United Maritime shares surge 10.62% intraday after Q3 results, $0.09 dividend, and AI investment.

United Maritime surged 10.62% intraday following the release of its Q3 2025 financial results, which included a $1.1 million net income (vs. $0.9 million loss in Q3 2024), a $0.09 per share dividend (12th consecutive payment), and strategic investments in AI and an offshore energy construction vessel (ECV). The company highlighted $18.8 million in liquidity from selling older Capesize vessels, a $12.8 million ECV investment positioning it as the largest shareholder, and a $0.5 million AI pre-seed investment to enhance operational efficiency. CEO Stamatis Tsantanis emphasized a 9% annualized dividend yield, a strong Panamax/Kamsarmax market outlook, and disciplined fleet optimization. The stock’s sharp rise reflects investor optimism over improved profitability, shareholder returns, and growth initiatives in both dry bulk and offshore energy sectors.