
GOGL Stock Forecast & Price Target
GOGL Analyst Ratings
Bulls say
Golden Ocean Group Ltd has demonstrated a proactive approach in fleet management, completing significant vessel sales and securing new acquisitions, which positions the company favorably for future revenue growth. Despite guiding for a softer first quarter, the company has seen early signs of improved spot rates and promising bookings for the second quarter, contributing to an optimistic outlook. Furthermore, the company reported a solid earnings beat in the third quarter driven by higher revenues from its Capes, while successfully upgrading its fleet and lowering breakeven costs, reinforcing its operational efficiency and commitment to shareholder returns.
Bears say
Golden Ocean Group's stock outlook is hindered by a series of disappointing financial metrics, including an adjusted EBITDA of $69.9 million that significantly underperformed against the consensus estimate of $91.8 million. The company's earnings guidance reflects a softer market, with 1Q Cape operating day rates fixed at only $15,100/day and Panamax day rates at $9,900/day, indicating a potential decline in demand. Additionally, despite a marginal reduction in fleet-wide breakeven costs to $13,750/day, ongoing challenges such as higher drydocking expenses have led to 4Q earnings missing expectations, further contributing to negative investor sentiment.
This aggregate rating is based on analysts' research of Golden Ocean Group and is not a guaranteed prediction by Public.com or investment advice.
GOGL Analyst Forecast & Price Prediction
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