SFL SFL Corporation

BULLISH Impact: 7/10 PRESS-RELEASE
Horizon days Filed May 12, 2026 Processed 28d 17h ago Wire GlobeNewswire
Press release: earnings
Latest settled — T+5d ⚠ clustered
SFL ▼ -2.27% at T+5d
LONG call ✗ call lost -2.27% · α vs SPY -2.34% · entry $12.80 → $12.51
Next anchor: T+20d in 5h
Last close $11.00 (close Jun 8) · -14.06% from $12.80 entry
Entry anchored
May 11, 03:59 PM ET
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$12.42
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$12.51
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Executive Summary

SFL Corporation reported Q1 2026 EPS of $0.08, a 381.6% beat vs the $0.02 consensus, on revenue of $171.6M (in line with estimates). The strong earnings beat, driven by operational performance in deep-sea freight transportation, is a positive surprise for a shipping company typically trading on dividend yield and charter coverage.

Actionable Insight

The massive EPS beat suggests strong charter rates or cost control. Monitor the May 12 presentation for dividend commentary and forward guidance. Given the 100% win rate on prior SFL calls, the stock may continue to rally into the earnings call.

Key Facts

  • Q1 2026 EPS of $0.08 vs consensus $0.02 (381.6% beat)
  • Revenue of $171.6M in line with $171.6M consensus
  • Earnings release scheduled for May 12, 2026
  • 67% of analysts rate the stock as Strong Buy or Buy

Financial Impact

EPS beat of $0.06 per share (381.6% above consensus)

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Risk Factors

  • Shipping rates are volatile and Q1 beat may not be repeatable
  • No revenue beat — top-line in line, so beat may be cost-driven or one-time
  • Dividend sustainability depends on cash flow, not just EPS

Market Snapshot

Exchange
NYSE
Sector
Deep Sea Foreign Transportation of Freight
Analyst Consensus
67% bullish (9 analysts)

Documents Analyzed

This report is based on 1 press release from GlobeNewswire.

DocumentAccession Number
PRESS-RELEASE Data (Synthetic)press-3292883
13 reports for SFL
Performance horizon
50% Hit rate 2 of 4 directional calls best @ T+20▲ +6.87%Apr 7, 2026
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Reports for SFL — sortable, filterable
Type Now
May 13, 2026
27d ago
6-K
MIXED ★ 6/10
$12.35 $12.41▲ +0.48%▲ +1.19%$11.00 (−10.94%)
May 12, 2026
28d ago
Press Release
BULLISH ★ 7/10
$12.80 $12.51▼ −2.27%▼ −2.34%$11.00 (−14.06%)
May 12, 2026
28d ago
6-K
MIXED ★ 6/10
$12.80 $12.51▼ −2.27%▼ −2.34%$11.00 (−14.06%)
May 12, 2026
28d ago
6-K
NEUTRAL ★ 2/10
$12.80 $12.51▼ −2.27%▼ −2.34%$11.00 (−14.06%)
May 12, 2026
28d ago
Press Release
BULLISH ★ 7/10
$12.80 $12.51▼ −2.27%▼ −2.34%$11.00 (−14.06%)
May 11, 2026
29d ago
Press Release
BULLISH ★ 7/10
$12.80 $12.51▼ −2.27%▼ −2.34%$11.00 (−14.06%)
May 6, 2026
4w ago
Press Release
NEUTRAL ★ 2/10
$11.78 $12.80▲ +8.66%▲ +7.53%$11.00 (−6.62%)
Apr 30, 2026
5w ago
6-K
NEUTRAL ★ 3/10
$11.32 $11.69▲ +3.30%▲ +1.57%$11.00 (−2.83%)
Apr 8, 2026
8w ago
6-K
NEUTRAL ★ 4/10
$11.07 $10.89▼ −1.63%▼ −5.14%$11.00 (−0.63%)
Apr 7, 2026
9w ago
Press Release
BULLISH ★ 7/10
$11.07 $10.89▼ −1.63%▼ −5.14%$11.00 (−0.63%)
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