Pyxis Tankers (PXS) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Pyxis Tankers Inc. is a Greece-based maritime transportation company specializing in the ownership and operation of medium-range (“MR”) product tankers. The company’s vessels, each with a deadweight capacity typically ranging from 35,000 to 54,000 metric tons, are designed to carry refined petroleum products such as gasoline, diesel, jet fuel and other clean petroleum products. Pyxis Tankers generates revenue through a combination of spot market voyages and time-charter contracts, catering to oil majors, trading houses and other charterers seeking flexible delivery solutions.

Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Athens, Greece, Pyxis Tankers completed its initial public offering on the Nasdaq Stock Market in April 2018 under the ticker symbol PXS. Since its inception, the company has focused on building a modern, high-quality fleet by acquiring relatively young, double-hulled vessels constructed primarily between 2008 and 2012. This strategy supports compliance with international maritime regulations and positions the company to offer reliable, environmentally responsible transport services.

Pyxis Tankers conducts its commercial and technical management activities in collaboration with established ship management partners, leveraging global networks to optimize voyage planning, fuel efficiency and cargo scheduling. Its vessels operate on key trade routes across the Atlantic, Mediterranean, Black Sea, Caribbean and Asia-Pacific regions. By maintaining regional presence and market intelligence, the company adapts to shifting trade patterns and supply-demand dynamics in the refined products sector.

Governed by a board of directors and an executive management team with decades of combined experience in tanker operations, chartering and maritime finance, Pyxis Tankers is committed to safe, compliant and cost-efficient shipping. The company’s strategic priorities include disciplined fleet expansion, stringent operational standards and environmental stewardship in line with International Maritime Organization (IMO) regulations. Through these efforts, Pyxis Tankers aims to deliver value to its stakeholders while serving a diverse client base in the global energy transport market.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $4.46 to $4.92
• 50-Day Range: $3.82 to $4.83
• 52-Week Range: $2.47 to $4.92
• Volume: 48,832 shs
• Average Volume: 53,340 shs
• Market Capitalization: $46.88 million
• P/E Ratio: 24.03
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: Sell

Pyxis Tankers Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Pyxis Tankers scored higher than 18% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 115th out of 129 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: 0.5 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Sell

Consensus Rating

Pyxis Tankers has received a consensus rating of Sell. The company's average rating score is 1.00, and is based on no strong buy ratings, no buy ratings, no hold ratings, and 1 sell rating.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

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

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.3 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Pyxis Tankers is 24.34, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 38.35.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Pyxis Tankers is 24.34, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Transportation sector average P/E ratio of about 22.95.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Pyxis Tankers has a P/B Ratio of 0.48. 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

0.49% 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 0.6, 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 15.64%, 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.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.3 / 5
• News Sentiment: N/A

News Sentiment

Pyxis Tankers has a news sentiment score of 0.71. 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 0.56 average news sentiment score of Transportation companies.

News Coverage This Week

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

Company Ownership

• Score: 1.4 / 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 $2.81 at the beginning of the year. Since then, PXS shares have increased by 64.6% and is now trading at $4.6250.

How were Pyxis Tankers' earnings last quarter?

Pyxis Tankers Inc. (NASDAQ:PXS) announced its earnings results on Thursday, March, 5th. The transportation company reported $0.20 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.19 by $0.01. The transportation company earned $10.54 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $11.22 million. Pyxis Tankers had a net margin of 5.11% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 2.00%.

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 market closes 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.

Is Pyxis Tankers doing a stock buyback?

Pyxis Tankers' board approved a share buyback program on Friday, November 21st 2025, which authorizes the company to repurchase $3,000,000 in shares, according to EventVestor. This means that the company could buy up to 10% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock buyback programs are usually an indication that the company's management believes its stock is undervalued.

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: 3/05/2026
• Today: 5/06/2026
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 5/21/2026
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2026

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

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $0.19
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 24.34
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: $1.99 million
• Net Margins: 5.11%
• Pretax Margin: 4.96%
• Return on Equity: 2.00%
• Return on Assets: 1.06%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.78
• Current Ratio: 4.45
• Quick Ratio: 4.40

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $38.99 million
• Price / Sales: 1.22
• Cash Flow: $1.01 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 4.56
• Book Value: $9.67 per share
• Price / Book: 0.48

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 10,270,000
• Free Float: 4,665,000
• Market Cap: $47.50 million
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: -0.50