Record Quarterly Profitability
Reported net income of $286 million ($5.75 per diluted share) for Q1 2026 — a company record. Excluding special items, adjusted net income was $194 million ($3.90 per diluted share) and adjusted EBITDA was $244 million.
Large Shareholder Returns and New Payout Policy
Declared largest quarterly combined dividend of $4.55 per share, more than doubling the prior quarter's $2.15 (≈+112%). Management established a new payout ratio practice of 85% going forward and noted cumulative returns exceeding $1.3 billion (>$1.0 billion returned since 2020, with $300 million+ returned in one quarter).
Strong Liquidity and Balance Sheet Metrics
Total liquidity of ~$918 million (ending cash ~$377 million and undrawn revolvers ~$541 million). Net debt about $225 million, gross debt $650 million, cost of debt below 6%, and net loan-to-value below 7%. 25 unencumbered vessels and ~40% of fleet unencumbered.
Significant Cash Generation and Vessel Sales
Quarterly free cash flow of about $133 million. Net increase in cash of ~$210 million for the quarter. Sold 7 vessels (average age ~17 years) for roughly $216 million in sale proceeds (net proceeds reported ~$223 million).
Very Strong Forward TCE Bookings vs Low Breakeven
Booked spot TCE for Q2 so far: blended average spot TCE >$100,000/day on ~45% of expected Q2 revenue. Reported spot cash breakeven of ~$14,900/day — signaling significant potential near-term free cash flow upside.
Fleet Renewal and Growth Actions
Average fleet age ~10 years (targeted 'sweet spot'). Continued deliveries in LR1 newbuilding program (2 delivered in 2026 to date; remaining 2 expected in Q3). Invested in diversified asset classes and completed acquisition of remaining Tankers International ownership stake (~$5 million).
Operational Wins: Time-Charter and Pool Positioning
Added a Suezmax time charter for 3 years at $40,000/day. As sole owners of Tankers International, the company is integrating ships into the Suezmax pool and gained a new pool participant — enhancing commercial optionality.
Strong Shareholder Return Track Record
Reported compounded annual total shareholder return of over 28% since the company's multi-year track record began; management emphasized disciplined capital allocation, deleveraging and fleet modernization.