Strong Quarterly and Annual Earnings
Q4 GAAP net income of $120 million ($3.47/share) and adjusted net income of $97 million ($2.80/share). Full-year GAAP net income of $351 million ($10.15/share) and adjusted net income of $241 million ($6.96/share). Realized vessel sale gains for the year totaled $100 million.
Robust Free Cash Flow and Cash Position
Generated approximately $112 million of free cash flow from operations in Q4 and $309 million for full-year 2025. Ended the quarter with $853 million cash on hand (plus $99 million held in escrow) and no debt, providing significant liquidity and optionality.
Low Free Cash Flow Breakeven and High Operating Leverage
Low free cash flow breakeven of approximately $11,300/day, down from $21,300/day in 2022 (a ~46.9% reduction). Management estimates every $5,000/day increase in spot rates above breakeven produces roughly $55 million of annual free cash flow (about $1.60/share).
Strong Spot Market Exposure and Q1 Bookings
Secured Q1-to-date spot rates of ~$79,800/day for VLCC, ~$56,900/day for Suezmax and ~$51,400/day for Aframax/LR2. Approximately 78% spot days booked for VLCCs and ~65% spot days booked for the midsize fleet. Spot rates were the second-highest for a fourth quarter in 15 years and strengthened into early 2026.
Active Fleet Renewal and Monetization
In 2025 the company acquired 6 vessels for $300 million and sold 14 vessels for $500 million, booking estimated gains of approx. $145 million; in Jan 2026 acquired three 2016-built Aframaxes for $142 million (bareboat-chartered back short-term) and sold or agreed to sell two older Suezmaxes for $73 million and a VLCC for $84.5 million. Expect to recognize about $45 million of gains in Q1 and Q2 2026 from recent sales.
Capital Return and Dividend Policy
Declared the regular fixed dividend of $0.25/share. Returned approximately $69 million of capital to shareholders in 2025 via regular quarterly dividends and a $1 special dividend in May 2025. Management indicated continuation of the approach of announcing specials around the May earnings cadence.
Operational Excellence and Safety
Reported 0 lost time injuries and 99.8% fleet availability for 2025, highlighting strong operational performance and crew safety.
Strategic Flexibility and Investment Capacity
No debt and substantial cash provide the ability to transact quickly; management expects to continue opportunistic, likely "drip-fed" asset purchases rather than large M&A while asset values remain elevated.