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

Torm Plc (NASDAQ:TRMD) saw a large decline in short interest in 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 trading volume of 417,013 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 0.8 days. Approximately 0.3% of the company’s stock are sold short. Approximately 0.3% of the company’s stock are sold short. Based on an average trading volume of 417,013 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 0.8 days.

Torm Stock Up 3.3%

Shares of NASDAQ TRMD opened at $30.13 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.36, a current ratio of 2.37 and a quick ratio of 2.07. The company has a 50-day moving average price of $23.48 and a 200-day moving average price of $22.14. The stock has a market capitalization of $2.83 billion, a P/E ratio of 10.61 and a beta of 0.04. Torm has a 1 year low of $13.60 and a 1 year high of $30.27.

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

Torm Increases Dividend

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

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Torm

Several large investors have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Quarry LP bought a new stake in shares of Torm in the 3rd quarter worth $35,000. Tower Research Capital LLC TRC bought a new position in shares of Torm during the second quarter valued at about $46,000. Wexford Capital LP purchased a new position in Torm during the third quarter worth about $120,000. Hilton Head Capital Partners LLC bought a new stake in Torm in the 4th quarter worth about $121,000. Finally, Weaver Consulting Group purchased a new stake in Torm in the 2nd quarter valued at about $167,000. 73.89% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Analyst Ratings Changes

TRMD has been the subject of several research analyst reports. Evercore reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and issued a $34.00 price target on shares of Torm in a research note on Thursday. Fearnley Fonds raised Torm from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, November 13th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, one has assigned a Buy rating, two have issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Torm currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price 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

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.