Tsakos Energy Navigation Q1 net income jumps 160%, helped by strong tanker market

Tsakos Energy Navigation

21/05/2026 14:24

Overview

Greece-based tanker operator's Q1 revenue rose 28% yr/yr, net income up 160%

Adjusted EBITDA for Q1 rose 55% from prior year

Company to pay highest dividend in over 10 years, up 36% from 2025

Outlook

Company sees tanker market fundamentals as solid with increased energy demand and tight vessel supply

Tsakos Energy Navigation expects contracted revenue backlog to exceed $3.5 bln

Company plans to distribute $1.50 per share in common dividends for calendar 2026

Result Drivers

MARKET FUNDAMENTALS - Co said strong tanker market fundamentals, increased energy demand and balanced tonnage supply drove Q1 results

GEOPOLITICAL IMPACT - Co said disruptions in the Middle East and Persian Gulf tightened vessel availability and supported rates

HIGHER CONTRACT RATES - Co said new contract renewals and increased time charter equivalent earnings reflected improved market conditions

Company press release: ID:nGNXb5v9hl

Key Details

Metric
Beat/Miss
Actual
Consensus Estimate
Q1 Voyage Revenues
$252.96 mln
Q1 EPS
$2.72
Q1 Adjusted EBITDA
$153.78 mln
Q1 Operating Income
$109.88 mln


Analyst Coverage

The current average analyst rating on the shares is "buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 3 "strong buy" or "buy", no "hold" and no "sell" or "strong sell"

Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Tsakos Energy Navigation Ltd is $46.00, about 4.3% above its May 20 closing price of $44.11

The stock recently traded at 9 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 6 three months ago

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