Golden Ocean Group Limited (GOGL) Stock

Golden Ocean Group delivered a pretty good Q3 financial results, despite a sluggish freight market for the Panamax vessels. Uncertainties around imminent U.S. tariffs on import will change some trading patterns, potentially adding tons/miles. However, return to usage of the Suez Canal will reduce the tons/miles. Despite uncertainties, latest reduction in GOGL share price may offer a buying opportunity.

Golden Ocean Group (GOGL) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.33 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.29 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.08 per share a year ago.

Please find enclosed the presentation of Golden Ocean Group Limited's third quarter 2024 results for today's webcast / conference call at 14:30 CET.

Hamilton, Bermuda, November 27, 2024 - Golden Ocean Group Limited (NASDAQ/OSE: GOGL) (the “Company” or “Golden Ocean”), the world's largest listed owner of large size dry bulk vessels, today announced its unaudited results for the quarter ended September 30, 2024.

Shipping is an essential tool to serve the growing demand for dry bulk commodities: supply chains must be maintained, amid ongoing conflicts and longer routes. Increased distances and instability risks result in higher shipping costs. Shipping companies with bigger deadweight (dwt) capacity have a competitive edge in that segment. Golden Ocean is strategically well-positioned in the business of higher dwt vessels, where competition is low: a further penetration in this segment could boost its growth and dividends.

Golden Ocean net and operating results remained stable QoQ due to revenue and expense changes offsetting each other. GOGL's balance sheet is in shape. The company reported $99 million cash, $994 long-term debt, and 73% Total Debt to Equity. Market tailwinds, such as robust tonne-mile demand and constrained vessel supply, further support the investment thesis.

GOGL has improved returns since 2014 by focusing on efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and flexibility in fleet management and market positioning. Despite a volatile bottom line due to fluctuating charter rates and asset write-downs, GOGL has delivered record profitability in recent years. Its financial position is average. A Monte Carlo simulation shows that there is a 2.6 to 1 odds that the intrinsic value is greater than the market price. This is a good "margin of safety."

Reference is made to the announcement by the Board of Directors in Golden Ocean Group Limited (OSE/NASDAQ: GOGL) dated 4 October 2022 and 3 October 2023 regarding the establishment and renewal of a share buy-back program. The Company has repurchased a total of 1,507,328 shares under the program for a total consideration of $11,629,758. A total of 741,900 shares have been repurchased at average price of $7.84 per share at Nasdaq and 765,428 shares have been repurchased at an average price of NOK 81.2 at Oslo Stock Exchange.

Interim CEO and CFO Peder Simonsen will be presenting Golden Ocean Group Limited at Pareto Securities' 31st Energy Conference today, September 12, 2024.