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Are International Seaways’ (INSW) Dividends a Sign of Strength or a Test for Long-Term Strategy?
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  • On August 5, 2025, International Seaways declared both a regular quarterly dividend of US$0.12 per share and a supplemental dividend of US$0.65 per share, to be paid on September 24, 2025, to shareholders of record as of September 10, 2025.
  • Alongside these dividends, the company reported significantly lower revenue and net income for the second quarter and first half of 2025 compared to the previous year, reflecting a weaker operating period despite continued shareholder payouts.
  • We’ll examine how International Seaways’ supplemental dividend and weaker quarterly results may influence its long-term investment narrative.

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International Seaways Investment Narrative Recap

To be a shareholder in International Seaways, you need confidence in the company's ability to generate stable cash flows from its tanker fleet, adapt to global oil market trends, and effectively manage capital allocation through both growth investments and regular dividends. The recent supplemental dividend, despite weaker Q2 and first-half 2025 results, does not materially change the biggest short-term catalyst, fleet modernization and supply-demand dynamics, nor the largest risk: volatile tanker rates driven by global market uncertainty.

Among recent announcements, the August 2025 earnings report stands out, revealing a substantial drop in revenue and net income compared to the same periods last year. This decline puts a spotlight on the importance of maintaining operating margins despite challenging market cycles, reinforcing why investors are so focused on earnings stability as a primary catalyst.

However, even with continued shareholder distributions, investors should not overlook the possibility that tanker market volatility could...

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International Seaways is projected to have $748.6 million in revenue and $143.4 million in earnings by 2028. This reflects a 4.5% annual decline in revenue and a decrease in earnings of $178.3 million from current earnings of $321.7 million.

Uncover how International Seaways' forecasts yield a $53.80 fair value, a 23% upside to its current price.

Exploring Other Perspectives

INSW Community Fair Values as at Aug 2025
INSW Community Fair Values as at Aug 2025

Fair value estimates from the Simply Wall St Community span from US$30 to over US$100, based on five individual analyses. While some see deep value, others are more conservative; this diversity is crucial, especially given ongoing tanker rate uncertainty that could affect future returns.

Explore 5 other fair value estimates on International Seaways - why the stock might be worth over 2x more than the current price!

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