StealthGas pointed out positive sings in the LPG market as it measured up with Street earnings expectations in the third-quarter earnings.

The Harry Vafias-led company reported net loss of $2.3m for the quarter, up slightly from a loss of $2.5m for the same stage last year.

Adjusted earnings per share of $0.03 met analysts' predictions, thanks in part to revenue increasing to $38.6m