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Costamare Inc. (DE:LCM)
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Costamare (LCM) Price & Analysis

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LCM Stock Chart & Stats

€12.90
€0.50(3.79%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
€12.90
€0.50(3.79%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Contracted Charter Revenue VisibilityHigh fleet coverage and a long 5.9-year weighted contract duration provide meaningful revenue visibility through the next several years. This reduces near-term exposure to charter-rate volatility, supports planning for debt service and vessel investments, and strengthens cash-flow predictability.
Strong ProfitabilityVery high gross, operating, and net margins indicate strong earnings power from Costamare’s chartered fleet and contracted revenue base. Maintaining this profitability gives the company more capacity to fund capital requirements, service obligations, and shareholder distributions across the shipping cycle.
Improving Financial FlexibilityLower relative leverage and a substantially extended maturity profile improve Costamare’s financial flexibility. The refinancing program can reduce refinancing pressure during weaker shipping conditions, while the stronger balance sheet supports fleet renewal and continued investment in maritime assets.
Bears Say
Contracting Revenue TrendThe reversal from a 2024 revenue spike to declines in 2025 and TTM shows that Costamare remains exposed to shipping-cycle conditions and charter-market normalization. Sustained top-line pressure could reduce earnings stability when vessels renew contracts at less favorable rates.
Negative Free Cash FlowNegative TTM free cash flow leaves less internally generated cash for debt reduction, dividends, and fleet expansion. Although operating cash flow remains positive, the sharp deterioration indicates that investment spending or working-capital demands are absorbing cash and could constrain capital allocation.
Concentrated Voting ControlConcentrated voting power gives the chairman and CEO substantial influence over director elections and other shareholder decisions. This can limit the ability of minority investors to affect governance, capital allocation, or strategic direction when insider preferences differ from theirs.

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LCM FAQ

What was Costamare Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Costamare Inc. lowest stock price was €9.23 and its highest was €15.10 in the past 12 months.
    What is Costamare Inc.’s market cap?
    Costamare Inc.’s market cap is €1.55B.
      When is Costamare Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
      Costamare Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 04, 2026 which is in 55 days.
        How were Costamare Inc.’s earnings last quarter?
        Costamare Inc. released its earnings results on Jul 27, 2026. The company reported €0.53 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of €0.488 by €0.043.
          Is Costamare Inc. overvalued?
          According to Wall Street analysts Costamare Inc.’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
            Does Costamare Inc. pay dividends?
            Costamare Inc. does not currently pay dividends.
            What is Costamare Inc.’s EPS estimate?
            Costamare Inc.’s EPS estimate is 0.56.
              How many shares outstanding does Costamare Inc. have?
              Costamare Inc. has 120,892,610 shares outstanding.
                What happened to Costamare Inc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
                Costamare Inc. reported an EPS of €0.53 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of €0.488. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 1.46%.
                  Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Costamare Inc.?
                  Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in DE:LCM
                  What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
                  Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology

                    Company Description

                    Costamare Inc.

                    Costamare Inc. owns and operates containerships and dry bulk vessels worldwide. Its containerships are chartered to liner companies providing transportation of cargoes. The company also charters dry bulk vessels to various customers providing worldwide transportation for dry bulk cargoes. As of February 24, 2026, it had a fleet of fleet of 79 containerships and 38 dry bulk vessels. The company was founded in 1974 and is based in Monaco.

                    Costamare (LCM) Earnings & Revenues

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                    LCM Earnings Call

                    Q1 2026
                    0:00 / 0:00
                    Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
                    The call presented multiple strong positives: solid Q1 profitability ($75M), robust liquidity (~$640–645M), a large secured newbuilding program of 16 vessels with long-term charters to COSCO (incremental contracted revenues of ~$2.8B), total contracted revenues of $6.2B with high employment coverage (97% for 2026, 94% for 2027), fleet renewal benefits (22 vessels under construction, fleet age reduction ~3.7 years) and an increased quarterly dividend (~+8.7%). Downsides are primarily execution and market risks: concentration of charters with one counterparty, long delivery timeline through 2030, funding/leverage implications from sizable capital commitments, and the purchase of older secondhand vessels. Overall, the positives—secured long-term cash flows, improved fleet profile and shareholder returns—outweigh the identified risks.View all DE:LCM earnings summaries
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