Torm Plc (NASDAQ:TRMD) Short Interest Update

Torm Plc (NASDAQ:TRMD) was the target of a significant decrease in short interest during the month of February. As of February 13th, there was short interest totaling 320,369 shares, a decrease of 47.1% from the January 29th total of 605,893 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 417,013 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.8 days. Approximately 0.3% of the company’s stock are short sold. Approximately 0.3% of the company’s stock are short sold. Based on an average daily volume of 417,013 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.8 days.

Institutional Trading of Torm

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of TRMD. Quarry LP purchased a new stake in Torm in the third quarter valued at approximately $35,000. Tower Research Capital LLC TRC bought a new position in shares of Torm in the 2nd quarter worth $46,000. Wexford Capital LP purchased a new stake in shares of Torm during the 3rd quarter valued at $120,000. Hilton Head Capital Partners LLC bought a new stake in shares of Torm during the 4th quarter worth $121,000. Finally, Weaver Consulting Group purchased a new position in Torm in the second quarter worth $167,000. Institutional investors own 73.89% of the company’s stock.

Torm Price Performance

Shares of Torm stock traded up $0.95 on Friday, reaching $30.13. 1,019,406 shares of the stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 498,350. Torm has a one year low of $13.60 and a one year high of $30.27. The firm’s 50 day moving average is $23.48 and its 200-day moving average is $22.17. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.36, a quick ratio of 2.07 and a current ratio of 2.37. The firm has a market cap of $2.83 billion, a PE ratio of 10.61 and a beta of 0.04.

Torm (NASDAQ:TRMD) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, February 26th. The company reported $0.87 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.83 by $0.04. The company had revenue of $347.60 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $236.21 million. Torm had a net margin of 21.29% and a return on equity of 13.36%. As a group, analysts anticipate that Torm will post 6.27 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Torm Increases Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, March 25th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, March 12th will be given a dividend of $0.70 per share. This is a boost from Torm’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.62. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, March 12th. This represents a $2.80 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 9.3%. Torm’s payout ratio is currently 63.73%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several brokerages recently commented on TRMD. Fearnley Fonds raised Torm from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, November 13th. Evercore reissued an “outperform” rating and issued a $34.00 target price on shares of Torm in a research note on Thursday. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, one has given a Buy rating, two have assigned a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $34.00.

More Torm News

Here are the key news stories impacting Torm this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Quarterly results: TORM reported Q4 EPS of $0.87 beating the $0.83 consensus and revenue of $347.6M well above estimates — the beat supports stronger profitability metrics cited by management. TORM PLC (TRMD) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Highlights
• Positive Sentiment: Dividend raise: TORM declared a quarterly dividend of $0.70 (annualized yield ~9.5%), up 12.9% from the prior payout — the higher yield and clear payout policy increase investor income appeal. (Dividend details announced Feb. 26)
• Positive Sentiment: 2025 annual report and 2026 outlook: Management described a strong finish to 2025 and a favorable market outlook for 2026, reinforcing confidence in cash generation and dividend coverage. TORM plc Annual Report 2025, Dividend Distribution, and Financial Outlook 2026
• Positive Sentiment: Fleet strategy: Management highlighted strategic fleet renewal and targeted expansion measures that aim to capture improving shipping markets while supporting long‑term returns. TORM Balances Fleet Renewal And Dividend Payouts As Valuation Debate Grows
• Positive Sentiment: Short interest fell sharply in February (down ~47% vs. late Jan.), reducing short‑sell pressure and the risk of continued downside from short covering dynamics.
• Neutral Sentiment: Long‑term incentive program: Board granted Restricted Share Units to employees to align management with shareholders — positive for alignment but carries modest dilution risk. TORM plc Long Term Incentive Program

About Torm

Torm A/S (NASDAQ: TRMD) is an international shipping company specializing in the transportation of refined petroleum products. The firm owns and operates a modern fleet of product tankers, including both Handysize and MR vessels, which are designed to carry a broad range of clean petroleum cargoes such as gasoline, jet fuel and diesel. Torm’s core business revolves around voyage and time-charter contracts with major oil companies, trading houses and other energy sector clients around the world.

The company’s fleet is deployed on global trade routes, with particular focus on major refining and consumption regions in Europe, North America and Asia.