Dorian LPG's Record TCE Rate and Robust Dividend Highlight Strong LPG Market Fundamentals
Dividend Decision Reflects Confidence in Earnings Strength
Dorian LPG Ltd. (NYSE:LPG) has declared an irregular cash dividend of $0.65 per share, distributing nearly $27.8 million to shareholders. This payout underscores the company's continued commitment to capital returns, following another robust quarterly financial performance. The dividend, payable December 2, 2025, is set against a backdrop of growing earnings power and strategic fleet management.
Fleet Efficiency Drives Record Time Charter Equivalent Rate
The real standout from the quarter was Dorian LPG's time charter equivalent (TCE) rate per available day, which climbed to $53,725—a 45.2% jump compared to the prior year. This surge reflects stronger freight rates and lower fuel costs, positioning the company to fully capitalize on improving market fundamentals. Dorian’s adjusted EBITDA for the quarter reached $85.72 million, with net income at $55.38 million or $1.30 per diluted share. The financials show sharp improvement across almost every operating metric.
| Key Metrics | Q2 FY26 | Q2 FY25 | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $124.06M | $82.43M | +50.5% |
| Net Income | $55.38M | $9.43M | +487% |
| Adjusted EBITDA | $85.72M | $46.15M | +85.8% |
| TCE Rate / Day | $53,725 | $37,010 | +45.2% |
| Daily Vessel OpEx | $10,705 | $10,114 | +5.8% |
Operational Cost Controls Boost Margins
Dorian’s operating expenses per vessel per day ticked up 5.8%, largely on account of non-capitalizable drydock costs. Excluding those, daily operating expenses actually fell 3%, reflecting improvements in spares, stores, and repairs. The company also slashed general and administrative costs by $4.5 million—a 27% reduction year-over-year, aided by lower cash bonuses and reduced stock-based compensation. Interest and finance expenses declined thanks to both reduced debt and lower rates, adding further support to bottom-line gains.
Seaborne LPG Demand Sets Records Amid Shifting Trade Flows
The company’s upbeat quarter comes against a market that saw global seaborne LPG volumes hit a record. VLGC freight rates, as measured by the Baltic Index, averaged $81/mt in Q3 2025, up from $52/mt a year earlier. The improvement was supported by record LPG exports from the U.S. (17 MMT in Q3) and the Middle East, alongside expanding U.S. NGL production and robust global petrochemical demand.
Notably, as Chinese importers shifted toward non-U.S. supply in light of tariff uncertainty, the market saw more complex cargo swaps and rising U.S. flows to South and Southeast Asia, fueling increased ton-mile demand and helping to tighten vessel supply globally. This underpins both Dorian’s fleet utilization and the improved TCE rates reported this quarter.
Shareholder Returns Strengthened by Healthy Balance Sheet
As of September 30, 2025, Dorian LPG maintained $268 million in cash, a decline from the prior period but consistent with the company’s ongoing commitment to dividend payments and fleet reinvestment. Long-term debt was trimmed to $472 million, further strengthening the balance sheet.
Fleet Composition and Expansion Strategy
Dorian’s modern fleet, totaling 27 VLGCs (including five dual-fuel ECO units), positions the company well to navigate ongoing market volatility. Fleet expansion continues with five new global VLGC deliveries this past quarter, and over 9.8 million cbm of new capacity is set to be added to the global orderbook through 2029—though Dorian remains selective, focused on eco-efficiency and cost discipline.
| Fleet Overview (as of Oct 31, 2025) | Number | Total Capacity (cbm) |
|---|---|---|
| Owned VLGCs | 21 | 1,762,000 |
| Time Chartered-in VLGCs | 6 | 506,556 |
| Total | 27 | 2,268,556 |
Market Outlook: Tight Fundamentals with Shifting Flows
The global VLGC fleet saw moderate growth in Q3, but market dynamics are evolving rapidly as new routes and cargo flows emerge from geopolitical changes. Although the orderbook is a healthy 26.7% of the current fleet, continued vessel demand, seasonality, and a focus on cleaner propulsion technology should keep supply-demand relatively tight, benefiting operators with scale and efficient ships.
Bottom Line: Dividend and TCE Gains Show Market Leadership
Dorian LPG’s second quarter highlights how operational efficiency, smart capital management, and global LPG trade shifts are converging to drive both near-term profitability and long-term shareholder value. The latest irregular dividend not only returns capital to investors but signals ongoing management confidence in market fundamentals. With global LPG demand, freight rates, and petrochemical economics all providing tailwinds, Dorian LPG stands out as a key beneficiary in a shifting energy shipping landscape.
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