The chart below shows how CMBT performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, CMBT sees a -0.74% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a +6.79% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by +1.13%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
Positive
Net Profit Achievement: 1. Strong Net Profit: CMB.TECH reported a net profit of $98.1 million for Q3 2024, contributing to a year-to-date profit of $777.7 million.
Strong Operational EBITDA: 2. Robust EBITDA: The company achieved an EBITDA of $116 million for the quarter, reflecting strong operational performance.
Strong Financial Position: 3. Significant Liquidity: CMB.TECH ended the quarter with $326 million in liquidity, ensuring a solid financial position for future investments.
Strong Contract Backlog: 4. Healthy Contract Backlog: The contract backlog remains strong at $2.06 billion, bolstered by a $57 million addition from a new 7-year contract for a chemical tanker.
Fleet Growth Strategy: 5. Fleet Expansion: The company took delivery of 8 newbuilding vessels during the quarter, with plans to grow the fleet to 156 vessels by the end of Q4 2026.
Negative
Contract Backlog Stagnation: 1. Declining Contract Backlog: The contract backlog remained flat at $2.06 billion, failing to meet the previously stated ambition of reaching €3 billion by year-end, indicating potential delays in project confirmations and a quiet market.
Outstanding CapEx Concerns: 2. High Outstanding CapEx: The company ended Q3 with outstanding CapEx commitments of $2.5 billion, with $950 million of this amount still lacking secured financing, raising concerns about future liquidity and financial flexibility.
Debt Risk Management: 3. Increased Debt Exposure: A significant portion of the company's interest-bearing debt is floating, which poses risks in a rising interest rate environment, potentially impacting future profitability and cash flow management.
Container Market Caution: 4. Caution in Container Markets: The company expressed caution regarding the container markets due to a projected 25% fleet growth between 2023 and 2025, which is expected to exert downward pressure on freight rates and time charters.
Election Impact on Decarbonization: 5. Regulatory Risks from US Elections: There are concerns that the upcoming US elections could negatively impact the decarbonization strategy of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), introducing uncertainty into future regulatory frameworks that could affect the shipping industry.
Cmb.Tech NV (CMBT) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
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