Q2 25 EPS
$0.35
BEAT +40.90%
Est. $0.25
Q2 25 Revenue
$128.3M
BEAT +36.88%
Est. $93.7M
vs S&P Since Q2 25
+61.3%
BEATING MARKET
DHT +77.3% vs S&P +16.0%
Market Reaction
Did DHT Beat Earnings? Q2 2025 Results
DHT Holdings delivered a blowout second quarter, posting earnings per share of $0.35 against a consensus estimate of $0.25, a beat of 40.90%, while revenue of $128.32 million cleared the $93.75 million estimate by 36.88%, even as total revenue slippe… Read more DHT Holdings delivered a blowout second quarter, posting earnings per share of $0.35 against a consensus estimate of $0.25, a beat of 40.90%, while revenue of $128.32 million cleared the $93.75 million estimate by 36.88%, even as total revenue slipped 15.2% year over year amid softer tanker markets. The headline driver was a $17.50 million gain on the sale of VLCC DHT Lotus, which helped lift reported net income to $56.03 million from $44.49 million in the prior-year period; stripped of that gain, adjusted EPS came in at $0.24. The VLCC spot market also contributed, with rates recovering to $48,700 per day in Q2 from a weak $36,300 in Q1, though still trailing the $52,700 achieved a year ago. Looking ahead, management struck a cautiously constructive tone, noting that while Q3 bookings started softly, with 73% of spot days covered at $38,500 per day, potential catalysts including higher OPEC export volumes, tighter sanctions enforcement on Russian barrels, and possible Red Sea disruptions could support a tighter supply-demand balance into year-end.
Key Takeaways
- • VLCC spot rates improved to $48,700/day in Q2 from $36,300/day in Q1 2025, though below $52,700/day in Q2 2024
- • $17.5 million gain on sale of DHT Lotus boosted reported net income
- • Lower interest expense due to declining interest rates and debt reduction
- • Fewer revenue days and lower TCE rates drove year-over-year revenue decline
- • Refining margins were supportive but limited West-to-East crude arbitrage opportunities constrained long-haul trades
- • Customer concentration: top 5 customers represented 80% of Q2 2025 shipping revenues
DHT YoY Financials
Q2 2025 vs Q2 2024, source: SEC Filings
DHT Revenue by Segment
With YoY comparisons, source: SEC Filings
DHT Earnings Trends
DHT vs Market 30 Day Price Reactions
30-day stock return vs benchmark after each earnings
DHT EPS Trend
Earnings per share: estimate vs actual
DHT Revenue Trend
Quarterly revenue: estimate vs actual
DHT Quarterly Results
5 quarters of earnings data
| Quarter | EPS Est. | EPS Act. | Surprise | Revenue | Rev. Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 26 BEAT | $0.62 | $0.64 | +3.21% | $186.5M | +20.57% |
| Q4 25 BEAT FY | $0.40 | $0.41 | +1.38% | $144.2M | +23.98% |
| FY Full Year | $0.99 | $1.31 | +32.64% | $498.4M | +35.36% |
| Q3 25 BEAT | $0.17 | $0.28 | +60.18% | $107.3M | +35.46% |
| Q2 25 BEAT | $0.25 | $0.35 | +40.90% | $128.3M | +36.88% |
| Q1 25 BEAT | $0.15 | $0.27 | +77.28% | $118.6M | +48.20% |