Flex LNG Ltd is an LNG shipping company with a fleet of next-generation LNG carriers with large cargo capacity... Show more
Flex LNG Ltd. operates a modern fleet of liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers, meaning its results are tightly linked to global LNG trade volumes and day-to-day charter rates. The third quarter of 2025 began with a sluggish winter spot market, and the company completed scheduled drydockings that reduced available sailing days. Even so, Flex LNG's contract backlog provided a stable earnings base, cushioning the impact of a softer freight market. Investors watch this report closely because it reflects both near-term rate pressure and the strength of the company's long-term charter coverage, cash generation, and dividend policy.
For the quarter ended September 30, 2025, Flex LNG reported vessel operating revenues of $85.7 million, down modestly from $86.0 million in the second quarter and from $90.5 million a year earlier. Net income was $16.8 million, or $0.31 per basic share, compared with $17.7 million, or $0.33 per share, in the prior quarter.
On an adjusted basis, net income was $23.5 million, or $0.43 per share, versus $24.8 million, or $0.46 per share, in the second quarter. Adjusted EBITDA totaled $61.2 million, down from $62.6 million. The average TCE rate, a standard industry measure of daily charter earnings, declined to $70,921 per day from $72,012 per day.
Adjusted EPS of $0.43 narrowly exceeded the consensus estimate of $0.42, while revenue of $85.7 million came in above the roughly $83.7 million expected. The company also declared a dividend of $0.75 per share, payable on or about December 11, 2025.
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Heading into the report, sentiment around LNG shipping stocks was cautious given a soft start to the winter spot market and a large order book of new vessels scheduled for delivery. Flex LNG's results confirmed modest sequential declines in revenue and adjusted earnings, but the stability of its contract backlog and its maintained $0.75 dividend helped reinforce confidence. The slight EPS and revenue beats versus consensus, combined with a record cash position and an extended debt maturity profile, suggested investors viewed the quarter as resilient rather than disappointing, even as near-term freight fundamentals remained challenging.
Management reiterated full-year 2025 guidance for revenues of approximately $340 million and adjusted EBITDA of around $250 million, with a TCE rate of $71,000 to $72,000 per day. The company also noted that about 80% of available days are covered for 2026, providing visibility even if the spot market stays soft.
One area to monitor is fleet utilization. The charterer of Flex Volunteer declined to exercise a one-year option, and the vessel is expected to be redelivered in late December 2025 before entering drydock for its five-year special survey. Flex Artemis has been trading in the spot market, while Flex Constellation is now fully booked under a 15-year time charter. Three additional drydockings are planned for 2026.
On the broader market, management pointed to a recent improvement in spot rates for modern tonnage, supported by record U.S. LNG export volumes, congestion-driven shipping inefficiencies, and a pickup in scrapping of older steam vessels. At the same time, a wave of newbuild deliveries in 2026 and 2027 could keep pressure on rates. Investors will likely watch spot rate trends, chartering decisions, and any update to the dividend framework as the key signals for the quarters ahead.
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a company which engages in the operation of carrier vessels.
Industry OilGasPipelines