Genco Shipping & Trading Limited (NYSE: GNK) reported Q2 EPS of ($0.43), $0.10 better than the analyst estimate of ($0.53). Revenue for the quarter came in at $31.1 million versus the consensus estimate of $31.28 million.

John C. Wobensmith, Chief Executive Officer, commented, “During the second quarter, our focus remained on maintaining the strength of our industry leading balance sheet while continuing to return capital to shareholders. Our substantial liquidity position together with an improving drybulk landscape enabled Genco to declare our fourth consecutive quarterly dividend, increasing total dividends declared to $0.715 since implementing our policy in the third quarter of 2019.”

Mr. Wobensmith continued, “During the second quarter, our barbell approach to fleet composition, consisting of owning both major and minor bulk vessels, has once again proven to be a strength as Capesize freight rates demonstrated their upside potential, crossing the $30,000 per day threshold at the end of June, while minor bulk earnings have risen steadily to year-to-date highs. Overall, freight rates have experienced a meaningful increase as our third quarter estimated TCE to date is nearly 75% higher than what we achieved during the prior quarter. Going forward, we have a favorable outlook for the drybulk market for the balance of the year and into 2021 as the orderbook as a percentage of the fleet is at an all-time low limiting net fleet growth while global economic activity levels continue to recover coinciding with a seasonal uplift in cargo volumes.”

Mr. Wobensmith concluded, “Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have prioritized the health and safety of our crew and onshore professionals. An underlying challenge for all ship owners has been successfully executing crew rotations due to various port and travel restrictions globally, and we are proud to have taken proactive measures by implementing industry leading protocols. This has resulted in the completion of crew changes involving over 800 seafarers since the onset of the pandemic. We continue to work diligently to repatriate more of the dedicated mariners on board our vessels who have worked beyond the term of their original contracts.”

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