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SFL Corporation Posts Q4 2025 Preliminary Results, Maintains Dividend and Reshapes Tanker Portfolio

Story Highlights
  • SFL reported preliminary Q4 2025 results, maintaining its $0.20 dividend despite a small net loss.
  • The company optimized its tanker fleet and reinforced a $3.7 billion charter backlog, bolstering revenue visibility.
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SFL Corporation Posts Q4 2025 Preliminary Results, Maintains Dividend and Reshapes Tanker Portfolio

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SFL Corporation ( (SFL) ) has issued an update.

SFL Corporation Ltd., a Bermuda-based shipowner with a diversified fleet in container shipping, car carriers, tankers, bulkers and energy assets, derives most of its operating revenues from shipping and secures long-term, fixed-rate charters with predominantly investment-grade customers. The company has also committed substantial capital to retrofits, upgrades and LNG dual-fuel capable vessels to enhance efficiency and reduce environmental impact, reflecting a strategic focus on sustainability and operational resilience.

On February 11, 2026 SFL reported preliminary results for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, highlighting its 88th consecutive quarterly dividend at $0.20 per share despite a U.S. GAAP net loss of $4.7 million, or $0.04 per share. Fourth-quarter operating revenues reached $176 million, supported by a $3.7 billion fixed-rate charter backlog with a 6.5-year average term, portfolio optimization moves including the sale of two 2015-built Suezmax tankers for $52 million in net proceeds, compensation-backed charter releases on two 2020-built Suezmaxes to capture a strong spot market, and ongoing investment in fleet upgrades alongside a cash position of $151 million and access to additional undrawn credit lines.

The most recent analyst rating on (SFL) stock is a Hold with a $9.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on SFL Corporation stock, see the SFL Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on SFL Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, SFL is a Neutral.

SFL Corporation’s overall stock score is primarily influenced by financial challenges, including high leverage and negative cash flow growth. The positive sentiment from the earnings call, with strong dividends and strategic fleet management, provides some support. However, technical indicators suggest caution due to overbought conditions, and valuation concerns persist with a negative P/E ratio.

To see Spark’s full report on SFL stock, click here.

More about SFL Corporation

SFL Corporation Ltd. is a Bermuda-based ship-owning company operating a diversified fleet spanning container vessels, car carriers, tankers, bulkers and energy-related assets. The company focuses on chartering its fleet on fixed-rate contracts to a global customer base, with a significant share of its charter backlog tied to investment-grade counterparties, providing long-term earnings visibility.

Average Trading Volume: 1,314,915

Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Buy

Current Market Cap: $1.28B

Learn more about SFL stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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