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$9.45 - $20.03
Previous CloseN/A
Volume204.69K
Average Volume (3M)647.27K
Market Cap
$696.50M
Enterprise Value$735.21M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$47.21M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$105.11M
Price to Earnings (P/E)11.9
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. Volume589,344
30 Day Avg. Volume647,273
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 Cap1.06
Enterprise Value/Revenue2.27
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit7.32
Enterprise Value/Ebitda6.94
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 SheetArdmore's low leverage and sizable equity base provide durable financial flexibility: lowers refinancing risk, supports dividend policy and opportunistic asset purchases, and cushions cyclical revenue swings, preserving the firm's ability to invest or weather rate downturns.
Low Cash Breakeven & Rising TCEsA structurally low operating cash breakeven combined with materially higher spot TCEs means incremental days at current rates convert strongly to profit and free cash flow potential. This amplifies resilience and earnings upside while allowing optionality between spot and time charters.
Disciplined Capital AllocationA consistent, cash-aware capital policy (higher variable dividend tied to earnings), opportunistic asset rotation and targeted newbuilds show management discipline. This supports shareholder returns while prioritizing fleet efficiency and long-term value creation.
Bears Say
Negative Free Cash Flow TrendPersistent negative free cash flow signals limited cash available for deleveraging, buybacks or sustaining higher dividends without asset sales or new financing. Over several quarters this weakens balance-sheet optionality and raises sensitivity to capital-markets conditions.
Cyclical Earnings And Margin VolatilityArdmore's earnings are materially driven by spot tanker cycles; margin swings reduce predictability of cashflows and complicate long-term planning. Structural exposure to tanker rate cycles can cause earnings and return variability across investor horizons.
Aging Fleet & Thin OrderbookAn older fleet increases maintenance, dry-docking and regulatory upgrade risk and may reduce access to premium cargoes. A thin global orderbook limits industry renewal, but Ardmore must still replace aging tonnage, potentially requiring significant capex or secondhand purchases.
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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 $9.45 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 $696.50M.
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 45 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 $0.39 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?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
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 70%
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 ▼ 2.7%
Last 30 Days ▲ 12.6%
Last 30 Days ▲ 12.6%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
69.17%
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 is a global enterprise dedicated to the maritime carriage of refined oil derivatives and various chemical substances. By February 15, 2022, the firm maintained an active fleet of 25 modern, twin-hulled vessels specifically designed for the transport of these product types. It caters to a diverse range of clientele, including prominent oil industry giants, independent petroleum companies, traders specializing in oil and chemical commodities, chemical manufacturing businesses, and organizations providing shipping pool services. Established in 2010, Ardmore Shipping's corporate headquarters are located 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
50.69% Public Companies and
Individual Investors