SFL Corporation Ltd. (SFL) Stock Price & Analysis
SFL Corporation Ltd. (SFL) closed at USD 12.34 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, up 0.00% on the day. The US market is currently closed (pre-market); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 12.34; the Oct 22, 2026 session ranged USD 12.14–12.52 on volume of 1,614,536 shares. Market capitalization is $1.71B, with a 52-week range of USD 6.99–13.98 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
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Key facts (SFL)
- Analysts: Hold (mean 2.50 on a 1–5 scale) (4 analysts), mean target USD 13.17 (range 12.5–14).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +82.9% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y +123.2% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.
- Next earnings: 2026-11-10, EPS estimate USD 0.05, revenue estimate $178M.
Analysts (SFL)
Consensus Hold (mean 2.50 on a 1–5 scale), 4 analysts; mean target USD 13.17 (low 12.5, high 14).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-26 | BTIG | Reiterated | Buy | $14 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (SFL)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-18) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +82.9% | +123.2% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | +83.3% | +17.4% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 30.0% | 29.0% |
| Max drawdown | -18.8% (May 2026→Jun 2026) | -45.6% (May 2024→Oct 2025) |
SFL analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Sep 2026) | $0.05 | $0.04 | +20.4% | $178.1M | 4 |
| Next quarter (ends Dec 2026) | $0.04 | $0.07 | -40.3% | $171.1M | 4 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Dec 2026) | $0.35 | $0.18 | +94.6% | $704.7M | 2 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Dec 2027) | $0.64 | $0.48 | +32.9% | $762.0M | 4 |
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC)
| Price | USD 12.34 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 0.00% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 12.34 |
| Open | USD 12.29 |
| Day Range | USD 12.14 – 12.52 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 6.99 – 13.98 |
| Volume | 1,614,536 shares |
| Market Cap | $1.71B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (SFL)
Nexqual's technical model rates SFL "STRONG SELL" based on 0 bullish and 5 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
| Overall Signal | STRONG SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 41.06 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 12.81) |
| MACD | -0.17 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (SFL)
Wall Street analysts rate SFL "Hold" based on 4 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 13.17 (range USD 12.5–14), per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Hold |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 4 |
| Mean Target | USD 13.17 |
| High Target | USD 14 |
| Low Target | USD 12.5 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 2 / 2 / 0 |
Earnings (SFL)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-11-10 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 0.05 |
| Revenue Estimate | $178.10M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 0.24 vs est 0.08 ▲ beat |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 0.08 vs est 0.02 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 0.04 vs est -0 ▲ beat |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 0.07 vs est -0.01 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (SFL)
| Total Revenue | $712.36M |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +2.70% |
| Gross Margin | +60.52% |
| Operating Margin | +33.70% |
| Profit Margin | +8.96% |
| ROE | +6.25% |
| Debt / Equity | 2.3 |
| Current Ratio | 0.38 |
| Total Cash | $118.12M |
| Total Debt | $2.38B |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
Financial Health Score (SFL)
Nexqual rates SFL Corporation Ltd.'s overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
| Growth | Critical — Revenue -19% YoY (annual), sharp decline |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Strong — Gross margin 61%, operating 34% (last 12 months) |
| Balance Sheet | Critical — $118M cash vs $2.38B debt |
| Cash Flow | Solid — Operating cash flow $241M (TTM) |
| Efficiency | Mixed — ROE 6%, ROA 3.4% |
Ownership (SFL)
| Insider Ownership | +17.25% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +47.79% |
| Shares Outstanding | 138.67M |
| Float | 112.72M |
| Short % of Float | +3.86% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
Leadership (SFL)
SFL Corporation Ltd. is led by Ole Bjarte Hjertaker, CEO of SFL Management AS & Director, per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
| CEO of SFL Management AS & Director | Ole Bjarte Hjertaker |
|---|---|
| Chief Financial Officer of SFL Management AS | Aksel C. Olesen |
| Chief Operating Officer | Trym Otto Sjølie |
| Vice President of Investor Relations | Espen Nilsen Gjosund |
| Senior Vice President of Business Development | Mikkel Storm Weum |
Major Backers & Investors (SFL)
Notable institutional backers of SFL Corporation Ltd. include American Century Companies Inc, Mirae Asset Global ETFs Holdings Ltd., DFA INVESTMENT DIMENSIONS GROUP INC-U.S. Small Cap Value Portfolio, according to Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| American Century Companies Inc | 2.46% |
| Mirae Asset Global ETFs Holdings Ltd. | 2.46% |
| DFA INVESTMENT DIMENSIONS GROUP INC-U.S. Small Cap Value Portfolio | 2.17% |
| GLOBAL X FUNDS-Global X SuperDividend U.S. ETF | 1.87% |
| Qube Research & Technologies Ltd | 1.82% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| Dimensional Fund Advisors | 6.23% |
| BlackRock | 4.98% |
| BNY Mellon | 1.51% |
| State Street | 1.51% |
| Geode Capital | 1.14% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
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