the LPG transportation market.
- Revenue Increase: Revenues reached $44.5 million in Q3, up $4.1 million year-over-year, primarily driven by an increase in fleet size and improved market conditions, although voyage expenses rose by $4.3 million, resulting in flat net revenues.
- Debt Repayment: The company repaid $85.9 million in debt during the first nine months of 2025, totaling $350 million since December 2022, ensuring an unencumbered fleet and enhancing financial stability.
- Strong Cash Flow: As of September 30, 2025, StealthGas maintained cash and cash equivalents of $69.7 million, demonstrating strong capacity for ongoing investments and shareholder buybacks.
Continue Reading