Pacific Basin Shipping (2343) H2 2025 earnings summary

Executive summary

• EBITDA was US$263.1 million, underlying profit US$59.2 million, and net profit US$58.2 million for 2025, reflecting resilience amid weaker freight markets, geopolitical headwinds, and macro challenges.

• Maintained a strong balance sheet with net cash of US$134 million, cash and deposits of US$270.6 million, and undrawn committed facilities of US$485.5 million at year-end.

• Distributed up to 100% of net profit (excluding vessel disposal gains) as dividends and executed US$40 million in share buybacks, with total shareholder return reaching 46%.

• Outperformed Handysize and Supramax indices by 9% and 10%, despite a 5–10% decline in market spot rates year-on-year.

Financial highlights

• Revenue declined 19% year-on-year to US$2,081.0 million, with TCE earnings down 20% to US$1,188.4 million.

• Operating performance before overheads was US$141.8 million, down 28% from 2024, impacted by one-off compliance costs.

• Operating cash flow for the year was US$229 million, with US$66.8 million realized from vessel sales.

• Net profit margin was 3%, and return on average equity was 3%.

• Cash break-even per day was US$6,880 for Handysize and US$6,540 for Supramax, reflecting sector-leading cost control.

Outlook and guidance

• Covered 41% of Handysize and 56% of Supramax vessel days for 2026 at US$11,370 and US$14,050 per day, providing earnings visibility.

• FFA rates for 2026 indicate a stable outlook, with curves at or near 12-month highs and rates forecasted at US$13,730 and US$15,580 per day.

• Supply growth is expected to outpace demand in 2026, but market inefficiencies and focus cargoes projected to rise 2.5% may support rates.

• Strategic priorities include disciplined fleet renewal, cost optimization, digitalization, and advancing decarbonization initiatives.