Trailing Dividend / Share
$2.92
International Seaways, Inc. (INSW) Dividend History
Income profile from 2020 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
3.2%
Payout Ratio
46.8%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
0 years
INSW Dividend Income Check
Safety
46.8% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 16.9% and trend is rising.
INSW Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield3.2%
Trailing DPS$2.92
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout46.8%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout74.9%
FCF SafetyAdequate
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR27.3%
5Y CAGR64.9%
Yield on Cost (5Y)16.9%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield3.2%
1Y Total Return160.2%
5Y Total Return438.1%
Div Contribution (5Y)97.1%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$53,80910Y ago$111,45520Y ago$111,455
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
INSW Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (7 years of payments)
INSW Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
International Seaways, Inc. distributes 46.8% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 74.9%, rated "Adequate".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
INSW does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of 27.3% and 5-year CAGR of 64.9%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, INSW returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 3.2% dividend yield, 3.2% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 16.9% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 438.1%, with dividends contributing 97.1% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $111,455 today.
INSW Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$19.80
Avg/Payment$0.9900
Latest Change+150.0%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 20, 2026Latest | $2.1500 | ↑ +150.0% | 6.46% | Mar 30, 2026 |
| Dec 9, 2025 | $0.8600 | ↑ +11.7% | 8.34% | Dec 23, 2025 |
| Sep 10, 2025 | $0.7700 | ↑ +28.3% | 7.08% | Sep 24, 2025 |
| Jun 12, 2025 | $0.6000 | ↓ -14.3% | 10.47% | Jun 26, 2025 |
| Mar 14, 2025 | $0.7000 | ↓ -41.7% | 15.35% | Mar 28, 2025 |
| Dec 13, 2024 | $1.2000 | ↓ -20.0% | 16.50% | Dec 27, 2024 |
| Sep 11, 2024 | $1.5000 | ↓ -14.3% | 12.21% | Sep 25, 2024 |
| Jun 12, 2024 | $1.7500 | ↑ +32.6% | 9.75% | Jun 26, 2024 |
INSW Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#6 yield in peer group
Div Yield
3.2%
#6 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
46.8% payout
Streak
0Y
64.9% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
3.2%
#6 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INSWInternational Seaway… | $4.5B | 3.2% | 46.8% | 0 | Sustainable |
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 DHTDHT Holdings, Inc. | $3.1B | 3.9% | 56.3% | 0 | Sustainable |
 HAFNHafnia Limited | $4.4B | 4.6% | 58.5% | 0 | Sustainable |
2nd  TKTeekay Corporation | $1.2B | 6.5% | 63.6% | 3 | Watch |
3rd  FROFrontline Ltd. | $8.5B | 5.1% | 87.6% | 0 | At Risk |
1st  NATNordic American Tank… | $1.2B | 7.1% | 1.9% | 0 | Sustainable |
 ASCArdmore Shipping Cor… | $770M | 2.0% | 37.4% | 0 | Sustainable |
INSW Annual Dividend History (2014–2026)
13 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $2.15 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 12.4% |
| 2025 | $2.93 | -49.2% | 4 | $6.23 | 47.0% | 2.13x | 16.9% |
| 2024 | $5.77 | -8.3% | 4 | $8.39 | 68.8% | 1.45x | 33.3% |
| 2023 | $6.29 | 343.0% | 4 | $11.25 | 55.9% | 1.79x | 36.3% |
| 2022 | $1.42 | 4.4% | 4 | $7.78 | 18.3% | 5.48x | 8.2% |
| 2021 | $1.36 | 466.7% | 5 | $-3.51 | — | — | 7.8% |
| 2020 | $0.24 | — | 4 | $-0.19 | — | — | 1.4% |
| 2019 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $-0.03 | — | — | — |
| 2018 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $-3.05 | — | — | — |
| 2017 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $-3.64 | — | — | — |
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Start ComparisonINSW — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying INSW stock.
How much dividend does INSW pay per share?
International Seaways, Inc. (INSW) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $2.92 per share, with a current dividend yield of +3.2%. Payments are made Annual.
When is INSW's next ex-dividend date?
INSW's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. INSW typically pays dividends Annual.
Is INSW's dividend safe?
INSW's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +46.8% and FCF payout ratio of +74.9%. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has INSW increased its dividend?
INSW has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +64.9%.
How often does INSW pay dividends?
International Seaways, Inc. pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $2.92 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 6+ years from 2020 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in INSW grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in INSW five years ago would be worth approximately $53,809 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is INSW's yield on cost for long-term holders?
INSW's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +16.9% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +3.2% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.