BW LPG updates its dividend payment process
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Nov 24 2025
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Dividend Payment Procedure Update: BW LPG has revised its dividend payment procedure to ensure that payments are made on the same date for shares registered in both Euronext Securities Oslo and the Depository Trust Company.
Impact on Shareholders: This change will reduce the time for shareholders with Euronext Securities Oslo to receive their dividend payments, while the dividend will still be denominated in USD and converted to NOK at the prevailing exchange rate.
Announcement Timing: The NOK dividend per share will be announced on the date of the quarterly financial report release and earnings presentation.
No Change to Distribution Policy: The updated procedure does not affect BW LPG's overall dividend distribution policy.
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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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2 Buy
0 Hold
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Moderate Buy
Current: 15.330
Low
14.86
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17.28
High
19.71
Current: 15.330
Low
14.86
Averages
17.28
High
19.71
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.
About the author
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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