Short Interest in Torm Plc (NASDAQ:TRMD) Decreases By 47.1%

Torm Plc (NASDAQ:TRMD) was the recipient of a large decline in short interest during the month of February. As of February 13th, there was short interest totaling 320,369 shares, a decline of 47.1% from the January 29th total of 605,893 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 417,013 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 0.8 days. Approximately 0.3% of the shares of the company are short sold. Approximately 0.3% of the shares of the company are short sold. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 417,013 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 0.8 days.

Analyst Ratings Changes

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

Key Stories Impacting Torm

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

Torm Trading Up 3.3%

NASDAQ:TRMD opened at $30.13 on Friday. Torm has a 12 month low of $13.60 and a 12 month high of $30.27. The company has a current ratio of 2.37, a quick ratio of 2.07 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.36. The firm’s 50 day moving average is $23.48 and its 200 day moving average is $22.14. The stock has a market capitalization of $2.83 billion, a PE ratio of 10.61 and a beta of 0.04.

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

Torm Increases Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, March 25th. Investors of record on Thursday, March 12th will be issued a $0.70 dividend. This is an increase 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 annualized dividend and a yield of 9.3%. Torm’s payout ratio is 63.73%.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Torm

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Royal Bank of Canada raised its position in shares of Torm by 1,346.6% in the first quarter. Royal Bank of Canada now owns 87,285 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,438,000 after purchasing an additional 81,251 shares during the period. NewEdge Advisors LLC grew its stake in Torm by 39.9% in the 1st quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC now owns 16,740 shares of the company’s stock valued at $276,000 after buying an additional 4,776 shares in the last quarter. Kovack Advisors Inc. purchased a new position in Torm in the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $174,000. Lind Value II ApS bought a new stake in Torm during the 2nd quarter valued at $7,283,000. Finally, SBI Securities Co. Ltd. lifted its position in shares of Torm by 2.5% during the second quarter. SBI Securities Co. Ltd. now owns 69,258 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,154,000 after acquiring an additional 1,722 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 73.89% of the company’s stock.

Torm Company Profile

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.