Okeanis Eco Tankers

ECO

Market cap $2.23B

Okeanis Eco Tankers (ECO) is Monday's IBD Stock Of The Day as the oil shipper reaps huge profits amid the Strait of Hormuz crisis and pays out most of those earnings in dividends. ECO stock, whose ticker reflects the low fuel expense for its relatively young fleet, edged lower on a lull in volume Monday as it sets up for a possible breakout.

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Here is how Okeanis Eco Tankers Corp. (ECO) and Heartland Express (HTLD) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.

Increased profitability and generous dividends make these top-rated shipping stocks very attractive at the moment.

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ECO is benefiting from a strong crude tanker market, with spot exposure, higher charter rates and a modern fleet supporting earnings upside.

Here is how Okeanis Eco Tankers Corp. (ECO) and Heartland Express (HTLD) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.

Okeanis Eco Tankers remains a high-conviction pick, with a young, scrubber-fitted fleet and strong owner alignment fueling outperformance. ECO's Q1 results were exceptional, driven by explosive spot rates and fleet expansion, with net income up 601% YoY and TCE at $93,100/day. Current geopolitical disruptions and partial Strait of Hormuz reopening create a 'messy middle,' favoring ECO's spot-heavy exposure and supporting elevated rates.

TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / June 18, 2026 / Eco (Atlantic) Oil & Gas Ltd. (AIM:ECO)(TSXV:EOG), the oil and gas exploration company focused on the offshore Atlantic Margins, is pleased to announce a mid-year update on the progress of its various workstreams across its portfolio in Namibia, Guyana, the Falkland Islands, and South Africa.

ECO is expanding its modern scrubber-fitted tanker fleet with two Suezmax newbuildings, backing growth while preserving financial flexibility.