United Maritime Reports Strong Q1 Turnaround, Declares Dividend, and Expands Capesize Fleet

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United Maritime Corp reported a strong financial turnaround in Q1 2026, moving from a significant loss to adjusted profit, driven by improved market conditions and strategic fleet expansion, while also declaring its 14th consecutive quarterly dividend.

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• Significant Financial Turnaround

  The company reported a net loss of ($0.1) million and adjusted net income of $0.2 million for Q1 2026, a substantial improvement from a ($4.5) million net loss and ($4.4) million adjusted net loss in Q1 2025. Adjusted EBITDA increased significantly to $3.2 million from $0.9 million year-over-year.

• Strategic Fleet Expansion and Optimization

  United Maritime is expanding its Capesize fleet with the delivery of M/V Dukeship (fixed at $29,300/day through 2026) and the acquisition of M/V Squireship for $29.5 million, expected in June 2026. This is complemented by the profitable sale of M/V Cretansea for $14.7 million (generating $5.9 million net cash) and exiting an offshore investment for a €1.7 million profit.

• 14th Consecutive Quarterly Dividend Declared

  The Board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.10 per share for Q1 2026, marking the 14th consecutive distribution and representing a running yield of 17% on the last closing share price.

• Strong Q2 2026 Guidance

  Approximately 92% of Q2 2026 operating days are fixed at an estimated Time Charter Equivalent (TCE) rate of $17,807/day, with an expected overall Q2 TCE of $17,957/day, indicating continued strong performance.

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This filing details a significant financial turnaround for United Maritime, moving from a substantial net loss in Q1 2025 to near breakeven and adjusted profitability in Q1 2026. This positive shift is driven by improved dry bulk market conditions and strategic fleet repositioning, including the acquisition of two Capesize vessels and profitable asset sales. The continued declaration of a quarterly cash dividend, now at a 17% running yield, reinforces shareholder returns and management's confidence in sustained cash generation. The strategic fleet expansion, particularly into higher-earning Capesize assets, is a major development for a company of this size, enhancing future earnings visibility.