Why Shipping Company Tsakos Energy Navigation Shares Are Diving Today
Portfolio Pulse from Nabaparna Bhattacharya
Tsakos Energy Navigation Ltd (NYSE:TNP) reported Q3 FY23 results with higher voyage revenue of $186.659 million versus consensus of $166.139 million but missed EPS estimates with $0.83 against the expected $1.24. The company cited seasonal softness in tanker markets due to refinery maintenance. Adjusted EBITDA and operating income fell compared to the previous year, but fleet utilization was high at 96.1%. Tsakos secured 26 new charters, contributing to a $1.4 billion revenue backlog, and maintained strong cash reserves of $394 million. The company will pay a dividend of $0.30 per share on December 20, 2023. Despite the positive revenue, TNP shares dropped by 6.99% to $19.82.
November 21, 2023 | 6:12 pm
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Tsakos Energy Navigation reported higher Q3 revenue but missed EPS estimates, announced a dividend, and saw a 6.99% drop in share price.
The missed EPS estimate is likely to overshadow the positive revenue report, leading to negative investor sentiment in the short term. The dividend announcement may provide some support, but the immediate stock price reaction indicates a bearish outlook.
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