INSWMEDIUM SIGNALFINANCIAL10-K

INSW's fleet contracted from 78 to 70 vessels while financial performance declined across key metrics, with operating cash flow down 30.5% and net income falling 25.8%.

The reduction in fleet size from 9.1 million dwt to 8.4 million dwt indicates potential asset sales or fleet rationalization, which could signal either strategic repositioning or response to market pressures. The company maintained capital return discipline by reducing dividends while modestly increasing share buybacks, suggesting management is prioritizing financial flexibility over aggressive shareholder distributions.

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FINANCIAL ANALYSIS

INSW experienced broad-based financial declines with operating cash flow dropping to $380.1M and net income falling to $309.3M, reflecting weaker operational performance. The company strengthened its balance sheet by reducing total debt to $567.1M and cutting current liabilities, while cash position declined modestly to $116.9M. Share buybacks increased to $25.0M while dividend payments were substantially reduced to $144.6M, indicating a shift toward more conservative capital allocation amid the challenging operating environment.

FINANCIAL STATEMENT CHANGES
Share Buybacks
Cash Flow
+79.2%
$13.9M→$25.0M

Share repurchases increased 79.2% — management returning capital, signals confidence in intrinsic value.

Inventory
Balance Sheet
-67.4%
$1.9M→$611K

Inventory drawn down 67.4% — strong sell-through or deliberate destocking; watch for supply constraints.

Dividends Paid
Cash Flow
-49.2%
$284.4M→$144.6M

Dividends cut 49.2% — significant signal of cash flow stress or capital reallocation priorities.

Operating Cash Flow
Cash Flow
-30.5%
$547.1M→$380.1M

Operating cash flow fell 30.5% — earnings quality concerns; investigate working capital changes and non-cash items.

Net Income
P&L
-25.8%
$416.7M→$309.3M

Net income declined 25.8% — review whether driven by operations, interest costs, or non-recurring items.

Cash & Equivalents
Balance Sheet
-25.8%
$157.5M→$116.9M

Cash decreased 25.8% — monitor burn rate and upcoming capital needs.

Current Liabilities
Balance Sheet
-24.5%
$130.9M→$98.9M

Current liabilities reduced — improved short-term financial position and working capital health.

Operating Income
P&L
-24.1%
$455.2M→$345.4M

Operating profitability softening — costs rising faster than revenue, watch for margin recovery plan.

Total Debt
Balance Sheet
-17.6%
$688.4M→$567.1M

Debt reduced 17.6% — deleveraging strengthens balance sheet and reduces financial risk.

Total Liabilities
Balance Sheet
-16.9%
$780.3M→$648.4M

Liabilities reduced 16.9% — deleveraging improves balance sheet strength and financial flexibility.

LANGUAGE CHANGES
NEW — 2026-02-26
PRIOR — 2025-02-27
ADDED
ports that were constructed in China or are owned or operated by a Chinese entity, and fees on vessels entering Chinese ports that were not constructed in China and that are owned or operated by a U.S.
Investors should carefully consider these risk factors and the additional risk factors outlined in more detail in this Annual Report on Form 10-K and in other reports hereafter filed by the Company with the SEC under the caption Risk Factors.
Commercial pool A commercial pool is a group of similar size and quality vessels with different shipowners that are placed under one administrator or manager.
Lightering The process of off-loading crude oil or petroleum products from large size tankers, typically VLCCs, into smaller tankers and/or barges for discharge in ports from which the larger tankers are restricted due to the depth of the water, narrow entrances or small berths.
At December 31, 2025, we owned or operated an International Flag fleet of 70 vessels (totaling an aggregate of 8.4 million dwt), consisting of VLCC, Suezmax and Aframax crude tankers, as well as LR2, LR1 and MR product carriers.
In addition to our operating fleet of 70 vessels, four dual-fuel ready LR1 newbuilds are contracted for delivery to the Company between the first and third quarters of 2026, bringing the total operating and newbuild fleet to 74 vessels.
2025 IN REVIEW In 2025, we recorded another annual period of strong financial results.
Shipping revenues and TCE Revenues for 2025 were $843.3 million and $819.6 million, respectively.
Approximately 52% of our TCE Revenues were generated from our Crude Tankers segment and 48% from our Product Carriers segment.
Income from vessel operations decreased by $109.8 million to $345.4 million in 2025, from $455.2 million in 2024, primarily driven by lower average daily rates across INSW s Product Carrier sectors.
REMOVED
Commercial management or commercially managed The management of the employment, or chartering, of a vessel and associated functions, including seeking and negotiating employment for vessels, billing and collecting revenues, issuing voyage instructions, purchasing fuel, and appointing port agents.
International Flag International law requires that every merchant vessel be registered in a country.
Merger the merger on July 16, 2021 of Dispatch Transaction Sub.
Inc., a Marshall Islands corporation, with and into Diamond S Shipping Inc., a Marshall Islands corporation, with Diamond S Shipping Inc.
surviving such merger as a wholly-owned subsidiary of INSW pursuant to an Agreement and Plan of Merger dated as of March 30, 2021 by and among INSW, Diamond S and Dispatch Transaction Sub, Inc.
At December 31, 2024, we owned or operated an International Flag fleet of 78 vessels (totaling an aggregate of 9.1 million dwt), consisting of VLCC, Suezmax and Aframax crude tankers, as well as LR2, LR1 and MR product carriers.
In addition to our operating fleet of 78 vessels, six dual-fuel ready LR1 newbuilds are contracted for delivery to the Company between the second half of 2025 and third quarter of 2026, bringing the total operating and newbuild fleet to 84 vessels.
2024 IN REVIEW In 2024, we recorded our second best annual financial results since becoming an independent public company in 2016, as the 2024 results trailed only the very strong results achieved during 2023.
Shipping revenues and TCE Revenues for 2024 were $1.0 billion and $0.9 billion, respectively.
Approximately 53% of our TCE Revenues were generated from our Product Carriers segment and 47% from our Crude Tankers segment.
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