Vessel operator Navios Maritime's Q1 revenue, adjusted profit beat on higher rates

Navios Maritime Partners

21/05/2026 12:41

Overview

Greece-based dry cargo and tanker operator's Q1 revenue beat analyst expectations, adjusted EPS also beat

Adjusted net income and adjusted EBITDA for Q1 beat analyst expectations

Company repurchased 240,502 common units in 2026 and expanded fleet with new vessel acquisitions

Outlook

Navios Partners expects contracted revenue of $829.4 mln for the last nine months of 2026

Company expects contracted revenue of $807.4 mln for 2027

Company says geopolitical uncertainty may impact trade routes but long-term effects remain unclear

Result Drivers

HIGHER TCE RATES - Revenue growth in Q1 was mainly driven by a 20.7% increase in Time Charter Equivalent rates across the fleet

CHARTER AND VOYAGE REVENUE - Adjusted EBITDA and adjusted net income rose due to a $52.9 mln increase in time charter and voyage revenues and lower interest expense

HIGHER OPERATING COSTS - Operating expenses rose due to a 3.1% increase in daily vessel operating costs and higher general and administrative expenses, partly offsetting gains

Company press release: ID:nGNXbLx0rr

Key Details

Metric
Beat/Miss
Actual
Consensus Estimate
Q1 Revenue
Beat
$357.01 mln
$318.63 mln (5 Analysts)
Q1 Adjusted EPS
Beat
$3.35
$2.83 (5 Analysts)
Q1 Adjusted Net Income
Beat
$97.76 mln
$86.01 mln (3 Analysts)
Q1 Net Income
$106.34 mln
Q1 Adjusted EBITDA
Beat
$204.11 mln
$197.43 mln (5 Analysts)
Q1 EBITDA
$212.7 mln


Analyst Coverage

The current average analyst rating on the shares is "strong buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 5 "strong buy" or "buy", no "hold" and no "sell" or "strong sell"

The average consensus recommendation for the marine freight & logistics peer group is "buy."

Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Navios Maritime Partners LP is $89.00, about 18.3% above its May 20 closing price of $75.23

The stock recently traded at 4 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 4 three months ago

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