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Costamare Bulkers Holdings Limited (CMDB)
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EarningsQ1 2026 Earnings Report

Costamare Bulkers Holdings Limited (CMDB) Q1 2026 Earnings Report

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CMDB Q1 2026 EPS Results

Actual EPS$0.48
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CMDB Q1 2026 Revenue Results

Actual Revenue$130.46M
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Earnings Announcement Details

QuarterQ1 2026
Date05/13/2026
TimeBefore Open
Conference CallWednesday, May 13, 2026
CMDB Upcoming Earnings
Costamare Bulkers Holdings Limited's next earnings date is estimated for November 13, 2026, based on past reporting schedules.

Q1 2026 Earnings Call Audio

CMDB Q1 2026 Earnings Call
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Q1 2026 Earnings Slide Deck

Q1 2026 Earnings Call Summary

Q1 2026
Earnings Call Date:May 13, 2026|
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presented a predominately positive operational and financial picture: profitable Q1 results, a net cash position, successful de-risking of legacy trades, accretive vessel transactions, and strengthening charter rates. Offsetting risks include elevated market volatility, geopolitical disruptions (notably a ~50% reduction in Persian Gulf exports), and a remaining single vessel to be novated before the trading book is fully cleared by year-end. On balance, the positive items around balance sheet repair, fleet renewal, and market tailwinds outweigh the manageable residual risks.
Company Guidance
Management's guidance emphasized substantial de‑risking and a clear path to full exit from legacy trading positions by year‑end (only one vessel remains to be novated), leaving the company net cash positive with total cash of about $270 million versus debt of circa $140 million (cash exceeded debt by roughly $127 million) and positioned to grow counter‑cyclically; Q1 results were net income $9.9 million ($0.41/share) and adjusted net income $12.4 million ($0.51/share), including capital gains of approximately $7 million from the sale of a 2011 Capesize. They reiterated fleet renewal and chartering guidance — acquisition of a 2018 Ultramax, delivery of a Kamsarmax chartered in for a minimum 5 years (already re‑chartered out for ~11 months/1 year at profitable levels), an operating platform focused on Kamsarmax with 20 third‑party vessels, most owned ships on index‑linked period charters with conversion options, and a newbuilding order book at 13.5% — while noting Q1 charter rates strengthened with further upside since April.
Adjusted and GAAP Net Income
Adjusted net income of $12.4 million ($0.51 per share) and net income of $9.9 million ($0.41 per share) for Q1 2026, indicating profitable operations during the quarter.
Strong Liquidity / Net Cash Position
Total cash of about $270 million versus debt of circa $140 million, leaving the company net cash positive with total cash exceeding debt by approximately $127 million, supporting countercyclical growth opportunities.
Substantial De-risking of Trading Book
Majority of the legacy trading portfolio has been transferred to Cargill with only one vessel remaining to be novated; company expects no remaining legacy positions by year-end, materially derisking the balance sheet.
Fleet Renewal and Accretive Vessel Transactions
Completed sale of a 2011-built Capesize (realized capital gains of ~ $7 million) and acquired a 2018-built Ultramax; accepted delivery of a newbuilding Kamsarmax (chartered in for a minimum 5-year period and chartered out at profitable rates for at least 11 months), with another Kamsarmax newbuilding expected under a long-term charter agreement.
Portfolio and Employment Strategy
Operating platform focused on the Kamsarmax segment and consists of 20 third‑party-owned dry bulk vessels; most owned vessels are employed on index-linked period charter agreements with the option to convert to fixed rates, providing income stability and upside optionality.
Market Tailwinds Across Key Segments
Capesize earnings supported by strong iron ore and bauxite volumes and limited fleet growth; Panamax supported by a record soybean harvest in Brazil and the U.S.-China agreement driving long-haul soybean shipments; Supramax showed a solid start as increased grain and minor bulk flows aided demand.
Charter Rates Strengthening and Orderbook
Charter rates strengthened during Q1 2026 with further upside momentum since April. The new vessel order book stands at 13.5%, indicating limited near-term vessel supply growth.

CMDB Earnings History

Report Date
Fiscal Quarter
Forecast / EPS
Last Year's EPS
EPS YoY Change
Press Release
Nov 13, 2026
2026 (Q3)
- / -
-1.195―
2026 (Q2)
- / 0.25
-1.195120.75% (+1.44)
2026 (Q1)
- / 0.48
――
2025 (Q4)
- / -0.88
――
2025 (Q3)
- / 0.30
0―
2025 (Q2)
- / -1.20
0―
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