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Off the 2Q26 Call
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Off the 2Q26 Call
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July 22, 2026 11:33 AM GMT
Morgan Stanley & Co. International plc+MQatar Gas Transport Nakilat Co Ltd | Europe Ricardo Rezende, CFA
Equity Analyst
Off the 2Q26 Call Ricardo.Rezende@morganstanley.comGiulia Faro +44 20 7677-9886
Research Associate
Giulia.Faro@morganstanley.com +44 20 7425-7581
Bottom line: mixed. Q&A reinforced that the LNG fleet expansion is underpinned by
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pre-agreed charter rates and 12-14% levered returns, while the vessel incident Research Associate
appears financially contained by continued hire and war-risk insurance. However, Sylvia.Richards@morganstanley.com +44 20 7677-3354
management did not quantify the ultimate claim impact. Shipyard activity remains Qatar Gas Transport Nakilat Co Ltd (QGTS.QA, QGTS QD)
constrained by regional geopolitics, and there will be no 1H dividend. EEMEA - Oil & Gas | Qatar
Stock Rating Equal-weight
Fleet expansion and asset rotation. On the new deliveries, management indicated Industry View No Rating
that charter pricing and day rates were fixed when contracts were awarded, Price target QAR5.10
Shr price, close (Jul 22, 2026) QAR4.17
supporting 12–14% levered IRRs. They also highlighted that aged vessels without 52-Week Range QAR5.00-3.80
contracts remain disposal candidates as the 40-vessel newbuild programme enters Mkt cap, curr (mn) QAR23,125
Net debt (12/26e) (mn)* QAR21,301
service. EV, curr (mn)* QAR39,959
* = GAAP or approximated based on GAAP
Vessel incident and insurance. Management confirmed there were no injuries, the
affected vessel remains on hire and compensation is being received through war-risk
insurance. The claim magnitude was still being assessed, with greater clarity
expected within one to two weeks.
Cost base and shipyard activity.
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