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Quarterly ResultJun 2, 2026, 09:12 AM

Castor Maritime Reports $69.2M Net Income in Q1 2026

AI Summary

Castor Maritime Inc. announced strong financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026. The company reported a net income of $69.2 million, a significant turnaround from a net loss of $23.3 million in the same period last year. Total vessel revenues saw a 5.3% increase to $11.9 million. The company also highlighted improvements in adjusted net income, EBITDA, and adjusted EBITDA, alongside a healthy increase in cash reserves. Management attributed the strong performance to improved market conditions in the dry bulk and containership sectors and positive contributions from its listed equity portfolio.

Key Highlights

  • Castor Maritime Inc. reported net income of $69.2 million for Q1 2026, a significant increase from a $23.3 million loss in Q1 2025.
  • Total vessel revenues increased by 5.3% to $11.9 million in Q1 2026 compared to $11.3 million in Q1 2025.
  • Adjusted net income rose to $9.6 million in Q1 2026 from $4.9 million in Q1 2025.
  • EBITDA was $74.8 million in Q1 2026, a substantial improvement from a negative $18.3 million in Q1 2025.
  • Adjusted EBITDA increased to $15.2 million in Q1 2026 from $9.9 million in Q1 2025.
  • Earnings per common share (basic) was $4.65 in Q1 2026, compared to a loss of $(2.18) per share in Q1 2025.
  • Cash and restricted cash increased to $192.8 million as of March 31, 2026, from $152.8 million as of December 31, 2025.