Strong Financial Performance
DHT Holdings reported a net income of $54.7 million for Q4 2024, equal to $0.34 per share. After adjustments, net income was $26.8 million, equal to $0.17 per share. The company also had a total liquidity of $258 million at the end of the quarter.
Successful Share Repurchase
DHT repurchased 1.5 million shares at an average price of $8.89, which was accretive to earnings per share and net asset value.
Sale of Older Vessel
DHT sold the DHT Scandinavia, a ship built in 2006, for $43.4 million, generating a book gain of approximately $19.8 million.
Positive Market Outlook
The market for modern VLCCs with exhaust gas cleaning systems is estimated to be in the $55,000 to $60,000 a day range, with strong customer interest in time charter contracts.
Constructive Supply Story
DHT highlighted favorable fleet demographics and a shrinking VLCC fleet, with 444 VLCCs estimated to be older than fifteen years by the end of 2026.