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

Last close, 14 Aug 2026
$26
+1.35% on the day

The 6 Wall Street analysts covering Genco Shipping & Trading Ltd. hold a median 12-month price target of $29 — +10.1% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 76 of 100 as at 15 Aug 2026 — inside the top quartile. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.

Market cap
$1.1B
Ticker Nerd rank
76 / 100
Median analyst target
$29
Analysts covering
6
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
+4.0%
1M
+3.5%
YTD
+48.2%
1Y
+68.6%
From 52W high
−1.6%
From 52W low
+76.9%
$15
$27
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 15 Aug 2026
76 / 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
91
Revisions
83
Volatility
65
Quality
60
Value
54
Size
44
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$30Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26GNKHigh $32Median $29Low $28

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

What Wall Street says6 analysts
4 Buy2 Hold0 Sell
Low $28Median $29High $32

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +10.1% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first
DateFirmActionRatingTarget
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—
23 Feb 2023JefferiesReiteratesBuy—

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

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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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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
+29.7%
Analysts raising
3
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
28.9×

Cheaper than 28% of US stocks

Price / sales
2.6×

Cheaper than 46% of US stocks

Price / book
1.3×

Cheaper than 65% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
10.5×

Cheaper than 37% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
68.5%

Higher than 90% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
68.5%

Higher than 80% of US stocks

Gross margin
31.6%

Higher than 37% 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
5.3%

Higher than 84% of US dividend payers

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

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.$1.1B
76
CCECCapital Clean Energy Carriers Corp.$1.3B
33
GSLGlobal Ship Lease, Inc.$1.5B
91
SBSafe Bulkers, Inc.$793.0M
96
HSHPHimalaya Shipping Ltd.$753.1M
96
CMRECostamare, Inc.$1.8B
80
SFLSFL Corp. Ltd.$1.8B
75

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News

Latest GNK news & analysis

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.

Genco Shipping & Trading Limited Announces Delivery of High Specification Capesize Vessel

GlobeNewsWire · 12 Aug 2026positive

Genco Shipping & Trading Limited announced delivery of the Genco Volunteer, a 2019 Imabari-built 182,000 dwt scrubber-fitted Capesize vessel, further expanding its fleet of premium earning assets to include 20 Capesize/Newcastlemax vessels. The company noted its Capesize/Newcastlemax acquisitions have generated roughly 30% IRR and meaningfully contributed to dividend growth.

Why it matters — A GNK watcher would care because the delivery expands the company's high-specification Capesize fleet in a strong drybulk market, with past acquisitions in this class contributing to shareholder returns.

Genco Shipping & Trading Q2 Earnings Call Highlights

MarketBeat · 8 Aug 2026positive

Genco Shipping & Trading (NYSE: GNK) reported stronger second-quarter results as dry bulk freight rates rose, supported by higher earnings from its expanded fleet and a continued focus on low leverage and shareholder dividends.

Why it matters — A GNK watcher would care because stronger quarterly results driven by higher freight rates and an expanded fleet, alongside continued low leverage and dividends, indicate improved underlying performance for the company.

Genco Shipping & Trading Limited (GNK) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Seeking Alpha · 7 Aug 2026neutral

Seeking Alpha published the transcript of Genco Shipping & Trading Limited's Q2 2026 earnings call. The item provides the full record of management's discussion during the company's second-quarter 2026 earnings call.

Why it matters — A GNK watcher would care because the transcript offers direct insight into management's commentary on the company's second-quarter 2026 results and outlook.

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 $29, with estimates ranging from $28 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. 76 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 15 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank GNK?

As at 15 Aug 2026, Genco Shipping & Trading Ltd. ranks 76 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 +10.1% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Genco Shipping & Trading Ltd. 76 out of 100 as at 15 Aug 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: $28 to $32 over the next 12 months.

How has GNK stock performed over the past year?

Genco Shipping & Trading Ltd. returned +68.6% over the 12 months to 14 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Genco Shipping & Trading Ltd. do?

Genco Shipping & Trading Limited is an international ship-owning company specializing in the ocean transportation of drybulk cargoes worldwide. It owns and operates a modern fleet of dry bulk vessels, including Capesize, Ultramax, and Supramax ships, to transport essential commodities such as iron ore, coal, grains, bauxite, steel products, and other drybulk materials.

What is the latest news on GNK?

The most recent item we track (GlobeNewsWire, 17 Aug 2026): "Genco Shipping & Trading Limited Issues Open Letter to Shareholders Following Withdrawal by Diana Shipping Inc. of its Offer". 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.

Company

About Genco Shipping & Trading Ltd.

Genco Shipping & Trading Limited is an international ship-owning company specializing in the ocean transportation of drybulk cargoes worldwide. It owns and operates a modern fleet of dry bulk vessels, including Capesize, Ultramax, and Supramax ships, to transport essential commodities such as iron ore, coal, grains, bauxite, steel products, and other drybulk materials. The company operates through Major Bulk and Minor Bulk segments, chartering its vessels primarily to trading houses, commodities traders, producers, and government-owned entities. As the largest U.S. headquartered drybulk shipowner, Genco Shipping & Trading Limited plays a vital role in global supply chains by facilitating the efficient movement of industrial raw materials that support manufacturing, energy production, and agriculture sectors. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in New York, New York, it maintains a focus on high-specification vessels to serve international maritime trade demands.

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