International Seaways, Inc. (INSW) - Stock Analysis

Last updated: Jul 26, 2026

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Research Idea

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Q1 earnings on 2026-05-07 were a clear catalyst, with EPS of $3.90 versus $2.48 expected. Tanker fundamentals and rates remain supportive, liquidity is solid, shareholder returns are meaningful, and the stock has gained about 19% over the last 21 trading days.

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Idea window: 5/7/2026 – 5/14/2026Sector: Energy

AI Analyst Overview

Last Price
$93.60
Market Cap
$4.44B
1D Return
+3.21%
YTD Return
+104.05%

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Valuation Metrics

P/E
8.1
P/B
2.0
P/S
4.5
EV/EBITDA
7.0
Div Yield
2.49%

Price Behavior

7.0

Key Price Behavior Insights: • Range breakout • Higher lows • Stretched rally Support Level: $88.4-$88.9 Resistance Level: $88.0-$90.0 INSW is showing a constructive short-term breakout, trading at the top of its last month range after a steady rebound above the $88–$90 resistance zone, though the move looks stretched and vulnerable to a pullback if it slips back below about $88.4–$88.9.

breakout
caution

Sentiment & News

8.0

Key News Insights: • Rally momentum • Tight tanker supply • Aug. 10 earnings INSW is drawing bullish attention on a sharp rally, repeated Strong Buy upgrades, and supportive tanker-market conditions ahead of its Aug. 10 Q2 earnings release.

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AI Summary

7.0
Positive

INSW has shifted from a simple value play to a momentum-and-earnings story, so the key takeaway is that the stock can keep working only if tanker rates stay firm enough to sustain current cash generation—otherwise the recent rally leaves little margin of safety.

Momentum
RateRisk
Tanker
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Description

International Seaways, Inc. owns and operates oceangoing vessels that transport crude oil and refined petroleum products under two reporting segments: Crude Tankers and Product Carriers. As of December 31, 2021 the company’s fleet comprised 83 vessels, including 12 chartered-in ships and ownership interests in two floating storage and offloading units, and it provides shipping services to independent and state oil companies, traders, refiners and government entities. Incorporated in 1999 and headquartered in New York, the company changed its name from OSG International, Inc. in October 2016.

Idea History

DateCloseTickerCompanySummaryStatusP/L
May 7May 14INSWInternational Seaways, Inc.
Q1 earnings on 2026-05-07 were a clear catalyst, with EPS of $3.90 versus $2.48 expected. Tanker fundamentals and rates remain supportive, liquidity is solid, shareholder returns are meaningful, and the stock has gained about 19% over the last 21 trading days.
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Mar 11Mar 18INSWInternational Seaways, Inc.
Strong Q4/FY 2025 beat with high TCE vs low breakeven, $185M vessel-disposal proceeds improving liquidity, sector tailwinds from crude-price strength, and a 60%+ three‑month rerating make INSW a credible short-term momentum play despite a recent pullback from the 76.50 high.
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