SFL (SFL) Stock Overview
A maritime and offshore asset owning and chartering company, engages in the ownership, operation, and chartering out of vessels and offshore related assets on medium and long-term charters. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
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| Valuation | 1/6 |
| Future Growth | 3/6 |
| Past Performance | 0/6 |
| Financial Health | 1/6 |
| Dividends | 3/6 |
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | US$11.53 |
| 52 Week High | US$11.55 |
| 52 Week Low | US$6.73 |
| Beta | 0.43 |
| 1 Month Change | 6.86% |
| 3 Month Change | 30.14% |
| 1 Year Change | 41.30% |
| 3 Year Change | 34.38% |
| 5 Year Change | 44.13% |
| Change since IPO | -4.71% |
Recent News & Updates
Recent updates
SFL Corporation: Hercules Is Coming Back, But So Is Valuation Risk
Apr 28
SFL: Q3 Cash Flow And Capital Returns Will Shape Future Returns
Analysts lifted their price target on SFL to US$11 from US$10, citing stronger than expected Q3 adjusted EBITDA of US$113m versus US$95m consensus, a maintained US$0.20 dividend that equates to a 10% annualized yield, and an ongoing US$80m buyback authorization, along with continued fleet investment despite softer near term operating cash flow from re-deliveries and the drilling market. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts highlight Q3 adjusted EBITDA of US$113m versus US$95m consensus as a sign that recent execution is tracking ahead of market expectations, which they see as supportive for valuation.SFL: Q3 Cash Flow And Dividend Yield Will Support Future Returns
Analysts have lifted their price target on SFL to US$11 from US$10, citing stronger than expected Q3 adjusted EBITDA, a maintained US$0.20 dividend that implies a 10% annualized yield, and ongoing fleet investment supported by remaining capacity under the share buyback program. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts highlight the new US$11 price target as reflecting confidence that the current share price does not fully reflect reported Q3 fundamentals and capital return potential.SFL: Dividend And Buyback Capacity Will Support Returns Despite Cash Flow Headwinds
Analysts recently lifted their price target on SFL Corp. to $11 from $10, citing stronger than expected Q3 adjusted EBITDA of $113m versus the $95m consensus, a maintained $0.20 dividend that equates to a 10% annualized yield on the current share price, and an ongoing $80m buyback authorization that runs through Q2 2026.SFL: Dividend Yield And Fleet Investment Will Drive Returns Despite Drilling Headwinds
Analysts have nudged their price target on SFL higher from $10.00 to $11.00 per share, citing stronger than expected Q3 EBITDA, a resilient dividend policy implying an attractive 10% yield, and continued fleet investment supported by remaining buyback capacity, despite near term headwinds from re-deliveries and a soft drilling market. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts highlight that the recent earnings beat and unchanged dividend framework reinforce confidence in SFL's ability to execute on its capital allocation strategy, even as certain operating segments face cyclical pressure.SFL: Dividend And Fleet Investment Will Drive Attractive Yield Ahead
Analysts have lifted their price target on SFL to $11 from $10, citing stronger than expected Q3 EBITDA, a maintained $0.20 quarterly dividend that implies a robust yield, and continued fleet investment supported by remaining share repurchase capacity despite near term headwinds in operating cash flow. Analyst Commentary Analysts are digesting the stronger than expected Q3 results alongside a higher price target, focusing on the balance between resilient shareholder returns and mixed near term operating trends.SFL: Dividend Strength and Fleet Investment Will Drive Attractive Yield
Analysts have lowered SFL's fair value estimate to $9.43 from $10.18, citing improved near-term revenue expectations along with more conservative profit margin and valuation assumptions following the latest quarterly results and market conditions. Analyst Commentary Analysts have presented a range of perspectives following SFL's recent results and market actions.SFL Corporation Ltd. Beat Analyst Estimates: See What The Consensus Is Forecasting For Next Year
Nov 15
Shareholders Should Be Pleased With SFL Corporation Ltd.'s (NYSE:SFL) Price
Oct 29Modern LNG Vessels Will Secure A Strong Maritime Future
Despite a substantial improvement in net profit margin, a sharp increase in SFL's discount rate has outweighed earnings gains, leading to a downward revision in the consensus analyst price target from $11.30 to $10.68. What's in the News SFL Corporation Ltd.Returns Are Gaining Momentum At SFL (NYSE:SFL)
May 15Investors Don't See Light At End Of SFL Corporation Ltd.'s (NYSE:SFL) Tunnel
Apr 30SFL (NYSE:SFL) Has A Somewhat Strained Balance Sheet
Apr 07SFL Corporation: Offshore Drilling Exposure Becomes A Headache Again (Downgrade)
Feb 18What To Expect From SFL Corporation's Q4 Numbers, And Beyond
Feb 12SFL (NYSE:SFL) Is Looking To Continue Growing Its Returns On Capital
Jan 09SFL (NYSE:SFL) Seems To Be Using A Lot Of Debt
Dec 14Investors Shouldn't Be Too Comfortable With SFL's (NYSE:SFL) Earnings
Nov 14SFL Corporation: Offshore Segment Worries Seem Overdone - Buy
Sep 16
Fleet Modernization And Tactical Charters Propel Revenue And Profit Growth Amidst Economic Shifts
Expansion and modernization of the fleet with dual-fuel vessels and long-term charters boosts service offerings and financial stability.We Watch Debt Levels As SFL Corporation Is Renewing Its Fleet (Downgrade)
Aug 20The Market Doesn't Like What It Sees From SFL Corporation Ltd.'s (NYSE:SFL) Earnings Yet
Aug 05SFL Corporation: Momentum Building On Multiple Fronts
Jul 04Returns On Capital Are Showing Encouraging Signs At SFL (NYSE:SFL)
Jun 15With SFL Corporation Ltd. (NYSE:SFL) It Looks Like You'll Get What You Pay For
Apr 27SFL Corporation: Outperforming 8%-Yielding Shipping Stock
Apr 18SFL's (NYSE:SFL) Shareholders Will Receive A Bigger Dividend Than Last Year
Mar 02Shareholder Returns
| SFL | US Oil and Gas | US Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | 6.6% | 4.2% | 0.6% |
| 1Y | 41.3% | 41.1% | 28.7% |
Return vs Industry: SFL matched the US Oil and Gas industry which returned 40.3% over the past year.
Return vs Market: SFL exceeded the US Market which returned 27.6% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| SFL volatility | |
|---|---|
| SFL Average Weekly Movement | 4.5% |
| Oil and Gas Industry Average Movement | 6.1% |
| Market Average Movement | 7.2% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in US Market | 16.2% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in US Market | 3.3% |
Stable Share Price: SFL has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.
Volatility Over Time: SFL's weekly volatility (4%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 24 | Ole Hjertaker | www.sflcorp.com |
SFL Corporation Ltd., a maritime and offshore asset owning and chartering company, engages in the ownership, operation, and chartering out of vessels and offshore related assets on medium and long-term charters. The company operates in various sectors of the maritime, and shipping and offshore industries, including oil transportation, dry bulk shipments, oil products transportation, container transportation, car transportation, and drilling rigs. As of December 31, 2025, the company owned 17 tankers, two dry bulk carriers, 21 container vessels, seven car carriers, and two drilling rigs.
SFL Corporation Ltd. Fundamentals Summary
| SFL fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | US$1.51b |
| Earnings (TTM) | -US$26.43m |
| Revenue (TTM) | US$719.75m |
Is SFL overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| SFL income statement (TTM) | |
|---|---|
| Revenue | US$719.75m |
| Cost of Revenue | US$301.77m |
| Gross Profit | US$417.98m |
| Other Expenses | US$444.41m |
| Earnings | -US$26.43m |
Last Reported Earnings
Dec 31, 2025
Next Earnings Date
n/a
| Earnings per share (EPS) | -0.20 |
| Gross Margin | 58.07% |
| Net Profit Margin | -3.67% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 196.3% |
How did SFL perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/04/30 14:24 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/04/30 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
SFL Corporation Ltd. is covered by 15 analysts. 4 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 |
| Axel Styrman | Carnegie Investment Bank AB |