Ardmore Shipping Past Earnings Performance
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Ardmore Shipping has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 31.8%, while the Oil and Gas industry saw earnings growing at 17.1% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 11.1% per year. Ardmore Shipping's return on equity is 6.5%, and it has net margins of 11.6%.
Key information
31.75%
Earnings growth rate
31.63%
EPS growth rate
| Oil and Gas Industry Growth | 33.67% |
| Revenue growth rate | 11.15% |
| Return on equity | 6.47% |
| Net Margin | 11.63% |
| Next Earnings Update | 07 May 2026 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
ASC: Newbuild Commitments And Buyback Completion Will Frame Future Cash Returns
Analysts have adjusted Ardmore Shipping's price target from $17.95 to $19.15, reflecting updated assumptions around weaker revenue growth, a lower profit margin of 20.22%, and a higher future P/E of 51.99x. What's in the News Signed contracts to build two 40,500 dwt Handysize product and chemical tankers at Wuhu Shipyard for US$44.9 million each, including about US$3 million per vessel for full IMO2 specification and MarineLine tank coatings, along with additional performance and safety upgrades, with deliveries scheduled from late 2028 (company announcement).ASC: Completed Buyback And Dividend Reset Will Support Future Cash Returns
Analysts have kept their $17.95 price target for Ardmore Shipping unchanged, reflecting a steady view on fair value despite updated inputs for the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions. What's in the News Buyback program update: the company reports that from January 1 to March 31, 2025 it repurchased 0 shares for $0, while confirming completion of 1,560,000 shares repurchased for $17.9 million under the buyback announced on September 5, 2023 (Key Developments).ASC: Completed Buyback And Dividend Reset Will Support Future Cash Returns
Analysts have kept their $17.95 price target for Ardmore Shipping unchanged, citing a consistent view on fair value, discount rate, revenue growth outlook, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions. What's in the News Ardmore Shipping has completed the repurchase of 1,560,000 shares, representing 4% of its shares, for a total of $17.9 million under the buyback program announced on September 5, 2023, with several subsequent quarters showing no additional shares repurchased and $0 million deployed in those periods (Key Developments).Ardmore Shipping: If Returns Don't Improve, A Takeover Is The Best Path (Downgrade)
Mar 19
Long Haul Product Flows And Tight MR Supply Will Support Stronger Future Returns
Catalysts About Ardmore Shipping Ardmore Shipping owns and operates a fleet of product and chemical tankers focused on transporting refined petroleum products and chemicals worldwide. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?ASC: Completed Buyback And Dividend Reset Will Support Future Cash Returns
Analysts have maintained their price target for Ardmore Shipping at $17.95, reflecting unchanged assumptions on fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E. What's in the News Share repurchase program completed at 1,560,000 shares, representing 4% of outstanding shares, for a total of $17.9 million under the buyback announced on September 5, 2023 (company disclosure).ASC: Future Cash Returns Will Steady As Dividend And Market Outlook Mature
Analysts have raised their price target on Ardmore Shipping from $15.95 to $17.95, reflecting updated assumptions around fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E. What's in the News Ardmore Shipping declared a cash dividend of $0.09 per common share on February 12, 2026, for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, with payment scheduled for March 13, 2026, to shareholders of record on February 27, 2026 (Key Developments).
Tight MR Fleet Supply And Refinery Shifts Will Support Tanker Earnings Stability
Catalysts About Ardmore Shipping Ardmore Shipping owns and operates product and chemical tankers that transport refined petroleum products and chemicals worldwide. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?ASC: Future Cash Returns Will Rise As Dividend Signals Stronger Earnings Power
Analysts have raised their price target on Ardmore Shipping from $15.45 to $15.95, reflecting updated views on revenue trends, profitability assumptions, and a modest change in the assumed future P/E multiple. What's in the News Ardmore Shipping Corporation declared a cash dividend of $0.09 per common share for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, with payment scheduled for March 13, 2026, to shareholders of record on February 27, 2026 (Key Developments).ASC: Future Cash Returns Will Rise As Preferred Redemption Frees More Equity
Analysts have kept their price target for Ardmore Shipping steady at US$15.45, citing minimal updated changes to their discount rate, revenue expectations and profit margin assumptions as support for maintaining the current valuation. What's in the News Ardmore Shipping fully redeemed all outstanding shares of its Series A Preferred Stock on October 31, 2025, for US$30.6 million, at 102% of the liquidation preference per share (Key Developments).Return Trends At Ardmore Shipping (NYSE:ASC) Aren't Appealing
Jan 13
ASC: Future Cash Returns Will Support Upside As Preferred Stock Disappears
Analysts have maintained their price target for Ardmore Shipping at US$15.45, citing largely unchanged assumptions around the discount rate, revenue contraction, profit margin and future P/E as supporting factors. What's in the News On October 31, 2025, Ardmore Shipping fully redeemed all outstanding shares of its Series A Preferred Stock for US$30.6 million, equal to 102% of the liquidation preference per share (company event filing).ASC: Future Dividend Payouts Will Drive Upside Amid Stable Profit Margins
Analysts have nudged their price target on Ardmore Shipping to 15.45 dollars from 15.45 dollars, reflecting a reaffirmed valuation as they continue to see its robust profit margins and stable earnings multiple offsetting near term revenue headwinds. What's in the News Ardmore Shipping fully redeemed all outstanding shares of its Series A Preferred Stock on October 31, 2025, for 30.6 million dollars, equivalent to 102 percent of the liquidation preference per share (company filing).ASC: Future Margin Strength And Dividend Policy Will Drive Shareholder Returns
Analysts have modestly increased their price target on Ardmore Shipping, raising fair value by approximately $0.15 per share as they factor in a stronger profit margin outlook, despite weaker revenue growth expectations and a higher projected future earnings multiple. What's in the News Redeemed all outstanding Series A Preferred Stock on October 31, 2025 for $30.6 million, paying 102% of the liquidation preference per share (Key Developments) Board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.10 per common share for the quarter ended September 30, 2025, payable December 12, 2025 to shareholders of record on November 28, 2025 (Key Developments) Valuation Changes Fair Value Estimate has risen slightly from $15.30 to $15.45 per share, reflecting a modest upward revision in intrinsic valuation.ASC: Future Redemption Of Preferred Shares Will Drive Shareholder Returns
Analysts have raised Ardmore Shipping's price target from $14.40 to $15.30, reflecting improved profit margin forecasts and a more favorable earnings outlook. What's in the News On October 31, 2025, Ardmore Shipping fully redeemed all outstanding shares of its Series A Preferred Stock for $30.6 million.ASC: Future Redemption Of Preferred Shares Will Boost Confidence
Analysts have maintained their price target for Ardmore Shipping at $14.40 per share. They cite modest improvements in revenue growth projections and a slightly higher discount rate, balancing changes in profit margin outlook and valuation metrics.Improving Margins And Easing Discount Rate Will Drive Future Outperformance
Analysts have raised their price target for Ardmore Shipping from $13.07 to $14.40 per share, citing improved profit margins and a more favorable discount rate outlook. Valuation Changes Fair Value Estimate has increased from $13.07 to $14.40, reflecting improved company prospects.Ardmore Shipping's (NYSE:ASC) Dividend Will Be $0.07
Aug 03Ardmore Shipping Corporation (NYSE:ASC) Looks Inexpensive But Perhaps Not Attractive Enough
Apr 06Ardmore Shipping: Undervalued And A Prime Takeover Candidate
Mar 27Ardmore Shipping's (NYSE:ASC) Promising Earnings May Rest On Soft Foundations
Mar 14Ardmore Shipping: Strong Fundamentals, Low Valuation Make It Super Attractive
Feb 17Downgrade: Here's How Analysts See Ardmore Shipping Corporation (NYSE:ASC) Performing In The Near Term
Feb 16Ardmore Shipping: Trading Significantly Below NAV While Day Rates Continue To Advance
Jan 28Does Ardmore Shipping (NYSE:ASC) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?
Jan 13Ardmore Shipping: Net Cash Balance Sheet With Meaningful Exposure To Chemical Tanker Market
Dec 23Ardmore Shipping: Appealing Again At A Massive Discount And Attractive Yield; Rating Upgrade
Nov 19Lacklustre Performance Is Driving Ardmore Shipping Corporation's (NYSE:ASC) 28% Price Drop
Nov 07Ardmore Shipping: Healthy Financials, Yet Not Good Enough (Rating Downgrade)
Oct 25Ardmore Shipping: Improving Financials, But Nothing Exciting (Rating Upgrade)
Oct 16
Fleet Modernization And Tech Integration Promise Growth Amid Analyst Concerns Over Revenue Decline
The focus on leadership transition, fleet modernization, and technology integration aims to boost efficiency, shareholder value, and reduce operational costs.Ardmore Shipping Is A Triple Play Of Wide Operating Margins, Robust Dividends, And A Strong Balance Sheet
Sep 10Investors Should Be Encouraged By Ardmore Shipping's (NYSE:ASC) Returns On Capital
Aug 23Ardmore Shipping: Strong Buy Driven By Market Outlook And Company Fundamentals
Aug 13Ardmore Shipping Is A Buy For Its Yield And Adaptability
Jul 23These 4 Measures Indicate That Ardmore Shipping (NYSE:ASC) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well
Jul 12Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How Ardmore Shipping makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 25 | 310 | 36 | 25 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 25 | 309 | 32 | 27 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 25 | 324 | 43 | 28 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 25 | 373 | 96 | 28 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 24 | 406 | 129 | 28 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 24 | 423 | 150 | 27 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 24 | 413 | 147 | 26 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 24 | 384 | 109 | 25 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 396 | 113 | 25 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 430 | 140 | 25 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 23 | 485 | 181 | 25 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 23 | 501 | 186 | 25 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 446 | 135 | 24 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 22 | 365 | 73 | 22 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 22 | 270 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 22 | 210 | -37 | 20 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 21 | 192 | -38 | 19 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 21 | 182 | -49 | 18 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 21 | 180 | -43 | 18 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 21 | 200 | -21 | 18 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 20 | 220 | -6 | 18 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 20 | 239 | 15 | 19 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 20 | 246 | 16 | 19 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 20 | 233 | -7 | 18 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 19 | 230 | -23 | 18 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 19 | 228 | -42 | 17 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 19 | 225 | -48 | 17 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 19 | 222 | -47 | 17 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 18 | 210 | -43 | 16 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 18 | 200 | -30 | 16 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 18 | 199 | -22 | 15 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 18 | 197 | -15 | 15 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 17 | 196 | -12 | 15 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 17 | 191 | -12 | 13 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 17 | 181 | -13 | 13 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 17 | 171 | -5 | 13 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 16 | 164 | 4 | 14 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 16 | 163 | 13 | 14 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 16 | 172 | 31 | 13 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 16 | 172 | 34 | 12 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 15 | 158 | 32 | 11 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 15 | 138 | 28 | 10 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 15 | 110 | 15 | 9 | 0 |
Quality Earnings: ASC has high quality earnings.
Growing Profit Margin: ASC's current net profit margins (11.6%) are lower than last year (31.7%).
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: ASC has become profitable over the past 5 years, growing earnings by 31.8% per year.
Accelerating Growth: ASC's has had negative earnings growth over the past year, so it can't be compared to its 5-year average.
Earnings vs Industry: ASC had negative earnings growth (-72%) over the past year, making it difficult to compare to the Oil and Gas industry average (-0.3%).
Return on Equity
High ROE: ASC's Return on Equity (6.5%) is considered low.
Return on Assets
Return on Capital Employed
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/04 09:31 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/04 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Ardmore Shipping Corporation is covered by 15 analysts. 1 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Noah Parquette | Canaccord Genuity |
| Bjorn Roed | Danske Bank |
| Amit Mehrotra | Deutsche Bank |