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International Seaways Q1 2026 earnings summary

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Q1 2026 earnings summary7 May, 2026

Executive summary

  • Achieved record net income of $286 million ($5.75 per diluted share) for Q1 2026, with adjusted net income of $194 million ($3.90 per share) and adjusted EBITDA of $244 million, driven by strong spot rates and operational execution.

  • Declared a record quarterly dividend of $4.55 per share, increasing payout ratio to 85% of adjusted net income, and returned over $1 billion to shareholders since 2020.

  • Surpassed $1.3 billion in shareholder returns with the June dividend and achieved a total shareholder return exceeding 74% year-to-date.

  • Sold seven vessels for $216 million as part of ongoing fleet optimization and reinvestment strategy.

  • Maintained a strong liquidity position of $918 million, including $377 million in cash and $541 million in undrawn revolver capacity.

Financial highlights

  • Shipping revenues rose to $325.5 million from $183.4 million year-over-year; consolidated TCE revenues increased to $317 million from $178 million.

  • Adjusted EBITDA reached $244 million for the quarter, up from $91 million in Q1 2025.

  • Free cash flow for Q1 was $133 million, with $223 million in net proceeds from vessel sales.

  • Ended the quarter with $377 million in cash and $918 million in total liquidity.

  • Net loan to value below 7% at quarter-end, with gross debt at $650 million.

Outlook and guidance

  • Q2 2026 blended spot TCE is fixed at approximately $102,500 per day on 45% of revenue days.

  • Estimated spot break-even for 2026 is below $15,000 per day.

  • Management expects continued strong performance, supported by robust market conditions and a healthy balance sheet.

  • Three LR1 newbuilds scheduled for delivery by Q3 2026, with $121.7 million in remaining commitments.

  • Guidance for 2026 includes slightly higher G&A expenses due to Tankers International consolidation, offset by TI commissions.

Rationale for the discretionary dividend payout
Impact of Strait of Hormuz on tanker demand
Strategic objectives for the Suezmax pool
Impact of 85% payout ratio on fleet renewal
Vessel class winners upon Hormuz reopening
Drivers of the $76,000 per day MR spot rates
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