Seeking Alpha7/28/2026Neutral
Costamare: Great Earning, But Not For Shareholders
Costamare Inc. (CMRE) maintains stable earnings with a $6.1B contracted backlog and long-term charters, but offers limited shareholder returns. CMRE's dividend yield is just 3%, with a modest 8.7% increase after several years, and management appears to show little priority for capital returns. The company is accelerating its newbuild program, increasing leverage and capital commitments, while peers like GSL offer higher yields and better capital allocation.