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Pacific Basin Shipping Limited (PCFBF)
OTHER OTC:PCFBF
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Earnings Data
Report Date
Aug 08, 2025TBA Not Confirmed
Period Ending
2025 (Q2)Consensus EPS Forecast
―Last Year’s EPS
0.01Same Quarter Last Year
Based on 0 Analysts Ratings
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Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Feb 28, 2025
|% Change Since: 16.67%
|Next Earnings Date:Aug 08, 2025
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
Pacific Basin demonstrated strong financial performance and shareholder value initiatives, with significant improvements in freight rates and strategic fleet management. However, the company faced challenges from market weakness in Q4 2024, increased operating costs, and potential regulatory impacts. While there are positive prospects for 2025, the sentiment is tempered by these challenges.Company Guidance
In Pacific Basin's 2024 Annual Results Earnings Call, CEO Martin Fruergaard provided a comprehensive overview of the company's financial performance and strategic initiatives. The company reported an EBITDA of $333 million and a net profit of $132 million, resulting in a 7% return on equity and an earnings per share of HK 0.199. They have a robust balance sheet with net cash of $20 million and committed liquidity of $548 million. In 2024, Pacific Basin's core business generated $178 million, benefiting from a stronger freight market, and their operating activity contributed $17 million with a margin of $630 per day over 27,610 days. The Board recommended a final dividend of HK0.051 per share, totaling $61 million in dividends for the year, which is 50% of net profit, excluding vessel disposal gains. They also completed a $40 million share buyback program, reducing share capital by 2%. Average market spot freight rates increased by 24% for Handysize and 21% for Supramax year-on-year, supported by strong Chinese demand. The company covered 92% and 100% of first-quarter 2025 vessel days for Handysize and Supramax at rates higher than current market spot rates. The call concluded with anticipation of continued volatility into 2025 and the introduction of Jimmy Ng as the new CFO starting in May 2025.Strong Financial Position and Liquidity
Pacific Basin maintained a robust financial position with $548 million of available committed liquidity, including $282 million in cash and deposits. The company also returned to a net cash position of $20 million in 2024.
Shareholder Value Initiatives
The Board recommended a total dividend of 50% of net profit for 2024 and approved a $40 million share buyback program for 2025. In 2024, the company completed a $40 million share buyback, reducing issued share capital by 2%.
Improvement in Freight Rates
Average market spot freight rates for Handysize and Supramax increased by 24% and 21% year-on-year, respectively, driven by strong Chinese demand for coal, iron ore, and bauxite.
Outperformance in Handysize and Supramax
In 2024, Handysize and Supramax vessels outperformed indices by $1,720 and $710 per day, respectively. The Handysize outperformance was driven by well-timed cargo coverage and optimized trading.
Strategic Fleet Management
The company exercised the purchase option on a 158,000 deadweight tonnage Supramax vessel and sold five older Handysize vessels, maintaining a disciplined approach to fleet growth and renewal.
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PCFBF Earnings History
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PCFBF Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
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| Feb 28, 2025 | $0.18 | $0.18 | 0.00% |
| Aug 08, 2024 | $0.27 | $0.27 | 0.00% |
| Feb 29, 2024 | $0.26 | $0.28 | +7.69% |
| Jul 31, 2023 | $0.32 | $0.31 | -3.13% |
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FAQ
When does Pacific Basin Shipping Limited (PCFBF) report earnings?
Pacific Basin Shipping Limited (PCFBF) is schdueled to report earning on Aug 08, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
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