Tsakos Energy Navigation: The Preferred Might Be A Better Pick Than The Common

Tsakos Energy Navigation Limited delivers strong results, but common holder cash returns remain underwhelming despite robust earnings. I rate TEN common shares Hold and Series F preferred Buy, favoring the nearly 9% fixed yield and substantial dividend coverage of Series F. Recent $150M repurchase authorization and a $1 common dividend for January 2027 are positive, but capital returns still lag peers.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 28, 2026

TEN, Ltd. Announces Common Shares Dividend and Share Repurchase Authorization

100% increase on first semi-annual common shares dividend $150 million common and preferred shares repurchase authorization ATHENS, Greece, Oct. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TEN, Ltd. (NYSE: TEN) (the “Company”) following the conclusion of the Company's Strategy Meeting, the Company today announced that in January 2027 it will distribute its first semi-annual dividend of $1.00 per share to common shareholders with payment and record dates to be announced in due course.

GlobeNewsWire • Oct 26, 2026

TEN Hires Versatile Marketing Leader Daniel Incandela as Chief Marketing Officer

DUBLIN, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--TEN, the largest full-service trailer lessor in North America, has appointed Daniel Incandela as Chief Marketing Officer.

Business Wire • Oct 7, 2026

TEN Ltd. Declares Dividend on its Series F Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Shares

ATHENS, Greece, Oct. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TEN Ltd. (NYSE: TEN) (“TEN” or the “Company”), a leading diversified tanker and LNG operator, today announced that its Board of Directors declared the regular quarterly cash dividend of approximately $0.59375 per share for its Series F Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Shares (the “Series F Preferred Shares”; NYSE: TENPRF).

GlobeNewsWire • Oct 5, 2026

Tsakos Energy Navigation Highlights $3.6B Contract Backlog, Tanker Fleet Expansion

Tsakos Energy Navigation NYSE: TEN outlined its tanker-market strategy, fleet expansion plans and recent earnings performance during the Lytham Partners Fall 2026 Investor Conference, with Advisor to the Board and head of investor relations Mike Kimble emphasizing the company's long-term contracts with major oil companies.

MarketBeat • Oct 2, 2026

TEN, Ltd. Continues Its Fleet Renewal and Reports Sale of Panamax Tanker

Dynamic Fleet Growth on Track Five New-Technology Panamaxes on Order Tanker Market Fundamentals Remain Strong ATHENS, Greece, Sept. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TEN, Ltd.

GlobeNewsWire • Sep 28, 2026

Tsakos Energy Navigation Q2 Earnings Call Highlights

Tsakos Energy Navigation NYSE: TEN reported record second-quarter and first-half results for 2026, citing stronger tanker markets, higher profit-sharing income and continued demand for long-term vessel charters.

MarketBeat • Sep 10, 2026

Tsakos Energy Navigation Limited (TEN) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Tsakos Energy Navigation Limited (TEN) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Seeking Alpha • Sep 10, 2026

TEN, Ltd. Reports Profits for the First Half and Second Quarter of 2026

300% plus increase in six-month net income to $7.12 per share Record revenues of $550 million in first half of 2026 Net income of $4.40 per share in Q2 2026 $3.6 billion in minimum contracted revenue Dynamic growth of 26 vessels under construction, seven of which already delivered $1.50 in common stock dividends paid in 2026 Tanker Market Fundamentals Remain Strong ATHENS, Greece, Sept. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TEN, Ltd (NYSE: TEN) (the “Company”) today reported results (unaudited) for the six months and the second quarter ended June 30, 2026.

GlobeNewsWire • Sep 10, 2026

Tsakos Energy Navigation: Buy Before Earnings

Tsakos Energy Navigation remains undervalued, with a prior target of $50 per share based on strong earnings expectations. TEN's sale of a VLCC for $83 million post-debt strengthens its capital buffer and reflects disciplined capital allocation. TEN continues its diversification strategy, adding a second LNG carrier at $254 million.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 1, 2026