Nordic American Tankers Limited (NAT) Bounces to Profitability on Strong Ship Demand

Nordic American Tankers Limited (NYSE:NAT) is one of the best marine shipping stocks to buy right now.

On March 3, Nordic American Tankers Limited (NYSE:NAT) announced insider purchases of 400,000 shares. CEO Herbjorn Hansson bought 200,000 shares at $5.70, raising his stake to 5.5 million, while Vice-Chair Alexander Hansson acquired 200,000 shares at $5.70, bringing his holdings to 5.55 million. The stock has surged 172% over the past year.

On February 26, Nordic American Tankers Limited delivered solid fourth-quarter and full-year results as demand for ships accelerated. The company bounced back to profitability, reporting a net profit of $11.7 million compared to a net loss of $2.8 million in the third quarter. Adjusted EBITDA in the quarter totaled $34.7 million, an improvement from $13.3 million in the third quarter.

As of the end of 2025, Nordic American Tankers operated a fleet of 20 well-maintained Suezmax tankers, offering a combination of economies of scale and flexibility. During the quarter, the company delivered two vessels sold, as it also entered into a sales agreement for a 2003-built tanker.

Amid the divestment spree, the company continues to capitalize on the high demand for oil transportation, especially in emerging economies. Increased pressure on the shadow fleet and transportation of sanctioned oil is increasing demand for compliant ships. Consequently, nearly two-thirds of the company’s spot days in the first quarter are already booked at $55,000 a day, affirming the strong demand.

The company’s board has also approved a $0.17-per-share dividend, payable on March 24 to shareholders of record as of March 10.

Nordic American Tankers Limited (NYSE:NAT) is an international shipping company that owns and operates a homogeneous fleet of approximately 20 double-hull Suezmax crude oil tankers. They specialize exclusively in transporting crude oil globally, operating primarily in the spot market where vessels are chartered for single voyages.

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