Octave Specialty Group (OSG) came out with a quarterly loss of $0.02 per share versus the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $0.21. This compares to a loss of $0.12 per share a year ago.
I maintain a sell rating on Kimberly-Clark due to weak consumer spending and expected underperformance in OSG and earnings growth versus management guidance. KMB's 1% OSG in 3Q24 was driven by inflationary pricing, not volume growth, indicating weak underlying demand. Management's FY24 guidance for 3-4% OSG and mid-to-high teens EPS growth appears overly optimistic given current market conditions.
LOS ANGELES, CA / ACCESSWIRE / July 30, 2024 / The Schall Law Firm, a national shareholder rights litigation firm, announces that it is investigating claims on behalf of investors in Overseas Shipholding Group, Inc. ("OSG" or "the Company") (NYSE:OSG) for potential breaches of fiduciary duty on the part of its directors and management. The investigation focuses on determining if the OSG board breached its fiduciary duties to shareholders.
| Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels Industry | Energy Sector | Claude LeBlanc CEO | NYSE Exchange | 023139884 CUSIP |
| US Country | 380 Employees | 11 Apr 2024 Last Dividend | 13 Dec 2000 Last Split | 1 Dec 2015 IPO Date |
Overseas Shipholding Group, Inc., established in 1948 and headquartered in Tampa, Florida, operates within the maritime logistics and transportation industry. The company, along with its subsidiaries, specializes in owning and operating a fleet of oceangoing vessels primarily under the United States flag. As of December 31, 2023, Overseas Shipholding Group, Inc. boasts a fleet of 21 vessels, which collectively have an approximate deadweight tonnage of 1.5 million. These vessels play a critical role in the transportation of a variety of commodities including crude oil, petroleum products, and renewable transportation fuels. The company's services cater to a diverse clientele, ranging from independent oil traders and refinery operators to the United States and international government entities.
The company provides maritime logistics services for the transportation of crude oil. Leveraging its fleet of tankers, Overseas Shipholding Group, Inc. ensures safe and efficient delivery of crude oil across the United States flag trade routes, catering to the needs of oil traders and refineries.
Aside from crude oil, the company also specializes in transporting a broad spectrum of petroleum products. This includes gasoline, diesel fuel, and jet fuel among others, ensuring that energy markets maintain their supply and demand balance efficiently.
Understanding the global shift towards renewable energy, Overseas Shipholding Group, Inc. has expanded its services to include the transportation of renewable transportation fuels. This encompasses biofuels and other green energy sources, aligning with global sustainability goals and catering to the evolving demands of the energy sector.