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INSW Stock Forecast: International Seaways, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 14 Aug 2026
$97
+2.00% on the day

The 6 Wall Street analysts covering International Seaways, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $97 — -0.1% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 89 of 100 as at 15 Aug 2026 — inside the top quartile. The factors read stronger than the Street's target implies. That gap is the story on this page.

Market cap
$4.8B
Ticker Nerd rank
89 / 100
Median analyst target
$97
Analysts covering
6
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
+5.0%
1M
+10.1%
YTD
+117.3%
1Y
+162.5%
From 52W high
0.0%
From 52W low
+162.6%
$37
$97
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

INSW stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores International Seaways, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 15 Aug 2026
89 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Growth
99
Momentum
96
Revisions
86
Quality
82
Value
80
Volatility
67
Issuance
40
Size
25
Accruals
22

Growth (99): Sales and profits are climbing, and climbing faster than before.

Accruals (22): A large share of reported profit has not shown up as cash, or the balance sheet is expanding quickly — both tend to unwind.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.

Wall Street

INSW stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on INSW, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$40$60$80$100$120Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26INSWHigh $120Median $97Low $88

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

What Wall Street says6 analysts
5 Buy1 Hold0 Sell
Low $88Median $97High $120

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits −0.1% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first
DateFirmActionRatingTarget
13 Aug 2026JefferiesMaintainsBuy$100 → $108
24 June 2026BTIGMaintainsBuy$90 → $100
24 Apr 2026JefferiesInitiatesBuy—
22 Apr 2026BTIGMaintainsBuy—
9 Mar 2026Deutsche BankMaintainsBuy—
26 Feb 2026BTIGMaintainsBuy—
4 Feb 2026BTIGMaintainsBuy—
8 May 2025JefferiesMaintainsBuy—
27 Feb 2025JefferiesMaintainsBuy—
14 Nov 2024JefferiesMaintainsBuy—
7 Nov 2024JefferiesMaintainsBuy—
23 Oct 2024StifelDowngradeHold—
8 Aug 2024JefferiesMaintainsBuy—
7 Aug 2024JefferiesMaintainsBuy$66
24 July 2024StifelMaintainsBuy—
20 June 2024StifelMaintainsBuy—
9 May 2024Deutsche BankMaintainsBuy—
9 May 2024StifelMaintainsBuy—
19 Apr 2024StifelMaintainsBuy—
29 Feb 2024JefferiesReiteratesBuy—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

This page is one stock. Monday covers all of them.

Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.

Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. INSW appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Estimates

INSW analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
+37.0%
Analysts raising
1
Analysts cutting
1
Fundamentals

International Seaways, Inc. (INSW) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
6.2×

Cheaper than 65% of US stocks

Price / sales
3.8×

Cheaper than 34% of US stocks

Price / book
2.2×

Cheaper than 44% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
6.2×

Cheaper than 51% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
140.1%

Higher than 95% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
378.4%

Higher than 94% of US stocks

Gross margin
63.9%

Higher than 78% of US stocks

Operating margin
64.2%

Higher than 99% of US stocks

Net margin
61.8%

Higher than 97% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
37.4%

Higher than 90% of US stocks

Return on assets
15.8%

Higher than 97% of US stocks

Dividend yield
18.7%

Higher than 94% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Peers

INSW vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelOil & Gas Midstream
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
INSWInternational Seaways, Inc.$4.8B
89
GLNGGolar LNG Ltd.$5.5B
60
EEExcelerate Energy, Inc.$4.2B
68
STNGScorpio Tankers, Inc.$4.1B
95
SUNCSunocoCorp LLC$3.9B
4
BWLPBW LPG Ltd.$3.4B
73
DHTDHT Holdings, Inc.$3.1B
91

Look up any of the roughly 4,600 stocks we score.

The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own International Seaways, Inc. — and when they’d sell — is the membership. See the Ticker Nerd 20 →

News

Latest INSW news & analysis

Graham Value All-Stars (GVAS) Emit 12 Bright August Buys

Seeking Alpha · 14 Aug 2026neutral

Seeking Alpha's August Graham Value All-Stars list features 42 large-cap value stocks, emphasising high-yield dividend plays with strong relative value metrics. The list notes twelve of twenty-one "safer" stocks are currently fairly priced based on positive free cash flow yields and dividend safety.

Why it matters — INSW watchers may find this list relevant because large-cap value and dividend-focused screening criteria are often applied to companies in the shipping sector, though International Seaways is not specifically mentioned.

International Seaways Q2 Earnings Beat Estimates, Revenues Surge Y/Y

Zacks Investment Research · 12 Aug 2026positive

International Seaways reported Q2 earnings and revenues that beat estimates, driven by stronger tanker rates. The company achieved record net income, EBITDA, and free cash flow during the quarter.

Why it matters — The beat and record cash generation indicate a strong operating quarter, which INSW watchers will view as a positive sign of performance in a favorable tanker-rate environment.

International Seaways Q2 Earnings Call Highlights

MarketBeat · 10 Aug 2026positive

International Seaways reported record second-quarter results, supported by elevated tanker rates, strong crude shipping demand, and disruptions at key maritime chokepoints, which boosted earnings and cash generation.

Why it matters — The record results indicate favorable market conditions are benefiting International Seaways' earnings and cash flow during the quarter.

International Seaways, Inc. (INSW) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Seeking Alpha · 10 Aug 2026neutral

International Seaways, Inc. held its Q2 2026 earnings call, with the transcript published on Seeking Alpha.

Why it matters — The earnings call transcript provides investors with detailed management commentary on the company's quarterly financial performance and outlook.

International Seaways (INSW) Beats Q2 Earnings and Revenue Estimates

Zacks Investment Research · 10 Aug 2026positive

International Seaways reported Q2 earnings of $5.91 per share, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $5.28 per share and significantly higher than the $1.02 per share earned a year ago.

Why it matters — The company delivered a substantial earnings beat against analyst expectations, reflecting stronger-than-anticipated quarterly performance.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about INSW stock

What is the INSW stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 6 Wall Street analysts covering International Seaways, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $97, with estimates ranging from $88 to $120. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is INSW stock a buy right now?

Of the 6 analysts covering International Seaways, Inc., 5 rate it a Buy, 1 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks International Seaways, Inc. 89 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 15 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank INSW?

As at 15 Aug 2026, International Seaways, Inc. ranks 89 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Growth (99 of 100).

Will INSW stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 6 analysts implies -0.1% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks International Seaways, Inc. 89 out of 100 as at 15 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the INSW stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering International Seaways, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for INSW are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $88 to $120 over the next 12 months.

How has INSW stock performed over the past year?

International Seaways, Inc. returned +162.5% over the 12 months to 14 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does International Seaways, Inc. do?

International Seaways Inc. is a prominent player in the maritime transportation sector, focusing primarily on the shipping of crude oil and petroleum products across global markets.

What is the latest news on INSW?

The most recent item we track (Seeking Alpha, 14 Aug 2026): "Graham Value All-Stars (GVAS) Emit 12 Bright August Buys". Seeking Alpha's August Graham Value All-Stars list features 42 large-cap value stocks, emphasising high-yield dividend plays with strong relative value metrics. The list notes twelve of twenty-one "safer" stocks are currently fairly priced based on positive free cash flow yields and dividend safety.

Company

About International Seaways, Inc.

International Seaways Inc. is a prominent player in the maritime transportation sector, focusing primarily on the shipping of crude oil and petroleum products across global markets. Operating a diverse and modern fleet of vessels, including Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCCs), Suezmax, and Panamax, the company ensures efficient and reliable delivery to major oil-consuming regions. Its operations are crucial in supporting the global energy supply chain, bridging the gap between oil producers and refiners or consumers. Headquartered in New York City, International Seaways Inc. leverages its strategic positioning to serve a broad customer base, including major oil companies and national oil corporations. With a commitment to safety and environmental stewardship, the company plays a pivotal role in facilitating international trade and economic connectivity. By adhering to stringent regulatory standards, International Seaways Inc. contributes to maintaining the integrity and continuity of maritime logistics, underpinning its significance in the global commodities market.

CEO Ms. Lois K. Zabrocky · 2,837 employees · United States · https://intlseas.com