Ardmore Shipping Corporation (ASC) Stock Price & Analysis
Ardmore Shipping Corporation (ASC) closed at USD 20.79 on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, up 1.81% on the day. The US market is currently closed; this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 20.42; the Oct 28, 2026 session ranged USD 20.62–21.35 on volume of 704,179 shares. Market capitalization is $849.31M, with a 52-week range of USD 10.31–21.35 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 29, 2026 at 07:42 UTC.
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Key facts (ASC)
- Insider open-market sales, last ~7 months: 7 Form 4 filings, $1.1M; 6 not under a Rule 10b5-1 plan ($980K); 0 by opportunistic insiders, 0 by routine insiders (three-year test, Cohen, Malloy & Pomorski 2012).
- Analysts: Buy (mean 2.00 on a 1–5 scale) (2 analysts), mean target USD 23 (range 22–24).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +78.3% vs S&P 500 +13.6%; 5Y +563.7% vs S&P 500 +79.8%.
- Next earnings: 2026-11-03, EPS estimate USD 0.38, revenue estimate $63.0M.
Insider sales (SEC Form 4, open-market, last ~7 months) (ASC)
1 of 7 under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan (scheduled in advance). Unplanned sales were timed by the insider.
| Trade date | Insider | Role | Shares | Value | % of holdings sold | 10b5-1 plan | Insider type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-15…2026-05-18 | McWilliams Curtis B | Director | 17,125 | $332K | 22% | No | Too little history (no open-market trades in 2023–2025) |
| 2026-05-15 | De Jong Helen Johanna | Director | 1,534 | $29K | 5.8% | No | Too little history (no open-market trades in 2023–2025) |
| 2026-05-12…2026-05-13 | McWilliams Curtis B | Director | 2,875 | $55K | 3.6% | No | Too little history (no open-market trades in 2023–2025) |
| 2026-05-12 | De Jong Helen Johanna | Director | 1,966 | $37K | 6.9% | No | Too little history (no open-market trades in 2023–2025) |
| 2026-05-12 | Tikka Kirsi | Director | 12,000 | $227K | 25.3% | No | Too little history (no open-market trades in 2023–2025) |
| 2026-05-12 | O'Driscoll Aideen Siobhan | SVP & Sr. Dir. of Corp. Svcs | 15,848 | $300K | 44.7% | No | Too little history (no open-market trades in 2023–2025) |
| 2026-05-05 | Kelleher Bart B | President | 8,000 | $153K | 11.8% | Yes | Too little history (no open-market trades in 2023–2025) |
% of holdings sold = shares sold ÷ (shares sold + all holdings the insider reported on that Form 4, direct and through trusts).
Insider type follows Cohen, Malloy & Pomorski (Journal of Finance, 2012). An insider who traded the stock in the same calendar month in each of the past three years is a routine trader; one who traded in each of those years without such a pattern is an opportunistic trader. In their study, trades by opportunistic insiders predicted future returns and trades by routine insiders did not. Counts open-market purchases and sales only (SEC Form 4 codes P and S) by that insider in that company. Not investment advice.
Analysts (ASC)
Consensus Buy (mean 2.00 on a 1–5 scale), 2 analysts; mean target USD 23 (low 22, high 24).
Total return (dividends reinvested) (ASC)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-29) | 5Y (from 2021-10-25) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +78.3% | +563.7% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +13.6% | +79.8% |
| Per year | +78.7% | +45.9% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 38.9% | 40.8% |
| Max drawdown | -27.1% (May 2026→Jun 2026) | -59.7% (May 2024→Mar 2025) |
ASC earnings history and stock reaction
| Results filed | Quarter | EPS | Consensus | Surprise | Stock reaction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Quarter ended Jun 30, 2026 | $1.18 | $1.11 | Beat +6.3% | — |
| — | Quarter ended Mar 31, 2026 | $0.58 | $0.54 | Beat +7.4% | — |
| — | Quarter ended Dec 31, 2025 | $0.28 | $0.27 | Beat +3.7% | — |
| — | Quarter ended Sep 30, 2025 | $0.31 | $0.27 | Beat +14.8% | — |
EPS as reported against the analyst consensus before the release; surprise uses the cent-rounded figures shown (in dollars when EPS and consensus have opposite signs). Stock reaction = close before the results to close after (the first close following a release after the bell or before the open).
ASC recent SEC filings (last 120 days)
| Filed | Form | What it says |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2026 | Schedule 13G/A | Scorpio Holdings Limited, Annalisa Lolli-Ghetti: 3.7% of shares, passive 5%+ holder (amended) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | 6-K | Current report (foreign issuer) · period ended Jul 29, 2026 |
| Jul 29, 2026 | 6-K | Current report (foreign issuer) · period ended Jun 30, 2026 |
| Jul 27, 2026 | Schedule 13G | BlackRock, Inc.: 5.4% of shares, passive 5%+ holder |
Source: SEC EDGAR. Quotes are the opening words of each item as filed; each form links to the filing. Insider Form 4 filings are listed in the insider sections.
Companies that name ASC in their SEC reports
| Relationship to ASC | Company | Filing | Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|
| supplier | International Seaways, Inc. (INSW) | 10-K Feb 26, 2026 | “Voyage receivables consist of (i) operating lease receivables associated with revenues from leases accounted for under ASC 842, Leases (ASC 842), which are primarily accrued earnings due from pools; and (ii) billed and unbilled non-operating lease receivables associated with revenues from services accounted for under ASC 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (ASC 606), which are due within one year.” |
ASC analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Sep 2026) | $0.38 | $0.60 | -36.7% | $63.0M | 1 |
| Next quarter (ends Dec 2026) | — | — | — | $104.0M | — |
| Current fiscal year (ends Dec 2026) | $3.73 | $3.02 | +23.5% | $315.0M | 2 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Dec 2027) | $3.34 | $0.84 | +297.6% | $302.0M | 2 |
ASC options: expected move
Options price a move of about ±13.6% (±$2.83) by Nov 20, 2026, which includes earnings on Nov 3, 2026.
| Expiration | Days | ATM implied volatility | Expected move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2026 | 23 | 67.4% | ±13.6% |
| Dec 18, 2026 | 51 | 61.6% | ±18.2% |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 79 | 53.1% | ±19.5% |
| Apr 16, 2027 | 170 | 44.0% | ±23.0% |
30-day implied volatility 50.4% vs 37.9% realized over the last 30 trading days. Put/call ratio (volume) 1.12. Cboe delayed quotes (15 min). Expected move = at-the-money straddle.
Key Statistics (as of October 29, 2026 at 07:42 UTC)
| Price | USD 20.79 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 1.81% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 20.42 |
| Open | USD 20.98 |
| Day Range | USD 20.62 – 21.35 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 10.31 – 21.35 |
| Volume | 704,179 shares |
| Market Cap | $849.31M |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (ASC)
Nexqual's technical model rates ASC "BUY" based on 5 bullish and 2 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 29, 2026 at 07:42 UTC.
| Overall Signal | BUY |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 63.21 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 18.7) |
| MACD | 0.49 (positive) |
Analyst Ratings (ASC)
Wall Street analysts rate ASC "Buy" based on 2 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 23 (range USD 22–24), per Nexqual as of October 29, 2026 at 07:42 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 2 |
| Mean Target | USD 23 |
| High Target | USD 24 |
| Low Target | USD 22 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 2 / 0 / 0 |
Earnings (ASC)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-11-03 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 0.38 |
| Revenue Estimate | $63.00M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 1.18 vs est 1.11 ▲ beat |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 0.58 vs est 0.54 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 0.28 vs est 0.27 ▲ beat |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 0.31 vs est 0.27 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, October 29, 2026 at 07:42 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (ASC)
| Total Revenue | $368.28M |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +61.30% |
| Gross Margin | +45.26% |
| Operating Margin | +42.84% |
| Profit Margin | +29.67% |
| ROE | +16.23% |
| Debt / Equity | 0.05 |
| Current Ratio | 5.45 |
| Total Cash | $48.14M |
| Total Debt | $34.98M |
Source: Nexqual, October 29, 2026 at 07:42 UTC.
Financial Health Score (ASC)
Nexqual rates Ardmore Shipping Corporation's overall financial health "Solid" across five dimensions, as of October 29, 2026 at 07:42 UTC.
| Growth | Critical — Revenue -28% YoY (annual), sharp decline |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Strong — Gross margin 45%, operating 43% (last 12 months) |
| Balance Sheet | Strong — $48M cash vs $35M debt, net cash position |
| Cash Flow | Solid — Operating cash flow $126M (TTM) |
| Efficiency | Solid — ROE 16%, ROA 9.0% |
Ownership (ASC)
| Insider Ownership | +9.83% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +85.87% |
| Shares Outstanding | 40.85M |
| Float | 34.52M |
| Short % of Float | +6.77% |
Source: Nexqual, October 29, 2026 at 07:42 UTC.
Leadership (ASC)
Ardmore Shipping Corporation is led by Gernot Ruppelt, CEO & Director, per Nexqual as of October 29, 2026 at 07:42 UTC.
| CEO & Director | Gernot Ruppelt |
|---|---|
| President, Secretary & Director | Bart B. Kelleher |
| Chief Financial Officer | John Russell |
| Chief Operating Officer | Robert Gaina |
Major Backers & Investors (ASC)
Notable institutional backers of Ardmore Shipping Corporation include Wellington Management, American Century Companies Inc, Renaissance Technologies, according to Nexqual as of October 29, 2026 at 07:42 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Wellington Management | 4.87% |
| American Century Companies Inc | 4.26% |
| Renaissance Technologies | 3.88% |
| Acadian Asset Management. LLC | 3.69% |
| Private Management Group, Inc. | 2.62% |
| Flat Footed LLC | 2.33% |
| RBF Capital, LLC | 2.21% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 9.44% |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors | 6.13% |
| Nuveen | 2.61% |
Source: Nexqual, October 29, 2026 at 07:42 UTC.
Peers & Related Stocks
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| CCEC | Capital Clean Energy Carriers C | USD 20.4 | ▲ 3.87% |
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| HOS | Hornbeck Offshore Services, Inc | USD 7.09 | ▲ 0.42% |
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| SBLK | Star Bulk Carriers Corp. | USD 28.82 | ▼ 0.03% |
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