Stolt-Nielsen Limited reported unaudited earnings results for the fourth quarter ended November 30, 2016. For the quarter, the company reported net profit attributable to shareholders in the fourth quarter was $22.8 million, with revenue of $463.0 million, compared with a net profit of $22.2 million, with revenue of $474.1 million, in the third quarter of 2016. Earnings dropped 15% for chemical shipper Stolt-Nielsen last year because of a soft tanker market, though profits increased in the fourth quarter.

For the year, the company reported, net profit attributable to shareholders for 2016 was $113.1 million, with revenue of $1,879.9 million, compared with a net profit of $132.7 million, and revenue of $1,983.7 million in 2015.

The company's outlook for 2017 remains largely unchanged from the company's previous guidance.