The net profit for this quarter stood at $39.6 million, down from $52.9 million in the same period last year. Earnings per share (EPS) for Q2 2024 were $1.23, compared to $1.64 in Q2 2023. The company’s cash reserves, including restricted cash, were $98.1 million as of June 30, 2024, up from $86.1 million at the same time last year.
The EPS for the six-month period was $2.52, down from $3.25 in the first half of 2023. The company declared a Q2 2024 dividend of $1.10 per common share, with the payment scheduled for September 5, 2024.
ECO Beats Revenue, EPS Expectations in Q2 2024
This indicates that the company exceeded EPS expectations by $0.16. However, the revenue expectations were set at $72.76 million, and the company outperformed significantly with $112.0 million in actual revenues. Despite the lower year-over-year figures, the company has managed to exceed market expectations in terms of revenue and EPS.
The fleetwide daily TCE rate was $64,900 per operating day, with VLCC and Suezmax TCE rates at $73,300 and $54,600 per operating day, respectively. These figures show a decline from the previous year but still indicate strong operational performance.