GENCO SHIPPING & TRADING LTD (GNK) Earnings History

GENCO SHIPPING & TRADING LTD - Q4 2025 Earnings

Filed at: Feb 17, 2026, 5:26 PM EST|Read from source

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Genco Shipping & Trading reported a strong Q4 2025 with increased voyage revenues and a significant rise in Adjusted EBITDA and TCE rates, reaching multi-year highs. The company continues to execute its comprehensive value strategy, focusing on dividends, deleveraging, and fleet growth, with plans to acquire new vessels and maintain a strong liquidity position.

POSITIVE HIGHLIGHTS

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    Declared a $0.50 per share dividend for Q4 2025, the highest level since Q4 2022 and the 26th consecutive quarterly dividend.

    positive
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    Adjusted EBITDA of $42.0 million, the highest quarterly level since Q4 2022.

    positive
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    Average daily fleet-wide TCE of $20,064 per day, the highest since Q3 2022.

    positive
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    Agreed to acquire two 2020-built 208,000 dwt scrubber-fitted Newcastlemax vessels for $145.5 million, expected to be delivered in March 2026.

    positive
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    Upsizing borrowing capacity by $80 million, increasing the revolving credit facility to $680 million.

    positive

CONCERNS & RISKS

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    Full-year 2025 net loss of $4.4 million compared to a net income of $76.4 million in 2024.

    negative
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    Full-year 2025 revenues decreased to $342.1 million from $423.0 million in 2024, primarily due to lower rates and a smaller fleet.

    negative
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    Full-year 2025 TCE rates decreased to $15,502 per day from $19,107 per day in 2024.

    negative
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    Full-year 2025 Adjusted EBITDA decreased to $85.9 million from $151.2 million in 2024.

    negative
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    Net cash provided by operating activities decreased to $31.9 million in 2025 from $126.8 million in 2024.

    negative
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    Daily vessel operating expenses increased to $6,466 per vessel per day in Q4 2025 from $6,211 in Q4 2024.

    attention

FINANCIAL METRICS

Revenue
Quarterly
$109.92M
+10.8%
Prior year: $99.20M
Annual (YTD)
$342.05M
N/A
Prior year: $423.02M
Net Income
Quarterly
$15.41M
+21.5%
Prior year: $12.68M
Annual (YTD)
$-4.37M
N/A
Prior year: $76.40M
EPS (Diluted)
Quarterly
$0.35
+20.7%
Prior year: $0.29
Annual (YTD)
$-0.10
N/A
Prior year: $1.75
Operating Income
Quarterly
$19.04M
+30.3%
Prior year: $14.61M
Annual (YTD)
$7.47M
N/A
Prior year: $87.05M
EPS (Basic)
Quarterly
$0.35
+20.7%
Prior year: $0.29
Annual (YTD)
$-0.10
N/A
Prior year: $1.77

MARGIN ANALYSIS

Operating Margin
Current Quarter
17.3%
Prior Year
14.7%
YoY Change
+259 bps
Net Margin
Current Quarter
14.0%
Prior Year
12.8%
YoY Change
+124 bps

Margin expansion indicates improving profitability and operational efficiency. Measured in basis points (bps): 100 bps = 1.0%.

SPECIAL ITEMS & ADJUSTMENTS

Q4 2025
Other operating expense
Excluded from Adjusted Net Income
+$1.93M
$0.05 per share

Special items are non-recurring events that may distort period-over-period comparisons. Analysts typically adjust for these when calculating normalized earnings.

MANAGEMENT COMMENTARY

Executing a comprehensive value strategy focused on dividends, deleveraging, and fleet growth.

— GENCO SHIPPING & TRADING LTD, Q4 2025 2025 Earnings Call

Positioned to capitalize on a strengthening drybulk market with a spot-focused commercial strategy and low cash flow breakeven levels.

— GENCO SHIPPING & TRADING LTD, Q4 2025 2025 Earnings Call

Q1 TCE to date represents the highest Q1 level since 2024 and an increase of over 50% year-over-year.

— GENCO SHIPPING & TRADING LTD, Q4 2025 2025 Earnings Call

Commentary excerpts from earnings call transcripts provide management's perspective on performance, strategy, and outlook. Always review full transcripts for complete context.

OPERATIONAL METRICS

Daily Vessel Operating Expenses Per Vessel
6.5K
+4.1% YoY
Prior year: 6.2K
per day
TCE Rate
20.1K
+11.4% YoY
Prior year: 18.0K
per day

Operational metrics provide insight into business drivers and customer engagement beyond traditional financial measures.