7 oil tanker stocks to watch

The best oil tanker stocks depend on your portfolio and investment goals—while volatility can be ideal for day traders, long-term investors will want to look to stocks with steadier gains over time.

7 popular oil tanker stocks to watch

We round up a selection of stocks in or related to the oil industry, weighting the list more heavily towards popular mid- and large-cap stocks.

1. Golar LNG (GLNG)
2. SFL Corporation (SFL)
3. DHT (DHT)
4. Euronav (EURN)
5. Scorpio Tankers (STNG)
6. Teekay Corporation (TK)
7. Frontline (FRO)

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The oil tanker stocks industry is affected by a range of complex factors such as trade policies, regulations, and fluctuating supply and demand. So when considering oil tanker stocks to buy, it's important that you have access to vital information about a company's financial health, leadership team, and market positioning.

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4. Choose the stocks you want to buy. Search for the stock by name or ticker symbol like GLNG or SFL.
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We round up a selection of stocks in or related to the oil industry, weighting the list more heavily towards popular mid- and large-cap US stocks.

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1. Golar LNG (GLNG)

Golar LNG Limited designs, converts, owns, and operates marine infrastructure for the liquefaction of natural gas. The company operates through three segments: FLNG, Corporate and Other, and Shipping. It engages in the regasification, storage, and offloading of liquefied natural gas (LNG); operation of floating liquefaction natural gas (FLNG) vessels or projects; transportation of LNG carriers; and vessel management activities.

• Previous close price: $42.80
• Market capitalization: $4,238,465,792
• 1 year performance: 85.84%
• P/E ratio: 312.3846

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2. SFL Corporation (SFL)

SFL Corporation Ltd. , a maritime and offshore asset owning and chartering company, engages in the ownership, operation, and chartering out of vessels and offshore related assets on medium and long-term charters. The company operates in various sectors of the maritime, and shipping and offshore industries, including oil transportation, dry bulk shipments, chemical transportation, oil products transportation, container transportation, car transportation, and drilling rigs.

• Previous close price: $10.15
• Market capitalization: $1,312,641,408
• 1 year performance: -12.05%
• P/E ratio: 9.8

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3. DHT (DHT)

DHT Holdings, Inc. , through its subsidiaries, owns and operates crude oil tankers primarily in Monaco, Singapore, and Norway. The company also offers technical management services.

• Previous close price: $9.45
• Market capitalization: $1,451,561,344
• 1 year performance: -8.43%
• P/E ratio: 8.99

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4. Euronav (EURN)

Euronav NV, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the transportation and storage of crude oil worldwide. The company offers floating, storage, and offloading (FSO) services. It also owns and operates a fleet of vessels.

• Previous close price: $0.00
• 1 year performance: 17.72

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5. Scorpio Tankers (STNG)

Scorpio Tankers Inc. , together with its subsidiaries, engages in the seaborne transportation of crude oil and refined petroleum products in the shipping markets worldwide. As of March 21, 2024, its fleet consisted of 110 owned and leases financed tanker, including 39 LR2, 57 MR, and 14 Handymax with a weighted average age of approximately 8.

• Previous close price: $49.77
• Market capitalization: $2,433,789,184
• 1 year performance: -22.20%
• P/E ratio: 3.4481

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6. Teekay Corporation (TK)

Teekay Corporation Ltd. engages in the crude oil and other marine transportation services worldwide. The company owns and operates crude oil and refined product tankers.

• Previous close price: $6.79
• Market capitalization: $557,726,848
• 1 year performance: -11.47%
• P/E ratio: 4.2119

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7. Frontline (FRO)

Frontline plc, a shipping company, engages in the seaborne transportation of crude oil and oil products worldwide. It owns and operates oil and product tankers. As of December 31, 2023, the company operated a fleet of 76 vessels.

• Previous close price: $14.35
• Market capitalization: $3,067,745,024
• 1 year performance: -31.21%
• P/E ratio: 5.6016

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Bottom line

While it's possible to turn a profit investing in oil tanker stocks, keep in mind that—like any investment—oil tanker stocks are not immune to risk. These stocks are subject to fluctuating conditions both in the market and in the oil industry, so carefully vet your picks before you invest. If you're new to investing or if it's been a while since you've taken a critical look at your investment accounts, compare brokers to make sure you're getting the best trading features for your needs.

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