Genco Shipping & Trading Limited Announces Q3 2025 Financial Results

Core Insights - Genco Shipping & Trading Limited declared a cash dividend of $0.15 per share for Q3 2025, marking its 25th consecutive quarterly dividend, with cumulative dividends totaling $7.065 per share, approximately 43% of the current share price [5][9][15]. Financial Performance - For Q3 2025, Genco reported a net loss of $1.1 million, or a basic and diluted net loss per share of $0.02, compared to a net income of $21.5 million for the same period in 2024 [31]. - Adjusted EBITDA for Q3 2025 was $21.7 million, down from $36.9 million in Q3 2024 [39]. - Voyage revenues decreased to $79.9 million in Q3 2025 from $99.3 million in Q3 2024, primarily due to lower rates and additional drydocking days [32]. Operational Highlights - The average daily time charter equivalent (TCE) for the fleet was $15,959 per day in Q3 2025, down from $19,260 per day in Q3 2024 [32]. - The estimated TCE for Q4 2025 is projected to be over $20,000 per day, representing an increase of more than 25% compared to Q3 [5][24]. Strategic Initiatives - Genco has focused on a comprehensive value strategy that includes paying sizeable dividends, reducing debt, and investing in fleet growth, having paid down $279 million in debt since the strategy's inception and invested approximately $200 million in modern Capesize vessels since 2023 [5][20]. - The company acquired the Genco Courageous, a high-specification Capesize vessel, for $63.6 million, funded through cash and a drawdown from its revolving credit facility [13][20]. Liquidity and Capital Resources - Genco reported a strong liquidity position of $520 million as of September 30, 2025, consisting of $90 million in cash and $430 million in revolving credit availability [18]. - The company has a net loan-to-value (LTV) ratio of 12% as of September 30, 2025, pro forma for the recently acquired vessel [18]. Future Outlook - The company remains optimistic about the drybulk freight market, citing compelling supply-side fundamentals and demand growth catalysts [5]. - Genco's focus for the future includes providing substantial returns to shareholders and capitalizing on attractive growth opportunities to enhance earnings capacity [5].