Dorian LPG Q4 revenue beats analyst estimates on spot rate gains

Dorian LPG

Dorian LPG

LPG

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Overview

  • U.S. VLGC operator's fiscal Q4 revenue rose sharply, beating analyst expectations

  • Adjusted EPS for fiscal Q4 beat analyst expectations, driven by higher spot rates

  • Company declared $1.00/share irregular dividend and completed sale of VLGC Cobra


Outlook

  • Company says Middle East supply disruptions and higher prices are impacting global LPG trade flows

  • Dorian LPG notes increased U.S. LPG exports and tightening terminal availability amid regional disruptions

  • Company says uncertainty remains about timing for restoration of Middle East export capacity


Result Drivers

  • SPOT RATE GAINS - Revenue growth was primarily driven by higher spot rates, which lifted average TCE rates for the fleet

  • FREIGHT MARKET STRENGTH - Co said freight markets strengthened due to weather disruptions, logistical inefficiencies, and geopolitical tensions impacting vessel routing and ton-mile demand

  • OPERATING COST REDUCTION - Vessel operating expenses per day declined, mainly due to lower drydock-related costs and reduced spending on spares and stores


Company press release: ID:nBw8m7ZDha


Key Details

Metric

Beat/Miss

Actual

Consensus Estimate

Q4 Revenue

Beat

$153.3 mln

$129.34 mln (6 Analysts)

Q4 Adjusted EPS

Beat

$1.89

$1.47 (7 Analysts)

Q4 EPS

$1.90

Q4 Adjusted Net Income

$80.4 mln

Q4 Net Income

$81 mln

Q4 Adjusted EBITDA

$106.6 mln


Analyst Coverage

  • The current average analyst rating on the shares is "buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 6 "strong buy" or "buy", 1 "hold" and no "sell" or "strong sell"

  • The average consensus recommendation for the oil & gas transportation services peer group is "buy"

  • Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Dorian LPG Ltd is $41.00, about 3.1% below its May 19 closing price of $42.32

  • The stock recently traded at 9 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 9 three months ago


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