Scorpio Tankers reports strong Q1 profits and expands repurchase program, reinforcing capital returns in refined fuel shipping.
Stock Earnings Results
May 5, 2026
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May 5, 2026
Scorpio Tankers Inc. (NYSE: STNG) reported first-quarter 2026 results and announced a quarterly dividend alongside a major expansion of its securities repurchase program.
Scorpio Tankers owns and operates product tankers used to transport refined petroleum products across global shipping markets.
The company reported net income of $216.3 million, or $4.32 diluted EPS, for the first quarter. Adjusted net income was $150.9 million, or $3.02 diluted EPS, excluding a gain on vessel sales and a write-off of deferred financing fees.
The strongest capital return signal was the board’s decision to replenish and increase the company’s 2023 Securities Repurchase Program to $500 million.
That program can be used to repurchase common stock, senior notes due 2030, and convertible notes due 2031. As of May 5, 2026, the full $500 million was available under the program.
Scorpio also declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.45 per common share.
The dividend is payable June 15, 2026, to shareholders of record as of May 29, 2026.
Scorpio completed several vessel sales during the quarter and announced additional sales expected to close in the second quarter.
The company also issued $375 million of convertible senior notes due 2031 and repurchased about 1.3 million shares at $74.36 per share alongside the offering.
Scorpio reported strong second-quarter-to-date time charter equivalent rates, including:
Those rates suggest favorable tanker market conditions heading into the second quarter.
Investors are likely to watch whether Scorpio can sustain tanker earnings while returning capital aggressively.
The key areas are:
Scorpio’s update is less about one-quarter earnings and more about capital allocation.
The combination of strong tanker rates, vessel sales, a $500 million repurchase authorization, and a regular dividend gives investors a clear shareholder return story.
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