Toro Corp. Posts Q2 Loss of $0.129/Share and Completes AI OKTO Spin-Off
TORO sits 64% above its 52-week low of $3.3 on elevated volume (2.6× avg).
Summary
Toro Corp. reported a Q2 loss of $0.129 per share and completed the spin-off of its LPG carrier business into AI OKTO Corp. The filing details new vessel acquisitions, a new credit facility, and a declining cash position.
Key Events · Earnings and Guidance · TORO
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Q2 Loss of $0.129/Share
Net income of $0.6 million for Q2 2026, down 60.9% from $1.4 million in Q2 2025, with basic loss per share of $0.129 versus $0.015 profit a year ago.
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AI OKTO Spin-Off Completed
Completed October 8, 2026, distributing one AI OKTO common share for every eight Toro shares held as of October 1, 2026. Toro retains 5,000,000 shares of AI OKTO Series A Convertible Preferred Stock.
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New $22.5M Credit Facility
Entered September 30, 2026, fully drawn October 1, 2026, with five-year tenor at Term SOFR plus margin, secured by first priority mortgage on M/T Wonder Alasia.
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Vessel Acquisitions Total $83.4M
M/T Wonder Alasia (2018-built MR2) acquired for $45.9 million and M/T Wonder Atria (2014-built MR2) for $37.5 million, both delivered September 17-18, 2026, funded with cash on hand.
Analysis · TORO · Energy & Transportation
Toro Corp. reported a second-quarter loss of $0.129 per share despite net income of $0.6 million, driven by a $1.6 million increase in stock-based compensation and higher vessel operating costs. The company also completed the spin-off of its LPG carrier business into AI OKTO Corp. on October 8, 2026, distributing one AI OKTO share for every eight Toro shares held. The filing reveals significant balance sheet activity: a new $22.5 million revolving credit facility fully drawn, $48.8 million outstanding on the existing facility, and two MR tanker acquisitions totaling $83.4 million funded with cash on hand. Cash position declined to $80.2 million from $87.4 million at year-end, reflecting $13.1 million in special dividend payments.
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At the time of this filing, TORO was trading at $5.40 on NASDAQ in the Energy & Transportation sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $189.4M. The 52-week trading range was $3.30 to $8.50. This filing was assessed with neutral market sentiment and an importance score of 7 out of 10.