Shares of Scorpio Tankers Inc. (NYSE: STNG) surged 5.52% in pre-market trading on Wednesday following the release of the company's second-quarter 2025 financial results, which significantly exceeded analyst expectations.

The oil tanker company reported adjusted earnings per share of $1.47 for Q2, handily beating the consensus estimate of $1.06. Adjusted net income came in at $67.8 million, well above the $52.4 million analysts had projected. Revenue for the quarter reached $230.225 million, surpassing the analyst consensus of $222.537 million.

While the Q2 results showed a year-over-year decline in revenue and earnings due to normalized trade patterns compared to the exceptional market conditions in 2024, the company's performance still impressed investors. Scorpio Tankers attributed the revenue decrease to adjusted supply chains for refined petroleum products and changes in global shipping routes.

Adding to the positive sentiment, Scorpio Tankers declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.40 per share, maintaining its commitment to returning value to shareholders. The dividend announcement likely contributed to the stock's pre-market rally.

Investors also appeared to appreciate the company's ongoing deleveraging efforts, which resulted in lower financial expenses for the quarter. This strategic focus on debt reduction has strengthened Scorpio Tankers' financial position, potentially setting the stage for improved profitability in future quarters.

As the shipping industry continues to navigate evolving global trade dynamics, Scorpio Tankers' better-than-expected results and consistent dividend policy seem to have bolstered investor confidence in the company's ability to perform well even in a normalizing market environment.