International Seaways reported a net income of $172.6 million for Q1 2023, a significant increase compared to the net loss of $13.0 million in Q1 2022. The company benefited from higher tanker demand due to regional imbalances and sanctions on Russian oil. They continued to return cash to shareholders with a combined dividend of $1.62 per share.
Net income was $172.6 million, or $3.47 per diluted share, compared to a net loss of $13.0 million, or $0.26 per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2022.
Shipping revenues increased to $287.1 million, compared to $101.5 million for the first quarter of 2022.
Adjusted EBITDA was $209.0 million, a significant increase from $26.0 million in the first quarter of 2022.
The company prepaid $97 million on its term loan, saving more than $600 per day through reduced amortization and interest.
International Seaways anticipates positive fundamentals to drive strong tanker earnings, supported by higher tanker utilization and a historically low orderbook. While monitoring recessionary pressures, the company is confident in a robust market for 2023.
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