Teekay Tankers posts strong Q3 earnings and announces record‑high Q4 spot rates

Teekay Tankers Ltd. reported third‑quarter 2026 GAAP net income of $195.2 million ($5.60 per share) and adjusted net income of $175.8 million ($5.04 per share). Revenue of $239.37 million missed estimates, and the stock fell 3.06% to $86.24 after the release. Management highlighted that fourth‑quarter spot rates have surged to a weighted‑average $236,000 per day, prompting a regular dividend of $0.25 per share and a possible special dividend.

BofA raised its price target to $83, citing the earnings beat and the extraordinary Q4 rate environment. The higher spot rates and strong cash generation give the company flexibility for fleet renewal and shareholder returns, which could support the stock price.

  • 1GAAP net income was $195.2 million, or $5.60 per share.
  • 2Adjusted net income was $175.8 million, or $5.04 per share.
  • 3Revenue was $239.37 million, below the $269.99 million Wall Street estimate.
  • 4Shares closed down 3.06% at $86.24 after the earnings release.
  • 5The company ended the quarter with $1.42 billion in cash.
  • 6Free cash flow for the quarter was $178.5 million.

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