Overview
* International Seaways ( INSW ) Q2 adjusted EPS beats analyst expectations, per LSEG data
* Adjusted net income for Q2 beats analyst estimates, per LSEG data
* Company sold six older vessels, purchased modern VLCC, strengthening fleet
Outlook
* Company expects oil demand growth supported by Americas and OPEC+ production
* Seaways anticipates regional imbalances boosting seaborne transportation demand
* Company foresees tanker supply decline due to fewer new deliveries
* Seaways secured financing for LR1 newbuildings delivering from Q3 2025
Result Drivers
* FLEET OPTIMIZATION - Sold six older vessels and purchased a modern VLCC to enhance fleet efficiency
* LOWER SPOT EARNINGS - Decline in TCE revenues due to lower spot earnings in both crude and product carrier segments
* STRONG LIQUIDITY - Maintained over $700 mln in liquidity to support growth and strategic opportunities
Key Details
Metric Beat/Mis Actual Consensu
s s
Estimate
Q2 Beat $1.02 $0.95 (5
Adjusted Analysts
EPS )
Q2 EPS $1.25
Q2 Beat $50 mln $43.50
Adjusted mln (2
Net Analysts
Income )
Q2 Net $62 mln
Income
Q2 Beat $102 mln $95.20
Adjusted mln (5
EBITDA Analysts
)
Analyst Coverage
* The current average analyst rating on the shares is "buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 9 "strong buy" or "buy", no "hold" and no "sell" or "strong sell"
* Wall Street's median 12-month price target for International Seaways Inc ( INSW ) is $48.00, about 9.9% above its August 5 closing price of $43.27
* The stock recently traded at 9 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 6 three months ago
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(This story was created using Reuters automation and AI based on LSEG and company data. It was checked and edited by a Reuters journalist prior to publication.)