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BW LPG (NYSE: BWLP) posts USD 98 million Q1 Product Services profit

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BW LPG Limited reported strong Q1 2026 performance in its Product Services segment. For the quarter ended 31 March 2026, BW Product Services generated gross profit of approximately USD 127 million, driven by a positive unrealised mark-to-market change of USD 137 million on open cargo and hedging positions, partly offset by a realised trading loss of USD 10 million.

After general and administrative expenses and income taxes, the segment delivered net profit of about USD 98 million, with an average Value-At-Risk of roughly USD 6 million, highlighting active risk management during a volatile period influenced by the US/Israel-Iran conflict.

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Product Services gross profit USD 127 million For the quarter ended 31 March 2026
Unrealised mark-to-market gain USD 137 million Open cargo contracts and hedging transactions, Q1 2026
Realised trading loss USD 10 million Cargo, freight and hedging portfolio, Q1 2026
Product Services net profit USD 98 million After G&A expenses and income taxes, Q1 2026
Average Value-At-Risk USD 6 million Product Services trading portfolio, Q1 2026
Q1 2026 report date 2 June 2026 Planned release of full BW LPG Q1 2026 financial report
unrealised mark-to-market change financial
"a positive unrealised mark-to-market change of USD 137 million from our open cargo contracts"
hedging transactions financial
"from our open cargo contracts and hedging transactions, offset by a realised trading loss"
Hedging transactions are deliberate trades or contracts a company or investor uses to reduce the chance of losing money from price swings in things like stocks, currencies, commodities, or interest rates. Think of them as a form of insurance: they can limit downside risk but also cap potential gains and create costs, so investors watch hedging to understand a firm's true exposure, future cash needs, and how stable reported results may be.
Value-At-Risk (VAR) financial
"The average Value-At-Risk (VAR) for the quarter was approximately USD 6 million."
Value-at-risk (VaR) is a single number that estimates the largest loss an investment or portfolio is likely to suffer over a specified time period with a given probability (for example, the worst loss you would expect 95% of the time over one month). It matters to investors because it gives a quick, comparable measure of downside risk—like knowing the size of the biggest storm you should prepare for most years—helping set limits, allocate capital, and communicate risk exposure.
realised trading loss financial
"offset by a realised trading loss of USD 10 million from our portfolio of cargo, freight and hedging transactions."
dividend capacity financial
"the high accounting profit does not represent an immediate uplift to the Company’s dividend capacity"
Form 6-K: How Foreign Companies Report to the SEC →

 

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

Form 6-K

 

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the month of April, 2026.

 

Commission File Number: 001-42008

 

BW LPG Limited

(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

 

c/o BW LPG Holding Pte Ltd

10 Pasir Panjang Road,

#17-02 Mapletree Business City, Singapore

117438

(Address of principal executive office)

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

 

Form 20-F ☒        Form 40-F ☐

 

 

 

 

 

DOCUMENTS TO BE FURNISHED AS PART OF THIS FORM 6-K

 

Exhibit
Number		   Exhibit Description
99.1   Press release of BW LPG Limited dated April 16, 2026 – Update on BW LPG’s Product Services Q1 2026 Segment Performance

  

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SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

  BW LPG Limited
     
  By: /s/ Samantha Xu
  Name:  Samantha Xu
  Title: Chief Financial Officer

 

Date: April 16, 2026

 

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Exhibit 99.1

 

BW LPG Limited – Update on BW LPG’s Product Services Q1 2026 Segment Performance

 

Singapore, 16 April 2026

 

BW LPG Limited (“BW LPG” or the “Company”, OSE ticker code: “BWLPG.OL”, NYSE ticker code: “BWLP”) today provides an update on its Product Services’ (“BW Product Services”) Q1 2026 segment performance.

 

For the quarter ended 31 March 2026, BW Product Services achieved a gross profit of approximately USD 127 million. This gross profit comprises of a positive unrealised mark-to-market change of USD 137 million from our open cargo contracts and hedging transactions, offset by a realised trading loss of USD 10 million from our portfolio of cargo, freight and hedging transactions.

 

After general and administrative expenses and income taxes, BW Product Services reported a net profit of approximately USD 98 million for the quarter.

 

The average Value-At-Risk (VAR) for the quarter was approximately USD 6 million.

 

BW LPG will release its Q1 2026 financial report on 2 June 2026.

 

Says Kristian Sørensen, Chief Executive Officer, “In a period of significant market volatility, I am very pleased with BW Product Services’ portfolio performance and risk management. The first quarter results were strongly influenced by the US/Israel-Iran conflict, as reduced export volumes from the Middle East increased the value of BW Product Services’ US cargoes. Although the realised trading results showed a loss due to hedging activities and portfolio timing effects, we expect the unrealised mark-to-market gains to be gradually realised as physical cargo deliveries take place over the coming quarters.

 

As previously mentioned, it is important to note that the high accounting profit does not represent an immediate uplift to the Company’s dividend capacity, as it primarily reflects the mark-to-market valuation of unrealised positions.”

 

For further information, please contact:

 

Kristian Sørensen

Chief Executive Officer

 

Samantha Xu

Chief Financial Officer

 

E-mail: investor.relations@bwlpg.com

 

About BW LPG

 

BW LPG is the world’s leading owner and operator of LPG vessels, with a fleet of about 50 Very Large Gas Carriers (VLGCs), including 22 vessels powered by LPG dual-fuel propulsion technology. Building on over five decades of LPG shipping experience, the company is strengthened by an in-house LPG trading division and the commercial expertise to explore investments in value chain assets. Together, these capabilities enable BW LPG to provide trusted and reliable services for sourcing and delivering LPG to customers worldwide. Delivering energy for a better world – more information about BW LPG can be found at www.bwlpg.com.

 


BW LPG is associated with BW Group, a leading global maritime company involved in shipping, floating infrastructure, deepwater oil & gas production, and new sustainable technologies. Founded in 1955 by Sir YK Pao, BW controls a fleet of over 400 vessels transporting oil, gas and dry commodities, with its 200 LNG and LPG ships constituting the largest gas fleet in the world. In the renewables space, the group has investments in solar, wind, batteries, and water treatment.

 

 

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FAQ

How did BW LPG’s Product Services segment perform in Q1 2026?

BW LPG’s Product Services segment reported a strong Q1 2026, with gross profit of approximately USD 127 million and net profit around USD 98 million. Results were mainly driven by unrealised mark-to-market gains on open cargo contracts and hedging transactions during a volatile LPG market.

What drove BW LPG (BWLP) gross profit in Q1 2026 Product Services?

Gross profit of about USD 127 million was primarily driven by a positive unrealised mark-to-market change of USD 137 million on open cargo contracts and hedging. This was partly offset by a realised trading loss of USD 10 million from cargo, freight and hedging activities.

What net profit did BW LPG’s Product Services report for Q1 2026?

BW Product Services recorded net profit of approximately USD 98 million for Q1 2026, after general and administrative expenses and income taxes. This reflects strong accounting results, largely linked to valuation gains on unrealised positions rather than cash earnings available for immediate distribution.

How did market events affect BW LPG’s Q1 2026 Product Services results?

Management notes that Q1 2026 results were strongly influenced by the US/Israel-Iran conflict. Reduced LPG export volumes from the Middle East increased the value of BW Product Services’ US cargoes, supporting large unrealised gains despite realised trading losses tied to hedging and portfolio timing.

What was BW LPG Product Services’ Value-At-Risk in Q1 2026?

The average Value-At-Risk for BW Product Services in Q1 2026 was approximately USD 6 million. This metric estimates potential daily portfolio loss under normal market conditions and indicates the risk level the trading operation accepted while managing cargo and hedging exposures during a volatile quarter.

Will BW LPG’s Q1 2026 Product Services profit boost dividend capacity?

Management cautions that the high Q1 2026 accounting profit does not immediately increase dividend capacity. Much of the profit reflects unrealised mark-to-market gains on open positions, which are expected to be realised gradually as physical LPG cargo deliveries occur in future quarters.

When will BW LPG release its full Q1 2026 financial report?

BW LPG plans to release its full Q1 2026 financial report on 2 June 2026. The current update only covers the Product Services segment. The full report will provide consolidated financials for the company’s fleet operations and trading activities across all business segments.

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