Ardmore Q3 2026 slides: MR rates surge 130% YoY into Q4

Ardmore Shipping Corporation reported Q3 2026 results on November 3, showing strong earnings momentum and a significant surge in tanker rates into the fourth quarter. MR tanker spot rates reached $57,600 per day in Q4 2026, a 130% increase from $25,300 in Q4 2025. While the company beat revenue estimates, adjusted earnings per share ($0.40) fell short of the $0.70 consensus forecast.

The surge in tanker rates is attributed to geopolitical disruption, inventory restocking needs, and dislocation in global refining patterns. Ardmore maintained a 99% on-hire utilization rate during Q3 2026 and sold its Ardmore Endeavour tanker for $34.3 million, demonstrating its fleet management strategy.

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