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Genco Shipping & Trading Ltd (GNK) stock, explained like you're 5

Genco Shipping & Trading Ltd trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker GNK. It is a small cap company in the marine transportation industry, part of the consumer cyclical sector, with a market value of about 1.2 billion dollars.

Ticker
GNK
Exchange
New York Stock Exchange
Sector
Consumer Cyclical
Industry
Marine Transportation
Size
Small cap, about 1.2 billion dollars

Is Genco Shipping & Trading Ltd a small, medium or large cap company?

No. Genco Shipping & Trading Ltd is a small cap stock, not a large cap. Its market cap, which is the total value of all its shares, is about 1.2 billion dollars.

Here is how you can tell. Multiply the share price by the number of shares to get the market cap, then compare it to the usual sizes. Micro cap is under 300 million dollars, small cap is 300 million to 2 billion, mid cap is 2 to 10 billion, large cap is 10 billion and up, and mega cap is over 200 billion. Market caps move every day with the share price, so treat the number as a recent snapshot.

How Genco Shipping & Trading Ltd makes money

  • Selling products and services people buy when they feel confident, like cars, travel, shopping and dining.
  • Online and in store sales.
  • Memberships, financing and services around the main product.

What moves GNK stock

  • How confident shoppers feel and how much they spend.
  • Interest rates, which affect big purchases.
  • Prices, costs and competition.

In the news lately

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  • GENCO SHIPPING & TRADING (NYSE:GNK): High Growth Momentum Meets a Breakout Setup (ChartMill)
  • Genco Shipping & Trading (NYSE:GNK) Shares Break Below 50 Day Moving Average Here's Why (MarketBeat)
  • Genco Shipping & Trading Ltd. Stock Grades | GNK (Barron's)

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Key terms to know before you follow GNK

  • Market cap
  • P/E ratio
  • EPS (earnings per share)
  • Earnings report
  • Volatility

Questions about Genco Shipping & Trading Ltd stock

What does Genco Shipping & Trading Ltd do?

Genco Shipping & Trading Ltd trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker GNK. It is a small cap company in the marine transportation industry, part of the consumer cyclical sector, with a market value of about 1.2 billion dollars.

What is the ticker symbol for Genco Shipping & Trading Ltd?

Genco Shipping & Trading Ltd trades under the ticker GNK on the New York Stock Exchange.

What is Genco Shipping & Trading Ltd's market cap?

Genco Shipping & Trading Ltd is a small cap stock with a market cap of about 1.2 billion dollars.

How does Genco Shipping & Trading Ltd make money?

Selling products and services people buy when they feel confident, like cars, travel, shopping and dining. Online and in store sales. Memberships, financing and services around the main product.

What moves GNK stock?

How confident shoppers feel and how much they spend. Interest rates, which affect big purchases. Prices, costs and competition.

How can I follow GNK stock every day?

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Educational information, not financial advice. This guide explains the business in general terms and does not include live prices.

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