BW LPG to divest BW Lord for $61 million in net cash returns
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Sep 02 2025
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Sale of BW Lord: BW LPG India has agreed to sell the 2008-built vessel BW Lord, expected to generate a net book gain of approximately $25M and net cash proceeds of around $61M, with delivery scheduled before the end of 2025.
Fleet Expansion: This sale follows recent acquisitions of two newer vessels, BW Chinook and BW Pampero, as BW LPG India continues to manage a fleet of eight VLGCs that handle about 20% of India's LPG imports.
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Analyst Views on BWLP
Wall Street analysts forecast BWLP stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for BWLP is 17.28 USD with a low forecast of 14.86 USD and a high forecast of 19.71 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
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Current: 15.330
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14.86
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Current: 15.330
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14.86
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About BWLP
BW LPG Limited is a Singapore-based owner and operator of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) vessels, owning and operating gas carriers (VLGCs) with a total carrying capacity of over four million CBM (Cubic Meter). The Company's business includes LPG shipping, product services and infrastructure. It owns and operates a fleet of LPG-powered VLGCs. Its VLGCs are retrofitted with LPG dual-fuel propulsion technology. It provides customers with integrated LPG delivery services. It is focused on its downstream terminal infrastructure and LPG distribution, as its core shipping business serves its customers with VLGCs, and its in-house product services team purchases LPG and delivers it directly to buyers and/or receivers. It owns and operates a total of over 54 VLGCs, of which 29 are LPG dual-fuel, solidifying the Company’s position as owner and operator of VLGCs, and that of the dual-fuel-powered VLGCs. Its owned VLGCs include BW Aries, BW Balder, BW Chinook and BW Gemini, among others.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
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