International Seaways reported a strong fourth quarter and full year 2025, driven by improved TCE revenues and fleet optimization. The company demonstrated a disciplined approach to capital allocation, focusing on fleet renewal and significant returns to shareholders amidst favorable tanker market conditions.
Net income for Q4 2025 was $128 million, or $2.56 per diluted share, a significant increase from $36 million, or $0.72 per diluted share, in Q4 2024.
positiveAdjusted EBITDA for Q4 2025 was $175 million, up from $95 million in Q4 2024, indicating strong operational performance.
positiveThe company declared a combined dividend of $2.15 per share, representing 87% of adjusted net income and the largest quarterly dividend in Company history.
positiveTotal liquidity was $724 million as of December 31, 2025, with $167 million in cash and $557 million in undrawn revolving credit capacity.
positiveTotal Shipping Revenues decreased year-over-year for the full year 2025 ($843 million vs $952 million in 2024).
attentionNet income for the full year 2025 was $309 million, a decrease from $417 million in the full year 2024.
attentionBasic net income per share for the full year 2025 was $6.27, down from $8.45 in the full year 2024.
attentionDiluted net income per share for the full year 2025 was $6.23, down from $8.38 in the full year 2024.
attentionCash and cash equivalents decreased from $157.5 million at the end of 2024 to $116.9 million at the end of 2025.
attentionMargin expansion indicates improving profitability and operational efficiency. Measured in basis points (bps): 100 bps = 1.0%.
| Segment | Current | Prior Yr | YoY | % Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Crude Tankers | N/A | — | — | — |
Product Carriers | N/A | — | — | — |
| Total Revenue | $0.00M | — | — | 100.0% |
Segment performance shows business unit health and growth drivers.
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Concluded 2025 with our strongest quarter since the first quarter of 2024, with solid contributions from both the crude and product segments and a return of VLCCs as leaders in tanker earnings.
Our fleet renewal activity in 2025 reflects the disciplined approach we strive to take across the cycles: monetizing older assets at attractive values while securing modern tonnage that positions the fleet for long-term trading opportunities.
Strong market fundamentals remain the underlying driver of tanker earnings, while today’s geopolitical environment has served as a powerful catalyst.
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