Genco Shipping & Trading (NYSE:GNK) Sets New 12-Month High on Strong Earnings

Genco Shipping & Trading Limited (NYSE:GNK) shares reached a new 52-week high on Tuesday following a better than expected earnings announcement. The company traded as high as $22.38 and last traded at $22.4250, with a volume of 103961 shares changing hands. The stock had previously closed at $22.21.

The shipping company reported $0.39 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.35 by $0.04. Genco Shipping & Trading had a negative net margin of 2.14% and a negative return on equity of 0.62%. The firm had revenue of $109.92 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $78.52 million. During the same period in the prior year, the company earned $0.29 EPS. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 10.8% compared to the same quarter last year.

More Genco Shipping & Trading News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Company declared a $0.50 quarterly dividend (26th consecutive), the largest since 2022 — signals strong cash return to shareholders and supports investor demand. Genco Shipping & Trading Limited Announces Q4 2025 Financial Results
• Positive Sentiment: Q4 revenue beat: reported $109.9M (up ~10.8% YoY) and EPS roughly in line to slightly above consensus ($0.39 vs. ~$0.35–$0.38), underpinning the bullish reaction to results. Strong gross profit and operating profit improvements were highlighted. Genco Shipping & Trading (GNK) Q4 Earnings and Revenues Surpass Estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Industry analysts continue to include GNK in shipping buy lists, reflecting favorable sector momentum that can support multiple and sentiment expansion. Shipping Industry Is Thriving: 3 Stocks to Bet on Currently
• Neutral Sentiment: Market narrative may be shifting after a reported cash offer — the article frames the company’s story as changing, which could affect takeover speculation or strategic options but is not yet definitive. How The Story For Genco Shipping And Trading (GNK) Is Shifting After The Cash Offer
• Negative Sentiment: Deeper financial notes raise caution: one report shows Q4 diluted EPS of $0.35 vs. a higher third‑party estimate, operating cash from ops fell, total liabilities and capex rose significantly, and insiders (including the CEO) sold shares recently — these items can weigh on sentiment and valuation. Genco Shipping & Trading Limited (GNK) Releases Q4 2025 Earnings: Revenue Beats Estimates but EPS Miss

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of equities research analysts recently weighed in on GNK shares. Wall Street Zen downgraded Genco Shipping & Trading from a “hold” rating to a “sell” rating in a research report on Sunday, December 14th. Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c-)” rating on shares of Genco Shipping & Trading in a report on Monday, December 29th. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, one has assigned a Buy rating and one has assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock has a consensus rating of “Buy” and a consensus target price of $21.00.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Genco Shipping & Trading

A number of institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. PNC Financial Services Group Inc. raised its holdings in shares of Genco Shipping & Trading by 82.2% in the 2nd quarter. PNC Financial Services Group Inc. now owns 1,942 shares of the shipping company’s stock worth $25,000 after buying an additional 876 shares in the last quarter. Atlantic Union Bankshares Corp bought a new stake in Genco Shipping & Trading in the third quarter valued at $30,000. Advisory Services Network LLC acquired a new position in Genco Shipping & Trading during the third quarter worth $30,000. Strengthening Families & Communities LLC bought a new position in shares of Genco Shipping & Trading during the fourth quarter valued at $31,000. Finally, Kemnay Advisory Services Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Genco Shipping & Trading in the 4th quarter valued at $32,000. 58.62% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Genco Shipping & Trading Price Performance

The company has a market cap of $973.33 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of -132.41, a P/E/G 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 company’s 50 day moving average price is $19.63 and its 200 day moving average price is $18.15.

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.