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International Seaways, Inc. (INSW) stock analysis
WEAK BUY 30% confidence · analysed Sep 9, 2026
This analysis is from Sep 9, 2026 and may be out of date.
On Sep 9, 2026, our model rated International Seaways, Inc. (INSW) WEAK BUY with 30% confidence at a price of $103.81. That means the signals lean positive, but they are mixed, so conviction is low.
Technical picture
The 14-day RSI is 62, showing healthy upward momentum without being stretched.
MACD is above its signal line, a sign that short-term momentum is turning up.
The price is above both its 50-day and 200-day moving averages, the classic picture of an uptrend.
Volume is about normal (1.5x the 20-day average).
Fundamentals
The company reports a profit margin of 61.8% and revenue growth of +140.1%.
In its latest quarter it earned $5.91 per share, which beat the $5.27 analysts expected, with revenue +138.8% year over year.
Wall Street's average rating is 1.3 on a 1 (strong buy) to 5 (sell) scale, roughly a "strong buy", with an average price target of $102.17.
The next earnings report is expected around Nov 5, 2026; prices often move sharply around earnings.
Trade plan from the model
The model's long / bullish plan uses an entry near $103.97, a target of $111.39 (+7.1%) and a stop-loss at $97.28 (-6.4%).
That is a reward-to-risk ratio of about 1.1 to 1: the potential gain is not much bigger than the loss, so the setup is marginal.
The plan has a time limit: reassess by Sep 19, 2026 whatever the price does.
Research notes
INSW’s bull case is that tanker fundamentals remain strong enough to support high spot earnings, and the stock still screens as inexpensive on valuation metrics versus its cash-generation power; some recent models and analyst work also put fair value in the low- to mid-\$100s or higher. The bear case is that International Seaways has heavy exposure to the volatile spot tanker market, so earnings and cash flow can swing sharply if freight rates cool or oil trade flows normalize. The main recent catalyst was a Q2 2026 earnings beat, with adjusted EPS of \$5.91 versus consensus around \$5.52 and revenue above expectations, which helped push the stock to a fresh all-time high near \$102.37; headlines also tied the move to heightened tanker sentiment from Middle East shipping disruption fears. Analyst tone remains constructive overall, with MarketBeat showing a Moderate Buy** consensus, though its average target near \$94.75 sits below the recent share price.
The model's one-paragraph read
Leans BUY — composite score +0.30 (WEAK BUY). Technicals: RSI 62.05, MACD bullish, price above SMA50. Fundamentals: margin 61.8%, revenue growth 140.1%. Financial results: YoY revenue +138.8%, last EPS surprise +12.1%, next earnings 2026-11-05. FinGPT news read: positive. Internet research: **INSW’s bull case** is that tanker fundamentals remain strong enough to support high spot earnings, and the stock still screens as inexpensive on valuation metrics versus its cash-generation power; some recent models and analyst work also put fair value in the low- to mid-\$100s or higher. **The bear case** is that International Seaways has heavy exposure to the volatile spot tanker market, so earnings and cash flow can swing sharply if freight rates cool or oil trade flows normalize. The main **recent catalyst** was a Q2 2026 earnings beat, with adjusted EPS of \$5.91 versus consensus around \$5.52 and revenue above expectations, which helped push the stock to a fresh all-time high near \$102.37; headlines also tied the move to heightened tanker sentiment from Middle East shipping disruption fears. Analyst tone remains constructive overall, with MarketBeat showing a **Moderate Buy** consensus, though its average target near \$94.75 sits below the recent share price. Suggested levels: entry $103.97, target $111.39, stop-loss $97.28, exit by 2026-09-19 (10-calendar-day max hold (time-stop; reassess by this date regardless of P&L)).
Past ratings for INSW
| Date | Verdict | Confidence | Price | Move since | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 9, 2026 | WEAK BUY | 30% | $103.81 | — |
"Move since" compares each call's price with the latest analysed price.
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Frequently asked questions
Is INSW a buy right now?
As of Sep 9, 2026, our automated model rates International Seaways, Inc. (INSW) WEAK BUY with 30% confidence: the signals lean positive, but they are mixed, so conviction is low. This is a model output for education, not personal investment advice.
What is the price target for INSW?
The model's most recent plan targets $111.39 with a stop-loss at $97.28, from an entry near $103.97.
When does International Seaways, Inc. report earnings next?
The next earnings report is expected around Nov 5, 2026.
What does a WEAK BUY rating mean?
A WEAK BUY rating means the signals lean positive, but they are mixed, so conviction is low.
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