tiprankstipranks
Safe Bulkers (SB)
NYSE:SB
Want to see SB full AI Analyst Report?

Safe Bulkers (SB) Price & Analysis

497 Followers

SB Stock Chart & Stats

$7.52
-$0.08(-1.06%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$7.52
-$0.08(-1.06%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Modern, Environmentally Improved FleetA younger-than-industry fleet can support utilization, operating efficiency and charter attractiveness while reducing near-term obsolescence risk. Environmental upgrades and zero CII-E vessels also improve resilience as emissions standards become more demanding.
Liquidity And Contracted Revenue SupportSubstantial liquidity combined with contracted revenue provides funding visibility for operations and fleet investment. This cushion can help the company manage freight-rate volatility, scheduled capital spending and refinancing needs through weaker market periods.
Improved Profitability And Cost ControlHigher charter-equivalent rates and lower vessel expenses demonstrate improved operating execution and earnings conversion in the current cycle. Sustained cost discipline should support margins and cash generation if fleet utilization and freight demand remain healthy.
Bears Say
Large Capital Spending And Debt CommitmentsThe newbuild program requires significant capital while debt remains material, increasing dependence on operating cash flow and financing access. If freight rates weaken, funding deliveries and debt service could reduce flexibility and constrain shareholder returns.
Volatile And Weakening Cash-flow ConversionPositive cash flow is not converting consistently from accounting earnings, and prior years included negative free cash flow. This volatility reflects capital intensity and working-capital timing, making financial resilience more dependent on market conditions.
Cyclical Demand And Geopolitical ExposureDry-bulk revenue depends on global commodity flows and freight markets that can be disrupted by trade, geopolitical or regional demand changes. China and coal weakness could reduce vessel utilization or rates, limiting the durability of recent earnings gains.

Safe Bulkers News

SB FAQ

What was Safe Bulkers’s price range in the past 12 months?
Safe Bulkers lowest stock price was $4.14 and its highest was $8.63 in the past 12 months.
    What is Safe Bulkers’s market cap?
    Safe Bulkers’s market cap is $843.18M.
      When is Safe Bulkers’s upcoming earnings report date?
      Safe Bulkers’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 11, 2026 which is in 80 days.
        How were Safe Bulkers’s earnings last quarter?
        Safe Bulkers released its earnings results on Jul 28, 2026. The company reported $0.28 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.25 by $0.03.
          Is Safe Bulkers overvalued?
          According to Wall Street analysts Safe Bulkers’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
            Does Safe Bulkers pay dividends?
            Safe Bulkers pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.075 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.75%. See more information on Safe Bulkers dividends here
              What is Safe Bulkers’s EPS estimate?
              Safe Bulkers’s EPS estimate is 0.25.
                How many shares outstanding does Safe Bulkers have?
                Safe Bulkers has 101,833,470 shares outstanding.
                  What happened to Safe Bulkers’s price movement after its last earnings report?
                  Safe Bulkers reported an EPS of $0.28 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.25. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 1.474%.
                    Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Safe Bulkers?
                    Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in SB
                    What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
                    Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology

                      Company Description

                      Safe Bulkers

                      Safe Bulkers, Inc., along with its affiliated entities, specializes in the ocean-going transportation of dry bulk commodities. The company maintains and operates a fleet of dry bulk carriers, primarily utilized for shipping essential bulk cargoes such as coal, grain, and iron ore. As of March 18, 2022, Safe Bulkers possessed 40 dry bulk vessels, which collectively offered a carrying capacity of 3,925,500 deadweight tons and had an average age of 10.4 years. This fleet was comprised of 12 Panamax, 7 Kamsarmax, 15 Post-Panamax, and 6 Capesize class ships. Safe Bulkers, Inc. was established in 2007 and is headquartered in Monaco.

                      Safe Bulkers (SB) Earnings & Revenues

                      SB Company Deck

                      SB Earnings Call

                      Q2 2026
                      0:00 / 0:00
                      Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
                      The call presents a clearly improved operational and financial performance in Q2 2026: materially higher EBITDA and EPS, stronger TCEs, lower operating costs, robust liquidity, active shareholder returns (dividends and buybacks), and continued fleet renewal with environmental upgrades. Offsetting risks discussed include geopolitical sensitivity (Hormuz scenarios), potential softening of Chinese demand and thermal coal volumes, limited near-term alternative-fuel penetration in the order book, and sizable ongoing CapEx and debt commitments. Overall, company fundamentals and cash generation appear strong and management portrays a resilient position, while acknowledging macro and industry-specific headwinds.View all SB earnings summaries
                      Similar Stocks
                      Company
                      Price & Change
                      Follow
                      Euroseas
                      Genco Shipping
                      Star Bulk Carriers
                      Pangaea Logistics Solutions
                      Costamare Bulkers Holdings Limited

                      Ownership Overview

                      7.38%7.23%79.16%
                      Insiders
                      7.23% Other Institutional Investors
                      79.16% Public Companies and
                      Individual Investors
                      Popular Stocks