Genco Shipping & Trading (NYSE:GNK) Announces Quarterly Earnings Results, Beats Estimates By $0.04 EPS

Genco Shipping & Trading (NYSE:GNK) issued its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday. The shipping company reported $0.39 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.35 by $0.04, Zacks reports. The company had revenue of $109.92 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $78.52 million. Genco Shipping & Trading had a negative net margin of 2.14% and a negative return on equity of 0.62%. Genco Shipping & Trading’s revenue for the quarter was up 10.8% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $0.29 earnings per share.

Genco Shipping & Trading Price Performance

Shares of GNK stock opened at $22.51 on Wednesday. Genco Shipping & Trading has a fifty-two week low of $11.20 and a fifty-two week high of $22.65. The firm has a market capitalization of $973.40 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of -132.41, a PEG ratio of 5.99 and a beta of 1.21. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.18, a quick ratio of 1.98 and a current ratio of 2.36. The stock’s 50-day simple moving average is $19.63 and its 200-day simple moving average is $18.15.

Genco Shipping & Trading Increases Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, March 18th. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, March 11th will be issued a $0.50 dividend. This is a boost from Genco Shipping & Trading’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.15. This represents a $2.00 annualized dividend and a yield of 8.9%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, March 11th. Genco Shipping & Trading’s dividend payout ratio is -352.94%.

Institutional Trading of Genco Shipping & Trading

A number of institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. First Trust Advisors LP grew its position in Genco Shipping & Trading by 705.9% during the 3rd quarter. First Trust Advisors LP now owns 133,631 shares of the shipping company’s stock worth $2,379,000 after purchasing an additional 117,049 shares during the period. Credit Agricole S A purchased a new stake in shares of Genco Shipping & Trading in the third quarter worth about $1,801,000. AQR Capital Management LLC boosted its stake in shares of Genco Shipping & Trading by 49.3% in the first quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC now owns 296,188 shares of the shipping company’s stock worth $3,957,000 after buying an additional 97,766 shares during the last quarter. Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. grew its holdings in Genco Shipping & Trading by 14.8% during the fourth quarter. Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. now owns 748,707 shares of the shipping company’s stock worth $13,799,000 after acquiring an additional 96,703 shares during the period. Finally, Jump Financial LLC purchased a new position in Genco Shipping & Trading during the second quarter valued at approximately $1,256,000. 58.62% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several research firms have recently commented on GNK. Wall Street Zen lowered Genco Shipping & Trading from a “hold” rating to a “sell” rating in a research report on Sunday, December 14th. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c-)” rating on shares of Genco Shipping & Trading in a research note on Monday, December 29th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, one has given a Buy rating and one has given a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Genco Shipping & Trading presently has an average rating of “Buy” and an average target price of $21.00.

Trending Headlines about Genco Shipping & Trading

Here are the key news stories impacting Genco Shipping & Trading this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Genco declared a large quarterly dividend of $0.50/share (record Mar 11, payable Mar 18), a 233.3% increase versus the prior quarter and implying a roughly 8.9% yield — the largest payout since 2022 and the 26th consecutive quarterly dividend. This is a clear shareholder-return signal. GlobeNewswire: Q4 2025 Financial Results
• Positive Sentiment: Q4 results showed EPS of $0.39 (beat consensus ~$0.35) and revenue of ~$109.9M, with gross profit and operating profit improving year-over-year — supporting the stronger dividend and signaling operational improvement. Zacks: Q4 Earnings & Revenues Surpass Estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts and industry coverage point to favorable shipping-sector dynamics; some research lists GNK among shipping names to consider amid stronger market conditions, which supports sentiment into the quarter. Zacks: Shipping Industry Outlook
• Neutral Sentiment: Company press materials and the GlobeNewswire release provide the official results and dividend details (useful for confirmation of timing and amounts). GlobeNewswire: Q4 2025 Financial Results
• Neutral Sentiment: Coverage is shifting as market participants digest a recent cash-offer narrative and strategic implications; one write-up outlines how the company story may be evolving — impact unclear until more detail emerges. Yahoo Finance: Story Shifting After Cash Offer
• Negative Sentiment: Quiver and filings show notable insider selling (including CEO sales) over recent months and sizable institutional reductions from some large funds — a potential red flag for sentiment and a supply overhang. Quiver Quantitative: Q4 2025 & Insider/Institutional Activity
• Negative Sentiment: Some data providers report mixed EPS comparisons (a third‑party table showed an EPS below certain estimates) and Quiver flags higher liabilities and rising capex/investments — items investors should monitor for cash-flow and leverage risks despite stronger headline profit metrics. Quiver Quantitative: Financial Details & Risks

About Genco Shipping & Trading

Genco Shipping & Trading Limited is a leading global owner and operator of drybulk vessels, providing seaborne transportation services for major commodities such as iron ore, coal, grain and fertilizers. The company’s fleet comprises Capesize, Panamax and Supramax vessels, which are chartered to a broad base of international charterers under both spot and period contracts. Genco’s focus on modern, fuel-efficient tonnage supports reliable cargo delivery across a variety of trade routes and market conditions.

In addition to vessel ownership and operation, Genco offers ship management, maintenance and technical support services designed to maximize fleet performance and safety.