Star Bulk Carriers (SBLK)
NASDAQ:SBLK
SBLK Stock Chart & Stats
$23.39
-$0.17(-1.15%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$23.39
-$0.17(-1.15%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$12.06 - $27.20
Previous CloseN/A
Volume607.37K
Average Volume (3M)1.92M
Market Cap
$2.66B
Enterprise Value$3.25B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$500.32M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$1.07B
Price to Earnings (P/E)26.3
Beta1.13
Next Earnings
May 20, 2026EPS Estimate
0.41Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.59%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.65
Shares Outstanding113,847,450
10 Day Avg. Volume1,898,123
30 Day Avg. Volume1,922,637
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.35
Price to Book (P/B)0.90
Price to Sales (P/S)2.12
P/FCF Ratio10.52
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.22
Enterprise Value/Revenue3.11
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit9.43
Enterprise Value/Ebitda10.20
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$30.00Price Target Upside28.26% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)3.15
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.09B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Liquidity And Balance Sheet OptionalitySubstantial cash and unused revolver capacity, plus a large pool of debt-free vessels, gives durable financial optionality. This funding cushion supports opportunistic buybacks, working capital needs, and the ability to withstand cyclical shipping downturns without forced asset sales.
Robust Cash Generation And Per-vessel EconomicsHigh per-vessel TCE and wide daily cash margins indicate strong underlying unit economics that persist across moderate rate cycles. Sustained cash generation supports coverage of operating costs, reinvestment for efficiency, and predictable free cash flow over the medium term.
Disciplined Capital Allocation And Deleveraging Track RecordA multi-year track record of buybacks, dividends and meaningful debt reduction shows management discipline. Consistent capital returns alongside deleveraging preserve shareholder alignment while maintaining flexibility to invest in selective fleet improvements over time.
Bears Say
Cyclical Earnings And Margin VolatilityThe company’s profitability is highly cyclical: recent sharp revenue decline and marked margin compression reduce earnings predictability and strain returns on invested capital. In weaker freight markets this dynamic can compress cash flow and limit room for reinvestment or distributions.
Aging Fleet Requires Ongoing Renewal CapexA large proportion of vessels aging beyond 15 years means persistent capital expenditure needs for replacements or retrofits, higher maintenance and fuel inefficiency, and potential competitiveness disadvantages versus newer eco-design ships—pressuring margins and utilization long term.
Meaningful Outstanding LeverageAlthough leverage has declined, a sizable $1B debt load still requires servicing and restricts financial flexibility. In a downturn, interest and principal obligations could force asset sales or reduce capital return capacity, elevating balance-sheet and refinancing risk over the medium term.
Star Bulk Carriers News
SBLK FAQ
What was Star Bulk Carriers’s price range in the past 12 months?
Star Bulk Carriers lowest stock price was $12.06 and its highest was $27.20 in the past 12 months.
What is Star Bulk Carriers’s market cap?
Star Bulk Carriers’s market cap is $2.66B.
When is Star Bulk Carriers’s upcoming earnings report date?
Star Bulk Carriers’s upcoming earnings report date is May 20, 2026 which is in 55 days.
How were Star Bulk Carriers’s earnings last quarter?
Star Bulk Carriers released its earnings results on Feb 25, 2026. The company reported $0.65 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.637 by $0.013.
Is Star Bulk Carriers overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Star Bulk Carriers’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Star Bulk Carriers pay dividends?
Star Bulk Carriers pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.11 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.59%. See more information on Star Bulk Carriers dividends here
What is Star Bulk Carriers’s EPS estimate?
Star Bulk Carriers’s EPS estimate is 0.41.
How many shares outstanding does Star Bulk Carriers have?
Star Bulk Carriers has 113,847,450 shares outstanding.
What happened to Star Bulk Carriers’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Star Bulk Carriers reported an EPS of $0.65 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.637. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.4%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Star Bulk Carriers?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in SBLK
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
Star Bulk Carriers Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$30.00 (28.26% Upside)
$30.00 (28.26% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
SBLK Sentiment 60%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 462.6K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Neutral
Last 7 Days ▲ 2.1%
Last 30 Days ▼ 1.5%
Last 30 Days ▼ 1.5%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
47.21%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
3.46%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-6.88%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Star Bulk Carriers
Star Bulk Carriers Corp., a shipping company, engages in the ocean transportation of dry bulk cargoes worldwide. The company's vessels transport a range of major bulks, including iron ores, coal, and grains, as well as minor bulks, such as bauxite, fertilizers, and steel products. As of December 31, 2021, it had a fleet of 128 vessels with an aggregate capacity of approximately 14.1 million deadweight tons, including 17 Newcastlemax, 24 Capesize, 7 Post Panamax, 41 Kamsarmax, 2 Panamax, 20 Ultramax, and 17 Supramax vessels. The company also provides vessel management services. Star Bulk Carriers Corp. was incorporated in 2006 and is based in Marousi, Greece.
SBLK Company Deck
SBLK Earnings Call
Q4 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presents a predominantly positive operational and financial picture: strong Q4 profitability (adjusted EBITDA $126.4M and adjusted EPS $0.16), robust per-vessel economics, substantial cash reserves (~$459M), active shareholder returns (dividend and buybacks), and clear progress on fleet efficiency and ESG initiatives. Market commentary was cautiously optimistic with modest expected demand and ton-mile growth in 2026. Notable challenges include commodity-specific headwinds (coal contraction and China steel weakness), ongoing fleet aging and retrofit-related off-hire days, regulatory/orderbook uncertainty, and a meaningful outstanding debt balance (~$1B). Overall, the highlights—particularly cash generation, capital return programs, deleveraging track record, and fleet modernization actions—outweigh the lowlights.View all SBLK earnings summariesSBLK Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$30.00
▲(28.26% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
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Insiders
5.94% Mutual Funds
7.81% Other Institutional Investors
85.59% Public Companies and
Individual Investors