Pyxis Tankers (PXS) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Pyxis Tankers Inc. (NASDAQ: PXS) is a global shipping company specializing in the transportation of refined petroleum products. Incorporated in the Republic of the Marshall Islands in 2015, the company commenced operations in 2017 following its initial public offering on the Nasdaq Stock Market. Pyxis Tankers has positioned itself in the product tanker sector by acquiring and operating modern double-hulled vessels designed for safe and efficient carriage of clean petroleum cargoes.

The core business of Pyxis Tankers centers on medium-range (“MR”) and LR1 product tankers that carry refined petroleum cargoes, including gasoline, diesel, jet fuel and naphtha. The company employs a flexible commercial strategy, deploying its fleet across spot markets, time-charter agreements and pool arrangements to meet the requirements of oil majors, commodity traders and independent refiners. Pyxis Tankers manages technical operations in-house, covering crewing, maintenance and compliance with international safety and environmental standards.

Since inception, the company has steadily expanded its fleet with purpose-built double-hull newbuildings, incorporating design features to improve fuel efficiency and reduce emissions. All vessels are outfitted to comply with International Maritime Organization regulations, including ballast water treatment systems and exhaust gas cleaning, in line with the IMO 2020 sulphur cap. This focus on environmental performance supports Pyxis Tankers’ commitment to operational excellence and regulatory compliance.

Pyxis Tankers serves key trade routes in the Atlantic, Mediterranean, Caribbean and Asia-Pacific regions, offering flexible shipping solutions in major oil trading hubs. Headquartered in Athens, the company maintains commercial offices in London and Singapore to support its global customer base. The executive leadership team combines decades of experience in maritime operations, chartering and finance, guiding Pyxis Tankers’ growth and ensuring high standards of safety and service delivery.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $2.93 to $2.99
• 50-Day Range: $2.74 to $3.20
• 52-Week Range: $2.53 to $5.53
• Volume: 27,589 shs
• Average Volume: 28,346 shs
• Market Capitalization: $31.04 million
• P/E Ratio: 5.10
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: $10.00
• Consensus Rating: Buy

Pyxis Tankers Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Pyxis Tankers scored higher than 76% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 68th out of 126 stocks in the transportation sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 3.5 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Buy

Consensus Rating

Pyxis Tankers has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 3.00, and is based on 1 buy rating, no hold ratings, and no sell ratings.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Pyxis Tankers has received no research coverage in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.9 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Pyxis Tankers is 5.10, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 25.84.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Pyxis Tankers is 5.10, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Transportation sector average P/E ratio of about 13.25.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Pyxis Tankers has a P/B Ratio of 0.31. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 3.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.52% of the float of Pyxis Tankers has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Pyxis Tankers has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0.7, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Pyxis Tankers has recently increased by 12.56%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Dividend Strength: N/A

Dividend Yield

Pyxis Tankers does not currently pay a dividend.

Dividend Growth

Pyxis Tankers does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.52% of the float of Pyxis Tankers has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Pyxis Tankers has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0.7, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Pyxis Tankers has recently increased by 12.56%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 3.3 / 5
• News Sentiment: N/A

News Sentiment

Pyxis Tankers has a news sentiment score of 1.89. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.74 average news sentiment score of Transportation companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 1 news article for Pyxis Tankers this week, compared to 0 articles on an average week.

Company Ownership

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Pyxis Tankers insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

54.60% of the stock of Pyxis Tankers is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.

Percentage Held by Institutions

56.19% of the stock of Pyxis Tankers is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

PXS Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have PXS shares performed this year?

Pyxis Tankers' stock was trading at $3.93 at the beginning of 2025. Since then, PXS stock has decreased by 24.7% and is now trading at $2.96.

How were Pyxis Tankers' earnings last quarter?

Pyxis Tankers Inc. (NASDAQ:PXS) issued its earnings results on Wednesday, May, 21st. The transportation company reported $0.07 earnings per share for the quarter. The transportation company had revenue of $9.60 million for the quarter. Pyxis Tankers had a net margin of 20.23% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 12.28%.

When did Pyxis Tankers' stock split?

Pyxis Tankers's stock reverse split on Friday, May 13th 2022.The 1-4 reverse split was announced on Friday, May 13th 2022. The number of shares owned by shareholders was adjusted after the closing bell on Friday, May 13th 2022. An investor that had 100 shares of stock prior to the reverse split would have 25 shares after the split.

How do I buy shares of Pyxis Tankers?

Shares of PXS stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Pyxis Tankers own?

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Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 5/21/2025
• Today: 7/12/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Sector: Transportation
• Industry: TRANS - SHIP
• Sub-Industry: Transportation
• Current Symbol: NASDAQ:PXS
• CIK: 1640043
• Web: www.pyxistankers.com
• Phone: 302106380200
• Fax: 210-653-7715
• Employees: 4
• Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for Pyxis Tankers: $10.00
• High Price Target: $10.00
• Low Price Target: $10.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +237.8%
• Consensus Rating: Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 3.00
• Research Coverage: 1 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $0.58
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 5.10
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: $12.87 million
• Net Margins: 20.23%
• Pretax Margin: 19.08%
• Return on Equity: 12.28%
• Return on Assets: 6.54%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.75
• Current Ratio: 3.40
• Quick Ratio: 3.31

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $51.54 million
• Price / Sales: 0.60
• Cash Flow: $2.19 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 1.35
• Book Value: $9.44 per share
• Price / Book: 0.31

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 10,490,000
• Free Float: 4,761,000
• Market Cap: $31.05 million
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: -0.57