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5. Global Ship Lease, Inc. (NYSE:GSL)
On March 9, 2026, Global Ship Lease, Inc. (NYSE:GSL) reported that its board declared a cash dividend of $0.546875 per depositary share for its 8.75% Series B preferred shares. The dividend is valid from January 1 to March 31, 2026, with payment scheduled for April 1, 2026, to shareholders of record as of March 25, 2026.
Global Ship Lease, Inc. (NYSE:GSL) reported Q4 normalized EPS of $2.32, compared to $2.55 last year, with revenue of $190.9 million versus $182.4 million the previous year. The corporation secured 2.7 years of contract cover and $2.2 billion in contracted revenue, securing 99% of available positions in 2026 and 80% in 2027. Containerized volumes rose 5% year on year. The firm also acquired three 8,600 TEU vessels with ECO improvements, increasing fleet capacity and operational flexibility.
As of March 19, 2026, the stock is up by 10.88% year-to-date.
Global Ship Lease, Inc. (NYSE:GSL) is a holding company. It owns and charters containerships to container shipping companies on long-term, fixed-rate contracts.
4. Capital Clean Energy Carriers Corp. (NASDAQ:CCEC)
On March 5, 2026, Capital Clean Energy Carriers Corp. (NASDAQ:CCEC) announced a Q4 2025 net income of $28.4 million, increasing 36.5% from $20.8 million in Q4 2024. Revenue was $98.3 million, up 0.7%. The company’s expenses reached $44.8 million, with $16.5 million in vessel operating costs and $21.9 million in depreciation and amortization. Interest and finance costs declined 28.4% to $23.9 million, showing lower debt and lower average interest rates. The firm reported a $0.15 dividend per share for Q4 2025.
During the quarter, Capital Clean Energy Carriers Corp. (NASDAQ:CCEC) received its first LCO2/multi-gas carrier, Active, which was paid for with $29.4 million in cash and a $48.9 million 12-year ECA-backed loan. The company finalized the sale of M/V Buenaventura Express, a 13,696 TEU container vessel, for a $4.2 million profit and used the proceeds to pay debt. The firm has ordered three advanced LNG ships for deployments in 2028-2029, strengthening its gas-focused fleet.
Capital Clean Energy Carriers Corp. (NASDAQ:CCEC) is an international shipping company that specializes in the seaborne transportation of natural gas, containerized commodities, and dry cargo.
3. Nordic American Tankers Limited (NYSE:NAT)
On March 17, 2026, Nordic American Tankers Limited (NYSE:NAT) said that it had reached an agreement to sell a 2005-built tanker for around $40 million. CEO Herbjorn Hansson stated that the firm anticipates fleet growth in the next few years and described the company as being in a strong position with promising prospects.
Nordic American Tankers Limited (NYSE:NAT) reported $11.7 million in net income and $34.7 million in EBITDA for the fourth quarter of 2025. The corporation earned an average fleet-wide TCE of $35,000 per day, a 25% increase over the previous quarter, with an operating cost of $9,000 per day per ship. NAT issued a $0.17 per share dividend, payable on March 24, 2026, marking its 114th straight quarterly payout. The firm booked over two-thirds of 1Q26 spot days at $55,000 per day and signed a one-year fixed contract with an oil giant for more than $50,000 per day. NAT had more than $100 million in cash and planned to expand its fleet through new builds and acquisitions.
Nordic American Tankers Limited (NYSE:NAT) is a global tanker firm. It owns and operates the Suezmax crude oil tankers.
2. Genco Shipping & Trading Limited (NYSE:GNK)
On March 5, 2026, Genco Shipping & Trading Limited (NYSE:GNK) reported that it had secured delivery of the Genco Stars and Stripes, a 208,000 dwt scrubber-fitted Newcastlemax vessel, with a second Newcastlemax scheduled by the end of March. CEO John C. Wobensmith said that the vessel would be deployed immediately in the firm spot market, earning a large premium over benchmark indices. He stated that the high-specification asset improves earnings power and dividend capacity. He also stated that it effectively drives the firm’s strategy and operating leverage to boost earnings and dividends in 2026 and beyond.
Genco Shipping & Trading Limited (NYSE:GNK)’s Q4 2025 financial results reported net income of $15.4 million, or $0.35 per share, and adjusted net income of $17.3 million, or $0.40 per share, after deducting $1.9 million in other operating expenses. The corporation had adjusted EBITDA of $42.0 million, voyage revenues of $109.9 million, net revenue of $77.2 million, and a fleet-wide average daily TCE of $20,064. The company announced a $0.50 dividend per share, payable on March 18, 2026, marking its 26th straight quarterly payout.
Genco Shipping & Trading Limited (NYSE:GNK) is an international ship-owning company. It transports iron ore, coal, grain, bauxite, steel, and other dry bulk cargoes.
1. Pangaea Logistics Solutions Ltd. (NASDAQ:PANL)
On March 10, 2026, Pangaea Logistics Solutions Ltd. (NASDAQ:PANL) announced fourth-quarter 2025 earnings, with GAAP net income of $11.9 million, or $0.19 per share, and adjusted net income of $10.1 million, or $0.16 per share, on revenue of $183.9 million. The company reported adjusted EBITDA of $28.7 million, increasing 23% year on year, and operating cash flow of $15.1 million. The firm earned time charter equivalent rates of $17,773 per day, 19% higher than the Baltic Panamax, Supramax, and Handysize indexes, and increased shipping days by 26% to 6,025.
The corporation finished 2025 with $103.1 million in cash and $375.6 million in total debt, having repaid $11.8 million in obligations, paid $3.2 million in dividends, and repurchased $1.0 million in stock. The board announced a quarterly dividend of $0.05. Pangaea Logistics Solutions Ltd. (NASDAQ:PANL) is also committed to selling the Bulk Xaymaca for $9.6 million, with delivery due in Q2 2026.
Pangaea Logistics Solutions Ltd. (NASDAQ:PANL) provides seaborne dry bulk logistics and transportation services to industrial customers globally.
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