StealthGas (NASDAQ:GASS) Announces Earnings Results

StealthGas (NASDAQ:GASS) announced its earnings results on Monday. The shipping company reported $0.36 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.32 by $0.04, FiscalAI reports. The firm had revenue of $39.37 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $39.80 million. StealthGas had a return on equity of 9.18% and a net margin of 35.03%.

Here are the key takeaways from StealthGas’ conference call:

• StealthGas finished 2025 with strong profitability and liquidity, reporting adjusted net income of $65.6 million for the year and year-end cash of about $99–110 million, while shareholders’ equity rose to $690 million.
• The company is now effectively debt-free after repaying $86 million in 2025 and $350 million since 2023, lowering interest costs and reducing cash-flow break-even to an estimated $6,500–$7,000 per vessel per day.
• Fourth-quarter results softened—revenues fell 9% y/y to $39.4 million and adjusted Q4 net income declined to $13.3 million—driven by lower utilization and idle/off-hire time including a Medium Gas Carrier incident (the Eco Wizard) that remains out of service and impaired (insured, under assessment).
• Revenue visibility is improving with 48% of 2026 fleet days contracted (about $66 million) and roughly $104 million of future revenues secured through 2029, alongside active sales of older tonnage that are expected to boost cash.
• Market outlook is mixed: global LPG exports and U.S. capacity expansions support medium-term demand, but geopolitical risks (Iran, Houthi attacks) and a substantial newbuilding orderbook could create short-term volatility—management says the company is positioned to weather or benefit from such swings.

StealthGas Stock Up 3.0%

NASDAQ GASS opened at $8.94 on Wednesday. The company’s 50 day moving average is $7.84 and its 200-day moving average is $7.22. StealthGas has a 12-month low of $4.90 and a 12-month high of $9.32. The firm has a market cap of $332.21 million, a P/E ratio of 5.45 and a beta of 0.22.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Separately, Wall Street Zen raised shares of StealthGas from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Sunday, December 28th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating, According to data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Buy”.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of GASS. State Street Corp grew its position in shares of StealthGas by 4.7% in the fourth quarter. State Street Corp now owns 29,737 shares of the shipping company’s stock valued at $209,000 after purchasing an additional 1,340 shares in the last quarter. Sei Investments Co. boosted its stake in StealthGas by 14.8% in the 3rd quarter. Sei Investments Co. now owns 30,311 shares of the shipping company’s stock worth $199,000 after purchasing an additional 3,899 shares during the period. Royal Bank of Canada grew its holdings in StealthGas by 343.3% during the 4th quarter. Royal Bank of Canada now owns 5,063 shares of the shipping company’s stock valued at $36,000 after buying an additional 3,921 shares in the last quarter. IHT Wealth Management LLC increased its position in shares of StealthGas by 60.0% during the fourth quarter. IHT Wealth Management LLC now owns 16,000 shares of the shipping company’s stock valued at $112,000 after buying an additional 6,000 shares during the period. Finally, Bank of America Corp DE lifted its holdings in shares of StealthGas by 701.2% in the fourth quarter. Bank of America Corp DE now owns 10,263 shares of the shipping company’s stock worth $58,000 after buying an additional 8,982 shares in the last quarter. 66.32% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

About StealthGas

StealthGas Inc is an international shipping company specializing in the seaborne transportation of liquefied petroleum gases (LPG), including propane, butane and ammonia. The company operates a fleet of modern pressurized LPG carriers with capacities ranging from approximately 2,500 to 9,100 cubic meters, providing safe and efficient carriage of petrochemical gases worldwide.

Founded in 2005 and incorporated in the Republic of the Marshall Islands, StealthGas is headquartered in Athens, Greece, with additional commercial and operational offices in major shipping centers across Europe and Asia.