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Safe Bulkers (SB)
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Safe Bulkers (SB) Price & Analysis

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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
Fleet Renewal & Younger FleetA materially younger and actively renewed fleet improves fuel efficiency, reduces maintenance and dry‑docking downtime and eases compliance with tightening emissions rules. That structural fleet advantage supports lower operating costs and steadier employment revenue across cycles.
Strong Underlying ProfitabilityHealthy gross and net margins indicate durable pricing power and operational cost control versus peers. Sustained margin strength provides a buffer in downturns, enabling the company to generate operating earnings that can fund maintenance, dividends and selected growth investments over the medium term.
Robust Liquidity And Disciplined Capital ReturnsStrong immediate liquidity plus a multi‑quarter backlog and consistent dividend/buyback program signal reliable cash generation and disciplined capital allocation. The liquidity buffer supports fleet CapEx and debt servicing, increasing financial resilience through shipping cycles.
Bears Say
Volatile Cash‑flow QualityWeak and inconsistent cash‑flow conversion versus accounting earnings highlights exposure to working‑capital timing and market swings. Persistent volatility limits the firm's ability to fund large newbuilds or absorb prolonged freight weakness without tapping liquidity or incurring more debt.
Sizeable CapEx And Debt CommitmentsLarge near‑term CapEx needs alongside meaningful leverage constrain financial flexibility. Ongoing newbuild financing and scheduled debt maturities could necessitate refinancing or asset sales if market rates or freight earnings deteriorate, increasing refinancing and interest‑rate risk.
Geopolitical & Transition Exposure; Slow Fuel AdoptionFreight earnings remain highly sensitive to geopolitics and Chinese demand cycles; limited near‑term alternative‑fuel capacity leaves the fleet exposed to tightening environmental rules and possible future charter premium shifts, raising structural earnings and compliance risk.

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What was Safe Bulkers’s price range in the past 12 months?
Safe Bulkers lowest stock price was $3.87 and its highest was $8.05 in the past 12 months.
    What is Safe Bulkers’s market cap?
    Safe Bulkers’s market cap is $795.32M.
      When is Safe Bulkers’s upcoming earnings report date?
      Safe Bulkers’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 11, 2026 which is in 100 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 2.69%. 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 1.473%.
                    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

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                      SB Earnings Call

                      Q2 2026
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                      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
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