Himalaya Shipping declares $0.25 August payout

HSHP reports strong August 2026 charter earnings and declares a US$0.25 per share cash distribution with late-September payment dates.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Himalaya Shipping Ltd. (HSHP) reports that in August 2026 its fleet achieved average time charter equivalent (TCE) earnings of US$57,700 per day, gross, including about US$2,600 per day of scrubber benefits. Ten vessels on index-linked time charters and two on fixed time charters earned roughly the same daily TCE levels. The Baltic 5TC 180 Capesize Index averaged US$39,906 in the month, providing a market benchmark.

The board approved a cash distribution of US$0.25 per share for August 2026, to be paid from the company’s Contributed Surplus account. Key dates include a record date of September 18, 2026 and a payment date on or about September 25, 2026 for most holders, with Euronext VPS shareholders expected to receive funds on or about September 30, 2026. For the one-month period ended August 31, 2026, time charter revenues were US$20.7 million and operating revenues, gross were US$21.5 million over 372 fleet operational days, reconciling to the reported average TCE earnings.

Positive

• Board declares a US$0.25 per share cash distribution for August 2026, signaling the ability to return capital to shareholders.
• Fleet generates average US$57,700 per day in TCE earnings, gross, in August 2026, indicating solid vessel income versus the Baltic 5TC index at US$39,906.

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• None.

Key Figures

Average TCE earnings, gross: US$57,700 per day Average daily scrubber benefits: US$2,600 per day Cash distribution per share: US$0.25 per share +5 more

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Average TCE earnings, gross US$57,700 per day Fleet average for August 2026, including scrubber benefits

Average daily scrubber benefits US$2,600 per day Included in August 2026 TCE earnings

Cash distribution per share US$0.25 per share Approved for August 2026 from Contributed Surplus

Time charter revenues US$20.7 million One-month period ended August 31, 2026

Operating revenues, gross US$21.5 million One-month period ended August 31, 2026

Fleet operational days 372 days One-month period ended August 31, 2026

Baltic 5TC 180 Capesize Index US$39,906 Average for August 2026

Vessels in operation 12 vessels Himalaya Shipping fleet size as described

Key Terms

time charter equivalent (TCE) earnings, scrubber benefits, Contributed Surplus, Euronext VPS, +2 more

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time charter equivalent (TCE) earnings financial

"achieved average time charter equivalent (“TCE”) earnings of approximately US$57,700 per day"

scrubber benefits technical

"including average daily scrubber benefits of approximately US$2,600 per day"

Contributed Surplus financial

"The distribution will be made from the Company's Contributed Surplus account"

Euronext VPS market

"Note to shareholders registered in Euronext VPS, the Norwegian Central Security Depository"

Euronext VPS is the electronic system and operator that records who owns shares and other securities in a country’s market and handles the paperwork when those securities are traded, paid out, or changed. Think of it as a centralized digital registry and back‑office that ensures buyers, sellers and companies all see the same official ownership records; accurate stewardship of these records matters to investors because it enables smooth trades, dividend payments and corporate actions.

Central Securities Depository Regulation (CSDR) regulatory

"Due to implementation of the Central Securities Depository Regulation (CSDR) in Norway"

Central Securities Depository Regulation (CSDR) is a rulebook that sets common standards for entities that hold and transfer securities after a trade, such as stocks or bonds. It aims to make settlement—the final exchange of cash and securities—safer and more predictable by requiring consistent recordkeeping, risk controls and remedies for failed trades; for investors this reduces the chance of delays, loss or extra costs and improves market confidence.

non-U.S. GAAP measure financial

"Average TCE earnings, gross is a non-U.S. GAAP measure of the average daily revenue"

FAQ

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What cash distribution did HSHP approve for August 2026?

Himalaya Shipping Ltd. approved a cash distribution of US$0.25 per share for August 2026, to be paid from its Contributed Surplus account, with a record date of September 18, 2026 and payment expected around September 25, 2026 for most shareholders.

What were HSHP’s average TCE earnings in August 2026?

For August 2026, Himalaya Shipping reported average time charter equivalent (TCE) earnings of US$57,700 per day, gross, including about US$2,600 per day in scrubber benefits, across its fleet of twelve vessels.

How did HSHP’s August 2026 TCE compare with the Baltic 5TC index?

In August 2026, Himalaya Shipping’s fleet achieved average TCE earnings of US$57,700 per day, gross, while the Baltic 5TC 180 Capesize Index averaged US$39,906, providing a lower market benchmark level for comparison.

What revenues supported HSHP’s reported TCE for August 2026?

For the one-month period ended August 31, 2026, Himalaya Shipping recorded time charter revenues of US$20.7 million plus address commission of US$0.8 million, giving operating revenues, gross of US$21.5 million over 372 fleet operational days.

When do HSHP shares trade ex-distribution for the August 2026 cash payout?

For shares traded on Euronext, the ex-date is September 17, 2026. For shares traded on the New York Stock Exchange, the ex-date is September 18, 2026, reflecting the shortened settlement cycle in U.S. markets.

When will HSHP distribution be paid to Euronext VPS-registered shareholders?

Distributions payable on Himalaya Shipping shares registered with Euronext VPS are expected to be paid out in NOK on or about September 30, 2026, following a fixing date of September 25, 2026 under Norway’s CSDR framework.

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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 September 2026

Commission File Number 001-41676

Himalaya Shipping Ltd.

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

Not applicable

(Translation of Registrant’s name into English)

S. E. Pearman Building

2nd floor, 9 Par-la-Ville Road

Hamilton HM 11

Bermuda

(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 x Form 40-F o

Exhibits.

Exhibit						Description
99.1						Press release

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.

Himalaya Shipping Ltd.

By:

/s/ Lars-Christian Svensen

Name:

Lars-Christian Svensen

Title:

Chief Executive Officer

Date: September 8, 2026

Himalaya Shipping Ltd. (HSHP) – Commercial Update and Key Information Relating to the Cash Distribution for August 2026

Hamilton, Bermuda, September 8, 2026

Commercial update:

In August 2026, Himalaya Shipping Ltd. (“Himalaya,” or the “Company”) achieved average time charter equivalent (“TCE”) earnings of approximately US$57,700 per day, gross1, including average daily scrubber benefits of approximately US$2,600 per day. The Company’s ten vessels trading on index-linked time charters earned approximately US$57,700 per day, gross, including average daily scrubber benefits. The Company’s two vessels trading on fixed time charters earned approximately US$57,600 per day, gross, including average daily scrubber benefits.

The Baltic 5TC 180 Capesize Index averaged US$39,906 during August 2026.

Cash distribution:

The Board has approved a cash distribution of US$0.25 per share for August 2026. The distribution will be made from the Company's Contributed Surplus account.

Note to shareholders registered in Euronext VPS, the Norwegian Central Security Depository:

Due to implementation of the Central Securities Depository Regulation (CSDR) in Norway, please note the information regarding the payment date for the shares registered in Euronext VPS below.

Key information:

Distribution amount: US$0.25 per share

Declared currency: US$. Distributions payable to shares registered with Euronext VPS will be paid out in NOK with fixing date on September 25, 2026.

Date of approval: September 7, 2026

Record date: September 18, 2026

Payment date: On or about September 25, 2026.

The following dates apply to shares traded on Euronext:

Last day including right: September 16, 2026

[1] Average TCE earnings, gross is a non-U.S. GAAP measure of the average daily revenue performance of a vessel. Average TCE earnings, gross, when used by the Company, means time charter revenues and voyage charter revenues adding back address commissions, and divided by fleet operational days. Our management believes average TCE earnings, gross can provide additional meaningful information for investors to analyze our fleets’ daily income performance. Our calculation of such figure may not be comparable to that reported by other companies. Please see Appendix A for reconciliation of this measure to the nearest U.S. GAAP measure.

Ex-date: September 17, 2026

Due to the implementation of CSDR in Norway, distributions payable on shares registered with Euronext VPS is expected to be distributed to Euronext VPS shareholders on or about September 30, 2026.

Due to the shortening of the Settlement Cycle in the US markets, the following dates apply to shares traded in the New York Stock Exchange:

Last day including right: September 17, 2026

Ex-date: September 18, 2026

This information is published in accordance with the requirements of the Continuing Obligations.

For further queries, please contact: 

Lars-Christian Svensen, Contracted CEO 

Telephone +47476 38756 

About Himalaya Shipping Ltd.: 

Himalaya Shipping Ltd. is an independent bulk carrier company, incorporated in Bermuda. Himalaya Shipping has twelve vessels in operation.

Forward Looking Statements:

This announcement includes forward looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include non-historical statements. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations or beliefs, and are subject to uncertainty and changes in circumstances. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, which could cause the actual results to differ materially from those indicated in such forward-looking statements. Such risks are set forth under “Item 3. Key Information — D. Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2025 filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to update these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

Appendix A – Reconciliation of Non-U.S. GAAP Measures

Time Charter Equivalent (‘TCE”) Earnings, gross

The following table sets forth a reconciliation of time charter revenues to the average TCE earnings, gross (unaudited) for the period presented:

(in millions of U.S. dollars except per day data)						For the one-month period ended
						August 31, 2026
Time charter revenues						$20.7
Address commission						$0.8
Operating revenues, gross						$21.5
Fleet operational days						372
Average TCE Earnings, gross						$57,700

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