Teekay Tankers Reports Record Q1 Earnings, Issues Strong Q2 Guidance, and Declares Special Dividend

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Teekay Tankers reported record Q1 2026 earnings, issued strong Q2 guidance with new record spot rates, and declared a special cash dividend of $1.00 per share, alongside ongoing fleet renewal.

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• Record Q1 2026 Financial Results

  Reported GAAP net income of $153.6 million, or $4.42 per share, and adjusted net income of $128.3 million, or $3.69 per share, significantly increasing from prior periods.

• Exceptional Q2 2026 Spot Rate Guidance

  Projected record spot tanker rates for Q2 2026, with Suezmax tankers averaging $121,800 per day (60% booked) and Aframax/LR2 tankers averaging $98,000 per day (53% booked).

• Special Cash Dividend Declared

  The Board approved a special cash dividend of $1.00 per common share, in addition to the regular quarterly dividend of $0.25, totaling $1.25 per share.

• Active Fleet Renewal Strategy

  Acquired three 2016-built Aframax tankers for $141.5 million, agreed to purchase two Suezmax newbuildings for $190 million, and sold three older Suezmax tankers for total proceeds of $126.5 million.

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Teekay Tankers delivered exceptionally strong first-quarter results, with GAAP net income more than doubling year-over-year, driven by favorable tanker market conditions. The company also provided robust guidance for the second quarter, indicating new record spot tanker rates. This strong performance is further underscored by the declaration of a significant special cash dividend, signaling strong cash generation and a commitment to shareholder returns, even as the company actively pursues fleet modernization through strategic acquisitions and sales. The geopolitical events in the Middle East are noted as a key driver of the current market strength and volatility.