Scorpio Tankers Inc. will sell the LR2 product tanker STI Kingsway for $57.5 million, closing in early 2026.
Quiver AI Summary
Scorpio Tankers Inc. announced the sale of its scrubber-fitted LR2 product tanker, STI Kingsway, for $57.5 million, with the sale expected to close in the first or second quarter of 2026. This shipment is part of a larger strategy, as the company has agreements to sell four LR2 tankers, also anticipated to close within the same timeframe. Scorpio Tankers, which currently owns or finances 93 product tankers, is expanding its fleet through agreements for new constructions including four MR tankers, two VLCC newbuildings, and two LR2 newbuildings, with deliveries scheduled between 2026 and 2028. The press release includes cautionary statements regarding forward-looking statements and their inherent uncertainties.
Potential Positives
- Scorpio Tankers announced the sale of a scrubber-fitted LR2 product tanker for $57.5 million, indicating a strong asset management strategy.
- The company has agreements to sell a total of four LR2 product tankers, which could enhance liquidity and streamline operations.
- Scorpio Tankers is expanding its fleet with four newbuilding MR tankers currently under construction, which demonstrates growth potential and investment in modern vessels.
- The company is also set to receive deliveries of two VLCC newbuildings and two LR2 newbuildings in the coming years, indicating long-term planning for fleet enhancement.
Potential Negatives
- The announcement of selling a scrubber-fitted LR2 product tanker may suggest a downsizing of the fleet, which could raise concerns about the company's long-term growth strategy.
- Entering into multiple agreements for newbuildings while simultaneously selling existing vessels could indicate financial strain or a need to reposition the fleet, which may worry investors about the company’s operational stability.
- The extensive caution regarding forward-looking statements may reflect uncertainties in the company's future performance, potentially alarming investors about the overall health and direction of the company.
FAQ
What tanker is Scorpio Tankers selling?
Scorpio Tankers is selling the 2015 built scrubber-fitted LR2 product tanker, STI Kingsway.
What is the selling price of STI Kingsway?
The selling price of STI Kingsway is $57.5 million.
When is the sale of STI Kingsway expected to close?
The sale is expected to close within the first or second quarter of 2026.
How many product tankers does Scorpio Tankers own?
Scorpio Tankers currently owns or leases 93 product tankers in total.
What newbuildings has Scorpio Tankers agreed to?
The company has agreements for four MR newbuildings, two VLCC newbuildings, and two LR2 newbuildings.
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Wall Street analysts have issued reports on $STNG in the last several months. We have seen 5 firms issue buy ratings on the stock, and 0 firms issue sell ratings.
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- BTIG issued a "Buy" rating on 01/12/2026
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$STNG Price Targets
Multiple analysts have issued price targets for $STNG recently. We have seen 5 analysts offer price targets for $STNG in the last 6 months, with a median target of $75.0.
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- Gregory Lewis from BTIG set a target price of $75.0 on 01/12/2026
- Ken Hoexter from B of A Securities set a target price of $67.0 on 12/01/2025
- Jonathan Chappell from Evercore ISI Group set a target price of $80.0 on 11/03/2025
- Omar Nokta from Jefferies set a target price of $70.0 on 10/30/2025
- Liam Burke from B. Riley Securities set a target price of $80.0 on 10/16/2025
Full Release
MONACO, Jan. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Scorpio Tankers Inc. (NYSE:STNG) (“Scorpio Tankers,” or the “Company”) announced today that it has entered into an agreement to sell the 2015 built scrubber-fitted LR2 product tanker, STI Kingsway . The selling price is $57.5 million, and the sale is expected to close within the first or second quarter of 2026.
About Scorpio Tankers Inc.
Scorpio Tankers Inc. is a provider of marine transportation of petroleum products worldwide. Scorpio Tankers Inc. currently owns or lease finances 93 product tankers (37 LR2 tankers, 42 MR tankers and 14 Handymax tankers) with an average age of 9.8 years. The Company has entered into agreements to sell four LR2 product tankers (including the vessel announced in this release) which are expected to close in the first or second quarter of 2026. The Company has also reached agreements for four MR newbuildings that are currently under construction with deliveries expected in 2026 and 2027, two VLCC newbuildings with deliveries expected in the second half of 2028, and two LR2 newbuildings with deliveries expected in the third quarter of 2027. Additional information about the Company is available at the Company’s website www.scorpiotankers.com, which is not a part of this press release.
Forward-Looking Statements
Matters discussed in this press release may constitute forward‐looking statements. The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides safe harbor protections for forward‐looking statements in order to encourage companies to provide prospective information about their business. Forward‐looking statements include statements concerning plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events or performance, and underlying assumptions and other statements, which are other than statements of historical facts. The Company desires to take advantage of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and is including this cautionary statement in connection with this safe harbor legislation. The words "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "estimate," "intend," "plan," "target," "project," "likely," "may," "will," "would," "could" and similar expressions identify forward‐looking statements.
The forward‐looking statements in this press release are based upon various assumptions, many of which are based, in turn, upon further assumptions, including without limitation, management’s examination of historical operating trends, data contained in the Company’s records and other data available from third parties. Although management believes that these assumptions were reasonable when made, because these assumptions are inherently subject to significant uncertainties and contingencies which are difficult or impossible to predict and are beyond the Company’s control, there can be no assurance that the Company will achieve or accomplish these expectations, beliefs or projections. The Company undertakes no obligation, and specifically declines any obligation, except as required by law, to publicly update or revise any forward‐looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
In addition to these important factors, other important factors that, in the Company’s view, could cause actual results to differ materially from those discussed in the forward‐looking statements include unforeseen liabilities, future capital expenditures, revenues, expenses, earnings, synergies, economic performance, indebtedness, financial condition, losses, future prospects, business and management strategies in response to epidemics and other public health concerns including any effect on demand for petroleum products and the transportation thereof, expansion and growth of the Company’s operations, risks relating to the integration of assets or operations of entities that it has or may in the future acquire and the possibility that the anticipated synergies and other benefits of such acquisitions may not be realized within expected timeframes or at all, the failure of counterparties to fully perform their contracts with the Company, the strength of world economies and currencies, general market conditions, including fluctuations in charter rates and vessel values, changes in demand for tanker vessel capacity, changes in the Company’s operating expenses, including bunker prices, drydocking and insurance costs, the market for the Company’s vessels, availability of financing and refinancing, charter counterparty performance, ability to obtain financing and comply with covenants in such financing arrangements, changes in governmental rules and regulations or actions taken by regulatory authorities, potential liability from pending or future litigation, general domestic and international political conditions, including the impact of the conflict in Ukraine and the developments in the Middle East, including the armed conflict between Israel and Hamas, potential disruption of shipping routes due to accidents or political events, vessels breakdowns and instances of off‐hires, and other factors. Please see the Company’s filings with the SEC for a more complete discussion of certain of these and other risks and uncertainties.
Contact Information
Scorpio Tankers Inc.
James Doyle – Head of Corporate Development & Investor Relations
Tel: +1 203-900-0559
Email: [email protected]