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AU · rank #10 · 2026-10-19

INSW

NYSE · $5.93B (USD)

SignalStrong Buy2.5strength 2.5 / 10
verdict · PROCEED

The exact numbers the algorithm saw.

Factor scores and the inputs behind this pick.
Composite score
Z-score blend of all factors below.
1.601
EPS revisions (30d)
Change in consensus EPS estimate over the past 30 days ($/share).
+$1.16
Net revisions (30d)
Number of analysts revising upward minus downward.
1
Insider signal (90d)
$0 across 0 unique buyers.
-0.186
Analyst upside
Consensus target $119.83
+8.9%
Momentum acceleration
3-month minus 12-month momentum.
-15.95%
Analyst rating
5 = Strong Buy, 1 = Strong Sell.
4.67
Gross margin TTM+72.5%
52w high$125.40
Market cap (USD)$5.93B

The AI research card

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Summary

International Seaways operates a global fleet of crude oil and refined petroleum product tankers, expanding its long-haul capacity via the $370 million acquisition of Bruton Limited [RECENT_DEVELOPMENTS].

Rationale

Unanimous positive EPS revision agreement and target raises are validated by preliminary Q3 net income of $340–$350 million and exceptionally strong early Q4 spot fixtures averaging $180,000 per day [RECENT_DEVELOPMENTS].

Material risks

  • 1Sharp normalization or reversal in spot tanker rates driven by geopolitical de-escalation, sanctions relief, or shadow-fleet capacity returning to compliant markets [TOP_RISKS].
  • 2Shareholder dilution, closing hurdles, or operational integration risks linked to the Bruton Limited transaction [TOP_RISKS].

AI verdict council

Each pick is reviewed independently by 3 models before any order. 2 of 3 voted to proceed.

OpenAI
Proceed
Claude
Caution
Gemini
Proceed