INSW Should I Buy
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International Seaways Inc (INSW) is a good buy for a beginner investor with a long-term strategy and $50,000-$100,000 available for investment. The company's strong financial performance, bullish technical indicators, positive analyst ratings, and favorable market conditions for crude tankers outweigh the minor pre-market price decline and insider selling activity. The stock's long-term growth potential aligns well with the investor's goals.
The technical indicators for INSW are bullish. The MACD is positive and contracting, indicating upward momentum. The RSI is neutral at 55.602, and the moving averages are in a bullish alignment (SMA_5 > SMA_20 > SMA_200). The stock is trading near its pivot point of 72.191, with key resistance levels at 77.021 and 80.005, and support levels at 67.362 and 64.378.
Analysts have raised price targets significantly, with the latest target at $90, citing resilient spot rates and declining cash costs.
Hedge funds have increased their buying activity by 171.56% over the last quarter.
The company's financials for Q4 2025 show strong growth, with revenue up 37.65% YoY, net income up 255.81% YoY, and EPS up 255.56% YoY.
Government support measures for crude carriers in the Persian Gulf could stabilize and boost demand for oil tankers.
Insiders have increased their selling activity by 1568.18% over the last month, which could indicate caution.
The stock is down 1.16% in pre-market trading, and the broader market (S&P
is also down 0.27%.
Geopolitical tensions in the Persian Gulf could lead to short-term volatility.
In Q4 2025, International Seaways reported a 37.65% YoY increase in revenue to $267.88M, a 255.81% YoY increase in net income to $127.44M, and a 255.56% YoY increase in EPS to $2.56. Gross margin improved significantly to 54.27%, up 53.05% YoY, reflecting strong operational efficiency.
Analysts are highly bullish on INSW. B. Riley raised the price target to $90, citing resilient spot rates and declining cash costs. BTIG raised the target to $70, highlighting strong crude tanker spot rates. Pareto upgraded the stock to Buy with a $64 target. The consensus is positive, with expectations of continued growth and shareholder returns.
