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BANL Posts 1H2026 Profitability, Green Marine Expansion, and Nasdaq Compliance

Aug 18, 2026, 9:47 AM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed

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Profitability turn, dividend, and compliance relief reduce downside risk; strategic stake in Green Marine implies potential margin and growth upside, supporting multiple expansion over the next 3–6 months.

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CBL International Limited (BANL) posted 1H2026 revenue of $395.59M, up 49.2% YoY, with 10.9% volume growth and a gross margin of 1.65%. The company returned to profitability with net income of about $1.50M and declared a $0.10 per share special dividend. It also completed a 50.5% stake acquisition in Green Marine Energy Holdings to bolster upstream capabilities and sustainability initiatives, while executing a 1-for-13 reverse stock split to regain Nasdaq compliance.

1H2026 revenue $395.59M, +49.2% YoY; volume +10.9%.
Net income turned positive at $1.50M; gross margin 1.65%.
1-for-13 reverse split on July 20; Nasdaq compliance regained Aug 3.
Special cash dividend of $0.10 per share; record Aug 28, payout Sep 18.
Acquired 50.5% of Green Marine Energy Holdings in April 2026.

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