Genco Shipping (NYSE: GNK) posts Q1 2026 profit and sharply raises dividend
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Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Genco Shipping & Trading Limited reported a strong rebound for the three months ended March 31, 2026, posting net income of $9.3 million, or $0.21 per share, compared with a net loss of $11.9 million a year earlier. Voyage revenues rose to $114.4 million from $71.3 million, and fleet time charter equivalent rates increased to $19,346 per day from $11,884, helped by higher drybulk freight rates and a slightly larger fleet.
The Board declared a Q1 2026 dividend of $0.35 per share, up 133% year-over-year, under its policy of distributing operating cash flow after a voluntary reserve. Management’s projections, based on current fixtures and the FFA curve, indicate a potential Q2 2026 dividend of $0.70 per share. Genco continued renewing and expanding its fleet, taking delivery of two 2020-built scrubber-fitted Newcastlemax vessels, agreeing to buy a 2019 Capesize for $65.0 million, and selling two older Supramax ships for $21.2 million in total, while refinancing into a $680 million revolving credit facility.
Positive
- Return to profitability with strong revenue growth: Genco generated Q1 2026 net income of $9.3 million versus an $11.9 million loss a year earlier, as voyage revenues increased to $114.4 million from $71.3 million and fleet TCE rose to $19,346 per day from $11,884.
- Material dividend increase and visible near-term payout potential: The company declared a Q1 2026 dividend of $0.35 per share, up 133% year-over-year, and management projections indicate a possible Q2 2026 dividend of $0.70 per share under its cash-flow-based dividend policy.
- Fleet modernization supports earnings power: Genco added two 2020-built scrubber-fitted Newcastlemax vessels, agreed to acquire a 2019 Capesize for $65.0 million, and sold two 2005-built Supramaxes for $21.2 million in aggregate, aiming to enhance average vessel quality and spot-market earnings potential.
Negative
- Higher leverage from fleet investments: Long-term debt (net of deferred financing costs) increased to $318.9 million at March 31, 2026 from $189.1 million at December 31, 2025, reflecting substantial revolver drawdowns to fund vessel acquisitions and potentially raising financial risk if freight markets soften.
- Significant upcoming capex and offhire: Estimated remaining 2026 drydock, ballast water treatment, and fuel-efficiency upgrade costs total about $25.8 million, with 333 projected offhire days, which will absorb cash and temporarily reduce available earning days.
Insights
GNK shifted to profit, raised its dividend sharply, and expanded its modern fleet.
Genco delivered net income of $9.3 million in Q1 2026 versus a prior-year loss, with voyage revenues rising to $114.4 million. Fleet TCE improved to $19,346 per day from $11,884, reflecting stronger drybulk rates and higher operating leverage.
The company’s dividend framework translated into a Q1 2026 payout of $0.35 per share, a 133% year-over-year increase, while management’s projections suggest a Q2 2026 dividend of $0.70 per share, subject to freight markets and board discretion. Genco is simultaneously modernizing its fleet—adding high-spec scrubber-fitted Newcastlemax and Capesize vessels and selling older Supramaxes—funded partly by drawdowns under a new $680 million revolver, which raised long-term debt to $318.9 million as of March 31, 2026.
The investment case now leans more on sustained freight strength to support higher leverage, continued dividend capacity, and planned drydocking and environmental capex through the balance of 2026. Future quarters will show how actual TCE, utilization, and reserve decisions track against the company’s stated dividend formula.
8-K Event Classification
2 items: 2.02, 9.01
2 items
Item 2.02
Results of Operations and Financial Condition
Financial
Disclosure of earnings results, typically an earnings press release or preliminary financials.
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Key Figures
Voyage revenues: $114.4M
Net income: $9.3M
EPS: $0.21 per share
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8 metrics
Voyage revenues
$114.4M
Three months ended March 31, 2026
Net income
$9.3M
Attributable to Genco for Q1 2026
EPS
$0.21 per share
Basic and diluted net earnings for Q1 2026
Dividend per share
$0.35
Declared cash dividend for Q1 2026, 133% YoY increase
Projected Q2 2026 dividend
$0.70 per share
Management projection based on fixtures and FFA curve
Fleet TCE rate
$19,346 per day
Average time charter equivalent, Q1 2026 total fleet
EBITDA
$34.2M
Q1 2026 EBITDA; adjusted EBITDA $36.2M
Long-term debt
$318.9M
Net of deferred financing costs as of March 31, 2026
Key Terms
time charter equivalent, voluntary quarterly reserve, EBITDA, ballast water treatment systems, +2 more
6 terms
time charter equivalent financial
"The average daily time charter equivalent, or TCE, rates obtained by the Company’s fleet was $19,346 per day"
Time charter equivalent (TCE) converts the money a ship earns on specific trips into a single daily rate, so different voyages and contract types can be compared on the same scale. Think of it as translating various one-off jobs into a common “daily wage,” which matters to investors because it reveals how much a vessel or fleet is earning per day, helping assess operating profitability, cash flow and valuation across companies and market conditions.
voluntary quarterly reserve financial
"Quarterly dividend policy: 100% of quarterly operating cash flow less a voluntary reserve."
EBITDA financial
"EBITDA for the three months ended March 31, 2026 amounted to $34.2 million compared to $7.9 million"
EBITDA stands for earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. It measures a company's profitability by focusing on the money it makes from its core operations, ignoring expenses like taxes and accounting adjustments. Investors use EBITDA to compare how well different companies are performing financially, as it provides a clearer picture of operational success without the influence of financial structure or accounting choices.
ballast water treatment systems technical
"Estimated BWTS Costs (2) ... Estimated costs associated with the installation of ballast water treatment systems"
Ballast water treatment systems are onboard setups that clean and neutralize the water ships take on to balance themselves, working like a filter and sterilizer for a ship’s internal tanks. They matter to investors because installing and running these systems is often required by law, affects operating costs, can influence resale value and downtime, and reduces the risk of costly environmental fines or trade restrictions.
forward-looking statements regulatory
""Safe Harbor" Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 This release contains forward-looking statements"
Forward-looking statements are predictions or plans that companies share about what they expect to happen in the future, like estimating sales or profits. They matter because they help investors understand a company's outlook, but since they are based on guesses and assumptions, they can sometimes be wrong.
fleet utilization financial
"Fleet utilization (8) ... Fleet average 99.2 %"
Fleet utilization measures how much of a company’s vehicles, ships, or aircraft are actively working and earning revenue compared with the total available capacity over a given time. It matters to investors because higher utilization usually means the company is turning expensive assets into income efficiently—like a taxi that’s on fares more often rather than sitting idle—while low utilization can signal wasted capital, higher unit costs, and weaker profit potential.
Offering Details
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Attached and incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit 99.1 is a copy of a press release of Genco Shipping & Trading Limited (the “Company”),
dated May 6, 2026, reporting the Company’s financial results for the first quarter ended December 31, 2025.
The information set forth under “Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition,” including Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto, shall not be
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Genco Shipping & Trading Limited has duly caused this report to be signed
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GENCO SHIPPING & TRADING LIMITED
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Exhibit 99.1
GENCO SHIPPING & TRADING LIMITED ANNOUNCES
Q1 2026 FINANCIAL RESULTS
Declares Dividend of $0.35 per Share for Q1 2026, Marking 133% Increase Year-Over-Year and 27th Consecutive Quarterly Dividend
Expects Significantly Higher Q2 2026 Dividend
High Specification Scrubber-Fitted Capesize Vessel Expected to Deliver in Q2 2026, Further Enhancing Earnings Power and Dividend Capacity
New York, New York, May 6, 2026 – Genco Shipping & Trading Limited (NYSE:GNK) (“Genco” or the “Company”), the largest U.S. headquartered drybulk shipowner focused
on the global transportation of commodities, today reported its financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2026.
First Quarter 2026 and Year-to-Date Highlights
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Dividend
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Declared a $0.35 per share dividend for Q1 2026, 133% higher than Q1 2025
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27th consecutive quarterly dividend
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Cumulative dividends of $7.915 per share or approximately 31% of our current share price1
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Q1 2026 dividend is payable on or about May 26, 2026 to all shareholders of record as of May 18, 2026
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Q2 2026 projected dividend: $0.70 per share based on current fixtures and assuming the current FFA curve2
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Growth
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Took delivery of the Genco Stars and Stripes and the Genco Valkyrie, two 2020-built 208,000 dwt scrubber-fitted Newcastlemax vessels, in March 2026
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Agreed to acquire a 2019 Imabari built 182,000 dwt scrubber-fitted Capesize vessel with prompt delivery expected in June 2026
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Q1 2026 financial results
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Net income of $9.3 million, or basic and diluted earnings per share of $0.21
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Adjusted net income of $11.3 million or basic and diluted earnings per share of $0.262
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Adjusted EBITDA: $36.2 million
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Voyage revenues: $114.4 million
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Net revenue2: $72.0 million
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Average daily fleet-wide TCE2: $19,346 per day, strongest Q1 since 2022
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Estimated Q2 2026 TCE to date
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$23,939 for 66% of our owned fleet available days2
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John C. Wobensmith, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, commented,
“Following a strong end to 2025, we are pleased to have continued our positive momentum in 2026. The first quarter marked another period of strong execution of our Comprehensive Value Strategy and significant progress increasing our earnings power
and dividend capacity. During a seasonally softer period, we generated strong cash flows and declared a $0.35 per share dividend, representing a year-over-year increase of 133%. This also marked our 27th consecutive quarterly dividend,
the longest uninterrupted period of dividends in our drybulk peer group. Including the Q1 payment, total dividends to shareholders over the past seven years will increase to $340 million, or $7.915 per share. Based on our significant operating
leverage in a strengthening market, firm fixtures to date and assuming the current FFA curve, projections show a Q2 dividend of $0.70 per share, a 367% increase year-over-year.”
Mr. Wobensmith added, “Consistent with our well-defined capital allocation strategy, we have continued to renew and grow our fleet with a focus on high specification,
premium earning assets. We recently sold two older, non-core vessels at levels above broker estimates and plan to redeploy a portion of the proceeds into a modern, fuel-efficient Capesize vessel. We anticipate this vessel will earn a premium to
benchmark indices in the spot market following its expected delivery next month. Building on our successful investments in our fleet totaling approximately $557 million since 2021 inclusive of this latest acquisition, we intend to draw on our
industry-leading balance sheet and significant undrawn revolver availability to continue to capitalize on attractive growth opportunities ahead.”
Mr. Wobensmith concluded, “Freight rates have continued to strengthen in 2026, reflected in our Q2 TCE to date, which is 24% higher than Q1 levels. We are confident
that our premium earning assets, leading commercial operating platform, advantageous spot-focused commercial strategy, and sizeable operating leverage in a strengthening drybulk market put Genco in an ideal position to continue generating superior
returns for shareholders in 2026 and beyond. Our business is strong, and we look forward to continuing to advance our low leverage high dividend payout model, while maintaining industry-leading governance standards.”
1 Genco share price as of May 5, 2026.
2 We believe the non-GAAP measure presented provides investors with a means of better evaluating and understanding the Company’s operating performance. Please see Summary Consolidated Financial and Other Data below for further
reconciliation. Regarding Q2 2026 TCE, this estimate is based on both period and current spot fixtures, actual results will vary from current estimates. Net revenue is defined as voyage revenues minus voyage expenses, charter hire expenses and
realized gains or losses on fuel hedges. Q2 2026 projected dividend shown is based on fixtures to date, assuming the current FFA curve for the balance of the quarter and estimated expense levels and utilization as
described in the appendix to our Q1 2026 earnings presentation posted on our website under “Investors – Events and Presentations.” Given freight market volatility, the FFA curve is subject to change.
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Comprehensive Value Strategy
Genco’s consistent comprehensive value strategy is centered on three pillars:
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Dividends: paying sizeable quarterly cash dividends to
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Deleveraging: maintain low financial leverage and a low cash
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Growth: opportunistically renewing and growing our asset
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Key characteristics of our strategy include:
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Net loan-to-value of 20% at March 31, 20263
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Strong liquidity position of $404.8 million at March 31, 2026, which consists of:
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$54.8 million of cash on the balance sheet
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$350.0 million of undrawn revolver availability
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High operating leverage with our scalable fleet across the major and minor bulk sectors
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3Represents the principal amount of our credit facility debt outstanding less our cash and cash equivalents as of March 31, 2026 divided by estimates of the
market value of our fleet based on the average of broker valuations received from two independent third-party firms as of April 15, 2026, shown for illustrative purposes only. The actual market value of our vessels may vary.
Fleet Renewal and Growth
We took delivery of two 2020-built 208,000 dwt scrubber-fitted Newcastlemax vessels, the Genco Stars and Stripes and the Genco Valkyrie, on March 5, 2026 and March 24,
2026, respectively.
The Company has agreed to acquire a 2019 Imabari built 182,000 dwt scrubber-fitted Capesize vessel with prompt delivery expected in June 2026.
Additionally, we sold two 2005-built Supramaxes, the two oldest and smallest vessels in our fleet. The Genco Picardy and the Genco Predator were delivered to their
third-party buyers on March 30, 2026 and April 15, 2026, respectively.
The purchase price of the 2019 Imabari built scrubber-fitted Capesize vessel, to be renamed the Genco Volunteer, is $65.0 million while the gross sales price for the
two 2005-built Supramaxes is $10.6 million each or $21.2 million in aggregate. We reported a gain on sale of the Genco Picardy of $2.1 million in Q1 2026 and expect to record a gain of a similar level in Q2 2026 relating to the sale of the Genco
Predator.
Dividend Policy
Genco declared a cash dividend of $0.35 per share for the first quarter of 2026. The Q1 2026 dividend is payable on or about May 26, 2026 to all shareholders of record as of May 18, 2026.
Quarterly dividend policy: 100% of quarterly operating cash flow less a voluntary reserve.
Under the quarterly dividend policy adopted
by our Board of Directors, the amount available for quarterly dividends is to be calculated based on the formula in the table below. The table includes the calculation of the actual Q1 2026 dividend:
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Net revenue
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Dividend per share
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0.35
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Numbers in millions except per share amounts
Operating cash flow is defined as net revenue (consisting of voyage revenue less voyage expenses, charter hire expenses, and realized gains
or losses on fuel hedges), less operating expenses (consisting of vessel operating expenses, general and administrative expenses other than non-cash restricted stock expenses, technical management expenses, and interest expense other than
non-cash deferred financing costs), for purposes of the foregoing calculation.
The voluntary quarterly reserve for the second quarter of 2026
under the Company’s dividend formula is targeted at $19.5 million, which remains fully within our discretion. A key component of Genco’s value strategy is maintaining a voluntary quarterly reserve, as well as the optionality for the use of the
reserve as Genco seeks to pay sizeable dividends across the cyclicality of the drybulk market while continuing to invest in our fleet. Subject to the development of freight rates for the remainder of the second quarter and our assessment of our
liquidity and forward outlook, we maintain flexibility to reduce the quarterly reserve to pay dividends or increase the amount of dividends otherwise payable under our formula. The reserve is set by our Board of Directors at its discretion, and our
Board has generally allotted an amount for anticipated debt prepayments plus an additional amount. We plan to set the voluntary reserve on a quarterly basis for the subsequent quarter.
Anticipated uses for the voluntary reserve include, but are not limited to:
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Vessel acquisitions
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Debt repayments, and
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General corporate purposes
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The Board expects to reassess the payment of dividends as appropriate from time to time. Our quarterly dividend policy and declaration and payment of dividends are
subject to legally available funds, compliance with applicable law and contractual obligations (including our credit facility) and the Board of Directors’ determination that each declaration and payment is at the time in the best interests of the
Company and its shareholders after its review of our financial performance.
Peter Allen, Chief Financial Officer, commented,
“Our strong first quarter performance was a direct result of the strategic capital allocation actions we have taken to enhance our premium earning asset base, combined with our spot-focused revenue generation strategy. Notably, Q1 2026 TCE
increased by 63% year-over-year, led by strong performance in the Capesize sector, which saw TCE increase by 104% to nearly $27,000 per day highlighting the operating leverage of the
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sector. Complementing our strong performance, we more than doubled our Q1 2026 dividend on a year-over-year basis and expect a
significantly higher dividend in Q2 2026, as compared to both Q2 2025 and Q1 2026. We also continue to make strong progress renewing and growing our fleet, having entered into recent sale and purchase transactions that were immediately accretive
to cash flow and net asset value. With significant balance sheet strength, Genco maintains the financial flexibility to capitalize on attractive growth opportunities that continue to expand our earnings power and dividend capacity in a
strengthening drybulk market.”
Genco’s Active Commercial Operating Platform and Fleet Deployment Strategy
We utilize a portfolio approach towards revenue generation through
a combination of:
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Short-term, spot market employment, and
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Strategically booking longer term fixed rate coverage based on market timing and management’s outlook
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Our fleet deployment strategy currently remains weighted towards short-term fixtures, which provide us with optionality on our sizeable fleet.
Based on current fixtures to date, our estimated TCE to date for the second quarter of 2026 on a load-to-discharge basis is presented below. Actual rates for the
second quarter will vary based upon future fixtures. These estimates are based on time charter contracts entered by the Company as well as current spot fixtures on the load-to-discharge method, whereby revenue is recognized ratably over the voyage
from the commencement of loading to the completion of discharge. The actual TCE rates to be earned will depend on the number of contracted days and the number of ballast days at the end of the period. According to the load-to-discharge accounting
method, the Company does not recognize revenue for any ballast days or uncontracted days at the end of the second quarter of 2026. At the same time, expenses for uncontracted days will be recognized as incurred.
Estimated net TCE - Q2 2026 to Date
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Newc/Cape
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Our index-linked charters are listed below
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DWT
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Year Built
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Rate
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Duration
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Min Expiration
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Genco Wolf
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Capesize
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177,752
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2010
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100.5% of BCI + scrubber
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13-16 months
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Sep-26
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Genco Lion
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Capesize
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179,185
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2012
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99.5% of BCI + scrubber
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14-16 months
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Mar-27
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Genco Bear
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Capesize
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177,717
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2010
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100% of BCI + scrubber
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14-17 months
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May-27
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Financial Review: 2026 First Quarter
The Company recorded net income for the first quarter of 2026 of $9.3 million, or $0.21 basic and diluted earnings per share. Adjusted net income of $11.3 million or
basic and diluted earnings per share of $0.26, excluding a gain on sale of vessels of $2.1 million, impairment of vessel assets of $0.5 million, other operating expense of $3.8 million and unrealized gain on fuel hedges of $0.2 million.
Comparatively, for the three months ended March 31, 2025, the Company recorded a net loss of $11.9 million, or $0.28 basic and diluted net loss per share.
Revenue / TCE
The Company’s revenues increased to $114.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026 as compared to $71.3 million recorded for the three months ended March 31,
2025, primarily due to higher rates earned by our major and minor bulk vessels, the operation of a larger fleet, as well as less drydocking days during the first quarter of 2026 as compared to the first quarter of 2025. The average daily time
charter equivalent, or TCE, rates obtained by the Company’s fleet was $19,346 per day for the three months ended March 31, 2026 as compared to $11,884 per day for the three months ended March 31, 2025.
Voyage expenses
Voyage expenses increased to $36.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026 from $27.4 million during the prior year period.
Vessel operating expenses
Vessel operating expenses increased to $26.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026 from $24.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025. Daily
vessel operating expenses, or DVOE, amounted to $6,805 per vessel per day for the first quarter of 2026 compared to $6,592 per vessel per day for the first quarter of 2025. The increase in DVOE was primarily due to higher crew costs partially
offset by the timing of the purchase of spares.
We believe daily vessel operating expenses are best measured for comparative purposes over a 12‑month period in order to take into account all of the expenses that
each vessel in our fleet will incur over a full year of operation. Based on current estimates, our DVOE budget for Q2 2026 is $6,750 per vessel per day on a fleet-wide basis.
General and administrative expenses
General and administrative expenses increased to $8.1 million for the first quarter of 2026 compared to $7.5 million for the first quarter of 2025.
Depreciation and amortization expenses
Depreciation and amortization expenses increased to $21.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026 from $17.7 million for the three months ended March 31,
2025 primarily due to an increase in drydocking amortization expense for certain vessels in our fleet, as well as an increase in vessel depreciation expenses for vessels delivered during the fourth quarter of 2025 and the first quarter of 2026.
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EBITDA
EBITDA for the three months ended March 31, 2026 amounted to $34.2 million compared to $7.9 million during the prior year period. During the three months of 2026 and
2025, EBITDA included a gain on sale of vessels, impairment of vessel assets, other operating expenses, as well as unrealized gains on fuel hedges. Excluding these items, our adjusted EBITDA amounted to $36.2 million and $7.9 million, for the
respective periods.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Cash Flow
Net cash provided by operating activities for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025 was $15.7 million and $2.9 million, respectively. This increase in cash
provided by operating activities was primarily due to higher rates earned by our major and minor bulk vessels, as well as changes in working capital. Additionally, there was a decrease in drydocking costs incurred during the three months ended
March 31, 2026 as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2025.
Net cash used in investing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025 was $123.3 million and $2.9 million, respectively. This fluctuation was
primarily a result of a $131.0 million increase in the purchase of vessel assets due to the purchase of the Genco Stars and Stripes and the Genco Valkyrie which were delivered on March 5, 2026 and on March 24, 2026, respectively. This increase in
net cash used in investing activities was partially offset by $10.9 million net proceeds from the sale of the Genco Picardy on March 30, 2026.
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities during the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025 was $106.9 million and ($13.4) million, respectively. On February 27,
2026, the $600 Million Revolver was refinanced with the $680 Million Revolver. As part of the debt modification, $4.3 million was settled net among the lenders of the $600 Million Revolver and $680 Million Revolver. The fluctuation is primarily
due to drawdowns totaling $130.0 million on the $600 Million Revolver and the $680 Million Revolver made by the Company during the three months ended March 31, 2026. This increase in cash provided by financing activities was partially offset by a
$9.2 million increase in the payment of dividends and a $0.5 million increase in the payment of deferred financing costs related to the $680 Million Revolver during the first quarter of 2026 as compared to the first quarter of 2025.
Capital Expenditures
Genco’s current fleet consists of 43 vessels with an average age of 12.6 years and an aggregate capacity of approximately 4,935,000 dwt:
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Two Newcastlemaxes and 17 Capesizes
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15 Ultramaxes and 9 Supramaxes
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In addition to acquisitions that we may undertake, we will incur additional capital expenditures due to special surveys and drydockings. Furthermore, we plan to
upgrade a portion of our fleet with energy saving devices and apply high performance paint systems to our vessels in order to reduce fuel consumption and emissions.
7
We estimate our capital expenditures related to drydocking, including capitalized costs incurred during drydocking related to vessel assets and vessel equipment,
ballast water treatment system costs, fuel efficiency upgrades and scheduled off-hire days for our fleet for the balance of 2026 to be:
|
Estimated costs ($ in millions)
|
Q2 2026
|
Q3 2026
|
Q4 2026
|
|||||||||
|
Drydock Costs (1)
|
$
|
10.05
|
$
|
5.20
|
$
|
6.90
|
||||||
|
Estimated BWTS Costs (2)
|
$
|
2.84
|
$
|
-
|
$
|
-
|
||||||
|
Fuel Efficiency Upgrade Costs (3)
|
$
|
0.83
|
$
|
-
|
$
|
-
|
||||||
|
Total Costs
|
$
|
13.72
|
$
|
5.20
|
$
|
6.90
|
||||||
|
Estimated Offhire Days (4)
|
153
|
75
|
105
|
(1) Estimates are based on our budgeted cost of drydocking our vessels in China. Actual costs will vary based on various factors, including where the drydockings are
actually performed. We expect to fund these costs with cash on hand. These costs do not include drydock expense items that are reflected in vessel operating expenses.
(2) Estimated costs associated with the installation of ballast water treatment systems are expected to be funded with cash on hand.
(3) Estimated costs associated with the installation of fuel efficiency upgrades are expected to be funded with cash on hand.
(4) Actual length will vary based on the condition of the vessel, yard schedules and other factors. The estimated offhire days per sector scheduled for Q2 2026 consists
of 134 days for three Capesizes and 19 days for one Supramax.
8
Summary Consolidated Financial and Other Data
The following table summarizes Genco Shipping & Trading Limited’s selected consolidated financial and other data for the periods indicated below.
|
Three Months Ended
March 31, 2026
|
Three Months Ended
March 31, 2025
|
|||||||
|
(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share data)
|
||||||||
|
(unaudited)
|
||||||||
|
INCOME STATEMENT DATA:
|
||||||||
|
Revenues:
|
||||||||
|
Voyage revenues
|
$
|
114,429
|
$
|
71,269
|
||||
|
Total revenues
|
114,429
|
71,269
|
||||||
|
Operating expenses:
|
||||||||
|
Voyage expenses
|
36,276
|
27,354
|
||||||
|
Vessel operating expenses
|
26,560
|
24,916
|
||||||
|
Charter hire expenses
|
6,096
|
2,285
|
||||||
|
General and administrative expenses (inclusive of nonvested stock amortization
|
8,109
|
7,494
|
||||||
|
expense of $1,830 and $1,496, respectively)
|
||||||||
|
Technical management expenses
|
760
|
1,325
|
||||||
|
Depreciation and amortization
|
21,038
|
17,665
|
||||||
|
Impairment of vessel assets
|
527
|
-
|
||||||
|
Net gain on sale of vessels
|
(2,075
|
)
|
-
|
|||||
|
Other operating expense
|
3,826
|
-
|
||||||
|
Total operating expenses
|
101,117
|
81,039
|
||||||
|
Operating income (loss)
|
13,312
|
(9,770
|
)
|
|||||
|
Other (expense) income:
|
||||||||
|
Other income (expense)
|
96
|
(13
|
)
|
|||||
|
Interest income
|
665
|
370
|
||||||
|
Interest expense
|
(4,498
|
)
|
(2,549
|
)
|
||||
|
Other expense, net
|
(3,737
|
)
|
(2,192
|
)
|
||||
|
Net income (loss)
|
$
|
9,575
|
$
|
(11,962
|
)
|
|||
|
Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest
|
266
|
(39
|
)
|
|||||
|
Net income (loss) attributable to Genco Shipping & Trading Limited
|
$
|
9,309
|
$
|
(11,923
|
)
|
|||
|
Net earnings (loss) per share - basic
|
$
|
0.21
|
$
|
(0.28
|
)
|
|||
|
Net earnings (loss) per share - diluted
|
$
|
0.21
|
$
|
(0.28
|
)
|
|||
|
Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic
|
43,706,069
|
43,201,941
|
||||||
|
Weighted average common shares outstanding - diluted
|
44,411,222
|
43,201,941
|
||||||
9
|
March 31, 2026
|
December 31, 2025
|
|||||||
|
BALANCE SHEET DATA (Dollars in thousands):
|
(unaudited)
|
|||||||
|
Assets
|
||||||||
|
Current assets:
|
||||||||
|
Cash and cash equivalents
|
$
|
54,770
|
$
|
55,540
|
||||
|
Due from charterers, net
|
20,273
|
14,284
|
||||||
|
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
|
14,204
|
14,053
|
||||||
|
Inventories
|
22,859
|
25,187
|
||||||
|
Vessels held for sale
|
8,585
|
-
|
||||||
|
Total current assets
|
120,691
|
109,064
|
||||||
|
Noncurrent assets:
|
||||||||
|
Vessels, net of accumulated depreciation of $379,360 and $372,525, respectively
|
1,062,459
|
939,327
|
||||||
|
Deposits on vessels
|
-
|
14,585
|
||||||
|
Deferred drydock, net
|
56,693
|
62,389
|
||||||
|
Fixed assets, net
|
6,993
|
7,492
|
||||||
|
Operating lease right-of-use assets
|
5,152
|
5,251
|
||||||
|
Total noncurrent assets
|
1,131,297
|
1,029,044
|
||||||
|
Total assets
|
$
|
1,251,988
|
$
|
1,138,108
|
||||
|
Liabilities and Equity
|
||||||||
|
Current liabilities:
|
||||||||
|
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
|
$
|
34,536
|
$
|
36,843
|
||||
|
Deferred revenue
|
5,979
|
8,826
|
||||||
|
Total current liabilities
|
40,515
|
45,669
|
||||||
|
Noncurrent liabilities
|
||||||||
|
Long-term operating lease liabilities
|
5,616
|
5,539
|
||||||
|
Long-term debt, net of deferred financing costs of $11,121 and $10,920, respectively
|
318,879
|
189,080
|
||||||
|
Total noncurrent liabilities
|
324,495
|
194,619
|
||||||
|
Total liabilities
|
365,010
|
240,288
|
||||||
|
Commitments and contingencies
|
||||||||
|
Equity:
|
||||||||
|
Common stock
|
435
|
432
|
||||||
|
Additional paid-in capital
|
1,444,714
|
1,465,134
|
||||||
|
Accumulated deficit
|
(559,773
|
)
|
(569,082
|
)
|
||||
|
Total Genco Shipping & Trading Limited shareholders' equity
|
885,376
|
896,484
|
||||||
|
Noncontrolling interest
|
1,602
|
1,336
|
||||||
|
Total equity
|
886,978
|
897,820
|
||||||
|
Total liabilities and equity
|
$
|
1,251,988
|
$
|
1,138,108
|
||||
10
|
Three Months Ended
March 31, 2026
|
Three Months Ended
March 31, 2025
|
|||||||
|
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS (Dollars in thousands):
|
(unaudited)
|
|||||||
|
Cash flows from operating activities
|
||||||||
|
Net income (loss)
|
$
|
9,575
|
$
|
(11,962
|
)
|
|||
|
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:
|
||||||||
|
Depreciation and amortization
|
21,038
|
17,665
|
||||||
|
Amortization of deferred financing costs
|
612
|
493
|
||||||
|
Right-of-use asset amortization
|
99
|
334
|
||||||
|
Amortization of nonvested stock compensation expense
|
1,830
|
1,496
|
||||||
|
Impairment of vessel assets
|
527
|
-
|
||||||
|
Net gain on sale of vessels
|
(2,075
|
)
|
-
|
|||||
|
Insurance proceeds for protection and indemnity claims
|
187
|
5
|
||||||
|
Insurance proceeds for loss of hire claims
|
-
|
6
|
||||||
|
Change in assets and liabilities:
|
||||||||
|
(Increase) decrease in due from charterers
|
(5,989
|
)
|
3,165
|
|||||
|
(Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses and other current assets
|
(338
|
)
|
317
|
|||||
|
Decrease (increase) in inventories
|
2,328
|
(1,103
|
)
|
|||||
|
(Decrease) increase in accounts payable and accrued expenses
|
(2,936
|
)
|
3,736
|
|||||
|
(Decrease) increase in deferred revenue
|
(2,847
|
)
|
680
|
|||||
|
Increase (decrease) in operating lease liabilities
|
77
|
(519
|
)
|
|||||
|
Deferred drydock costs incurred
|
(6,396
|
)
|
(11,411
|
)
|
||||
|
Net cash provided by operating activities
|
15,692
|
2,902
|
||||||
|
|
||||||||
|
Cash flows from investing activities
|
||||||||
|
Purchase of vessels and ballast water treatment systems, including deposits
|
(133,846
|
)
|
(2,845
|
)
|
||||
|
Purchase of other fixed assets
|
(405
|
)
|
(652
|
)
|
||||
|
Net proceeds from sale of vessels
|
10,934
|
-
|
||||||
|
Insurance proceeds for hull and machinery claims
|
-
|
581
|
||||||
|
Net cash used in investing activities
|
(123,317
|
)
|
(2,916
|
)
|
||||
|
|
||||||||
|
Cash flows from financing activities
|
||||||||
|
Proceeds from the $680 Million Revolver
|
69,287
|
-
|
||||||
|
Proceeds from the $600 Million Revolver
|
65,000
|
-
|
||||||
|
Repayments on the $600 Million Revolver
|
(4,287
|
)
|
-
|
|||||
|
Cash dividends paid
|
(22,598
|
)
|
(13,433
|
)
|
||||
|
Payment of deferred financing costs
|
(547
|
)
|
-
|
|||||
|
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
|
106,855
|
(13,433
|
)
|
|||||
|
|
||||||||
|
Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
|
(770
|
)
|
(13,447
|
)
|
||||
|
|
||||||||
|
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period
|
55,540
|
44,005
|
||||||
|
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period
|
$
|
54,770
|
$
|
30,558
|
||||
11
|
Three Months Ended
March 31, 2026
|
||||
|
Net Income Reconciliation
|
(unaudited)
|
|||
|
Net income attributable to Genco Shipping & Trading Limited
|
$
|
9,309
|
||
|
+ Impairment of vessel assets
|
527
|
|||
|
+ Net gain on sale of vessels
|
(2,075
|
)
|
||
|
+ Other operating expense
|
3,826
|
|||
|
+ Unrealized gain on fuel hedges
|
(238
|
)
|
||
|
Adjusted net income
|
$
|
11,349
|
||
|
|
||||
|
Adjusted net earnings per share - basic
|
$
|
0.26
|
||
|
Adjusted net earnings per share - diluted
|
$
|
0.26
|
||
|
|
||||
|
Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic
|
43,706,069
|
|||
|
Weighted average common shares outstanding - diluted
|
44,411,222
|
|||
|
|
||||
|
Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic as per financial statements
|
43,706,069
|
|||
|
Dilutive effect of stock options
|
37,897
|
|||
|
Dilutive effect of performance based restricted stock units
|
204,948
|
|||
|
Dilutive effect of restricted stock units
|
462,308
|
|||
|
Weighted average common shares outstanding - diluted as adjusted
|
44,411,222
|
|||
12
|
Three Months Ended
March 31, 2026
|
Three Months Ended
March 31, 2025
|
|||||||
|
(Dollars in thousands)
|
||||||||
|
EBITDA Reconciliation:
|
(unaudited)
|
|||||||
|
Net income (loss) attributable to Genco Shipping & Trading Limited
|
$
|
9,309
|
$
|
(11,923
|
)
|
|||
|
+ Net interest expense
|
3,833
|
2,179
|
||||||
|
+ Depreciation and amortization
|
21,038
|
17,665
|
||||||
|
EBITDA(1)
|
$
|
34,180
|
$
|
7,921
|
||||
|
|
||||||||
|
+ Impairment of vessel assets
|
527
|
-
|
||||||
|
+ Net gain on sale of vessels
|
(2,075
|
)
|
-
|
|||||
|
+ Other operating expense
|
3,826
|
-
|
||||||
|
+ Unrealized gain on fuel hedges
|
(238
|
)
|
(6
|
)
|
||||
|
Adjusted EBITDA
|
$
|
36,220
|
$
|
7,915
|
||||
|
|
||||||||
|
Three Months Ended
|
||||||||
|
March 31, 2026
|
March 31, 2025
|
|||||||
|
FLEET DATA:
|
(unaudited)
|
|||||||
|
Total number of vessels at end of period
|
44
|
42
|
||||||
|
Average number of vessels (2)
|
43.4
|
42.0
|
||||||
|
Total ownership days for fleet (3)
|
3,903
|
3,780
|
||||||
|
Total chartered-in days (4)
|
404
|
273
|
||||||
|
Total available days for fleet (5)
|
4,127
|
3,777
|
||||||
|
Total available days for owned fleet (6)
|
3,723
|
3,504
|
||||||
|
Total operating days for fleet (7)
|
4,104
|
3,732
|
||||||
|
Fleet utilization (8)
|
99.2
|
%
|
98.0
|
%
|
||||
|
AVERAGE DAILY RESULTS:
|
||||||||
|
Time charter equivalent (9)
|
$
|
19,346
|
$
|
11,884
|
||||
|
Daily vessel operating expenses per vessel (10)
|
6,805
|
6,592
|
||||||
13
|
Three Months Ended
|
||||||||
|
March 31, 2026
|
March 31, 2025
|
|||||||
|
FLEET DATA:
|
(unaudited)
|
|||||||
|
Ownership days
|
||||||||
|
Newcastlemax
|
34.9
|
-
|
||||||
|
Capesize
|
1,530.0
|
1,440.0
|
||||||
|
Ultramax
|
1,350.0
|
1,350.0
|
||||||
|
Supramax
|
988.2
|
990.0
|
||||||
|
Total
|
3,903.1
|
3,780.0
|
||||||
|
Chartered-in days
|
||||||||
|
Newcastlemax
|
-
|
-
|
||||||
|
Capesize
|
-
|
-
|
||||||
|
Ultramax
|
293.4
|
130.7
|
||||||
|
Supramax
|
110.8
|
142.7
|
||||||
|
Total
|
404.2
|
273.4
|
||||||
|
Available days (owned & chartered-in fleet)
|
||||||||
|
Newcastlemax
|
28.8
|
-
|
||||||
|
Capesize
|
1,460.2
|
1,338.5
|
||||||
|
Ultramax
|
1,575.1
|
1,442.9
|
||||||
|
Supramax
|
1,062.7
|
995.7
|
||||||
|
Total
|
4,126.8
|
3,777.1
|
||||||
|
Available days (owned fleet)
|
||||||||
|
Newcastlemax
|
28.8
|
-
|
||||||
|
Capesize
|
1,460.2
|
1,338.5
|
||||||
|
Ultramax
|
1,281.7
|
1,312.2
|
||||||
|
Supramax
|
951.9
|
853.0
|
||||||
|
Total
|
3,722.6
|
3,503.7
|
||||||
|
Operating days
|
||||||||
|
Newcastlemax
|
28.8
|
-
|
||||||
|
Capesize
|
1,452.0
|
1,307.1
|
||||||
|
Ultramax
|
1,572.8
|
1,432.4
|
||||||
|
Supramax
|
1,050.3
|
992.4
|
||||||
|
Total
|
4,103.9
|
3,731.9
|
||||||
|
Fleet utilization
|
||||||||
|
Newcastlemax
|
100.0
|
%
|
-
|
|||||
|
Capesize
|
99.2
|
%
|
96.3
|
%
|
||||
|
Ultramax
|
99.8
|
%
|
99.1
|
%
|
||||
|
Supramax
|
98.3
|
%
|
98.7
|
%
|
||||
|
Fleet average
|
99.2
|
%
|
98.0
|
%
|
||||
|
Average Daily Results:
|
||||||||
|
Time Charter Equivalent
|
||||||||
|
Newcastlemax
|
$
|
11,501
|
$
|
-
|
||||
|
Capesize
|
26,653
|
13,059
|
||||||
|
Ultramax
|
15,942
|
12,039
|
||||||
|
Supramax
|
12,958
|
9,804
|
||||||
|
Fleet average
|
19,346
|
11,884
|
||||||
|
Daily vessel operating expenses
|
||||||||
|
Newcastlemax
|
$
|
12,805
|
$
|
-
|
||||
|
Capesize
|
7,155
|
7,132
|
||||||
|
Ultramax
|
6,033
|
6,046
|
||||||
|
Supramax
|
7,106
|
6,550
|
||||||
|
Fleet average
|
6,805
|
6,592
|
||||||
| 1) |
EBITDA represents net income (loss) attributable to Genco Shipping & Trading Limited plus net interest expense, taxes, and depreciation and amortization. EBITDA is included because it is used
by management and certain investors as a measure of operating performance. EBITDA is used by analysts in the shipping industry as a common performance measure to compare results across peers. Our management uses EBITDA as a performance
measure in consolidating internal financial statements and it is presented for review at our board meetings. We believe that EBITDA is useful to investors as the shipping industry is capital intensive which often results in significant
depreciation and cost of financing. EBITDA presents investors with a measure in addition to net income to evaluate our performance prior to these costs. EBITDA is not an item recognized by U.S. GAAP (i.e. non-GAAP measure) and should not
be considered as an alternative to net income, operating income or any other indicator of a company’s operating performance required by U.S. GAAP. EBITDA is not a measure of liquidity or cash flows as shown in our consolidated statement
of cash flows. The definition of EBITDA used here may not be comparable to that used by other companies.
|
| 2) |
Average number of vessels is the number of vessels that constituted our fleet for the relevant period, as measured by the sum of the number of days each vessel was part of our fleet during the
period divided by the number of calendar days in that period.
|
| 3) |
We define ownership days as the aggregate number of days in a period during which each vessel in our fleet has been owned by us. Ownership days are an indicator of the size of our fleet over a
period and affect both the amount of revenues and the amount of expenses that we record during a period.
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| 4) |
We define chartered-in days as the aggregate number of days in a period during which we chartered-in third-party vessels.
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We define available days as the number of our ownership days and chartered-in days less the aggregate number of days that our vessels are off-hire due to familiarization upon acquisition, repairs
or repairs under guarantee, vessel upgrades or special surveys. Companies in the shipping industry generally use available days to measure the number of days in a period during which vessels should be capable of generating revenues.
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| 6) |
We define available days for the owned fleet as available days less chartered-in days.
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| 7) |
We define operating days as the number of our total available days in a period less the aggregate number of days that the vessels are off-hire due to unforeseen circumstances. The shipping
industry uses operating days to measure the aggregate number of days in a period during which vessels actually generate revenues.
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| 8) |
We calculate fleet utilization as the number of our operating days during a period divided by the number of ownership days plus chartered-in days less drydocking days.
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We define TCE rates as our voyage revenues less voyage expenses, charter hire expenses, and realized gain or losses on fuel hedges, divided by the number of the available days of our owned fleet
during the period. TCE rate is not an item recognized by U.S. GAAP (i.e., it is a non-GAAP measure). However it is a common shipping industry performance measure used
primarily to compare daily earnings generated by vessels on time charters with daily earnings generated by vessels on voyage charters, because charterhire rates for vessels on voyage charters are generally not expressed in per-day amounts
while charterhire rates for vessels on time charters generally are expressed in such amounts. Our estimated TCE for the second quarter of 2026 is based on fixtures booked to date. Actual results may vary based on the actual duration of
voyages and other factors. Accordingly, we are unable to provide, without unreasonable efforts, a reconciliation of estimated TCE for the second quarter to the most comparable financial measures presented in accordance with GAAP.
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| 10) |
We define daily vessel operating expenses to include crew wages and related costs, the cost of insurance expenses relating to repairs and maintenance (excluding drydocking), the costs of spares
and consumable stores, tonnage taxes and other miscellaneous expenses. Daily vessel operating expenses are calculated by dividing vessel operating expenses by ownership days for the relevant period.
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Three Months Ended
March 31, 2026
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Three Months Ended
March 31, 2025
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Total Fleet
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(unaudited)
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Voyage revenues (in thousands)
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$
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114,429
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$
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71,269
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Voyage expenses (in thousands)
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36,276
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27,354
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Charter hire expenses (in thousands)
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6,096
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2,285
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Realized (loss) gain on fuel hedges (in thousands)
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(40
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)
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8
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72,017
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41,638
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Total available days for owned fleet
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3,723
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3,504
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Total TCE rate
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$
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19,346
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$
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11,884
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About Genco Shipping & Trading Limited
Genco Shipping & Trading Limited is a U.S. based drybulk ship owning company focused on the seaborne transportation of commodities globally. We transport key
cargoes such as iron ore, coal, grain, steel products, bauxite, cement, nickel ore among other commodities along worldwide shipping routes. Our wholly owned high quality, modern fleet of dry cargo vessels consists of the larger Newcastlemax and
Capesize vessels (major bulk) and the medium-sized Ultramax and Supramax vessels (minor bulk), enabling us to carry a wide range of cargoes. Genco’s fleet consists of 43 vessels with an average age of 12.6 years and an aggregate capacity of
approximately 4,935,000 dwt:
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Conference Call Announcement
Genco Shipping & Trading Limited will hold a conference call on Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss its 2026 first quarter financial
results. The conference call and a presentation will be simultaneously webcast and will be available on the Company’s website, www.GencoShipping.com. To access the call by phone, please register via the live call registration link, https://events.q4inc.com/analyst/719392054?pwd=NnY9JEdY, and you will be provided with dial-in instructions and details. Please dial in at least 10 minutes prior to 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time to
ensure a prompt start to the call. The conference call will be broadcast live and available for replay on the Company’s website: http://www.gencoshipping.com.
Website Information
We intend to use our website, www.GencoShipping.com, as a means of disclosing material non-public information and for complying with our disclosure obligations under
Regulation FD. Such disclosures will be included in our website’s Investor Relations section. Accordingly, investors should monitor the Investor Relations portion of our website, in addition to following our press releases, SEC filings, public
conference calls, and webcasts. To subscribe to our e-mail alert service, please click the “Receive E-mail Alerts” link in the Investor Relations section of our website and submit your email address. The information contained in, or that may be
accessed through, our website is not incorporated by reference into or a part of this document or any other report or document we file with or furnish to the SEC, and any references to our website are intended to be inactive textual references
only.
"Safe Harbor" Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995
This release contains forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such
forward-looking statements use words such as “anticipate,” “budget,” “estimate,” “expect,” “project,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” and other words and terms of similar meaning in connection with a discussion of potential future events,
circumstances or future operating or financial performance. These forward-looking statements are based on our management’s current expectations and observations. Included among the factors that, in our view, could cause actual results to differ
materially from the forward looking statements contained in this release are the following: (i) declines or sustained weakness in demand in the drybulk shipping industry; (ii) weakness or declines in drybulk shipping rates; (iii) changes in the
supply of or demand for drybulk products, generally or in particular regions; (iv) changes in the supply of drybulk carriers including newbuilding of vessels or lower than anticipated scrapping of older vessels; (v) changes in rules and regulations
applicable to the cargo industry, including, without limitation, legislation adopted by international organizations or by individual countries and actions taken by regulatory authorities; (vi) increases in costs and expenses including but not
limited to: crew wages, insurance, provisions, lube oil, bunkers, repairs, maintenance, general and administrative expenses, and management expenses; (vii) whether our insurance arrangements are adequate; (viii) changes in general domestic and
international political conditions; (ix) military actions, terrorism, or piracy, including without limitation the ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and Iran, attacks on vessels in the Red Sea, and other conflicts in the Middle East and Venezuela; (x)
changes in the condition of the Company’s vessels or applicable maintenance or regulatory
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standards (which may affect, among other things, our anticipated drydocking or maintenance and repair costs) and unanticipated drydock expenditures; (xi) the Company’s
acquisition or disposition of vessels; (xii) the amount of offhire time needed to complete maintenance, repairs, and installation of equipment to comply with applicable regulations on vessels and the timing and amount of any reimbursement by our
insurance carriers for insurance claims, including offhire days; (xiii) the completion of definitive documentation with respect to charters; (xiv) charterers’ compliance with the terms of their charters in the current market environment; (xv) the
extent to which our operating results are affected by weakness in market conditions and freight and charter rates; (xvi) our ability to maintain contracts that are critical to our operation, to obtain and maintain acceptable terms with our vendors,
customers and service providers and to retain key executives, managers and employees; (xvii) completion of documentation for vessel transactions and the performance of the terms thereof by buyers or sellers of vessels and us; (xviii) the relative
cost and availability of low sulfur and high sulfur fuel, worldwide compliance with sulfur emissions regulations that took effect on January 1, 2020 and our ability to realize the economic benefits or recover the cost of the scrubbers we have
installed; (xix) our financial results for the year ending December 31, 2025 and other factors relating to determination of the tax treatment of dividends we have declared; (xx) the financial results we achieve for each quarter that apply to the
formula under our new dividend policy, including without limitation the actual amounts earned by our vessels and the amounts of various expenses we incur, as a significant decrease in such earnings or a significant increase in such expenses may
affect our ability to carry out our new value strategy; (xxi) the exercise of the discretion of our Board regarding the declaration of dividends, including without limitation the amount that our Board determines to set aside for reserves under our
dividend policy; (xxii) outbreaks of disease such as the COVID-19 pandemic; (xxiii) trade conflicts, the imposition or modification of port fees, tariffs and other import
restrictions, and the effectiveness and cost of any measures the Company may adopt to avoid or mitigate the impact of the foregoing, including alternate trade routes and repositioning vessels; and (xxiv) other factors listed from time to time in
our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including, without limitation, our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 and subsequent reports on Form 8-K and Form 10-Q). Our ability to pay dividends in any
period will depend upon various factors, including the limitations under any credit agreements to which we may be a party, applicable provisions of Marshall Islands law and the final determination by the Board of Directors each quarter after its
review of our financial performance, market developments, and the best interests of the Company and its shareholders. The timing and amount of dividends, if any, could also be affected by factors affecting cash flows, results of operations,
required capital expenditures, or reserves. As a result, the amount of dividends actually paid may vary. Our Q2 2026 estimated dividend range is based on TCE estimates to date and estimated expense levels as detailed above under “Genco’s Active
Commercial Operating Platform and Fleet Deployment Strategy” and “Dividend Policy” and in the appendix to our Q1 2026 earnings presentation to posted on our website on May 6, 2026 under “Investors – Events and Presentations.” We do not undertake
any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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CONTACT:
Peter Allen
Chief Financial Officer
Genco Shipping & Trading Limited
(646) 443-8550
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FAQ
How did Genco Shipping & Trading (GNK) perform financially in Q1 2026?
Genco reported net income of $9.3 million, or $0.21 per share, for Q1 2026, compared with an $11.9 million loss a year earlier. Voyage revenues rose to $114.4 million, driven by higher drybulk rates, a slightly larger fleet, and fewer drydocking days.
What dividend did GNK declare for Q1 2026 and how does it compare year-over-year?
Genco declared a Q1 2026 cash dividend of $0.35 per share, representing a 133% year-over-year increase. The payout follows its policy of distributing quarterly operating cash flow after a voluntary reserve and marks the company’s 27th consecutive quarterly dividend.
What is Genco Shipping & Trading’s projected dividend for Q2 2026?
Based on fixtures to date, the current FFA curve, and estimated expenses, Genco’s projections indicate a potential Q2 2026 dividend of $0.70 per share. This projection depends on freight market conditions and final board decisions under the company’s dividend policy.
How are GNK’s fleet TCE rates and utilization trending?
For Q1 2026, Genco’s fleet time charter equivalent rate increased to $19,346 per day from $11,884 a year earlier, with fleet utilization improving to 99.2%. The company also estimates Q2 2026 TCE to date at $23,939 per day on a load-to-discharge basis.
What fleet renewal actions did Genco Shipping & Trading take in early 2026?
Genco took delivery of two 2020-built scrubber-fitted Newcastlemax vessels and agreed to acquire a 2019 Imabari-built 182,000 dwt Capesize for $65.0 million. It also sold two 2005-built Supramax vessels for a combined $21.2 million, recording a gain on one sale.
How did Genco’s leverage and liquidity change in Q1 2026?
Long-term debt rose to $318.9 million at March 31, 2026 from $189.1 million at year-end 2025, following drawdowns and refinancing into a $680 million revolver. Cash and cash equivalents were relatively stable at $54.8 million, down slightly from $55.5 million.
What capital expenditures is GNK planning for the rest of 2026?
For the balance of 2026, Genco estimates drydock, ballast water treatment, and fuel-efficiency upgrade costs of about $25.8 million, with expected offhire days of 153 in Q2, 75 in Q3, and 105 in Q4. These investments aim to maintain and improve fleet performance.