In a comparison of two Greek-headquartered shipping companies, Okeanis Eco Tankers (ECO) emerges as the stronger investment choice over Star Bulk Carriers (SBLK). ECO benefits from a robust crude tanker market, superior earnings surprise history (67.6% average beat), higher dividend yield (24%+), and stronger year-to-date price performance with triple-digit gains. While SBLK offers stable dry bulk operations and consistent dividends, ECO's modern fuel-efficient fleet and favorable geopolitical factors supporting freight rates give it the edge.

Zacks has added five stocks to its Strong Buy list based on increased earnings consensus estimates over the last 60 days. The stocks include OptimumBank Holdings (16.5% earnings increase), Nomura Holdings (22.5% increase), Kaiser Aluminum (16.6% increase), Movado Group (6% increase), and Okeanis Eco Tankers (60.9% increase).

Okeanis Eco Tankers Corp. (ECO) has significantly outperformed the shipping industry with 147.6% gains over the past year. The company benefits from upward earnings estimate revisions, consistent earnings surprises, strong liquidity position, and shareholder-friendly dividend policies. Its commitment to sustainability and ESG practices further supports its bullish outlook, earning it a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) rating.

Three shipping stocks—Okeanis Eco Tankers (ECO), Seanergy Maritime Holdings (SHIP), and Star Bulk Carriers (SBLK)—are highlighted as attractive income investments due to elevated freight rates, favorable supply-demand dynamics, and strong earnings. All three have earned Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) ratings with impressive year-to-date returns and substantial dividend yields ranging from 7.8% to 14%.

Okeanis Eco Tankers Corp. (NYSE: ECO) announced an ex-dividend date for its Q1 2026 dividend of USD 2.00 per common share. The shares will trade ex-dividend on the Oslo Stock Exchange from May 27, 2026, and on the New York Stock Exchange from May 28, 2026.

Okeanis Eco Tankers Corp. (NYSE: ECO) announced a Q1 2026 dividend of USD 2.00 per common share. The company declared different ex-dividend dates for NYSE (May 28, 2026) and Oslo Stock Exchange (May 27, 2026) due to different settlement periods. Payment is scheduled for June 5, 2026, with VPS-registered shares receiving distributions on or about June 10, 2026.

Okeanis Eco Tankers Corp. (NYSE:ECO / OSE:OET) announced three new loan facility agreements totaling $190 million to finance the acquisition of two new Suezmax vessels and to refinance two sale-and-leaseback vessels. The financing includes a $90 million facility from E.SUN Commercial Bank for the Nissos Tigani and Nissos Vous vessels, and $50 million facilities each from Greek banks for the Nissos Rhenia and Nissos Despotiko vessels. The company highlighted improved debt margins by over 200 basis points since early 2023 and the completion of its transition away from legacy sale-and-leaseback arrangements.

Okeanis Eco Tankers Corp. (NYSE: ECO) announced a Q4 2025 dividend of USD 1.55 per common share. The company provided key dates for dividend distribution, noting different ex-dividend dates between NYSE (T+1 settlement) and Oslo Stock Exchange (T+2 settlement). Shareholders in Norway's VPS depository will receive dividends in NOK on or about March 13, 2026, while other shareholders will receive payments on March 10, 2026.

Okeanis Eco Tankers (NYSE: ECO) reported strong Q4 2025 results with revenues of $126.9 million and profit of $59.5 million, significantly higher than Q4 2024. The company declared a dividend of $1.55 per share and reported improved earnings per share of $1.76 in Q4 2025 versus $0.41 in Q4 2024. For full-year 2025, the company achieved profit of $123.0 million with EPS of $3.77, up from $3.38 in 2024.

Okeanis Eco Tankers Corp. (NYSE: ECO, OSE: OET) announced a contemplated offering of new common shares on January 20, 2026. A trading halt was imposed on the company's shares on Euronext Oslo Børs on January 21, 2026, from market opening until approximately 13:00 CET to facilitate the bookbuilding process for the offering.

Okeanis Eco Tankers Corp. successfully raised $115 million through an offering of 3,239,436 new common shares at $35.50 per share, with shares to be traded on NYSE and Euronext Oslo Børs.

Okeanis Eco Tankers Corp. announced a dividend of $0.75 per common share, payable on December 11, 2025, with different ex-dividend dates for NYSE and Oslo Stock Exchange due to settlement differences.