Himalaya Shipping Reports Strong January TCE, Cuts Monthly Cash Distribution to $0.06

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Himalaya Shipping Ltd. reported strong average time charter equivalent (TCE) earnings of $32,400 per day for January 2026, but announced a reduced cash distribution of $0.06 per share, down from $0.13 in the prior month.

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• Strong January TCE Earnings

  Achieved average time charter equivalent (TCE) earnings of approximately US$32,400 per day in January 2026, significantly above the Baltic 5TC 180 Capesize Index average of US$21,425.

• Monthly Cash Distribution Reduced

  The Board approved a cash distribution of US$0.06 per share for January 2026, a decrease from the US$0.13 per share declared for December 2025.

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The company's operational performance remains robust, with January TCE earnings significantly exceeding the Baltic Capesize Index. However, the more than 50% reduction in the monthly cash distribution, from $0.13 to $0.06 per share, is a notable change for investors, especially given the company's model of distributing a significant portion of its earnings. This reduction, occurring while the stock trades near its 52-week high, could signal a more conservative approach to capital allocation or reflect other factors impacting distributable cash flow, despite the strong TCE. Investors will likely focus on the implications of this distribution cut.