Genco Shipping & Trading (NYSE:GNK) Hits New 52-Week High After Strong Earnings

Genco Shipping & Trading Limited (NYSE:GNK) shares hit a new 52-week high during trading 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. The stock had previously closed at $22.21.

The shipping company reported $0.39 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.35 by $0.04. Genco Shipping & Trading had a negative return on equity of 0.12% and a negative net margin of 1.28%.The business had revenue of $109.92 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $78.52 million. During the same period in the prior year, the company earned $0.29 EPS. Genco Shipping & Trading’s revenue for the quarter was up 10.8% on a year-over-year basis.

Genco Shipping & Trading Increases Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, March 18th. Investors of record on Wednesday, March 11th will be issued a $0.50 dividend. This is a positive change from Genco Shipping & Trading’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.15. This represents a $2.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 8.6%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, March 11th. Genco Shipping & Trading’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently -352.94%.

Key Headlines Impacting Genco Shipping & Trading

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

• Positive Sentiment: Company announced a major dividend increase — $0.50 quarterly (233% raise from prior $0.15), annualized yield ~8.5%, record/ex-dividend dates in March; this sizable cash return and 26th consecutive quarterly payout supports income-focused demand. Genco Shipping & Trading Limited Announces Q4 2025 Financial Results
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks upgraded GNK to a Rank #1 (Strong Buy), reflecting improved earnings outlook — upgrades can attract momentum buyers and short-term flows. Genco Shipping (GNK) Upgraded to Strong Buy: Here’s What You Should Know
• Positive Sentiment: Q4 results showed revenue strength and margin improvement: revenue ~$109.9M (≈+10.8% YoY) and management highlighted material gross-profit and operating-profit gains; several outlets report EPS topped consensus (~$0.35), supporting the upbeat narrative. These operational improvements are the primary fundamental driver cited by bullish investors. Genco Shipping & Trading (GNK) Q4 Earnings and Revenues Surpass Estimates
• Neutral Sentiment: Full Q4 earnings-call transcript is available for investors who want management commentary and guidance detail; useful for judging sustainability of margins and capital allocation (including the dividend). Genco Shipping & Trading Limited (GNK) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
• Negative Sentiment: Reports flag sizable insider selling (CEO and CCO among sellers) and notable institutional reductions in Q4 — such activity can signal caution from insiders/large holders and may cap upside if selling continues. QuiverQuant also cites mixed third‑party numbers (some data providers flagged an EPS short vs one estimate) and highlighted swings in cash flow and liabilities. Genco Shipping & Trading Limited (GNK) Releases Q4 2025 Earnings: Revenue Beats Estimates but EPS Miss

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

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

Insider Buying and Selling

In other news, insider Jesper Christensen sold 8,260 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, February 18th. The stock was sold at an average price of $23.27, for a total transaction of $192,210.20. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider directly owned 78,311 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,822,296.97. The trade was a 9.54% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this hyperlink. Also, CFO Peter George Allen sold 6,232 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, February 18th. The shares were sold at an average price of $23.27, for a total transaction of $145,018.64. Following the completion of the sale, the chief financial officer owned 52,002 shares in the company, valued at $1,210,086.54. This represents a 10.70% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders sold a total of 17,719 shares of company stock valued at $412,321 over the last ninety days. Insiders own 2.37% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Trading of Genco Shipping & Trading

Several hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in GNK. American Century Companies Inc. increased its stake in Genco Shipping & Trading by 4.0% in the 3rd quarter. American Century Companies Inc. now owns 1,611,227 shares of the shipping company’s stock valued at $28,680,000 after buying an additional 62,030 shares during the last quarter. Townsend & Associates Inc raised its holdings in Genco Shipping & Trading by 0.7% during the fourth quarter. Townsend & Associates Inc now owns 1,276,311 shares of the shipping company’s stock worth $25,373,000 after acquiring an additional 8,488 shares in the last quarter. Focus Partners Wealth boosted its position in Genco Shipping & Trading by 3.1% during the fourth quarter. Focus Partners Wealth now owns 863,101 shares of the shipping company’s stock valued at $15,385,000 after purchasing an additional 26,326 shares during the last quarter. Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. boosted its position 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 valued at $13,799,000 after purchasing an additional 96,703 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Millennium Management LLC grew its stake in Genco Shipping & Trading by 100.3% in the fourth quarter. Millennium Management LLC now owns 543,290 shares of the shipping company’s stock valued at $10,013,000 after purchasing an additional 272,094 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 58.62% of the company’s stock.

Genco Shipping & Trading Price Performance

The stock has a market cap of $1.01 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -212.21, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 6.08 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 has a 50-day simple moving average of $19.72 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $18.18.

Genco Shipping & Trading Company Profile

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.