Strong Revenue and Utilization
Voyage revenues of $253 million in Q1 2026, $56 million higher than Q1 2025. Fleet utilization rose to 98.3% from 97.2% in Q1 2025, supporting near‑full deployment.
Significant TCE and Operating Income Improvement
Time Charter Equivalent (TCE) per ship per day increased to ~ $41,000 from ~ $31,000 in Q1 2025, a 33% increase. Operating income reached about $110 million versus $57 million in Q1 2025, a 93% increase (+$53 million).
Strong Net Income and EPS Growth
Net income of $89 million in Q1 2026 versus $37.7 million in Q1 2025, a 136% increase (+~$51 million). Earnings per share of $2.72 vs $1.04 in Q1 2025 (approximately +162% in EPS).
Higher Adjusted EBITDA and Profit Sharing Contribution
Adjusted EBITDA of $154 million, up by ~$55 million (55%) versus Q1 2025. Profit sharing revenues exceeded $40 million in Q1 2026 (compared with $45 million for all of 2025), indicating strong trading upside.
Shareholder Returns and Dividend Increase
Declared $1.00 per common share dividend to be paid in July. Total distributions year‑to‑date (including Feb $0.50) are $1.50 vs $1.10 in 2025 (36% higher); the single July payment is 67% higher than the same time last year.
Large Backlog and Fleet Remuneration Mix
Booked upfront revenues of approximately $3.6 billion for the next two years. Pro forma fleet of 83 vessels (operating fleet 63); ~37% of the operating fleet has spot/profit‑sharing exposure and ~83% of the fleet is on secured revenue contracts (time charters and time charters with profit sharing).
Fleet Renewal and Green Transition
Aggressive fleet renewal: sold 18 older vessels (avg age 17 years) and replaced with 34 contracted/modern acquisitions (avg age 0.5 years). Continuing newbuilding program (26 vessels) and expansion of dual‑fuel/eco‑friendly tonnage (e.g., 6 dual‑fuel LNG Aframaxes).
Strong Balance Sheet and Asset Values
Fair market value of the operating fleet exceeds $4.6 billion against $2.1 billion of debt; net debt to capital approximately 48.4%. Company reports solid cash reserves and capacity to pursue acquisitions / opportunistic purchases (e.g., in‑the‑money sale & leasebacks).
Operational Efficiency
Vessel operating expenses per ship per day at $9,952 (roughly one quarter of TCE), voyage expenses declined $6.2 million to $29.8 million (driven by fewer spot‑trading vessels and higher secured employment).