Aug 10, 2026, 7:30 AM ETEnergy
International Seaways — Second Quarter 2026 Earnings Summary
Financial Performance
- Net income for Q2 2026 was $295 million ($5.91 per diluted share), compared to $62 million ($1.25 per diluted share) in Q2 2025.
- Adjusted net income for Q2 2026 was $295 million, compared to $50 million in Q2 2025.
- Shipping revenues reached $467 million in Q2 2026, up from $196 million in Q2 2025.
- Consolidated Time Charter Equivalent (TCE) revenues were $434 million in Q2 2026, compared to $189 million in Q2 2025.
- Adjusted EBITDA for Q2 2026 was $345 million, compared to $102 million in Q2 2025.
- Free cash flow for Q2 2026 was $261 million, compared to $71 million in Q2 2025.
- Total liquidity was approximately $935 million as of June 30, 2026, consisting of $409 million in cash and short-term investments and $526 million in undrawn revolving credit capacity.
- Net loan-to-value ratio was approximately 6% as of June 30, 2026.
Guidance and Future Outlook
- Four additional LR1 newbuildings were contracted for delivery in 2028 at an aggregate price of $244 million.
- Two remaining LR1 newbuildings from the original six-vessel program are expected to deliver in Q3 2026.
- Upon delivery, all ten newbuild vessels are expected to trade in the jointly owned Panamax International Pool.
- The Company maintains financial flexibility to invest opportunistically while adhering to a disciplined capital allocation approach.
Business Segments and Product Lines
- Crude Tankers: Shipping revenues were $285 million in Q2 2026 (vs. $104 million in Q2 2025); TCE revenues were $253 million (vs. $99 million). Average spot earnings exceeded $64,500 per day, and average time charter earnings were approximately $75,700 per day.
- Product Carriers: Shipping revenues were $182 million in Q2 2026 (vs. $92 million in Q2 2025); TCE revenues were $181 million (vs. $90 million). Average spot earnings were approximately $42,600 per day.
- Fleet Composition: As of August 1, 2026, the total fleet included 70 vessels (63 owned, 7 chartered-in), with 6 newbuild LR1s under construction.
- New Agreements: A three-year time charter was entered into for a 2017-built Suezmax with future contracted revenue of approximately $45 million.
- Asset Sales: In Q1 2026, seven vessels (five MRs, two VLCCs) were sold for aggregate proceeds of approximately $216 million, recognizing gains of approximately $88 million.
Market and Competitive Landscape
- The Panamax International Pool has historically outperformed the broader LR1 market.
- Tankers International, acquired in January 2026, expanded its commercial management into the Suezmax class in March 2026.
- The Company operates a balanced fleet across crude and product tankers to maximize cash generation across market cycles.
Risks and Challenges
- Forward-looking statements regarding vessel acquisitions, synergies, market trends, and strategic investments are subject to change based on various factors.
- Investors are directed to the 2025 Form 10-K and other SEC filings for detailed risk factors.
Management Commentary and Tone
- CEO Lois K. Zabrocky stated the Company delivered its highest quarterly net income in nearly ten years, highlighting the benefits of a strengthened balance sheet, lower cash break-even levels, and an expanded commercial platform.
- CFO Jeff Pribor noted that record free cash flow exceeded the previous high by nearly $100 million and affirmed the Company's ability to invest opportunistically without compromising capital allocation discipline.
Other Key Points
- The Board declared a quarterly dividend of $5.05 per share, the largest in Company history, payable September 24, 2026.
- The payout ratio for the third consecutive quarter was at least 85% of adjusted net income.
- Dividends of $12.61 per share were paid over the last twelve months, representing a 21% yield.
- A share repurchase program with $50 million authorized remains active through the end of 2026.
- The Company acquired sole ownership of Tankers International on January 27, 2026.
- The ECA Credit Facility with DNB Bank and K-Sure provides up to $240 million, secured by six LR1 newbuildings, with a 12-year term and blended interest rate of SOFR plus 125 basis points.