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Solstad Maritime Lifts 2026 EBITDA Guidance on Strong Fleet Activity
Summary
The Norwegian offshore vessel operator raised its full-year earnings forecast and declared a dividend after reporting strong second-quarter results driven by high vessel utilization.
Solstad Maritime, a Norway-based offshore vessel operator, has raised its full-year 2026 earnings forecast, citing robust operational performance and increased activity across its fleet in the second quarter. The company also announced a quarterly dividend, signaling confidence in its financial health and market conditions.
Upgraded Financial Outlook
The company reported a second-quarter adjusted EBITDA of $88 million. Based on this strong performance, Solstad Maritime lifted its full-year 2026 adjusted EBITDA guidance to a range of $360 million to $390 million, an increase from its previous forecast.
According to the company, the solid results were driven by high activity levels throughout its fleet. Chief Executive Officer Lars Peder Solstad specifically noted that improved utilization in the Anchor Handling Tug Supply (AHTS) vessel segment was a significant contributor to the quarter's performance.
AdMarket Conditions and Shareholder Returns
In a move reflecting its positive results, Solstad's board declared a second-quarter dividend of $0.1 per share. This represents a total payout to shareholders of approximately $47 million.
The company stated that market conditions for its services remain healthy, supporting a positive outlook for the remainder of 2026. For investors, the upgraded guidance and dividend payment indicate management's confidence in sustained demand for offshore support vessels, which are closely tied to activity in the global energy sector.
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