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GNK Stock Forecast: Genco Shipping & Trading Ltd. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 2 Oct 2026
$28
+1.65% on the day

The 6 Wall Street analysts covering Genco Shipping & Trading Ltd. hold a median 12-month price target of $30 — +8.4% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 75 of 100 as at 2 Oct 2026 — inside the top quartile. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.

Market cap
$1.2B
Ticker Nerd rank
75 / 100
Median analyst target
$30
Analysts covering
6
Revenue$136.4M+68.5% y/y
Operating income$21.0M
Net income$16.7M
Free cash flow$23.2M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
+6.1%
1M
+2.5%
YTD
+60.4%
1Y
+72.4%
From 52W high
−1.6%
From 52W low
+91.5%
$14
$28
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

GNK stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Genco Shipping & Trading Ltd. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 2 Oct 2026
75 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Growth
96
Momentum
95
Revisions
83
Volatility
66
Quality
56
Value
54
Size
42
Accruals
30
Issuance
23

Growth (96): Sales and profits are climbing, and climbing faster than before.

Issuance (23): The company has been issuing shares or taking on financing, diluting existing holders.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.

Wall Street

GNK stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on GNK, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$15$20$25$30Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26GNKHigh $32Median $30Low $27

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says6 analysts
4 Buy2 Hold0 Sell
Low $27Median $30High $32

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +8.4% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first
DateFirmActionRatingTarget
19 Feb 2026Alliance Global PartnersDowngradeNeutral—
19 Feb 2026Alliance Global PartnersDowngradeNeutral—
7 Aug 2025JefferiesMaintainsBuy—
8 May 2025JefferiesMaintainsBuy—
20 Feb 2025JefferiesMaintainsBuy—
7 Nov 2024JefferiesMaintainsBuy—
23 Oct 2024StifelDowngradeHold—
4 Sept 2024Deutsche BankInitiatesBuy—
1 July 2024Alliance Global PartnersMaintainsBuy—
10 May 2024B. Riley SecuritiesMaintainsBuy—
9 May 2024JefferiesMaintainsBuy—
19 Apr 2024StifelMaintainsBuy—
5 Jan 2024BTIGDowngradeNeutral—
30 Nov 2023JefferiesMaintainsBuy—
19 Oct 2023StifelMaintainsBuy—
21 July 2023BTIGMaintainsBuy—
19 July 2023StifelMaintainsBuy—
6 June 2023JefferiesMaintainsBuy—
25 Apr 2023StifelMaintainsBuy—
23 Feb 2023BTIGMaintainsBuy—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

This page is one stock. Monday covers all of them.

Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.

Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. GNK appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Performance

GNK vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 2 Oct 2026, Genco Shipping & Trading Ltd. returned +72.4% against +16.2% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

GNK vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
80100120140160180Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26GNKS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

GNK analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
+20.9%
Analysts raising
4
Analysts cutting
0
Fundamentals

Genco Shipping & Trading Ltd. (GNK) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
30.4×

Cheaper than 25% of US stocks

Price / sales
2.7×

Cheaper than 44% of US stocks

Price / book
1.4×

Cheaper than 59% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
11.1×

Cheaper than 33% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
68.5%

Higher than 90% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
68.5%

Higher than 79% of US stocks

Gross margin
31.6%

Higher than 36% of US stocks

Operating margin
25.0%

Higher than 84% of US stocks

Net margin
9.1%

Higher than 68% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
4.6%

Higher than 53% of US stocks

Return on assets
3.9%

Higher than 70% of US stocks

Dividend yield
11.6%

Higher than 91% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

Genco Shipping & Trading Ltd. (GNK) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • Genco Shipping & Trading Ltd. has a market value of $1.2B and an enterprise value of $1.5B.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $440.7M. The latest quarter grew 68.5% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: $40.6M, a 9.2% net margin.

  • Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $0.91.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: −$156.7M.

  • Genco Shipping & Trading Ltd. spent $50.8M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.

  • Shares outstanding: 43.6M.

  • Trailing P/E: 30.4×; forward P/E: 16.0× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 11.56%, paying out 126% of earnings.

  • Genco Shipping & Trading Ltd. employs 1,056 people — $417K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 3 Oct 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

GNK vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelMarine Shipping
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
GNKGenco Shipping & Trading Ltd.$1.2B
75
CCECCapital Clean Energy Carriers Corp.$1.3B
34
SBSafe Bulkers, Inc.$1.0B
97
GSLGlobal Ship Lease, Inc.$1.6B
90
HOSHornbeck Offshore Services, Inc.$1.7B
34
HSHPHimalaya Shipping Ltd.$849.4M
95
ASCArdmore Shipping Corp.$787.5M
89

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News

Latest GNK news & analysis

Quad Graphics Conference: Genco Sees Dry Bulk Tailwinds, Targets $1-Plus Dividends

MarketBeat · 26 Sept 2026positive

At a Quad Graphics conference, Genco Shipping & Trading presented a positive dry bulk market outlook, citing limited fleet growth, longer trade routes and rising commodity volumes. The company also highlighted its low-leverage balance sheet and variable dividend policy.

Why it matters — The company's constructive view of dry bulk conditions and its emphasis on a low-leverage balance sheet and dividend policy could be relevant for GNK watchers assessing its earnings and shareholder-return prospects.

Genco Shipping Sees Capesize Boom Fueling Record Dividends and Stronger Earnings

MarketBeat · 25 Sept 2026positive

Genco Shipping & Trading said it is benefiting from a strong dry bulk shipping market, supported by low fleet growth, longer-haul commodity routes, and rising demand for Capesize vessels used to transport iron ore, coal, and bauxite.

Why it matters — A GNK watcher would care because strong market conditions and rising Capesize demand could support the company's ability to generate record dividends and stronger earnings.

Dry Bulk Shipping Momentum Poised To Continue

Seeking Alpha · 15 Sept 2026positive

The dry bulk shipping segment is described as gaining momentum, with supply tightening due to aging fleets, slow newbuild deliveries, and shipyard backlogs. These conditions are noted as supporting higher asset values and net asset value for dry bulk operators.

Why it matters — As a dry bulk shipping company, GNK stands to be impacted by the same tightening supply conditions and rising asset values described in the article.

Genco Shipping & Trading Limited Issues Open Letter to Shareholders Following Withdrawal by Diana Shipping Inc. of its Offer

GlobeNewsWire · 17 Aug 2026neutral

Genco Shipping & Trading Limited issued an open letter to shareholders following Diana Shipping Inc.'s withdrawal of its offer. In the letter, Genco's board stated it had provided Diana with clear criteria for a transaction that would reflect fair value and serve the best interests of all Genco shareholders.

Why it matters — GNK watchers would care because the open letter clarifies the board's position and reasoning regarding a withdrawn acquisition offer, which could influence shareholder sentiment and expectations around potential future transactions.

Diana Shipping Drops Bid to Acquire Genco Shipping & Trading

WSJ · 14 Aug 2026neutral

Diana Shipping has dropped its bid to acquire Genco Shipping & Trading, ending a nearly year-long takeover battle between the two shipping companies.

Why it matters — GNK shareholders no longer face the uncertainty of a potential acquisition by Diana Shipping, removing a key overhang on the stock.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about GNK stock

What is the GNK stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 6 Wall Street analysts covering Genco Shipping & Trading Ltd. have a median 12-month price target of $30, with estimates ranging from $27 to $32. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is GNK stock a buy right now?

Of the 6 analysts covering Genco Shipping & Trading Ltd., 4 rate it a Buy, 2 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Genco Shipping & Trading Ltd. 75 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 2 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank GNK?

As at 2 Oct 2026, Genco Shipping & Trading Ltd. ranks 75 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Growth (96 of 100).

Will GNK stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 6 analysts implies +8.4% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Genco Shipping & Trading Ltd. 75 out of 100 as at 2 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the GNK stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Genco Shipping & Trading Ltd. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for GNK are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $27 to $32 over the next 12 months.

How has GNK stock performed over the past year?

Genco Shipping & Trading Ltd. returned +72.4% over the 12 months to 2 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Genco Shipping & Trading Ltd. do?

Genco Shipping & Trading Ltd. is a U.S.-based dry bulk shipping company that provides seaborne transportation services for commodities across global trade routes.

What is the latest news on GNK?

The most recent item we track (MarketBeat, 26 Sept 2026): "Quad Graphics Conference: Genco Sees Dry Bulk Tailwinds, Targets $1-Plus Dividends". At a Quad Graphics conference, Genco Shipping & Trading presented a positive dry bulk market outlook, citing limited fleet growth, longer trade routes and rising commodity volumes. The company also highlighted its low-leverage balance sheet and variable dividend policy.

Company

About Genco Shipping & Trading Ltd.

Genco Shipping & Trading Ltd. is a U.S.-based dry bulk shipping company that provides seaborne transportation services for commodities across global trade routes. The company owns and operates a modern fleet of dry cargo vessels used to carry iron ore, coal, grain, steel products, bauxite, cement, nickel ore, and other bulk materials for miners, traders, agricultural merchants, and industrial customers. Its operations are centered on major bulk and minor bulk shipping, with vessels such as Newcastlemax, Capesize, Ultramax, and Supramax carriers supporting cargo movement between key producing and consuming regions worldwide. Headquartered in New York City, Genco Shipping & Trading Ltd. focuses on full-service logistics for customers that rely on efficient ocean freight capacity and broad commodity coverage.

CEO Mr. John C. Wobensmith C.F.A. · 1,056 employees · United States · https://www.gencoshipping.com