PXS Pyxis Tankers Inc.

MIXED Impact: 5/10 PRESS-RELEASE
Horizon days Filed May 18, 2026 Processed 25d 16h ago Wire GlobeNewswire
Press release: earnings
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Executive Summary

Pyxis Tankers reported Q1 2026 EPS of $0.23, beating the $0.17 consensus by 35.3%, on revenue of $10.0M (vs $11.1M est, a 9.9% miss). Net income surged to $2.4M from $0.8M a year ago, driven by a 50.6% jump in dry-bulk TCE rates and lower interest costs. However, MR tanker TCE rates fell 19.7% YoY, and total revenue missed consensus, creating a mixed picture.

Actionable Insight

The EPS beat is overshadowed by a revenue miss and declining MR tanker rates, which together suggest mixed near-term momentum. Watch for Q2 2026 TCE fixture updates (MR fleet 100% booked at ~$21,850/day, dry-bulk 46% booked at ~$19,130/day) as a clearer signal on rate trajectory. The $2.1M buyback authorization provides a modest floor, but the stock's small cap and low liquidity amplify volatility.

Key Facts

  • Q1 2026 EPS $0.23 vs consensus $0.17 (beat by 35.3%)
  • Revenue $10.0M vs consensus $11.1M (miss by 9.9%)
  • Net income attributable to common shareholders $2.4M vs $0.8M YoY
  • MR tanker daily TCE rate fell 19.7% YoY to $18,944
  • Dry-bulk daily TCE rate rose 50.6% YoY to $19,601
  • Adjusted EBITDA $5.4M vs $3.5M YoY, up 53%
  • Cash + short-term investments $55.7M as of March 31, 2026
  • Share repurchases of $0.59M in Q1 2026; $2.1M remaining under buyback program
  • Board member Basil Mavroleon resigned effective May 18, 2026 for personal reasons

Financial Impact

EPS beat by $0.06 (35.3%) but revenue missed by $1.1M (9.9%); net income tripled YoY to $2.4M

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Risk Factors

  • MR tanker TCE rates declined 19.7% YoY, signaling softer product tanker market
  • Revenue missed consensus by 9.9%, raising concerns about top-line visibility
  • Geopolitical risks in the Middle East could disrupt operations (Pyxis Karteria in Persian Gulf)
  • Dry-bulk fleet has only 46% of Q2 days booked, leaving significant spot exposure

Market Snapshot

Exchange
Nasdaq
Sector
Deep Sea Foreign Transportation of Freight
Analyst Consensus
83% bullish (6 analysts)

Documents Analyzed

This report is based on 1 press release from GlobeNewswire.

DocumentAccession Number
PRESS-RELEASE Data (Synthetic)press-3297006
9 reports for PXS
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May 26, 2026
18d ago
6-K
BULLISH ★ 6/10
$4.75 $4.24▼ −10.74%▼ −11.95%$4.62 (−2.74%)
May 18, 2026
25d ago
Press Release
MIXED ★ 5/10
$4.49 $4.79▲ +6.68%▲ +4.43%$4.62 (+2.90%)
Apr 24, 2026
7w ago
6-K
NEUTRAL ★ 4/10
$4.54 $4.63▲ +1.98%▲ +1.58%$4.62 (+1.76%)
Apr 24, 2026
7w ago
Press Release
NEUTRAL ★ 3/10
$4.54 $4.63▲ +1.98%▲ +1.58%$4.62 (+1.76%)
Apr 10, 2026
9w ago
6-K
NEUTRAL ★ 2/10
$4.45 $4.44▼ −0.22%▼ −4.73%$4.62 (+3.82%)
Apr 1, 2026
10w ago
Press Release
NEUTRAL ★ 2/10
$4.40 $4.45▲ +1.14%▼ −2.48%$4.62 (+5.00%)
Apr 1, 2026
10w ago
20-F
BEARISH ★ 6/10
$4.40 $4.45▼ −1.14%▲ +2.48%$4.62 (−5.00%)
Mar 5, 2026
14w ago
Press Release
MIXED ★ 6/10
$3.94 $3.88▼ −1.52%▲ +0.71%$4.62 (+17.26%)
Mar 3, 2026
14w ago
Press Release
NEUTRAL ★ 3/10
$4.23 $3.89▼ −8.04%▼ −6.70%$4.62 (+9.22%)
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