Tanker rates soar, but Hormuz opening may move them either way, CMB.Tech boss says
The tanker market is booming, but whether reopening the Strait of Hormuz would send freight rates soaring or crashing is still uncertain, the head of Belgian tanker firm CMB.Tech said on Tuesday.
CMB.Tech: Stronger And Bigger, But No Longer A Pure Tanker Bet
CMB.Tech (CMBT) has transformed from a tanker operator into a diversified shipping platform following the Golden Ocean merger. The merger expanded CMBT's fleet to over 250 ships, enhancing scale and segment diversification between tankers and dry bulk. Revenue surged 77% to $1.67 billion post-merger, but net profit dropped sharply to $139 million due to higher financial costs and amortization.
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Buy CMBT: Shipping Poised To Outperform Into 2026
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Cmb.Tech: Still Some Juice Left
Cmb.Tech NV trades at a significant discount to NAV, offering an attractive entry point for investors. Recent Golden Ocean acquisition and messy financials obscure strong Q3/Q4 earnings potential, with consensus estimates likely to be beaten. CMBT benefits from a young, diversified fleet, high time-charter coverage, and exposure to strong dry bulk and tanker markets.
Why I'm Watching CMB Tech Heading Into Earnings - Preview
CMB Tech is transforming from a traditional shipping company to a green-fuel leader, aggressively investing in ammonia and hydrogen-powered vessels. The merger with Golden Ocean massively scales CMB Tech's fleet, diversifies revenue, and accelerates deployment of green ships across key trade routes. Strong contract backlog, long-term charters, and regulatory tailwinds provide revenue visibility and position CMB Tech as a first-mover in maritime decarbonization.
Cmb.Tech NV (CMBT) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Cmb.Tech NV (NYSE:CMBT ) Q1 2025 Results Conference Call May 21, 2025 8:00 AM ET Company Participants Alexander Saverys - Chief Executive Officer Ludovic Saverys - Chief Financial Officer Joris Daman - Head of Investor Relations Enya Derkinderen - Communications Coordinator Conference Call Participants Frode Morkedal - Clarksons Kristof Samoy - KBC Securities Alexander Saverys Good afternoon, everyone, and welcome to the Cmb.Tech Earnings Call for the First Quarter of 2025. My name is Alexander Saverys.
Cmb.Tech NV (CMBT) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
Cmb.Tech NV (NYSE:CMBT ) Q4 2024 Earnings Conference Call February 27, 2024 8:00 AM ET Company Participants Alexander Saverys - CEO Ludovic Saverys - CFO Enya Derkinderen - Communications Coordinator Conference Call Participants Alexander Saverys Okay. Good afternoon, everyone, and thank you for joining the CMB.TECH Earnings Call for the Fourth Quarter of 2024.
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Cmb.Tech NV (CMBT) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
Cmb.Tech NV (NYSE:CMBT ) Q3 2024 Earnings Conference Call November 7, 2024 9:00 AM ET Company Participants Alexander Saverys - Chief Executive Officer Ludovic Saverys - Chief Financial Officer Joris Daman - Head of Investor Relations Enya Derkinderen - Communications Coordinator Conference Call Participants Kristof Samoy - KBC Securities Frode Morkedal - Clarksons Alexander Saverys Good afternoon, good morning, good evening, everyone. Welcome to the CMB.TECH Third Quarter Earnings Call.
