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STNGScorpio Tankers Inc.Buy Wait7.2·$78.52-0.29%
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Scorpio Tankers Inc. (STNG) Stock Analysis

Breakout setup

Buy WaitModerate Confidence

Energy · Oil & Gas Midstream

Wait for pullback to $74.08. At $78.52 the A.R:R is 1.4:1 — below the 1.5:1 minimum for BUY_NOW. Engine's entry $74.08 (Ma50 Sticky) is the shallowest technical level that clears the 2:1 A.R:R minimum. Key risk: Thin upside margin: 9.9%.

Scorpio Tankers Inc., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the seaborne transportation of crude oil and refined petroleum products worldwide. As of March 19, 2026, its fleet consisted of 90 wholly owned tankers, including 34 LR2, 42MR, and 14 Handymax. Scorpio Tankers Inc.... Read more

$78.52+10.2% A.UpsideScore 7.2/10#3 of 42 Oil & Gas Midstream
QualityF-score9 / 9FCF yield3.33%
IncomeYield2.29%(5y avg 2.13%)Payout16.49%sustainable
Entry $74.08(Ma50 Sticky)Stop $69.45Target $86.32(analyst − 13%)A.R:R 1.4:1Setup A.R:R 1.7:1
Analyst target$99.22+26.4%9 analysts
$86.32our TP
$78.52price
$99.22mean
$120

Wait for pullback to $74.08. At $78.52 the A.R:R is 1.4:1 — below the 1.5:1 minimum for BUY_NOW. Engine's entry $74.08 (Ma50 Sticky) is the shallowest technical level that clears the 2:1 A.R:R minimum. Key risk: Thin upside margin: 9.9%. Chart setup: Golden cross, above all MAs, RSI 55, MACD bullish. Maintain position. Not compelling to add more. | News modifier +1 (HOLD_IF_HOLDING → STRONG_BUY_WAIT) Score 7.2/10, moderate confidence.

Passes 7/9 gates (positive momentum, clean insider activity, no SEC red flags, news events none recent, earnings proximity 42d clear, semi cycle peak clear, materials cycle peak clear). Fails on favorable risk/reward ratio. Suitability: aggressive.

news + 30-day 8-K events · 5-min refresh

Recent developments

updated 2026-06-17
TrendMatrix Research · upcoming catalyst calendar

Upcoming dated catalysts

Wed, Jul 29, 202642d to earnings· next earnings call

Thesis

Rewards
Strong earnings beat streak (4/4)
Earnings estimates trending UP
Strong overall score: 7.2/10
Risks
Thin upside margin: 9.9%

Key Metrics

P/E (TTM)7.8
P/E (Fwd)12.3
Mkt Cap$3.9B
EV/EBITDA5.9
Profit Mgn48.4%
ROE15.9%
Rev Growth46.2%
Beta-0.27
Dividend2.29%
Rating analysts17

Quality Signals

Piotroski F9/9MoatWideCompounder

Options Flow

P/C4.08bearish
IV51%elevated
Max Pain$70-10.9% vs spot

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Rating Breakdown

1 ceiling hit

GatesA.R:R 1.4 < 1.5@spotMomentum 5.5<5.5 (soft — BUY_NOW allowed but watch)Momentum 5.5>=4.5Insider activity: OKNo SEC red flagsNEWS EVENTS NONE RECENTEARNINGS PROXIMITY 42d clearSEMI CYCLE PEAK CLEARMATERIALS CYCLE PEAK CLEARBreakoutSuitability: Aggressive
RSI
55 · Neutral
20D MA 50D MA 200D MAGOLDEN CROSSSupport $72.78Resistance $82.00

Price Targets

$69
$74
$86
A.Upside+9.9%
A.R:R1.4:1
Setup A.R:R (at entry)1.7:1

Position Sizing

ConvictionMedium conviction
Suggested %0.6%
Max %1.3%
RegimeSteady

Risk Alerts

! NEWS_MOD=+1: HOLD_IF_HOLDING → STRONG_BUY_WAIT
! asymmetry at 1.4 (below the engine's 1.5 threshold)@spot

Earnings

B
B
B
B
4/4 beats
Next Earnings2026-07-29 (42d)

Verdict History

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Verdicts are recorded on every nightly pipeline run. Rows capture transitions (verdict flips, score deltas ≥0.3, entry/TP/SL changes). Rows with a ▶ can be expanded to see the change reason. Aggregate cohort performance is tracked in the recommendation ledger.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is STNG stock a buy right now?

Wait for pullback to $74.08. At $78.52 the A.R:R is 1.4:1 — below the 1.5:1 minimum for BUY_NOW. Engine's entry $74.08 (Ma50 Sticky) is the shallowest technical level that clears the 2:1 A.R:R minimum. Key risk: Thin upside margin: 9.9%. Chart setup: Golden cross, above all MAs, RSI 55, MACD bullish. Maintain position. Not compelling to add more. | News modifier +1 (HOLD_IF_HOLDING → STRONG_BUY_WAIT) Target $86.32 (+9.9%), stop $69.45 (−13.1%), Setup A.R:R 1.7:1. Score 7.2/10, moderate confidence.

What is the STNG stock price target?

Take-profit target: $86.32 (+10.2% upside). Target $86.32 (+9.9%), stop $69.45 (−13.1%), Setup A.R:R 1.7:1. Stop-loss: $69.45.

What are the risks of investing in STNG?

Thin upside margin: 9.9%.

Is STNG overvalued or undervalued?

Scorpio Tankers Inc. trades at a P/E of 7.8 (forward 12.3). TrendMatrix value score: 8.4/10. Verdict: Buy (Wait for Entry).

What do analysts say about STNG?

17 analysts cover STNG with a consensus score of 4.2/5. Average price target: $99.

What does Scorpio Tankers Inc. do?Scorpio Tankers Inc., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the seaborne transportation of crude oil and refined...

Scorpio Tankers Inc., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the seaborne transportation of crude oil and refined petroleum products worldwide. As of March 19, 2026, its fleet consisted of 90 wholly owned tankers, including 34 LR2, 42MR, and 14 Handymax. Scorpio Tankers Inc. was incorporated in 2009 and is headquartered in Monaco.

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