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Euroseas Ltd.NasdaqCM:ESEA Stock Report

Market Cap US$505.0m
Share Price
US$71.85
US$62.04
15.8% overvalued intrinsic discount
1Y85.5%
7D-0.3%
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Euroseas Ltd.

NasdaqCM:ESEA Stock Report

Market Cap: US$505.0m

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Price History & Performance

Summary of share price highs, lows and changes for Euroseas
Historical stock prices
Current Share PriceUS$71.85
52 Week HighUS$74.76
52 Week LowUS$37.11
Beta0.68
1 Month Change5.35%
3 Month Change25.04%
1 Year Change85.47%
3 Year Change265.65%
5 Year Change338.38%
Change since IPO-95.26%

Recent News & Updates

Narrative Update May 04

ESEA: Longer Disrupted Voyage Times Will Support Future Charter Cash Flows

Narrative Update on Euroseas The analyst price target for Euroseas has been revised upward by $13.33 to $88.33, with analysts pointing to updated assumptions around fair value, profit margins, and containership availability following recent Middle East related voyage disruptions. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Euroseas has focused on how Middle East related voyage disruptions could affect containership availability and contract dynamics, and what that might mean for fair value estimates.
Narrative Update Apr 20

ESEA: Longer Voyage Times And Charters Will Support Future Cash Flows

Analysts lifted their price target on Euroseas from $74.67 to $85.00, citing updated assumptions that include a revised $90 Street target and expectations that longer containership voyage times could tighten near term vessel availability. Analyst Commentary Street research on Euroseas has focused on how changing trade routes and longer voyage times could affect earnings power and, in turn, valuation.
Seeking Alpha Apr 14

Euroseas: Stronger Coverage, Higher Rates, Same Deep Discount

Summary Euroseas remains deeply undervalued, trading at a ~30% discount to charter-adjusted NAV despite robust charter coverage and rising rates. ESEA's forward charter coverage extends to 87% for 2024 and 71% for 2027, locking in high rates and ensuring visible, resilient cash flows. Recent fleet moves include profitable vessel sales, newbuild orders, and long-term charters, supporting a low-risk growth and fleet renewal strategy. I maintain a bullish stance on ESEA, with compounding returns driven by strong rates, extended coverage, and a persistent valuation gap. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Narrative Update Apr 05

ESEA: Longer Voyage Times Will Support Undervalued Containership Earnings Power

Analysts have lifted their price target on Euroseas to $90 from $75, citing expectations that longer containership voyage times tied to recent Middle East disruptions could tighten near term vessel availability and support current earnings power assumptions. Analyst Commentary The latest research on Euroseas centers on how disruptions in the Middle East could affect containership voyage times and, in turn, vessel availability for near term contracts.
Narrative Update Mar 22

ESEA: Extended Voyage Times And Long-Term Charters Will Support Future Upside

The analyst price target for Euroseas has increased from $65 to $75 as analysts factor in longer containership voyage times that may limit near term vessel availability for contracts. Analyst Commentary Recent research highlights that some analysts see tighter near term vessel availability for Euroseas as longer voyage times absorb capacity.
Narrative Update Mar 08

ESEA: Longer Voyage Times And New Charters Will Support Future Earnings

Narrative Update Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for Euroseas to $90 from $75, reflecting an updated view that longer containership voyage times, driven by recent Middle East disruptions, could tighten near term vessel supply and support higher pricing in upcoming contracts. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts are resetting their expectations for Euroseas, with the latest research pointing to a higher perceived fair value for the shares as the containership market adjusts to longer voyage times.

Recent updates

Narrative Update May 04

ESEA: Longer Disrupted Voyage Times Will Support Future Charter Cash Flows

Narrative Update on Euroseas The analyst price target for Euroseas has been revised upward by $13.33 to $88.33, with analysts pointing to updated assumptions around fair value, profit margins, and containership availability following recent Middle East related voyage disruptions. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Euroseas has focused on how Middle East related voyage disruptions could affect containership availability and contract dynamics, and what that might mean for fair value estimates.
Narrative Update Apr 20

ESEA: Longer Voyage Times And Charters Will Support Future Cash Flows

Analysts lifted their price target on Euroseas from $74.67 to $85.00, citing updated assumptions that include a revised $90 Street target and expectations that longer containership voyage times could tighten near term vessel availability. Analyst Commentary Street research on Euroseas has focused on how changing trade routes and longer voyage times could affect earnings power and, in turn, valuation.
Seeking Alpha Apr 14

Euroseas: Stronger Coverage, Higher Rates, Same Deep Discount

Summary Euroseas remains deeply undervalued, trading at a ~30% discount to charter-adjusted NAV despite robust charter coverage and rising rates. ESEA's forward charter coverage extends to 87% for 2024 and 71% for 2027, locking in high rates and ensuring visible, resilient cash flows. Recent fleet moves include profitable vessel sales, newbuild orders, and long-term charters, supporting a low-risk growth and fleet renewal strategy. I maintain a bullish stance on ESEA, with compounding returns driven by strong rates, extended coverage, and a persistent valuation gap. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Narrative Update Apr 05

ESEA: Longer Voyage Times Will Support Undervalued Containership Earnings Power

Analysts have lifted their price target on Euroseas to $90 from $75, citing expectations that longer containership voyage times tied to recent Middle East disruptions could tighten near term vessel availability and support current earnings power assumptions. Analyst Commentary The latest research on Euroseas centers on how disruptions in the Middle East could affect containership voyage times and, in turn, vessel availability for near term contracts.
Narrative Update Mar 22

ESEA: Extended Voyage Times And Long-Term Charters Will Support Future Upside

The analyst price target for Euroseas has increased from $65 to $75 as analysts factor in longer containership voyage times that may limit near term vessel availability for contracts. Analyst Commentary Recent research highlights that some analysts see tighter near term vessel availability for Euroseas as longer voyage times absorb capacity.
Narrative Update Mar 08

ESEA: Longer Voyage Times And New Charters Will Support Future Earnings

Narrative Update Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for Euroseas to $90 from $75, reflecting an updated view that longer containership voyage times, driven by recent Middle East disruptions, could tighten near term vessel supply and support higher pricing in upcoming contracts. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts are resetting their expectations for Euroseas, with the latest research pointing to a higher perceived fair value for the shares as the containership market adjusts to longer voyage times.
Narrative Update Feb 22

ESEA: Long-Term Feeder Charters Will Support Future Earnings Visibility

Analysts have modestly adjusted their outlook on Euroseas, keeping the fair value estimate steady at $75.00 while refining assumptions around discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E to reflect updated views on the company’s risk profile and earnings power. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts are framing the current fair value of US$75.00 as consistent with their updated view of Euroseas, treating it as a reflection of refined expectations rather than a major reset.
Narrative Update Feb 07

ESEA: New Long-Term Charters Will Support Higher Future Earnings Visibility

Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for Euroseas from US$60.00 to US$75.00, citing updated assumptions that include a lower discount rate, adjusted expectations for revenue growth, a higher profit margin and a revised future P/E multiple. What's in the News New charter contracts announced for three 2,800 teu feeder container vessels, M/V Leonidas Z, M/V Gregos, and M/V Terataki, with minimum 35 to maximum 37 month durations at a gross daily rate of US$30,000, starting after existing charters roll off in the first, second, and third quarters of 2026 (Key Developments).
Narrative Update Jan 24

ESEA: Long-Term Charters And Buybacks Will Support Earnings Visibility And Upside

Analysts have kept their fair value target for Euroseas steady at US$65.00, with only small adjustments to inputs such as the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E to reflect updated assumptions rather than a change in overall conviction. What's in the News Euroseas agreed new charter contracts for three fuel efficient 2,800 teu container vessels (M/V Leonidas Z, M/V Gregos, and M/V Terataki) at a gross daily rate of US$30,000 for 35 to 37 months, with charters expected to start after current contracts end in the first, second, and third quarters of 2026 (Key Developments).
Narrative Update Jan 09

ESEA: New Long-Term Charters Will Extend Earnings Visibility And Support Bullish Outlook

Analysts maintained their fair value estimate for Euroseas at US$65.00, making only minor adjustments to their model for the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions, which together support the unchanged price target. What's in the News Euroseas agreed new charter contracts for three 2,800 teu fuel efficient container vessels, M/V Leonidas Z, M/V Gregos and M/V Terataki, at a gross daily rate of US$30,000 for 35 to 37 months, with charters expected to start after current contracts end in the first, second and third quarters of 2026 (company announcement).
Narrative Update Dec 25

ESEA: New Multi Year Charters Will Drive Stronger Future Earnings Visibility

Analysts have raised their price target on Euroseas from 51.00 dollars to 65.00 dollars, citing improved profit margin expectations and a modestly lower discount rate, despite slightly tempered long term revenue growth forecasts and a higher anticipated future P/E multiple. What's in the News Secured new multi year charters for three 2,800 teu fuel efficient container vessels, with minimum 35 to maximum 37 month durations at a gross daily rate of 30,000 dollars, starting after current contracts roll off in 2026 (Key Developments) New charter deals for M/V Leonidas Z, M/V Gregos, and M/V Terataki are expected to generate about 75 million dollars of EBITDA over the minimum period, materially enhancing earnings visibility through 2029 (Key Developments) Charter coverage for 2026, 2027, and 2028 has increased to roughly 82.5 percent and 42 percent respectively, underscoring resilient demand in the feeder container segment despite macro uncertainty (Key Developments) From January 1, 2025 to November 18, 2025, Euroseas repurchased 40,920 shares for 1.32 million dollars, bringing total buybacks under its May 23, 2022 program to 466,374 shares, or 6.52 percent of shares, for 10.5 million dollars (Key Developments) Valuation Changes Fair Value: increased significantly from 51.0 dollars to 65.0 dollars per share, reflecting a higher intrinsic value estimate.
Analysis Article Dec 13

What Is Euroseas Ltd.'s (NASDAQ:ESEA) Share Price Doing?

While Euroseas Ltd. ( NASDAQ:ESEA ) might not have the largest market cap around , it received a lot of attention from...
Narrative Update Dec 11

ESEA: Long-Term Charters Will Drive Cash Flow And Earnings Visibility

Narrative Update on Euroseas Analysts have maintained their price target for Euroseas at approximately 74.67 dollars, citing essentially unchanged long term assumptions for the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins, and forward valuation multiples. What's in the News Secured new multi year charter contracts for three modern 2,800 teu vessels, M/V Leonidas Z, M/V Gregos, and M/V Terataki, at a gross daily rate of 30,000 dollars for 35 to 37 months, expected to start after current charters roll off in 2026 (Key Developments).
Narrative Update Nov 27

ESEA: New Charter Contract Will Boost Cash Flow and Coverage

Analysts have raised their price target for Euroseas from $68.67 to $74.67 per share. This reflects updated expectations for the company’s valuation, even with more modest assumptions about revenue growth and profit margins.
Analysis Article Aug 21

Euroseas Ltd. (NASDAQ:ESEA) Shares Fly 27% But Investors Aren't Buying For Growth

NasdaqCM:ESEA 1 Year Share Price vs Fair Value Explore Euroseas's Fair Values from the Community and select yours...
Analysis Article Aug 17

Euroseas Ltd. Beat Analyst Estimates: See What The Consensus Is Forecasting For This Year

NasdaqCM:ESEA 1 Year Share Price vs Fair Value Explore Euroseas's Fair Values from the Community and select yours...
Narrative Update Aug 16

Rising Vessel Deliveries Will Deflate Overestimated Charter Rates

Analysts have raised Euroseas’ fair value to $68.67, citing expectations of surging containership demand driven by geopolitical tensions, ongoing trade negotiations, and supply chain stockpiling, all supporting higher contract activity and prices. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts expect containership customers to urgently secure contracts following U.S. military actions against Iran.
Analysis Article Mar 08

Euroseas' (NASDAQ:ESEA) Shareholders Will Receive A Bigger Dividend Than Last Year

Euroseas Ltd.'s ( NASDAQ:ESEA ) dividend will be increasing from last year's payment of the same period to $0.65 on...
Analysis Article Mar 07

Euroseas' (NASDAQ:ESEA) Shareholders Have More To Worry About Than Only Soft Earnings

The subdued market reaction suggests that Euroseas Ltd.'s ( NASDAQ:ESEA ) recent earnings didn't contain any surprises...
Analysis Article Mar 02

Euroseas Ltd. (NASDAQ:ESEA) Just Reported And Analysts Have Been Lifting Their Price Targets

Investors in Euroseas Ltd. ( NASDAQ:ESEA ) had a good week, as its shares rose 4.6% to close at US$35.40 following the...
Analysis Article Oct 09

We Think Euroseas (NASDAQ:ESEA) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt

David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...
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New Narrative Sep 24

Eco-Friendly Fleet Expansion Boosts Prospects Amid Market And Regulatory Challenges

Focused on modernizing fleet with eco-friendly vessels to enhance efficiency and profitability, signaling strategic reinvestment and operational cost reduction.
Analysis Article Aug 21

Euroseas Ltd.'s (NASDAQ:ESEA) Price Is Right But Growth Is Lacking After Shares Rocket 26%

The Euroseas Ltd. ( NASDAQ:ESEA ) share price has done very well over the last month, posting an excellent gain of 26...
Seeking Alpha Aug 07

Euroseas Is Chartering At Elevated Rates Thanks To The Red Sea, But Remains A Hold

Summary Euroseas Ltd. is benefiting from profitable contracts, maintaining a TCE of $30k/day+ and good profitability. The market values Euroseas at high long-term TCEs of $18k/day, making it potentially interesting for speculating on conflict but not for long-term holdings. Q2 2024 results show strong top line, low OpEx, and increased charters due to conflict in the Red Sea and Middle East. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysis Article Jul 03

Euroseas (NASDAQ:ESEA) Has A Pretty Healthy Balance Sheet

Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...
Analysis Article Jun 18

What Does Euroseas Ltd.'s (NASDAQ:ESEA) Share Price Indicate?

Euroseas Ltd. ( NASDAQ:ESEA ), is not the largest company out there, but it saw significant share price movement during...
Analysis Article Feb 24

Euroseas (NASDAQ:ESEA) Will Pay A Larger Dividend Than Last Year At $0.60

The board of Euroseas Ltd. ( NASDAQ:ESEA ) has announced that it will be paying its dividend of $0.60 on the 15th of...
Analysis Article Feb 14

Should You Think About Buying Euroseas Ltd. (NASDAQ:ESEA) Now?

Euroseas Ltd. ( NASDAQ:ESEA ), is not the largest company out there, but it saw a significant share price rise of 49...
Seeking Alpha Jan 24

Up 87% YoY, I Am Selling Euroseas (Downgrade)

Summary Euroseas stock has outperformed its industry peers during the ongoing surge in rates caused by challenges in the Red Sea. Unlike liners, charterers like Euroseas may not immediately benefit from rate surges due to fixed charters, but the company's shorter employment profile and new build program position it for growth. However, this scenario remains highly speculative, as the evolving situation in the Red Sea could unfold in various ways. In light of increased speculation following my most recent update, I decided it's prudent to secure my profits and exit Euroseas. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysis Article Dec 20

The Trend Of High Returns At Euroseas (NASDAQ:ESEA) Has Us Very Interested

Finding a business that has the potential to grow substantially is not easy, but it is possible if we look at a few key...
Analysis Article Nov 12

Euroseas' (NASDAQ:ESEA) Dividend Will Be $0.50

Euroseas Ltd.'s ( NASDAQ:ESEA ) investors are due to receive a payment of $0.50 per share on 16th of December. This...
Analysis Article Sep 06

Euroseas' (NASDAQ:ESEA) Dividend Will Be $0.50

Euroseas Ltd. ( NASDAQ:ESEA ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of $0.50 per share on the 16th of September...

Shareholder Returns

ESEAUS ShippingUS Market
7D-0.3%4.2%2.6%
1Y85.5%49.2%26.2%

Return vs Industry: ESEA exceeded the US Shipping industry which returned 49.2% over the past year.

Return vs Market: ESEA exceeded the US Market which returned 26.2% over the past year.

Price Volatility

Is ESEA's price volatile compared to industry and market?
ESEA volatility
ESEA Average Weekly Movement7.0%
Shipping Industry Average Movement6.7%
Market Average Movement7.2%
10% most volatile stocks in US Market16.1%
10% least volatile stocks in US Market3.2%

Stable Share Price: ESEA has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.

Volatility Over Time: ESEA's weekly volatility (7%) has been stable over the past year.

About the Company

FoundedEmployeesCEOWebsite
n/an/aAristides Pittaswww.euroseas.gr

Euroseas Ltd. provides ocean-going transportation services worldwide. The company owns and operates containerships that transport dry and refrigerated containerized cargoes, including manufactured products and perishables. As of April 30, 2026, it had a fleet of 21 vessels, including 15 Feeder containerships and 6 Intermediate containerships with a cargo of 61,144 teu.

Euroseas Ltd. Fundamentals Summary

How do Euroseas's earnings and revenue compare to its market cap?
ESEA fundamental statistics
Market capUS$504.99m
Earnings (TTM)US$136.97m
Revenue (TTM)US$227.87m
3.7x
P/E Ratio
2.2x
P/S Ratio

Earnings & Revenue

Key profitability statistics from the latest earnings report (TTM)
ESEA income statement (TTM)
RevenueUS$227.87m
Cost of RevenueUS$54.51m
Gross ProfitUS$173.36m
Other ExpensesUS$36.39m
EarningsUS$136.97m

Last Reported Earnings

Dec 31, 2025

Next Earnings Date

n/a

Earnings per share (EPS)19.41
Gross Margin76.08%
Net Profit Margin60.11%
Debt/Equity Ratio46.8%

How did ESEA perform over the long term?

See historical performance and comparison

Dividends

4.2%
Current Dividend Yield
14%
Payout Ratio

Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/05/12 22:45
End of Day Share Price 2026/05/12 00:00
Earnings2025/12/31
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

Data Sources

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PackageDataTimeframeExample US Source *
Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
  • Cash flow statement
  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
  • Stock prices
  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

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Analyst Sources

Euroseas Ltd. is covered by 7 analysts. 2 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Charles FrattAlliance Global Partners
Justin YagermanDeutsche Bank
Tate SullivanMaxim Group