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Ardmore Shipping Corp

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Ardmore Shipping Exercises Options for Two IMO II Tankers at Wuhu Shipyard

Ardmore Shipping (NYSE) exercised options for two more 40,500 DWT IMO II tankers at Wuhu Shipyard, totaling six vessels worth ~$269.4M. Deliveries start late 2028. This marks Ardmore's first newbuild order in China, shifting from South Korea/Japan. The vessels will carry multiple cargo types and use MarineLine coating.

Ardmore Shipping Exercises Newbuilding Options

Ardmore Shipping (NYSE: ASC) exercised options for two more 40,500 dwt Handysize tankers, expanding its order to six vessels. Deliveries are scheduled from late 2028. The company has no further options outstanding.

Listed shipowners post record Q2 earnings as geopolitics fuel a prolonged bull market

The article says publicly listed shipowners reported record Q2 earnings and are investing in fleet renewal and raising dividends amid a prolonged shipping bull market, with James Lightbourn (Ocean Atomics) attributing the boom to geopolitics. It cites results including DHT Holdings net profit US$198M, Teekay Tankers GAAP net income US$225.9M, and International Seaways net income US$294.9M.

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  • Ardmore Shipping (NYSE) exercised options for two more 40,500 DWT IMO II tankers at Wuhu Shipyard, totaling six vessels worth ~$269.4M. Deliveries start late 2028. This marks Ardmore's first newbuild order in China, shifting from South Korea/Japan. The vessels will carry multiple cargo types and use MarineLine coating.

    imarinenews.com · Sep 2, 2026

  • The new order increases Ardmore's future fleet capacity, potentially supporting revenue growth in the handysize chemical tanker market.

    hellenicshippingnews.com · Aug 28, 2026

  • Dry/chemical tanker strength plus incremental orderbook expansion and a defined dividend can support the stock.

    rivieramm.com · Aug 12, 2026

  • Earnings beat and a higher dividend suggest near‑term upside potential.

    SEC EDGAR 6-K · Jul 29, 2026

  • This sets a specific earnings-release and call timetable, creating a near-term catalyst for positioning and volatility into July 29.

    prnewswire.com · Jul 22, 2026

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Listed shipowners post record Q2 earnings as geopolitics fuel a prolonged bull market

The article says publicly listed shipowners reported record Q2 earnings and are investing in fleet renewal and raising dividends amid a prolonged shipping bull market, with James Lightbourn (Ocean Atomics) attributing the boom to geopolitics. It cites results including DHT Holdings net profit US$198M, Teekay Tankers GAAP net income US$225.9M, and International Seaways net income US$294.9M.

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Ardmore Shipping Corp (ASC): Financial results for H1 2026

Ardmore Shipping Corp (ASC) furnished an SEC Form 6-K — earnings release. Exhibit 99.1 Ardmore Shipping Corporation Announces Financial Results For The Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2026 HAMILTON, Bermuda, July 29, 2026 - Ardmore Shipping Corporation (NYSE: ASC) (“Ardmore”, the “Company” or “we”) today announced results for the three and six mont

Tanker stocks fall as Strait of Hormuz traffic increases

Oil and gas tanker and dry bulk shipping stocks fell Friday after vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz increased, according to the article, reducing a bottleneck that had supported higher freight rates. Frontline fell 8% and Ardmore Shipping 9%; Dorian LPG and Scorpio Tankers each dropped 5%, with other declines across the sector.

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Ardmore Shipping Exercises Newbuilding Options

Ardmore Shipping (NYSE: ASC) said it exercised options for two additional 40,500 dwt Handysize product/chemical tankers at Wuhu Shipyard, expanding an original order to four vessels total on the same terms. Deliveries are expected from late 2028 onward. The company also secured two more options at similar terms.

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Louis Navellier says oil price drop hides bigger opportunity

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.

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Ardmore Shipping Corporation (NYSE:ASC) Raises Dividend to $0.39 Per Share

Ardmore Shipping Corporation (NYSE:ASC) has announced a significant increase in its quarterly dividend to $0.39 per share, up 333.3% from the previous $0.09. The company also reported strong financial results, surpassing analyst expectations with $0.58 EPS against $0.51 expected, and revenues of $87.92 million against $58.08 million. This increased dividend, which offers an 8.3% yield, is well-covered by earnings, with a payout ratio of 28.6%.

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Ardmore Shipping (ASC) SVP discloses 35,461 shares and RSU grants

Ardmore Shipping Corp's SVP, Aideen Siobhan O'Driscoll, has reported her initial equity holdings in a Form 3 SEC filing. The filing indicates direct ownership of 35,461 common shares and several restricted stock units (RSUs) corresponding to 1,821, 4,883, and 6,596 underlying common shares with future vesting dates stretching to 2029. These RSUs include dividend equivalent rights and vest based on continued service to the company.

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