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Costamare (CMRE)


Market Price (12/28/2025): $15.715 | Market Cap: $1.9 Bil
Sector: Industrials | Industry: Marine Transportation

Costamare (CMRE)


Market Price (12/28/2025): $15.715
Market Cap: $1.9 Bil
Sector: Industrials
Industry: Marine Transportation

Investment Highlights Why It Matters Detailed financial logic regarding cash flow yields vs trend-riding momentum.


0 Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 20%, Dividend Yield is 3.1%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 16%, FCF Yield is 14%
Trading close to highs
Dist 52W High is -3.7%, Dist 3Y High is -3.7%
Debt is significant
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 54%
1 Strong revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 47%
  Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -0.3%
2 Attractive operating margins
Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is 21%
  Valuation getting more expensive
P/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is 73%
3 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 25%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 13%
  Key risks
CMRE key risks include [1] earnings volatility from its dry bulk fleet's significant exposure to the spot market and [2] a vulnerable financial position due to high debt levels combined with substantial exposure to floating interest rates.
4 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 37%
  
5 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Future of Freight, E-commerce & Digital Retail, and Global Supply Chains. Themes include Freight Technology, Show more.
  
0 Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 20%, Dividend Yield is 3.1%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 16%, FCF Yield is 14%
1 Strong revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 47%
2 Attractive operating margins
Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is 21%
3 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 25%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 13%
4 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 37%
5 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Future of Freight, E-commerce & Digital Retail, and Global Supply Chains. Themes include Freight Technology, Show more.
6 Trading close to highs
Dist 52W High is -3.7%, Dist 3Y High is -3.7%
7 Debt is significant
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 54%
8 Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -0.3%
9 Valuation getting more expensive
P/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is 73%
10 Key risks
CMRE key risks include [1] earnings volatility from its dry bulk fleet's significant exposure to the spot market and [2] a vulnerable financial position due to high debt levels combined with substantial exposure to floating interest rates.

Valuation, Metrics & Events

CMRE Stock


Why The Stock Moved


Qualitative Assessment

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Here are the key points explaining the stock movement for Costamare (CMRE) from approximately August 31, 2025, to December 28, 2025:

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<b>1. Costamare reported strong financial results for the third quarter of 2025, surpassing analyst expectations for both earnings per share (EPS) and revenue.</b> The company announced Q3 2025 EPS of $0.81, beating the consensus estimate of $0.70, and quarterly revenue of $225.17 million, exceeding analysts' expectations of $197.92 million. This performance led to a significant increase in net income for the period.

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<b>2. The company advanced its strategic focus on its containership fleet and Neptune Maritime Leasing following the spin-off of its dry bulk business.</b> Costamare completed the spin-off of Costamare Bulkers Holdings Limited in May 2025, allowing Costamare Inc. to concentrate solely on its core containership operations and its growing leasing platform.

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<b>3. Costamare expanded its fleet with new containership orders and secured long-term charter agreements.</b> During Q3 2025, the company ordered two additional 3,100 TEU containerships, bringing its total newbuild orders to six. These vessels are expected to be delivered in Q1 2028 and will commence 8-year charters, contributing to increased contracted revenues.

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<b>4. The company maintained high fleet employment rates and significantly increased its contracted revenues.</b> Costamare's containership fleet was 100% fixed for 2025 and 80% for 2026. These strong employment levels, coupled with new charters, led to an increase of over $310 million in contracted revenues, with total contracted revenues for the containership fleet reaching approximately $2.6 billion.

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<b>5. Costamare demonstrated robust liquidity and proactive debt management during the period.</b> The company reported strong liquidity of $560 million to $569.6 million in Q3 2025. Additionally, Costamare successfully refinanced six vessels for a total of $361.6 million, with five-year repayment terms, ensuring no significant debt maturities until 2027.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The 27.0% change in CMRE stock from 9/27/2025 to 12/27/2025 was primarily driven by a 20.4% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
927202512272025Change
Stock Price ($)12.3715.7227.04%
Change Contribution ByLTMLTM
Total Revenues ($ Mil)2085.912085.34-0.03%
Net Income Margin (%)14.60%15.43%5.66%
P/E Multiple4.885.8820.42%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)120.12120.28-0.13%
Cumulative Contribution27.04%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

9/27/2025 to 12/27/2025
ReturnCorrelation
CMRE27.0% 
Market (SPY)4.3%32.1%
Sector (XLI)3.0%11.7%

Fundamental Drivers

The 73.9% change in CMRE stock from 6/28/2025 to 12/27/2025 was primarily driven by a 72.5% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
628202512272025Change
Stock Price ($)9.0415.7273.94%
Change Contribution ByLTMLTM
Total Revenues ($ Mil)2309.312085.34-9.70%
Net Income Margin (%)13.78%15.43%11.96%
P/E Multiple3.415.8872.49%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)119.96120.28-0.26%
Cumulative Contribution73.94%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

6/28/2025 to 12/27/2025
ReturnCorrelation
CMRE73.9% 
Market (SPY)12.6%21.0%
Sector (XLI)7.5%13.6%

Fundamental Drivers

The 65.0% change in CMRE stock from 12/27/2024 to 12/27/2025 was primarily driven by a 100.8% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
1227202412272025Change
Stock Price ($)9.5315.7265.00%
Change Contribution ByLTMLTM
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1413.952085.3447.48%
Net Income Margin (%)27.53%15.43%-43.97%
P/E Multiple2.935.88100.84%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)119.58120.28-0.58%
Cumulative Contribution64.99%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

12/27/2024 to 12/27/2025
ReturnCorrelation
CMRE65.0% 
Market (SPY)17.0%45.0%
Sector (XLI)19.2%43.6%

Fundamental Drivers

The 153.8% change in CMRE stock from 12/28/2022 to 12/27/2025 was primarily driven by a 307.5% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
1228202212272025Change
Stock Price ($)6.1915.72153.76%
Change Contribution ByLTMLTM
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1132.352085.3484.16%
Net Income Margin (%)46.07%15.43%-66.51%
P/E Multiple1.445.88307.49%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)121.46120.280.97%
Cumulative Contribution153.74%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

12/28/2023 to 12/27/2025
ReturnCorrelation
CMRE111.3% 
Market (SPY)48.0%38.1%
Sector (XLI)41.2%36.9%

Return vs. Risk


Price Returns Compared

 202020212022202320242025Total [1]
Returns
CMRE Return-7%59%-21%18%28%63%185%
Peers Return16%38%-12%21%26%16%150%
S&P 500 Return16%27%-19%24%23%18%114%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
CMRE Win Rate50%58%50%50%50%67% 
Peers Win Rate52%65%42%68%57%52% 
S&P 500 Win Rate58%75%42%67%75%73% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
CMRE Max Drawdown-62%-4%-27%-15%-0%-34% 
Peers Max Drawdown-34%-5%-26%-7%-9%-23% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-31%-1%-25%-1%-2%-15% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] Peers: HPQ, HPE, IBM, CSCO, AAPL.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2025 data is for the year up to 12/26/2025 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

Unique KeyEventCMRES&P 500
2022 Inflation Shock2022 Inflation Shock  
2022 Inflation Shock% Loss% Loss-56.4%-25.4%
2022 Inflation Shock% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven129.1%34.1%
2022 Inflation ShockTime to BreakevenTime to BreakevenNot Fully Recovered days464 days
2020 Covid Pandemic2020 Covid Pandemic  
2020 Covid Pandemic% Loss% Loss-66.9%-33.9%
2020 Covid Pandemic% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven201.7%51.3%
2020 Covid PandemicTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven410 days148 days
2018 Correction2018 Correction  
2018 Correction% Loss% Loss-49.0%-19.8%
2018 Correction% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven96.2%24.7%
2018 CorrectionTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven330 days120 days

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In The Past

Costamare's stock fell -56.4% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 3/28/2022. A -56.4% loss requires a 129.1% gain to breakeven.

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About Costamare (CMRE)

Costamare Inc. owns and charters containerships to liner companies worldwide. As of March 18, 2022, it had a fleet of 76 containerships with a total capacity of approximately 557,400 twenty-foot equivalent units and 45 dry bulk vessels with a total capacity of approximately 2,435,500 DWT. The company was founded in 1974 and is based in Monaco.

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Here are 1-3 brief analogies for Costamare (CMRE):

  • Costamare is like Prologis for the high seas, owning and leasing out critical logistics assets (ships) for global trade.
  • It's similar to American Tower for the ocean, providing essential mobile infrastructure (ships) that other companies then utilize for their services.
  • Think of it as Hertz for giant cargo ships, owning and chartering out a massive fleet of specialized vessels to businesses worldwide.

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  • Containership Chartering: Providing containerships for lease to liner companies for the global transportation of containerized cargo.
  • Dry Bulk Vessel Chartering: Providing dry bulk vessels for lease to operators for the global transportation of unpackaged bulk commodities.

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Costamare (CMRE) sells primarily to other companies, specifically major liner companies that charter its containerships for their global shipping operations. These customers utilize Costamare's vessels to transport goods globally.

Based on their financial filings, Costamare's major customers include:

  • Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC): A privately held global shipping and logistics company, and one of the world's largest container shipping lines.
  • Maersk (symbol: AMKBY on OTC Markets, or MAERSK B on Nasdaq Copenhagen): A Danish integrated shipping and logistics company, and a global leader in container shipping.
  • ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. (symbol: ZIM on NYSE): An Israeli international shipping company.

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  • Samsung Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. (010140.KS)
  • HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. (329180.KS)
  • Jiangsu New Hantong Shipyard Co., Ltd.
  • Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding Heavy Industry Co., Ltd.
  • Daehan Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.
  • CSSC Guangzhou Huangpu Shipbuilding Company Limited
  • Columbia Shipmanagement Ltd.
  • V.Ships (UK) Ltd.

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Konstantinos Konstantakopoulos, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman

Mr. Konstantakopoulos is the Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of Costamare, having taken over as CEO of Costamare Shipping in 1998 and becoming Chairman and CEO of Costamare in 2010. He wholly owns Costamare Shipping, the company's head manager, and, along with family members, controls Costamare Services, a service provider to their vessel-owning subsidiaries. Mr. Konstantakopoulos also founded Shanghai Costamare in 2005, C-Man Maritime, a vessel manning agency, in 2006, and Ciel Shipmanagement SA in 2001. He indirectly holds a 25% ownership in C-Man Maritime and a 50% ownership in Blue Net, which offers chartering brokerage services. He has been a board member of the Union of Greek Shipowners since 2006.

Gregory Zikos, Chief Financial Officer and Director

Mr. Zikos serves as Costamare's Chief Financial Officer and is a member of its board of directors, having joined the company in 2007. Before his tenure at Costamare, he was the Chief Financial Officer for DryShips, Inc., a publicly traded shipping company, from 2006 to 2007. From 2004 to 2006, he managed project and structured finance debt transactions at J&P Avax S.A., a real estate investment and construction firm. Earlier in his career, between 2000 and 2004, Mr. Zikos worked at Citigroup (London) in global corporate and investment banking, where he was involved in numerous European leveraged and acquisition debt financing transactions. He also practiced law from 1994 to 1998, advising financial institutions and shipping companies on debt and acquisition transactions. In March 2025, Mr. Zikos was named CEO and a board member of Costamare Bulkers, the company's dry bulk spin-off, while retaining his CFO role at Costamare Inc.

Anastassios Gabrielides, General Counsel and Secretary

Mr. Gabrielides holds the position of General Counsel and Secretary at Costamare and has also served as a director and secretary of Costamare Services since May 2013. His prior experience includes serving at the Hellenic Capital Markets Commission, the Greek securities regulator, first as Vice Chairman from 2004 to 2009, and then as Chairman from 2009 to 2011. From 1999 to 2004, Mr. Gabrielides practiced law in Athens, specializing in securities, banking and finance, and corporate law. He also held various positions and was a member of the Executive Committee at the Alexander S. Onassis Foundation from 1991 to 1999.

Konstantinos Zacharatos, Director

Mr. Zacharatos previously served as Costamare's General Counsel and Secretary until April 2013. He has been the Vice Chairman of Shanghai Costamare since its establishment in 2005. Before joining Costamare Shipping and Costaterra S.A., he was employed by the law firm Pagoropoulos & Associates, and also served as a legal adviser for Costaterra S.A., a Greek property company.

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The key risks to Costamare's business, in order of significance, are:

  1. Cyclicality and Volatility of the Shipping Industry: Costamare's profitability is highly dependent on charter and freight rates, which are subject to significant macroeconomic factors and are inherently cyclical and volatile. This unpredictability in demand and rates, particularly for segments employed on short-term charters or in the spot market (such as its dry bulk fleet), can lead to quarter-to-quarter volatility in operating results and impact the company's ability to pay dividends. Global economic downturns, prolonged tariff disputes, and geopolitical instability can further disrupt trade flows and depress demand for shipping services.
  2. Exposure to Interest Rate Fluctuations and High Debt Levels: A substantial portion of Costamare's credit facilities bear interest costs at floating rates, primarily based on SOFR. Significant increases in interest rates can adversely affect the company's financial position, results of operations, and capacity to service its debt. Furthermore, high levels of debt may limit Costamare's ability to secure additional financing, pursue new business opportunities, or maintain dividend payments, potentially increasing borrowing costs or necessitating the issuance of dilutive equity securities.
  3. Regulatory Changes and Environmental Compliance Costs: The global shipping industry is facing an evolving regulatory landscape, particularly concerning environmental protection and decarbonization. New carbon regulations, IMO emissions rules, and regional mandates (such as the EU's requirements for emissions allowances starting in 2025) will likely increase operational costs. Compliance may necessitate significant investments in more fuel-efficient vessels, retrofits, or the adoption of alternative fuels, which could impact the company's financial performance and fleet management strategies.

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The clearest emerging threat for Costamare (CMRE) is the rapid acceleration of environmental regulations and the shipping industry's decarbonization efforts. This trend, driven by international bodies like the IMO (e.g., IMO 2030, 2050 targets) and regional regulations such as the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) for shipping, poses a significant risk to the value and charterability of conventional, fossil fuel-powered vessels, which constitute a large portion of CMRE's current fleet.

This emerging threat manifests in several ways:

  • Asset Obsolescence: Existing vessels that cannot comply with tightening emission standards or become prohibitively expensive to operate due to carbon pricing mechanisms risk becoming "stranded assets" or experiencing significant devaluation.
  • Capital Expenditure Demands: Costamare will face substantial capital requirements to invest in new, more expensive dual-fuel or zero-emission vessels (e.g., methanol, ammonia, hydrogen-powered ships) or to undertake expensive retrofits, to maintain a competitive and compliant fleet.
  • Competitive Disadvantage: Liner companies, CMRE's primary customers, are increasingly prioritizing "green" vessels to meet their own sustainability targets, potentially leading to lower demand or lower charter rates for older, less eco-friendly ships.

This transition parallels historical disruptions where established technologies (e.g., internal combustion engines, fossil fuels) are challenged by newer, more sustainable alternatives, requiring incumbents to rapidly adapt their core asset base.

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Costamare (CMRE) operates in several key segments within the maritime shipping industry. Its main products and services include containership leasing, dry bulk shipping, and ship management services. The addressable markets for Costamare's main products and services are as follows:
  • Containership Leasing: The global container leasing market size was valued at USD 7.11 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow to USD 10.42 billion by 2033, exhibiting a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 4.3% from 2025 to 2033. Costamare is a leading international owner and provider of containerships for charter.
  • Dry Bulk Shipping: The global dry bulk shipping market size was valued at USD 4.06 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 5.78 billion by 2032, with a CAGR of 4.5% during the forecast period. Another estimate places the global market for Dry Bulk Shipping at US$157.8 billion in 2023, projected to reach US$186.9 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 2.5%. Costamare has expanded into the dry bulk shipping sector, transporting commodities such as coal, grain, and iron ore.
  • Ship Leasing Market (broader category including containerships and dry bulk carriers): The global ship leasing market size was estimated at USD 14.49 billion in 2024 and is predicted to increase from USD 16.74 billion in 2025 to approximately USD 61.37 billion by 2034, expanding at a CAGR of 15.53% from 2025 to 2034. This market encompasses the leasing of various vessel types, including container ships and bulk carriers.

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Here are 3-5 expected drivers of future revenue growth for Costamare (CMRE) over the next 2-3 years:

  1. Expansion of the Containership Fleet through Newbuilding Orders and Acquisitions: Costamare is actively expanding its containership fleet through strategic newbuilding orders and the acquisition of second-hand vessels. The company has ordered a total of six new 3,100 TEU containerships, with deliveries expected between Q2 and Q4 2027 for four vessels, and in Q1 2028 for the additional two. Upon delivery, these new vessels are slated to commence 8-year time charters with leading liner companies, ensuring long-term revenue streams. Additionally, Costamare has acquired second-hand vessels, such as the 6,541 TEU container vessel Maersk Puelo, through deals like sale and leasebacks, and remains open to similar opportunities. This continuous fleet growth directly increases the company's earning capacity.
  2. Securing Long-Term Charter Agreements: Costamare's strategy of securing long-term charter agreements provides significant revenue visibility and stability. The company has substantially increased its contracted revenues through new chartering agreements and forward fixing of vessels, adding over $310 million in revenue. Its containership fleet is 100% fixed for 2025 and 80% for 2026, with total contracted revenues amounting to approximately $2.6 billion and a weighted remaining duration of 3.2 years. This strong contract backlog ensures predictable and sustained revenue generation in the coming years.
  3. Growth of Neptune Maritime Leasing: As the controlling shareholder of Neptune Maritime Leasing, Costamare is leveraging this platform as a significant growth driver. Neptune Maritime Leasing has funded or committed to funding 50 shipping assets, with total investments and commitments exceeding $650 million. The continued expansion of this leasing platform into various shipping asset classes represents a growing revenue stream for the company.
  4. Favorable Container Shipping Market Conditions: The current strong charter market, characterized by healthy and stable rates, low idle fleet levels (less than 1%), and steady demand, is a key driver for Costamare's revenue growth. This robust market environment allows Costamare to secure favorable terms for new and renewed charters, optimizing revenue from its existing and expanding fleet. Positive trade discussions and delays in port fee implementation are also expected to contribute positively to global trade flows, further bolstering demand for container shipping services.

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Share Repurchases

  • Costamare authorized a share repurchase program allowing for up to $150 million of common shares and up to $150 million of preferred shares.
  • Under this program, the company acquired 4,736,702 common shares during the year ended December 31, 2022.
  • As of June 2025, Costamare's 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio was -0.26%, indicating no recent share repurchases or potential share issuance in that period.

Share Issuance

  • On October 15, 2025, Costamare issued 1,200 shares of new high-vote, non-economic Series F Preferred Stock for $1,200 to Konstantinos Konstantakopoulos, increasing the Konstantakopoulos family's voting power to 75.7%.
  • On May 6, 2025, Costamare completed the spin-off of its dry bulk business into Costamare Bulkers Holdings Limited (CMDB), distributing one CMDB common share for every five CMRE common shares held.
  • Shares valued at $4.2 million were issued as a non-cash component of general and administrative expenses during the six-month period ended June 30, 2024.

Outbound Investments

  • As of September 30, 2025, Costamare has invested $182.2 million in Neptune Maritime Leasing Limited (NML), holding a controlling interest and representing 91.1% of its total committed investment in NML.
  • Neptune Maritime Leasing (NML) has funded or committed to fund 50 shipping assets for a total amount exceeding $650 million.

Capital Expenditures

  • Costamare has ordered a total of six newbuild containerships, including two additional 3,100 TEU vessels, with deliveries expected between Q2 2027 and Q1 2028, all of which will commence 8-year charters upon delivery.
  • In the third quarter of 2025, net cash used in investing activities amounted to $44.5 million, primarily for advance payments for newbuild container vessels, the acquisition of the secondhand vessel Maersk Puelo, and vessel upgrades.
  • The company acquired and accepted delivery of the secondhand container vessel Maersk Puelo (6,541 TEU) during the third quarter of 2025, which immediately commenced a time charter with Maersk.

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Financials

CMREHPQHPEIBMCSCOAAPLMedian
NameCostamareHP Hewlett .Internat.Cisco Sy.Apple  
Mkt Price15.7223.2624.49305.0978.16273.4051.32
Mkt Cap1.921.932.6284.9309.24,074.4158.8
Rev LTM2,08555,29534,29665,40257,696408,62556,496
Op Inc LTM4483,6241,64411,54412,991130,2147,584
FCF LTM2722,80062711,85412,73396,1847,327
FCF 3Y Avg2542,9781,40011,75313,879100,5037,366
CFO LTM5223,6972,91913,48313,744108,5658,590
CFO 3Y Avg4723,6723,89613,49814,736111,5598,697

Growth & Margins

CMREHPQHPEIBMCSCOAAPLMedian
NameCostamareHP Hewlett .Internat.Cisco Sy.Apple  
Rev Chg LTM47.5%3.2%13.8%4.5%8.9%6.0%7.4%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg23.7%-3.9%6.5%2.6%3.7%1.8%3.2%
Rev Chg Q-0.3%4.2%14.4%9.1%7.5%9.6%8.3%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM-0.0%1.1%3.7%2.1%1.8%2.1%2.0%
Op Mgn LTM21.5%6.6%4.8%17.7%22.5%31.9%19.6%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg27.3%7.4%7.2%16.4%24.2%30.8%20.3%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM-0.3%-0.2%-1.4%0.6%0.4%0.1%-0.1%
CFO/Rev LTM25.1%6.7%8.5%20.6%23.8%26.6%22.2%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg30.1%6.8%12.7%21.4%26.1%28.4%23.8%
FCF/Rev LTM13.0%5.1%1.8%18.1%22.1%23.5%15.6%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg16.1%5.5%4.6%18.6%24.6%25.6%17.4%

Valuation

CMREHPQHPEIBMCSCOAAPLMedian
NameCostamareHP Hewlett .Internat.Cisco Sy.Apple  
Mkt Cap1.921.932.6284.9309.24,074.4158.8
P/S0.90.41.04.45.410.02.7
P/EBIT4.26.819.925.122.531.321.2
P/E5.98.6572.736.029.941.033.0
P/CFO3.65.911.221.122.537.516.2
Total Yield20.2%14.1%2.3%5.0%5.4%2.8%5.2%
Dividend Yield3.1%2.5%2.1%2.2%2.1%0.4%2.1%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg16.1%10.6%5.5%6.4%6.0%3.1%6.2%
D/E0.80.50.70.20.10.00.4
Net D/E0.50.30.60.20.00.00.3

Returns

CMREHPQHPEIBMCSCOAAPLMedian
NameCostamareHP Hewlett .Internat.Cisco Sy.Apple  
1M Rtn2.9%-1.8%14.4%0.6%2.7%-1.5%1.7%
3M Rtn27.0%-11.9%2.7%7.9%17.0%7.1%7.5%
6M Rtn73.9%-4.0%34.5%6.6%15.2%36.3%24.9%
12M Rtn65.0%-27.0%16.2%40.5%34.5%7.5%25.3%
3Y Rtn153.8%-1.9%71.1%143.1%81.3%120.2%100.7%
1M Excs Rtn0.6%-5.6%12.9%-2.2%-0.0%-3.7%-1.1%
3M Excs Rtn22.7%-16.2%-1.7%3.6%12.7%2.8%3.2%
6M Excs Rtn61.7%-16.3%22.3%-5.7%3.0%24.0%12.6%
12M Excs Rtn48.9%-42.9%-0.7%25.0%19.9%-8.4%9.6%
3Y Excs Rtn78.2%-83.5%-11.2%59.6%-1.2%28.4%13.6%

Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment
$ Mil20242023202220212020
Single Segment   460478
Total   460478


Assets by Segment
$ Mil20242023202220212020
Container vessels segment3,1543,2733,672  
Dry bulk vessels segment735771715  
Other corporate assets70775220  
Costamare Bulkers (CBI)456102   
Neptune Maritime Leasing Limited (NML)239    
Elimination of intersegment revenues-3-1   
Total5,2874,8964,407  


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$15.72 
Market Cap ($ Bil)1.9 
First Trading Date11/04/2010 
Distance from 52W High-3.7% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$14.21$10.58
DMA Trendupup
Distance from DMA10.6%48.6%
 3M1YR
Volatility29.7%37.1%
Downside Capture23.4835.84
Upside Capture133.8779.66
Correlation (SPY)30.2%45.1%
CMRE Betas & Captures as of 11/30/2025

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta0.660.680.520.360.830.87
Up Beta1.901.301.751.640.990.96
Down Beta-0.270.190.330.111.050.89
Up Capture266%179%110%87%61%69%
Bmk +ve Days12253873141426
Stock +ve Days15274177129381
Down Capture-75%-2%-49%-115%42%90%
Bmk -ve Days7162452107323
Stock -ve Days4142146115358

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
 Comparison of CMRE With Other Asset Classes (Last 1Y)
 CMRESector ETFEquityGoldCommoditiesReal EstateBitcoin
Annualized Return70.6%19.3%17.8%72.1%8.6%4.4%-8.2%
Annualized Volatility37.0%18.8%19.4%19.3%15.2%17.0%35.0%
Sharpe Ratio1.510.800.722.700.340.09-0.08
Correlation With Other Assets 43.5%45.1%-4.8%32.3%26.7%14.7%

ETFs used for asset classes: Sector ETF = XLI, Equity = SPY, Gold = GLD, Commodities = DBC, Real Estate = VNQ, and Bitcoin = BTCUSD
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Based On 5-Year Data
 Comparison of CMRE With Other Asset Classes (Last 5Y)
 CMRESector ETFEquityGoldCommoditiesReal EstateBitcoin
Annualized Return26.5%13.8%14.7%18.7%11.5%4.6%30.8%
Annualized Volatility39.1%17.2%17.1%15.5%18.7%18.9%48.6%
Sharpe Ratio0.710.650.700.970.500.160.57
Correlation With Other Assets 40.9%39.7%10.0%29.1%27.7%17.7%

ETFs used for asset classes: Sector ETF = XLI, Equity = SPY, Gold = GLD, Commodities = DBC, Real Estate = VNQ, and Bitcoin = BTCUSD
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Based On 10-Year Data
 Comparison of CMRE With Other Asset Classes (Last 10Y)
 CMRESector ETFEquityGoldCommoditiesReal EstateBitcoin
Annualized Return14.9%13.5%14.8%15.3%7.0%5.3%69.2%
Annualized Volatility45.9%19.9%18.0%14.7%17.6%20.8%55.8%
Sharpe Ratio0.470.600.710.860.320.220.90
Correlation With Other Assets 43.6%40.2%2.8%29.6%31.8%11.3%

ETFs used for asset classes: Sector ETF = XLI, Equity = SPY, Gold = GLD, Commodities = DBC, Real Estate = VNQ, and Bitcoin = BTCUSD
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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date12152025
Short Interest: Shares Quantity2,146,593
Short Interest: % Change Since 1130202514.3%
Average Daily Volume545,106
Days-to-Cover Short Interest3.94
Basic Shares Quantity120,276,106
Short % of Basic Shares1.8%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
9302025110420256-K 9/30/2025
630202582120256-K 6/30/2025
331202551320256-K 3/31/2025
12312024220202520-F 12/31/2024
9302024111920246-K 9/30/2024
630202480820246-K 6/30/2024
331202452320246-K 3/31/2024
12312023329202420-F 12/31/2023
9302023111320236-K 9/30/2023
630202381020236-K 6/30/2023
331202352620236-K 3/31/2023
12312022403202320-F 12/31/2022
9302022111020226-K 9/30/2022
630202281120226-K 6/30/2022
331202251720226-K 3/31/2022
12312021328202220-F 12/31/2021