John Hadjipateras makes rare VLGC sale in tentative fleet renewal move

Dorian LPG Ltd. reported first-quarter FY2027 results for the three months ended June 30, 2026. Revenues were $187.9 million, with TCE of $75,926 per day. Net income rose to $138.3 million ($3.24 EPS) and adjusted net income to $107.2 million ($2.52 adjusted EPS). The company declared an irregular $42.8 million dividend and completed multiple VLGC sales, citing geopolitical disruption for higher freight rates.

Dorian LPG Ltd. said the Strait of Hormuz closure boosted tanker charter demand and lifted results. For the three months ended June 30, net income rose to $138.3 million from $10.1 million, and revenue more than doubled to $187.9 million from $84.2 million, according to its earnings release. Average daily vessel earnings increased to $75,926 from $39,726.

DORIAN LPG LTD. (LPG) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Results of Operations and Financial Condition. EX-99.1 2 lpg-20260805xex99d1.htm EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 ​ ​ ​ Dorian LPG Ltd. Announces First Quarter Fiscal Year 2027 Financial Results ​ Stamford, CT –August 5, 2026 – Dorian LPG Ltd. (NYSE: LPG) (the “Company,” “Dorian LPG,” “we,” “us,” and “our”), a leading owner and operator

The article says the IRGC assessed a U.S.-Iran war risk as “low,” which it says contributed to a drop in crude oil prices. Louis Navellier says energy and tanker stocks remain attractive, citing strong forecast sales/earnings and longer routes and Strait of Hormuz bottlenecks. It also notes Elbit Systems Q1 revenue rose 15.5% to $2.189B, beating expectations, and Micron’s UBS price target was raised to $1,625.

Bloomberg reported the US Army plans to buy at least $400 million of AeroVironment counter-drone laser systems, citing a person familiar with the deal. The order would include dozens of LOCUST units that use AI to detect and track small to medium drones and then engage them with a high-energy laser. AeroVironment’s stock rose about 8% on Friday.

Rocket Lab (RKLB) said it won a $397 million U.S. Space Force contract to develop, launch, and operate multiple Flatellites for the SB-AMTI program. Flatellites are slimmer, stackable satellites intended to increase deployments per launch and integrate with Rocket Lab’s Neutron rocket. The article cites analyst forecasts for revenue rising from $602M (2025) to $1.7B (2028).