KNOT Offshore Partners LP Earnings Release-Interim Results for the Period Ended June 30, 2026

KNOT Offshore Partners LP (KNOP) reported Q2 2026 earnings with $96.8M revenue, $3.4M net income, and $57.6M Adjusted EBITDA. The company declared a $0.075 quarterly distribution and extended charters for several vessels. KNOP also refinanced $225M in debt and acquired the Hedda Knutsen shuttle tanker for $24.4M, subject to adjustments. The fleet operated at 96.8% utilization, and the company has secured 97% charter coverage for H2 2026 and 87% for H2 2027.

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Published Sep 3, 2026, 9:00 PM UTC
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Primary signal
$KNOP
Bullish
high confidence
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Relevance
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

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Why it matters

The earnings beat and cash distribution provide a short‑term catalyst, while long‑term charter extensions support future cash flow stability.

02

Market read

Earnings release offers a clear trading signal for KNOP; sector peers may see spillover effects.

03

What to watch

Upcoming credit facility refinancing and vessel acquisitions could increase leverage and risk.

Relevance 8/10Novelty 8/10Timing: Q2 2026 earnings released today

Background

KNOT Offshore Partners LP (NYSE:KNOP) reported its Q2 2026 interim results, highlighting revenue, EBITDA, cash distribution, fleet utilization, and recent charter extensions.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

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Context

Q2 2026 earnings release with revenue $96.8M, adjusted EBITDA $57.6M and cash distribution of $0.075 per unit.

Expected impact

Potential modest price rise on the day of release as investors digest the solid performance and distribution.

Evidence & confidence

Revenue and EBITDA beat expectations for a small‑cap offshore shuttle tanker partnership; cash distribution adds yield appeal.

Market effects

Positive signal for offshore shuttle tanker sector and related offshore oil production services.

May boost sentiment for North Sea and Brazil offshore markets where the fleet operates.

Limited to energy logistics niche; modest broader market effect.

Counterpoint

If offshore oil demand softens, the high utilization may be temporary and earnings could be unsustainable.

Key entities

  • Shell

    Extended charter for Live Knutsen, adding revenue visibility.

  • Eni

    Signed new three‑year time charter for Hilda Knutsen.

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