International Seaways (INSW) Stock Overview
Owns and operates a fleet of oceangoing vessels for the transportation of crude oil and petroleum products in the international flag trade. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 3/6 |
| Future Growth | 0/6 |
| Past Performance | 2/6 |
| Financial Health | 5/6 |
| Dividends | 3/6 |
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | US$84.89 |
| 52 Week High | US$85.92 |
| 52 Week Low | US$35.58 |
| Beta | -0.22 |
| 1 Month Change | 12.62% |
| 3 Month Change | 39.12% |
| 1 Year Change | 133.09% |
| 3 Year Change | 125.41% |
| 5 Year Change | 318.80% |
| Change since IPO | 555.52% |
Recent News & Updates
INSW: Reliance On Resilient Spot Rates Will Constrain Forward Return Potential
Analysts have lifted the price target for International Seaways, with the model value moving from $56.00 to about $58.23, citing recent bullish initiations and upward target revisions that reflect updated views on revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E assumptions. Analyst Commentary Recent research notes on International Seaways highlight a generally constructive stance, with several firms updating their models and revising price targets.INSW: Reliance On Resilient Spot Rates Will Limit Future Return Potential
Analysts have lifted their average price target for International Seaways by roughly $10 to $15, to a range around $80 to $90, citing resilient spot rates, lower cash costs, and the potential for continued debt reduction and cash returns to shareholders after recent fleet renewal investments. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates on International Seaways point to higher price targets in the US$80 to US$90 range, tied to resilient spot rates, lower cash costs, and expectations around ongoing balance sheet improvement and cash returns after fleet renewal.Recent updates
INSW: Reliance On Resilient Spot Rates Will Constrain Forward Return Potential
Analysts have lifted the price target for International Seaways, with the model value moving from $56.00 to about $58.23, citing recent bullish initiations and upward target revisions that reflect updated views on revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E assumptions. Analyst Commentary Recent research notes on International Seaways highlight a generally constructive stance, with several firms updating their models and revising price targets.INSW: Reliance On Resilient Spot Rates Will Limit Future Return Potential
Analysts have lifted their average price target for International Seaways by roughly $10 to $15, to a range around $80 to $90, citing resilient spot rates, lower cash costs, and the potential for continued debt reduction and cash returns to shareholders after recent fleet renewal investments. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates on International Seaways point to higher price targets in the US$80 to US$90 range, tied to resilient spot rates, lower cash costs, and expectations around ongoing balance sheet improvement and cash returns after fleet renewal.
INSW: Dividends And Cost Efficiency Will Shape Balanced Debt And Cash Return Outlook
Analysts have raised the implied fair value for International Seaways from $61.40 to $75.20. This change reflects higher Street price targets in the $80 to $90 range as they incorporate resilient spot rates, lower cash costs, and ongoing balance sheet improvement following fleet renewal investments.INSW: Reliance On Resilient Spot Rates Will Constrain Future Return Potential
Narrative Update on International Seaways Analyst price targets for International Seaways have moved higher, with recent updates rising from $63 to as much as $90 as analysts factor in resilient spot rates, lower cash costs, and the company’s ongoing fleet renewal and debt reduction efforts. Analyst Commentary Recent research on International Seaways has centered on how resilient spot rates and lower cash costs feed into updated valuation models.INSW: Elevated Payouts And Spot Rate Reliance Will Pressure Future Returns
Analysts have lifted their average price target for International Seaways to $90 from $64, citing resilient spot rates, lower cash costs, and expectations that recent fleet renewal investments could support further debt reduction and cash returns to shareholders. Analyst Commentary Recent research on International Seaways has centered on shipping market conditions, the company’s cash cost profile, and how capital allocation decisions around the fleet could influence debt levels and shareholder returns.INSW: Execution Risks Around Margins Will Constrain Future Upside Potential
Analysts have raised their price target on International Seaways by $10, pointing to higher expected revenue growth, stronger profit margins and a lower anticipated forward P/E as key supports for the updated view. Analyst Commentary Even with the higher price target and more constructive views in recent research, not every analyst is fully on board.INSW: Dividend Payouts And Margin Assumptions Will Guide Balanced Future Returns
Analysts have raised their price target on International Seaways from US$58.80 to about US$61.40, citing updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins and a lower expected future P/E multiple. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts see the higher price target of about US$61.40 as support for their view that the updated revenue and margin assumptions still leave room for upside if execution stays close to expectations.INSW: Cautious Hold Rating And P/E Assumptions Will Shape Future Returns
Analysts have lifted their price target on International Seaways from US$47 to US$56, citing updated assumptions on discount rates, revenue trends, margins, and a higher future P/E multiple, even as some firms now rate the shares as a Hold around US$57. Analyst Commentary Bearish analysts have turned more cautious on International Seaways, with at least one moving the rating to Hold and setting a price target around US$57.
INSW: Reset Earnings Outlook And Buyback Progress Will Support Future Upside
Narrative Update on International Seaways Analysts have trimmed their price target on International Seaways to US$57.00, reflecting updated assumptions around revenue trends, profitability and a higher forward P/E. This follows a recent downgrade to Hold that points to a more cautious stance on upside from here.International Seaways: Strategic Vessel Management And Fundamental Stability Amid Oil Market Volatility
Dec 24INSW: Dividend And Cash Flow Strength Will Support Future Upside Despite Hold Rating
Analysts lifted their average price target on International Seaways by approximately $1 to about $59 per share. This reflects a modest increase in fair value despite expectations for softer revenue growth, lower profit margins, and a higher forward earnings multiple following recent rating changes on the stock.INSW: Dividend Support Will Drive Bullish Returns Despite New Hold Rating
Narrative Update on International Seaways Analysts have trimmed their price target on International Seaways by $0.67 to $57.00, reflecting a more cautious stance as recent research points to limited near term upside, while underlying valuation assumptions remain stable. Analyst Commentary Following the recent downgrade to Hold, analysts describe the new $57 price target as a reflection of a more balanced risk reward profile rather than a fundamental shift in the company’s long term outlook.INSW: New Dividend and Hold Rating Will Guide Market Expectations Ahead
International Seaways' analyst price target has been revised slightly upward from $57.50 to approximately $57.67. This change reflects analysts' tempered optimism following recent adjustments in revenue growth expectations and a downgrade to Hold by a major research firm.INSW: Supplemental Dividend and Funding Will Shape Outlook Amid Margin Changes
Analysts have raised their price target for International Seaways from $56.00 to $57.50, citing increased revenue growth expectations even though the outlook for profit margins has moderated. What's in the News Declared a supplemental dividend of $0.74 per share to be paid on December 23, 2025, to shareholders of record as of December 9, 2025, according to a Board of Directors announcement.Expanded Fleet and Share Buybacks Will Drive Demand and Efficiency
Analysts have raised their price target for International Seaways from $53.50 to $56.00. This change reflects adjustments to their fair value estimates based on evolving projections for growth, profitability, and market conditions.Why International Seaways' (NYSE:INSW) Shaky Earnings Are Just The Beginning Of Its Problems
Aug 14
Is International Seaways (NYSE:INSW) Using Too Much Debt?
Jun 26International Seaways, Inc. (NYSE:INSW) Surges 27% Yet Its Low P/E Is No Reason For Excitement
May 06International Seaways: Intends To Grow Shareholder Value While Bringing Newbuilds Online
Mar 05International Seaways, Inc. (NYSE:INSW) Analysts Are More Bearish Than They Used To Be
Mar 01International Seaways (NYSE:INSW) Has A Pretty Healthy Balance Sheet
Jan 30International Seaways: Well-Diversified Across Multiple Tanker Market Segments
Dec 11International Seaways, Inc.'s (NYSE:INSW) Business And Shares Still Trailing The Market
Dec 02We Think That There Are More Issues For International Seaways (NYSE:INSW) Than Just Sluggish Earnings
Nov 14International Seaways (NYSE:INSW) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly
Oct 18International Seaways: Tanker Market Updates, Seasonal Upside Ahead (Podcast Transcript)
Sep 10
Eco-efficient Fleet Upgrade And Dividend Boost Clash With Analysts' Cautious Revenue And Profit Outlook
Renewing the fleet with efficient vessels and enhancing credit facilities positions International Seaways for improved cost efficiency and higher free cash flow.Shareholder Returns
| INSW | US Oil and Gas | US Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | 5.3% | 4.8% | 0.6% |
| 1Y | 133.1% | 41.6% | 28.4% |
Return vs Industry: INSW exceeded the US Oil and Gas industry which returned 39.2% over the past year.
Return vs Market: INSW exceeded the US Market which returned 28.2% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| INSW volatility | |
|---|---|
| INSW Average Weekly Movement | 5.8% |
| Oil and Gas Industry Average Movement | 6.0% |
| Market Average Movement | 7.1% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in US Market | 16.2% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in US Market | 3.2% |
Stable Share Price: INSW has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.
Volatility Over Time: INSW's weekly volatility (6%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
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| 1999 | 2,837 | Lois Zabrocky | intlseas.com |
International Seaways, Inc. owns and operates a fleet of oceangoing vessels for the transportation of crude oil and petroleum products in the international flag trade. The company operates in two segments: Crude Tankers and Product Carriers. It operates fleet of 70 vessels of VLCCs, Suezmaxes, and Aframaxes, as well as MRs, LR1, and LR2 product carrier.
International Seaways, Inc. Fundamentals Summary
| INSW fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | US$4.21b |
| Earnings (TTM) | US$309.11m |
| Revenue (TTM) | US$843.30m |
13.6x
P/E Ratio5.0x
P/S RatioIs INSW overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| INSW income statement (TTM) | |
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| Revenue | US$843.30m |
| Cost of Revenue | US$323.09m |
| Gross Profit | US$520.21m |
| Other Expenses | US$211.10m |
| Earnings | US$309.11m |
Last Reported Earnings
Dec 31, 2025
Next Earnings Date
May 07, 2026
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 6.25 |
| Gross Margin | 61.69% |
| Net Profit Margin | 36.65% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 16.0% |
How did INSW perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
5.2%
Current Dividend Yield8%
Payout RatioCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/04 11:50 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/04 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
International Seaways, Inc. is covered by 9 analysts. 5 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Liam Burke | B. Riley Securities, Inc. |
| Gregory Lewis | BTIG |
| Christopher Robertson | Deutsche Bank |