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SFL

SFLC
NYSE / Energy
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Current thesis
SFL combines a sizable multi-year backlog, investment-grade counterparty exposure, a durable dividend record, and incremental car-carrier charters. Spot tanker earnings provide upside if elevated rates persist, while newbuild additions can expand contracted cash flows over time.
Posture
Mixed
Lead driver
Sentiment
What changed
2 setup hits (3d) with net bullish as of 2026-09-09.
What can break
Approximately $1.2 billion of remaining capital expenditure increases execution and financing sensitivity. [#PR-EARNINGS-2026-08-28]
Momentum
54
Value
49
Sentiment
67
Setup hits (3d)
2 · Net Bullish
AI TargetsBase $12.95 · Bull $14.25 · Bear $10.75Analysis 2026-08-31; returns require an exact persisted reference.
Data freshness
Prices
Unavailable: Price unavailable
Fundamentals
As of 2026-08-17 • Vendor: Data Vendor v1
Scores
As of 2026-09-09 • Model: HYBRID_IC_RP
AI Memo
As of 2026-08-31 • Model: RankAlpha Sentiment Codex
Investment thesis
As of 2026-09-09

Grade is the composite factor band; factor scores use a 0–100 scale. Confidence describes evidence quality, not a probability of return. Score date: 2026-09-09. Definitions

Supporting evidence
What
Grade C · Mixed
Confidence Medium · Net Bullish
Target $13.33
Why
Momentum54 · Δ7d +7.9
Value49 · Δ7d +0.1
Sentiment67 · Δ7d +6.9
So what
Balanced signals (Net Bullish). Wait for confirmation before sizing up.

Confirming evidence

  • 2 setup hits (3d) with net bullish as of 2026-09-09.
  • Sentiment remains the lead driver in the composite, 7D delta +6.9.

Contradictions & invalidation

  • Approximately $1.2 billion of remaining capital expenditure increases execution and financing sensitivity. [#PR-EARNINGS-2026-08-28]
  • Consensus and post-earnings analyst revision data are thin or inconsistent.
  • The strongest quarterly earnings driver is the least predictable: spot Suezmax rates.

Catalyst clock

2026-08-26

Q2 earnings confirmed strong operating performance

Lead driver: Sentiment · See AI snapshot
Momentum
54
9% active weight
Current posture
7d trendImproving
Δ7d
+7.9
Δ21d
-19.8
Value
49
28% active weight
Current posture
7d trendFlat
Δ7d
+0.1
Δ21d
-3.7
Sentiment
67
62% active weight
Current posture
7d trendImproving
Δ7d
+6.9
Δ21d
+11.6
Why this grade

Composite grade C. Momentum 53.7 / Value 49.4 / Sentiment 67.2

Scenario snapshot

Scenario probability is memo-authored likelihood, not forecast certainty. Targets belong to the analysis dated 2026-08-31. Scenario method

B+
Bull case
25%
Probability
Target price
$14.25
Analysis reference price unavailable
Analysis 2026-08-31 · RankAlpha Sentiment Codex
Most likely
B
Base case
50%
Probability
Target price
$12.95
Analysis reference price unavailable
Analysis 2026-08-31 · RankAlpha Sentiment Codex
B-
Bear case
25%
Probability
Target price
$10.75
Analysis reference price unavailable
Analysis 2026-08-31 · RankAlpha Sentiment Codex
Fundamentals (TTM)
As of 2026-08-17
Market Cap
$1.81B
Beta
0.50
Shares Out
144.76M
P/E (TTM)
31.8
P/S (TTM)
1.45
P/FCF (TTM) · Derived
35.27
Rev YoY
-6.6%
EPS YoY
-182.1%
Gross Margin
+27.6%
Op Margin
+24.7%
Net Debt
$2.41B
Current Ratio
0.32
As of 2026-09-09 • Updated nightlySource: Internal modelMethods & Data