DORIAN LPG LTD. announces that Alexander C. Hadjipateras, Chief Operating Officer, has executed a transaction involving the sale of 5,000 shares at a price per share of $31.96 on August 27, 2025.
Dorian LPG Ltd. (LPG) has reported that Alexander C. Hadjipateras, the Chief Operating Officer, executed a transaction involving the sale of 5,000 shares at a price per share of $31.96 on August 27, 2025. This sale comes amidst a period of significant changes in the company's shareholding and financial performance.
The sale of shares by Hadjipateras follows a series of strategic moves by the company. In the first quarter of 2025, Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. increased its stake in Dorian LPG Ltd. by 10.8%, owning approximately 580,771 shares valued at $12.97 million [1]. This significant increase in institutional ownership, along with the recent earnings report, highlights Dorian LPG's ongoing efforts to attract investment and maintain its financial stability.
Dorian LPG reported a loss in quarterly earnings, with EPS of $0.27, missing analysts' expectations of $0.61, and a year-over-year revenue decline of 26.3% [1]. Despite this, the company announced a quarterly dividend of $0.60 per share, representing a 7.5% yield, to be paid to stockholders on August 27th [1]. This dividend payment underscores Dorian LPG's commitment to rewarding its shareholders, even during challenging financial periods.
Analysts have been closely monitoring Dorian LPG's performance. Jefferies Financial Group increased their price target on Dorian LPG from $33.00 to $35.00 and gave the company a "buy" rating [1]. Wall Street Zen upgraded Dorian LPG from a "sell" rating to a "hold" rating [1]. Despite these changes, Dorian LPG's stock performance has been robust, with a 9.2% return over the past month, compared to a 1.5% change in the Zacks S&P 500 composite [2].
The company's forward-looking earnings estimates indicate a significant improvement in its financial health. For the current quarter, Dorian LPG is expected to post earnings of $1.40 per share, indicating a change of +300% from the year-ago quarter [2]. This impressive growth in earnings estimates has resulted in a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) for Dorian LPG [2].
In conclusion, Dorian LPG Ltd.'s recent share sale by its COO and the subsequent institutional investments reflect the company's ongoing efforts to stabilize its financial position and attract investment. With strong earnings estimates and a robust dividend policy, Dorian LPG appears to be well-positioned for future growth.
References:
[1] https://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/filing-dorian-lpg-ltd-lpg-shares-acquired-by-charles-schwab-investment-management-inc-2025-08-24/
[2] https://finance.yahoo.com/news/dorian-lpg-ltd-lpg-attracting-130001615.html
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