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MPC Container Ships ASA (DE:MP2)
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EarningsQ2 2026 Earnings Report

MPC Container Ships ASA (MP2) Q2 2026 Earnings Report

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DE:MP2 Q2 2026 EPS Results

Actual EPS€0.08
Consensus EPS€0.07
Beat/MissBeat by +€0.01
One Year Ago EPS€0.10

DE:MP2 Q2 2026 Revenue Results

Actual Revenue€102.94M
Expected Revenue€91.00M
Beat/MissBeat by +€11.95M
YoY Revenue Growth-22.33%

Earnings Announcement Details

QuarterQ2 2026
Date08/26/2026
TimeBefore Open
Conference CallWednesday, August 26, 2026
DE:MP2 Upcoming Earnings
MPC Container Ships ASA's next earnings date is estimated for November 25, 2026, based on past reporting schedules.

Q2 2026 Earnings Call Audio

DE:MP2 Q2 2026 Earnings Call
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Q2 2026 Earnings Slide Deck

Q2 2026 Earnings Call Summary

Q2 2026
Earnings Call Date:Aug 26, 2026|
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presents a predominantly positive company-specific picture: strong multi-year backlog and earnings visibility, disciplined fleet renewal (younger, larger, ECO tonnage), accretive acquisitions at significant discounts to newbuilding parity, solid liquidity and a low net-debt profile alongside continued shareholder distributions. Most lowlights are industry and macro-related risks (geopolitical risks, port congestion, crewing constraints, and uncertainty about the durability of high chartering intensity) rather than company-specific weaknesses. On balance, the highlights materially outweigh the lowlights.
Company Guidance
MPCC said its guidance remains unchanged for the quarter — top‑line and adjusted EBITDA guidance held steady (the only potential swing being book gains from further vessel sales) — supported by a $2.2 billion contract revenue backlog (translating to roughly $1.4 billion of projected EBITDA) and exceptionally high forward coverage: ~99% of days covered for 2026, 85% for 2027, 60% for 2028 and ~39% for 2029 (with >25% of available days already covered for 2030+ via newbuilds). Contracted forward TCEs are running in the mid‑USD 25,000/day and rising slightly, market charter ranges cited roughly $21,000/day (1,300 TEU) to $32,000/day (3,500 TEU), and fixtures are being secured on average 8–9 months ahead of expiry (industry average ~6 months ahead). Q2 operating revenues were $170 million, adjusted EBITDA $65 million, dividend $0.04/share (19th consecutive distribution); balance‑sheet metrics backing the guidance include pro‑forma liquidity of ~$680 million, gross debt ~$450 million, net debt close to zero, 30 debt‑free vessels (fair value ~ $770 million) and a 28.4% leverage ratio.
Fleet renewal and modernization
Deployed about $1.8 billion of fleet renewal CapEx since Q3 2021; average build year improved from 2007 to 2016 and average vessel size rose from ~2,100 TEU to ~3,100 TEU; ECO vessels now ~78% of fleet (83% TEU-weighted).
Accretive acquisitions and asset discipline
Acquired four modern 7,000 TEU ECO vessels for ~$340 million on 3-year charters purchased at a ~30%–40% discount to newbuilding parity; >40% of purchase price covered by secured EBITDA from initial charters; added seven-vessel forward package with a top-3 liner.
Strong balance sheet and liquidity
Pro forma liquidity around $680 million (including undrawn RCF); gross debt ~$450 million, net debt described as 'closer to zero'; 30 vessels debt-free with fair market value ~ $770 million; leverage ~28.4%.
Successful capital raises and disposals
Completed an oversubscribed private placement raising USD 107 million subsequent to quarter-end and issued >44 million new shares in the quarter; sold 2 vessels for $40 million (5 vessels sold/handed over in total to support renewal financing).
Favorable market dynamics for MPCC's tonnage
Charter market firm with HARPEX ~7% YoY higher; average vessel being fixed ~6–9 months ahead of expiry (record levels); contracted forward TCEs running in the mid-USD 25,000/day and rising slightly across the curve; orderbook share for 6–8k TEU segment tripled to >30% this year, supporting demand for MPCC's newer vessels.
Strong forward coverage and backlog
Contract revenue backlog of $2.2 billion with projected EBITDA of roughly $1.4 billion; forward coverage ~99% for 2026, 85% for 2027, 60% for 2028 and 39% for 2029, providing multi-year earnings visibility.
Solid quarterly financials
Q2 operating revenues of $170 million and adjusted EBITDA of $65 million; declared dividend of $0.04 per share (19th consecutive distribution).

DE:MP2 Earnings History

Report Date
Fiscal Quarter
Forecast / EPS
Last Year's EPS
EPS YoY Change
Press Release
Nov 25, 2026
2026 (Q3)
0.07 / -
0.089―
2026 (Q2)
0.07 / 0.08
0.098-18.18% (-0.02)
2026 (Q1)
0.07 / 0.08
0.098-18.18% (-0.02)
Feb 24, 2026
2025 (Q4)
0.07 / 0.09
0.098-9.09% (>-0.01)
Nov 27, 2025
2025 (Q3)
0.09 / 0.09
0.116-23.08% (-0.03)
Aug 26, 2025
2025 (Q2)
0.10 / 0.10
0.116-15.38% (-0.02)
2025 (Q1)
0.09 / 0.10
0.152-35.29% (-0.05)
2024 (Q4)
0.10 / 0.10
0.161-38.89% (-0.06)
2024 (Q3)
0.11 / 0.12
0.145-19.75% (-0.03)
2024 (Q2)
0.11 / 0.12
0.156-25.71% (-0.04)
The table shows recent earnings report dates and whether the forecast was beat or missed. See the change in forecast and EPS from the previous year.
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Missed