SFL reports higher quarterly profit as charter backlog reaches US$5 billion

SFL Corporation reported net income of US$37.4 million for the third quarter of 2026, while its fixed-rate charter backlog reached approximately US$5 billion.

Operating revenue remained broadly stable at US$201.6 million, compared with US$200.8 million in the second quarter. Net income increased from US$33.8 million, while earnings per share rose from US$0.25 to US$0.26.

The shipowner generated adjusted EBITDA of US$122 million during the quarter. Vessel charter hire contributed US$178 million, while its offshore drilling assets generated another US$23 million.

SFL declared a quarterly dividend of US$0.22 per share, marking its 91st consecutive quarterly dividend.

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