Scorpio Tankers

STNG · NYSE

$80.79−$0.01 (−0.01%)TodayMarket closed · Oct 20, 7:43 PM ET

Prev close $80.80

STNG analyst rating

BuyConsensus of 7 analysts over the last 12 months. 71% rate it a buy.

Strong buy0
Buy5
Hold1
Underperform1
Sell0

12-month price target · 14 analysts

Average $100.54 (+24.4% upside)

Low: $76.76
Now: $80.79
High: $126.00

Upgrades and downgrades

The latest rating actions, newest first

STNG analyst upgrades, downgrades and rating actions
Firm	Date	Action	Rating	Price target	Hit rate
Morgan Stanley	Oct 13, 2026	Maintains	Equal-Weight	$76.00 → $90.00	61%
BTIG	Sep 18, 2026	Maintains	Buy	$100.00 → $110.00	45%
Jefferies	Aug 4, 2026	Maintains	Buy	$100.00	62%
Evercore ISI Group	Aug 3, 2026	Maintains	Outperform	$94.00 → $93.00	63%
Evercore ISI Group	Jul 22, 2026	Maintains	Outperform	$98.00 → $94.00	63%
Morgan Stanley	Jul 9, 2026	Initiates	Overweight → Equal-Weight	$82.00	61%
B of A Securities	Jun 30, 2026	Downgrade	Buy → Underperform	$100.00 → $78.00	55%
B of A Securities	May 7, 2026	Upgrade	Underperform → Buy	$76.00 → $100.00	55%
BTIG	May 5, 2026	Maintains	Buy	$85.00 → $100.00	45%
Jefferies	Apr 24, 2026	Initiates	Buy	$90.00	62%

The case for and against

Updated Aug 4, 2026

Bull case

Scorpio Tankers is a leading provider of marine transportation for petroleum products, with a young and eco-friendly fleet that is well positioned to benefit from the ongoing cyclical recovery in the product tanker market. The company's strong balance sheet, fueled by recent convertible note offerings and vessel sales, gives them flexibility to renew their fleet and pursue other opportunities while returning cash to shareholders. Strong spot fleet bookings and a robust chartering environment, driven by geopolitical uncertainty and global oil deficits, are expected to continue supporting tanker rates. With a growing global economy and tight shipyard capacity, we believe Scorpio Tankers is well positioned for long-term success.

Bear case

Scorpio Tankers is currently trading at an attractive valuation of 8x consensus 2026 EBITDA and has a NAV estimate of $100. However, the company's heavy reliance on the LR2 segment, which generates the majority of its revenue, makes it susceptible to decreased activity in key import markets like China and the Asia-Pacific region. Additionally, while Scorpio is actively renewing its fleet, future earnings potential could be impacted by the timing and financing of these new vessels. Despite returning cash to shareholders and strong spot rates, it is unclear if the company's positive outlook can be sustained in the long run.

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