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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$9.80 - $20.03
Previous CloseN/A
Volume204.69K
Average Volume (3M)641.14K
Market Cap
$625.10M
Enterprise Value$735.21M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$47.21M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$105.11M
Price to Earnings (P/E)12.2
Beta0.41
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. Volume757,301
30 Day Avg. Volume641,145
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 Cap1.18
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 SheetLow leverage and a sizable equity base provide durable financial flexibility through tanker market cycles. Conservative capitalization reduces refinancing pressure, supports access to revolver capacity, and preserves room for opportunistic asset moves or dividends when spot rates soften.
Targeted Fleet Investment And UpgradesNewbuilds with IMO2 and premium coatings expand cargo flexibility and regulatory compliance, improving access to higher‑paying cargoes and lengthening useful economic life. This structural fleet renewal supports long-term TCE resilience and optionality versus relying solely on an aging fleet.
Disciplined Capital Allocation & Shareholder ReturnsManagement’s move to a higher, earnings‑linked payout and opportunistic asset trading demonstrates disciplined allocation: returning cash when earnings permit, crystallizing gains via sales, and buying accretive secondhand tonnage. This governance supports durable investor returns across cycles.
Bears Say
Negative Free Cash Flow TrendPersistent negative free cash flow, even with positive operating cash flow, signals heavy capex, dry‑docking or working capital absorption. That limits retained cash for dividends or buybacks absent asset sales or new borrowing, making shareholder distributions more contingent on spot strength.
High Exposure To Spot Market VolatilityDeliberate reliance on spot freight optionality increases earnings sensitivity to rate swings. While spot rates currently amplify returns, the lack of secured long‑term charters reduces revenue predictability and makes dividends and cash generation vulnerable to abrupt market normalizations.
Aging Fleet And Limited Global Newbuild OrderbookAn older fleet raises structural maintenance and dry‑dock needs and risks lower utilization or scrapping as vessels age. Combined with a thin global newbuild orderbook, this can elevate medium‑term capex and replacement risk, pressuring margins and operational reliability versus younger peers.
Ardmore Shipping News
ASC FAQ
What was Ardmore Shipping Corp’s price range in the past 12 months?
Ardmore Shipping Corp lowest stock price was $9.80 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 $625.10M.
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 25 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 64%
Sector Average 64%
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 Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.2%
Last 30 Days ▼ 4.1%
Last 30 Days ▼ 4.1%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
65.25%
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
0.65% Insiders
14.42% Mutual Funds
22.06% Other Institutional Investors
49.67% Public Companies and
Individual Investors