Ardmore Shipping Corp (ASC)
NYSE:ASC
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ASC Stock Chart & Stats
$15.89
-$0.15(-1.17%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$15.89
-$0.15(-1.17%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$9.18 - $20.03
Previous CloseN/A
Volume204.69K
Average Volume (3M)708.99K
Market Cap
$660.59M
Enterprise Value$714.00M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$47.21M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$105.11M
Price to Earnings (P/E)11.3
Beta0.33
Next Earnings
Aug 05, 2026EPS Estimate
1.27Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.8%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.33
Shares Outstanding40,802,612
10 Day Avg. Volume742,209
30 Day Avg. Volume708,987
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.17
Price to Book (P/B)0.78
Price to Sales (P/S)1.59
P/FCF Ratio-12.63
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.08
Enterprise Value/Revenue2.20
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit7.11
Enterprise Value/Ebitda6.75
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$19.00Price Target Upside19.57% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)2.89
Revenue Forecast (FY)$267.75M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Conservative Balance SheetVery low leverage gives Ardmore durable financial flexibility across tanker cycles. Conserved capitalization reduces refinancing risk, supports dividend policy and access to revolver capacity, and allows opportunistic asset purchases or sales without forcing distressed funding choices.
Favorable Market Tailwinds And Stronger TCEsSustained higher TCEs and structurally longer voyages from Middle East disruptions increase ton‑mile demand, lifting durable revenue potential for mid‑size product/chemical tankers. This supports multi‑quarter earnings power and cash generation when cargo flows remain redirected.
Disciplined Capital Allocation And Fleet InvestmentDoubling the payout ratio alongside targeted newbuilds and opportunistic secondhand purchases signals disciplined allocation. Combining shareholder returns with selective fleet renewal improves long‑term asset quality while keeping near‑term CapEx guidance lower.
Bears Say
Negative Free Cash Flow TrendPersistent negative free cash flow despite positive operating cash flow reduces the company’s ability to sustainably fund dividends, debt reduction or buybacks without tapping liquidity. Heavy dry‑docking and capex volatility can constrain balance‑sheet resilience across cycles.
Aging Fleet And Thin Newbuilding OrderbookAn older fleet raises long‑term maintenance, fuel efficiency and compliance costs and can lower utilization as vessels require more downtime. A shallow orderbook risks capacity shortages but also forces higher near‑term replacement costs as vessels reach scrapping age.
High Exposure To Spot Market VolatilityDeliberate reliance on spot optionality amplifies earnings cyclicality and cash flow variability. While upside exists in tight markets, downside risk remains if rates reverse; this structural exposure complicates steady dividend forecasting and capital planning.
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ASC FAQ
What was Ardmore Shipping Corp’s price range in the past 12 months?
Ardmore Shipping Corp lowest stock price was $9.18 and its highest was $20.02 in the past 12 months.
What is Ardmore Shipping Corp’s market cap?
Ardmore Shipping Corp’s market cap is $660.59M.
When is Ardmore Shipping Corp’s upcoming earnings report date?
Ardmore Shipping Corp’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 05, 2026 which is in 63 days.
How were Ardmore Shipping Corp’s earnings last quarter?
Ardmore Shipping Corp released its earnings results on May 07, 2026. The company reported $0.58 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.514 by $0.066.
Is Ardmore Shipping Corp overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Ardmore Shipping Corp’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Ardmore Shipping Corp pay dividends?
Ardmore Shipping Corp pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.1 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.8%. See more information on Ardmore Shipping Corp dividends here
What is Ardmore Shipping Corp’s EPS estimate?
Ardmore Shipping Corp’s EPS estimate is 1.27.
How many shares outstanding does Ardmore Shipping Corp have?
Ardmore Shipping Corp has 40,802,612 shares outstanding.
What happened to Ardmore Shipping Corp’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Ardmore Shipping Corp reported an EPS of $0.58 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.514. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.425%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Ardmore Shipping Corp?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in ASC
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Ardmore Shipping Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$19.00 (19.57% Upside)
$19.00 (19.57% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
ASC Sentiment 100%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 634.6K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $980.4K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 0.5%
Last 30 Days ▲ 49.0%
Last 30 Days ▲ 49.0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
78.26%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
9.01%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
14.37%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Ardmore Shipping Corp
Ardmore Shipping Corporation engages in the seaborne transportation of petroleum products and chemicals worldwide. As of February 15, 2022, the company operated a fleet of 25 double-hulled product and chemical tankers. It serves oil majors, oil companies, oil and chemical traders, chemical companies, and pooling service providers. The company was founded in 2010 and is based in Pembroke, Bermuda.
ASC Company Deck
ASC Earnings Call
Q1 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presents a strongly positive operational and financial picture: solid Q1 results, accelerating spot rates into Q2, disciplined capital allocation (including doubling the dividend payout ratio), opportunistic asset sales and purchases with meaningful asset appreciation, and reduced near-term CapEx. Notable risks include geopolitical disruption in the Middle East, an aging global fleet with a thin newbuilding orderbook, some increase in debt pricing, and deliberate exposure to spot market volatility rather than locking long-term charters. Overall, the positive drivers (earnings, rates, capital returns, asset appreciation, and strategic newbuilds) outweigh the identified risks, which management positions as manageable and mostly medium-term.View all ASC earnings summariesASC Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$19.00
▲(19.57% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
0.49% Insiders
14.49% Mutual Funds
22.06% Other Institutional Investors
50.81% Public Companies and
Individual Investors