GNK Dividend History & Analysis | 5.6% Yield
GNK has a dividend yield of 5.6% and paid 1.15 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
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| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | YIELD TTM | YIELD ON COST 5y |
|---|---|---|---|
| HAFNI OL Hafnia |
3,539 M | 81.41% | 552.29% |
| HAUTO OL Hoegh Autoliners ASA |
2,879 M | 15.69% | 228.81% |
| WAWI OL Wallenius Wilhelmsen |
5,737 M | 19.97% | 131.64% |
| ECO NYSE Okeanis Eco Tankers |
2,097 M | 11.83% | 103.55% |
| FLNG NYSE FLEX LNG |
1,584 M | 11.17% | 36.47% |
| DIS MI d'Amico International |
960 M | 5.17% | 46.88% |
| MPCC OL MPC Container Ships ASA |
1,220 M | 9.35% | 31.75% |
| GSL NYSE Global Ship Lease |
1,444 M | 6.86% | 18.80% |
| ESEA NASDAQ Euroseas |
481 M | 4.61% | 17.31% |
| ZIM NYSE ZIM Integrated Shipping |
2,858 M | 5.35% | 12.35% |
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | GROWTH RATE | CONSISTENCY |
|---|---|---|---|
| WAWI OL Wallenius Wilhelmsen |
5,737 M | 112.47% | 90.0% |
| ESEA NASDAQ Euroseas |
481 M | 21.14% | 100.0% |
| GSL NYSE Global Ship Lease |
1,444 M | 16.74% | 100.0% |
| HAUTO OL Hoegh Autoliners ASA |
2,879 M | 29.03% | 79.1% |
| DAC NYSE Danaos |
2,337 M | 6.91% | 100.0% |
| MATX NYSE Matson |
6,196 M | 4.69% | 100.0% |
| CMRE NYSE Costamare |
1,752 M | 5.65% | 90.1% |
| DIS MI d'Amico International |
960 M | 5.56% | 95.3% |
| SB NYSE Safe Bulkers |
705 M | 0.50% | 97.0% |
GNK Dividend History
Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 4.9 years of data
Average monthly dividend return by ex-dividend date. The score below shows reliability based on how consistently dividends were paid in that month.
| EX-DATE | RECORD | PAYMENT | PERIOD | DIV/SHARE | GROWTH | PAYOUT YIELD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-18 | 2026-05-18 | 2026-05-26 | Quarterly | 0.35 | -30% | 1.47% |
| 2026-03-11 | 2026-03-11 | 2026-03-18 | Quarterly | 0.5 | +233.3% | 2.33% |
| 2025-11-17 | 2025-11-17 | 2025-11-24 | Quarterly | 0.15 | 0% | 0.86% |
| 2025-08-18 | 2025-08-18 | 2025-08-25 | Quarterly | 0.15 | 0% | 0.92% |
| 2025-05-22 | 2025-05-22 | 2025-05-30 | Quarterly | 0.15 | -50% | 1.12% |
| 2025-03-11 | 2025-03-11 | 2025-03-18 | Quarterly | 0.3 | -25% | 2.21% |
| 2024-11-18 | 2024-11-18 | 2024-11-25 | Quarterly | 0.4 | +17.6% | 2.32% |
| 2024-08-19 | 2024-08-19 | 2024-08-26 | Quarterly | 0.34 | -19% | 1.96% |
| 2024-05-21 | 2024-05-22 | 2024-05-30 | Quarterly | 0.42 | +2.4% | 1.84% |
| 2024-03-05 | 2024-03-06 | 2024-03-13 | Quarterly | 0.41 | +173.3% | 2.09% |
| 2023-11-21 | 2023-11-22 | 2023-11-30 | Quarterly | 0.15 | 0% | 1.05% |
| 2023-08-15 | 2023-08-16 | 2023-08-23 | Quarterly | 0.15 | 0% | 1.1% |
| 2023-05-15 | 2023-05-16 | 2023-05-23 | Quarterly | 0.15 | -70% | 1.08% |
| 2023-03-06 | 2023-03-07 | 2023-03-14 | Quarterly | 0.5 | -35.9% | 2.63% |
| 2022-11-18 | 2022-11-21 | 2022-11-28 | Quarterly | 0.78 | +56% | 5.26% |
| 2022-08-15 | 2022-08-16 | 2022-08-23 | Quarterly | 0.5 | -36.7% | 2.98% |
| 2022-05-13 | 2022-05-16 | 2022-05-24 | Quarterly | 0.79 | +17.9% | 3.77% |
| 2022-03-09 | 2022-03-10 | 2022-03-17 | Quarterly | 0.67 | +346.7% | 3.17% |
| 2021-11-12 | 2021-11-15 | 2021-11-22 | Quarterly | 0.15 | +50% | 0.97% |
| 2021-08-16 | 2021-08-17 | 2021-08-25 | Quarterly | 0.1 | 0% | 0.56% |
GNK Dividend FAQ
As of July 2026, GNK's dividend yield is 5.58%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.15 USD by the current share price of 25.51.
As of July 2026, GNK paid a dividend of 1.15 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-05-18 and the payout was 0.35 USD.
GNK pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, GNK has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-05-18.
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for GNK for the next payments are between 0.112 (-68.0%) and 0.323 (-7.7%). This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 3.50%.
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.35 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-05-18. The next Ex-Dividend date for Genco Shipping & Trading (GNK) is currently unknown.
The next Ex-Dividend date for Genco Shipping & Trading (GNK) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.
GNK's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is -19.3% per year. Negative growth: GNK's dividend growth is negative and declining.
GNK's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 9.21%. If you bought GNK's shares at 12.49 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.15 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 9.21% of your original purchase price.
GNK Payout Consistency is 71.4%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number. Unstable: Genco Shipping & Trading has an inconsistent track record of dividend payments over its lifetime.
GNK's 5.58% Dividend Yield is considered as good. Make sure the dividend is sustainable: Check the Payouts-Ratio over time.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of GNK is 2.3%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.
GNK's Overall Dividend Rating is 9.03%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.
GNK Outstanding Shares Analysis
Key Metric Definitions
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.
Last update: 2026-07-05 02:06 UTC