CBL International swung to a net profit of US$1.5 million in the first half of 2026, reversing a US$992,000 loss a year earlier. Revenue rose 49.2% to US$395.59 million as sales volume grew 10.9%, while gross profit jumped 140.5% to US$6.53 million and gross margin expanded 63 basis points to 1.65%. The company credited Middle East supply route shifts that pushed maritime traffic toward Far East and intra-Asian lanes, plus tight cost control that kept operating expenses up just 2.2% to US$3.49 million. Management declared a special cash distribution of US$0.10 per share for Class A and Class B holders of record on August 28, 2026, payable September 18, 2026, and said it will fully integrate its majority stake in Green Marine Energy Holdings acquired in April 2026.
CBL International Limited Ordinary SharesReturned to profit with revenue up 49.2% and declared special cash distribution.
Mentioned as majority stake acquired in April 2026; no standalone financials.
