Capital Clean Energy Carriers Dividends and Buybacks
Dividend criteria checks 2/6
Capital Clean Energy Carriers is a dividend paying company with a current yield of 2.73% that is well covered by earnings.
Key information
2.7%
Dividend yield
-0.02%
Buyback Yield
| Total Shareholder Yield | 2.7% |
| Future Dividend Yield | 4.1% |
| Dividend Growth | -23.7% |
| Next dividend pay date | n/a |
| Ex dividend date | n/a |
| Dividend per share | n/a |
| Payout ratio | 35% |
Recent dividend and buyback updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • Jun 17
CCEC: LNG Expansion And Backlog Growth Will Test Future Cash Generation
Analysts maintained their fair value estimate for Capital Clean Energy Carriers at $20.00 and made small adjustments to assumptions around the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E. This reflects fine tuning of their price target rationale rather than a directional shift.Narrative Update • Jun 03
CCEC: Future Cash Flows Will Strain Under Leverage And Expansion Commitments
Analysts have kept their $20.00 price target for Capital Clean Energy Carriers unchanged, citing updated assumptions on discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins, and forward P/E that continue to support the prior valuation level. What's in the News CCEC reported Q1 2026 net income of $18.3 million while keeping all 14 vessels on the water in service, despite off-hire periods and special survey costs, according to the Q1 2026 earnings call transcript (June 1, 2026).Narrative Update • May 17
CCEC: Future Cash Flow Assumptions Will Support Steady Fair Value Outlook
Analysts now maintain the price target for Capital Clean Energy Carriers at $20.00, reflecting updated views on discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E assumptions that offset each other in their models. Valuation Changes Fair Value: Model fair value remains at $20.00, indicating no change in the central valuation outcome despite input adjustments.Narrative Update • May 02
CCEC: Steady Fair Value Will Reflect Adjusted Growth And Margin Expectations
Analysts have maintained the price target for Capital Clean Energy Carriers at $20.00, with fair value unchanged. Slightly adjusted assumptions around the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E are driving the updated view.Seeking Alpha • Apr 27
Capital Clean Energy Carriers: Stable LNG Cash Flows With A Rerating Catalyst
Summary Capital Clean Energy Carriers has fully transitioned to a gas-focused shipping platform, supported by ~$2.9 billion in contracted LNG revenues averaging 6.9 years. Capital Clean Energy trades at ~10x earnings, reflecting stable but capital-intensive fundamentals; current dividend yield is 3% with a low payout ratio. A new joint venture structure enables asset monetization and capital recycling, offering potential for a less capital-intensive, higher-return business model. I rate Capital Clean Energy a cautious buy, as the downside is protected by contracts while JV scaling could drive multiple expansions and reratings. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaNarrative Update • Apr 17
CCEC: Future Gas Fleet Flexibility And Carbon Transport Support Will Continue To Shape Balanced Outlook
Analysts have kept their $20.00 price target for Capital Clean Energy Carriers unchanged, citing consistent assumptions around revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E as the key reasons for maintaining their view. Valuation Changes Fair Value: unchanged at $20.00 per share, indicating no shift in the overall valuation anchor used by analysts.Narrative Update • Apr 02
CCEC: Future Gas Fleet Flexibility And Carbon Transport Support Will Drive Balanced Outlook
Analysts have kept their $20.00 price target on Capital Clean Energy Carriers unchanged, citing updated assumptions that now reflect a lower discount rate, higher projected revenue growth, stronger profit margins, and a reduced future P/E multiple in their models. What's in the News Capital Clean Energy Carriers took delivery of the Active, described as the world's first 22,000 cbm low pressure liquid CO2 carrier, from Hyundai Mipo Dockyard Co. Ltd., as part of a four vessel investment program at the yard (Key Developments).Analysis Article • Sep 20
These 4 Measures Indicate That Capital Clean Energy Carriers (NASDAQ:CCEC) Is Using Debt Extensively
Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...Analysis Article • Aug 27
Capital Clean Energy Carriers Corp.'s (NASDAQ:CCEC) Share Price Matching Investor Opinion
Capital Clean Energy Carriers Corp.'s ( NASDAQ:CCEC ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 3x may look like a poor...Analysis Article • Jul 28
Capital Clean Energy Carriers (NASDAQ:CCEC) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of $0.15
Capital Clean Energy Carriers Corp.'s ( NASDAQ:CCEC ) investors are due to receive a payment of $0.15 per share on 8th...Analysis Article • Jun 28
Here's What To Make Of Capital Clean Energy Carriers' (NASDAQ:CCEC) Decelerating Rates Of Return
What trends should we look for it we want to identify stocks that can multiply in value over the long term? Ideally, a...Analysis Article • Apr 05
The Price Is Right For Capital Clean Energy Carriers Corp. (NASDAQ:CCEC)
Capital Clean Energy Carriers Corp.'s ( NASDAQ:CCEC ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 2.9x may look like a poor...Analysis Article • Jan 26
Capital Clean Energy Carriers (NASDAQ:CCEC) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of $0.15
Capital Clean Energy Carriers Corp. ( NASDAQ:CCEC ) will pay a dividend of $0.15 on the 12th of February. This means...Analysis Article • Nov 04
Capital Clean Energy Carriers (NASDAQ:CCEC) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of $0.15
The board of Capital Clean Energy Carriers Corp. ( NASDAQ:CCEC ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of $0.15 per...Analysis Article • Oct 23
There Are Some Holes In Capital Clean Energy Carriers' (NASDAQ:CCEC) Solid Earnings Release
Following the release of a positive earnings report recently, Capital Clean Energy Carriers Corp.'s ( NASDAQ:CCEC...Seeking Alpha • Oct 09
Capital Clean Energy Carriers: Aspiring Plans And Questionable Timing; Rating Unchanged
Summary Capital Clean Energy Carriers, formerly CPLP, aims to become a significant LNG shipowner. In 2Q24, the company also announced that it ordered LPG carriers: six MGCs and four LCO2 carriers. The company's low-single digit fleet age and latest-generation propulsion give it an advantage. CCEC reported $88,425/day TCE and $15,800/day OPEX. The present balance between tonne mine demand and fleet growth rate is delicate. A short-lived recession can cause day rates to decline, resulting in challenging times for CCEC. Compared to CLCO, CCEC's valuation is high, and I prefer companies with lower risks and better dividend yields. So, CCEC gets again a Hold rating. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Sep 25
Is It Time To Consider Buying Capital Clean Energy Carriers Corp. (NASDAQ:CCEC)?
Capital Clean Energy Carriers Corp. ( NASDAQ:CCEC ), is not the largest company out there, but it saw a double-digit...
New Narrative • Sep 24
LNG Pivot Boosts Prospects, But Analysts Divided On Earnings And Valuation Risks
Strategic pivot to LNG and clean energy, along with governance improvements, is expected to draw a broader investor base, enhancing liquidity and stock value.Seeking Alpha • Sep 10
Capital Clean Energy Carriers: Transformative Move, Yet More Clarity Needed
Summary Capital Clean Energy Carriers Corp. has transformed into a growth-oriented C-Corp, focusing on LNG and energy transition, with a significant fleet expansion. CCEC's high debt load, mostly linked to SOFR, poses risks, especially with elevated interest rates impacting newbuilds' financial performance. The LNG market outlook is uncertain, with potential rate declines due to an elevated orderbook, affecting CCEC's future profitability and valuation. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaStability and Growth of Payments
Fetching dividends data
Stable Dividend: CCEC's dividend payments have been volatile in the past 10 years.
Growing Dividend: CCEC's dividend payments have fallen over the past 10 years.
Dividend Yield vs Market
| Capital Clean Energy Carriers Dividend Yield vs Market |
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| Segment | Dividend Yield |
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| Company (CCEC) | 2.7% |
| Market Bottom 25% (US) | 1.3% |
| Market Top 25% (US) | 4.1% |
| Industry Average (Shipping) | 2.6% |
| Analyst forecast (CCEC) (up to 3 years) | 4.1% |
Notable Dividend: CCEC's dividend (2.73%) is higher than the bottom 25% of dividend payers in the US market (1.35%).
High Dividend: CCEC's dividend (2.73%) is low compared to the top 25% of dividend payers in the US market (4.12%).
Earnings Payout to Shareholders
Earnings Coverage: With its reasonably low payout ratio (35.4%), CCEC's dividend payments are well covered by earnings.
Cash Payout to Shareholders
Cash Flow Coverage: CCEC is paying a dividend but the company has no free cash flows.
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/07/06 22:00 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/07/06 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Capital Clean Energy Carriers Corp. is covered by 16 analysts. 6 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Kenneth Hoexter | BofA Global Research |
| Michael Gyure | Brean Capital Historical (Janney Montgomery) |
| Liam Burke | B. Riley Securities, Inc. |