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Marine Transportation
Quarterly ResultMay 5, 2026, 04:52 PM

DHT Holdings Q1 2026 Profit $164.5M, EPS $1.02; Dividend $0.64

AI Summary

DHT Holdings reported a net profit of $164.5 million and basic EPS of $1.02 for Q1 2026, significantly up from Q1 2025. Shipping revenues increased to $186.3 million. The company declared a cash dividend of $0.64 per share, consistent with its policy to pay out 100% of ordinary net income. Operational highlights include average combined time charter equivalent earnings of $78,800 per day, the sale of two vessels for $101.6 million (recognizing a $60.0 million gain), and the delivery of three newbuilding vessels. For Q2 2026, 70% of available VLCC spot days are booked at an average rate of $168,300 per day, indicating a very strong outlook.

Key Highlights

  • Q1 2026 net profit was $164.5 million, up from $44.1 million in Q1 2025.
  • Basic EPS for Q1 2026 was $1.02, compared to $0.27 in Q1 2025.
  • Shipping revenues for Q1 2026 increased to $186.3 million from $118.2 million in Q1 2025.
  • Declared a Q1 2026 cash dividend of $0.64 per common share.
  • Adjusted EBITDA for Q1 2026 was $133.3 million.
  • Sold DHT Europe and DHT China for $101.6 million, recognizing a $60.0 million gain.
  • Took delivery of three newbuilding vessels, paying $158.3 million in installments.
  • Booked 70% of Q2 2026 VLCC spot days at an average rate of $168,300 per day.