7 oil tanker stocks to watch

Considering investing in oil tanker stocks? While the best oil tanker stocks depend on your portfolio and investment goals, we've identified some oil tanker stocks that are worth keeping an eye on in the oil sector. Keep reading to learn more about oil tanker stocks and how to start investing.

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.

Best stock	1-year return	Market cap	Exchange	Volume	Buy now on CIBC Investor's Edge
SFL Corporation (SFL.US)	-21.90% SFL Corporation's 1-year return based on the closing price as of December 4, 2024.	$1.2 billion (USD)	NYSE	1,167,400	Buy now
DHT (DHT.US)	32.85% DHT's 1-year return based on the closing price as of December 4, 2024.	$2.1 billion (USD)	NYSE	1,939,000	Buy now
Scorpio Tankers (STNG.US)	(data unavailable)	$3 billion (USD)	NYSE	(data unavailable)	Buy now
Teekay Corporation (TK.US)	(data unavailable)	$855.2 million (USD)	NYSE	(data unavailable)	Buy now
N/A (FRO.US)	(data unavailable)	(data unavailable)	N/A	(data unavailable)	Buy now
Tsakos Energy Navigation (TEN.US)	(data unavailable)	$737.8 million (USD)	NYSE	(data unavailable)	Buy now
Algoma Central Corporation (ALC.TO)	(data unavailable)	$754.6 million (CAD)	Toronto Stock Exchange	(data unavailable)	Buy now

The values in this table are accurate as of the market close on December 4, 2025, or the most recent data available. Volume refers to the number of shares traded during the day.

What to look for when investing in oil tanker stock

The oil 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.

Also keep in mind that, while volatility can be ideal for day traders, long-term investors will want to look for stocks to offer steadier gains over time.

How to invest in oil tanker stock

1. Research the oil industry. Before investing, learn about the oil tanker stock sector, its trends and the companies within it. Look at each company's financial health, potential for growth and past performance to identify stocks that fit your investment goals.
2. Choose a stock trading platform. Compare trading fees, access to trading tools and user interface options. We've identified reliable trading platforms to help narrow down your options below or check out the best stock trading apps in Canada to find one that suits your needs.
3. Open and fund your account. Sign up with your personal details and link a bank account or funding method to deposit money before you start trading.
4. Select the oil tanker stock(s) to buy. Search by company name or ticker symbol, like SFL or DHT. Compare key metrics such as market cap, price history and earnings per share to pick the best stock for your strategy.
5. Buy the stock and monitor performance. Place your order to buy the stock and track its performance over time. Consider setting alerts, signing up for industry newsletters or using platform research tools to stay up to date on market changes.

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Are oil tanker stocks a good investment?

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.

What are the best oil tanker stocks?

A lot of factors go into picking the best oil tanker stocks. Stock performance can be impacted by factors like market conditions, company decisions and global events. Plus, what may be a strong oil tanker stock investment for one person might not be suitable for another.

That said, we rounded up this list of popular oil tanker stocks in or related to the oil industry to help narrow down your options:

• SFL Corporation (SFL)
• DHT (DHT)
• Scorpio Tankers (STNG)
• Teekay Corporation (TK)
• N/A (N/A)
• Tsakos Energy Navigation (TEN)
• Algoma Central Corporation (ALC)

Keep in mind that this is not a "best" list or a recommendation. It highlights some oil tanker stocks for informational purposes only and does not indicate past or future performance or investment advice. We do not guarantee any investment performance.

We've outlined detailed company and stock performance details for each oil tanker stock below. Keep reading to decide if any of these companies are the right investment for you.

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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, oil products transportation, container transportation, car transportation, and drilling rigs.

Closing stock price	$8.20
Market Capitalization The total market value of SFL Corporation's outstanding shares	$1.2 billion
Gross profit (TTM)	$441.1 million
Profit margin	-0.20%
Revenue (TTM)	$774.5 million
Earnings per share (TTM)	-$0.01
52-week stock price range	$6.42 – $10.21

All dollar amounts in this table are in USD. TTM refers to the "trailing 12 months." All values are accurate as of the market close on November 30, 2025.

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DHT (DHT)

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

Closing stock price	$12.90
Market Capitalization The total market value of DHT's outstanding shares	$2.1 billion
Gross profit (TTM)	$315.5 million
Profit margin	37.13%
Revenue (TTM)	$538.6 million
Earnings per share (TTM)	$1.24
52-week stock price range	$8.14 – $13.85

All dollar amounts in this table are in USD. TTM refers to the "trailing 12 months." All values are accurate as of the market close on November 30, 2025.

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Scorpio Tankers (STNG)

Scorpio Tankers Inc. , together with its subsidiaries, engages in the seaborne transportation of crude oil and refined petroleum products worldwide. As of March 20, 2025, its fleet consisted of 99 owned and leased financed tankers, including 38 LR2, 47 MR, and 14 Handymax.

Market Capitalization The total market value of Scorpio Tankers's outstanding shares	$3 billion
Gross profit (TTM)	$557.5 million
Profit margin	32.01%
Revenue (TTM)	$889.5 million
Earnings per share (TTM)	$5.99
52-week stock price range	$29.85 – $65.07

All dollar amounts in this table are in USD. TTM refers to the "trailing 12 months." All values are accurate as of the market close on December 4, 2025.

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Teekay Corporation (TK)

Teekay Corporation Ltd. provides crude oil marine transportation and other marine services worldwide. The company operates in two segments, Tankers and Marine Services.

Market Capitalization The total market value of Teekay Corporation's outstanding shares	$855.2 million
Gross profit (TTM)	$327 million
Profit margin	7.95%
Revenue (TTM)	$992.5 million
Earnings per share (TTM)	$0.89
52-week stock price range	$4.97 – $10.60

All dollar amounts in this table are in USD. TTM refers to the "trailing 12 months." All values are accurate as of the market close on December 4, 2025.

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N/A (N/A)

N/A. . .

All dollar amounts in this table are in N/A. TTM refers to the "trailing 12 months." All values are accurate as of the market close on December 4, 2025.

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Tsakos Energy Navigation (TEN)

Tsakos Energy Navigation Limited provides seaborne crude oil and petroleum product transportation services worldwide. The company offers marine transportation services for national, major, and other independent oil companies and refiners under long, medium, and short-term charters. It also operates a fleet of double-hull vessels, such as conventional tankers, LNG carriers, and suezmax DP2 shuttle tankers.

Market Capitalization The total market value of Tsakos Energy Navigation's outstanding shares	$737.8 million
Gross profit (TTM)	$405.8 million
Profit margin	15.97%
Revenue (TTM)	$764.8 million
Earnings per share (TTM)	$3.16
52-week stock price range	$13.01 – $26.69

All dollar amounts in this table are in USD. TTM refers to the "trailing 12 months." All values are accurate as of the market close on December 4, 2025.

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Algoma Central Corporation (ALC)

Algoma Central Corporation owns and operates a fleet of dry and liquid bulk carriers activities in Canada. The company operates through Domestic Dry-Bulk, Product Tankers, Ocean Self-Unloaders, and Global Short Sea Shipping segments. The company operates dry-bulk carriers for industrial sectors, including producers in iron and steel, aggregate, salt, and cement and building materials, as well as agricultural product distributors.

Market Capitalization The total market value of Algoma Central Corporation's outstanding shares	C$754.6 million
Gross profit (TTM)	C$213 million
Profit margin	13.31%
Revenue (TTM)	C$755.6 million
Earnings per share (TTM)	C$2.51
52-week stock price range	C$13.58 – C$18.60

All dollar amounts in this table are in CAD. TTM refers to the "trailing 12 months." All values are accurate as of the market close on December 4, 2025.

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Bottom line

If you're considering adding oil tanker stocks to your portfolio, make sure you thoroughly look into any companies before investing to help mitigate risk. We've compiled a list of oil tanker stocks to help narrow down your options. Then choose a legitimate stock trading platform to start investing. After that it comes down to monitoring the oil industry to know when to buy, sell or hold.

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Frequently asked questions about oil tanker stocks

• What are oil tanker stocks?

  Oil tanker stocks are shares of companies that either directly work in the oil tanker sector or operate within related industries. Investors interested in buying oil tanker stocks may be looking to take advantage of market trends or lock in investments for the long haul.

• What is the top oil tanker stock to buy in 2025?

  Unfortunately, it's almost impossible to choose a single "top" oil tanker stock to invest in due to factors like market fluctuations, company management and shifting economic trends. These can all change—sometimes overnight—how a stock performs. It's best to do your own research to decide which companies fit within your risk tolerance. Reviewing a company's financial reports and past stock performance can help you decide if it's worth investing in.

• Where can I find information and regular updates about the oil industry?

  You can keep track of the latest oil news and updates by signing up for financial newsletters, visiting financial news sites, reading company investor relations pages and using market research platforms. Many online brokerages also offer sector reports, stock screeners and alerts to help you track movements in your stock performance or updates in or related to the oil industry.

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