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International Seaways owns and operates a fleet of oceangoing vessels for the transportation of crude oil and petroleum products in the international flag trade, operating in two segments: Crude Tankers and Product Ca...

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8/ 10Strong

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Strong execution in a favorable tanker market cycle, supported by geopolitical disruptions and strategic fleet renewal, positions...

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Industry Maritime Shipping / Oil & Gas Midstream Transportation
4 named competitors
3 recent developments
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International Seaways, Inc. Overview

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International Seaways owns and operates a fleet of oceangoing vessels for the transportation of crude oil and petroleum products in the international flag trade, operating in two segments: Crude Tankers and Product Carriers. The company is positioned as a leading global tanker operator with significant exposure to spot market volatility and geopolitical factors affecting shipping rates.

Strategic Profile

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INSW demonstrates strong operational efficiency with a gross margin of 128.3% and an EBIT margin of 41.6%, while maintaining a healthy financial structure with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.29. The company is executing a fleet modernization strategy with strategic additions while managing risk through vessel sales, with a favorable outlook bolstered by higher spot rates in the tanker market.

Competitive Landscape

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INSW operates a fleet of 78 vessels including VLCCs, Suezmaxes, Aframaxes, MRs, and LR product carriers. The company competes in the global tanker shipping market alongside Scorpio Tankers, Teekay Tankers, DHT Holdings, and other independent tanker operators, competing on fleet size, operational efficiency, and rate optimization in a cyclical market.

Industry Context

International Seaways, Inc. operates in Maritime Shipping / Oil & Gas Midstream Transportation.

Key facts

Founded: 1999 · Headquarters: New York, US · Revenue: $843M · Market cap: $3.76B

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  • Q4 2025 adjusted EPS of $2.45 exceeded consensus of $2.08, with $267.9M in quarterly revenue
  • Geopolitical disruptions favor strong spot tanker rates, contributing to revenue growth
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Recent developments

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  • March 2026$2.15 per share dividend scheduled for March 2026
  • February 2026Q4 2025 earnings delivered $128M net income and $175M adjusted EBITDA, beating expectations
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What does International Seaways, Inc. do?+
International Seaways owns and operates a fleet of oceangoing vessels for the transportation of crude oil and petroleum products in the international flag trade, operating in two segments: Crude Tankers and Product Ca...
What is International Seaways, Inc.'s Cyborg Score?+
International Seaways, Inc. has a Cyborg Score of 8/10 (Strong). The score synthesizes business model, financials, leadership, competitive position, technology, marketing, and ESG dimensions across hundreds of data points.
Who are International Seaways, Inc.'s main competitors?+
Named competitors include Tanker Shipping Services, Tanker Shipping Services, Tanker Shipping Services, Tanker Shipping Services. The full competitive landscape is in the AskCyborg report.
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