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StealthGas Inc. (NASDAQ:GASS) is one of the 15 most promising small-cap industrial stocks under $10.

On June 5, StealthGas Inc. (NASDAQ:GASS) released its unaudited financial figures for the first quarter. First quarter revenue increased 2% YoY to $42.8 million, irrespective of increasing drydocking and voyage costs. Moreover, the company generated a net income of $15.9 million, which translated into a 24% rise versus the previous quarter.

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A $2.5 million profit on a ship sale and reduced interest expenses post-debt settlement all contributed to the results. The company’s substantial $131.2 million cash and cash equivalents position by the end of the quarter reflects its resilient financial position.

As the usual fleet size dropped to 27.8 boats, operational performance showed lower depreciation charges, slightly higher operating and war-risk insurance costs, and increased drydock expenditures for 3 ships. With over $100 million in committed revenue and 54–55% of fleet days for the rest of 2026 already fixed under period charters, the business continued to concentrate on obtaining forward charter coverage.

The company’s cautious, debt-free balance sheet strategy is reinforced by additional new and extended charters on a number of LPG carriers, which also improve earnings visibility.

StealthGas Inc. (NASDAQ:GASS) offers seaborne transportation solutions to producers of LPG, covering different regions around the globe. Its carriers can handle different types of products, such as isopropane, butane, propane, propylene, butadiene, and vinyl chloride monomer.

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