Star Bulk Carriers (SBLK)
NASDAQ:SBLK
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SBLK Stock Chart & Stats
$24.45
-$0.17(-1.15%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$24.45
-$0.17(-1.15%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$15.78 - $28.28
Previous CloseN/A
Volume607.37K
Average Volume (3M)1.12M
Market Cap
$3.01B
Enterprise Value$3.54B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$407.82M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$946.33M
Price to Earnings (P/E)10.9
Beta1.10
Next Earnings
Aug 05, 2026EPS Estimate
0.89Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.59%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.26
Shares Outstanding113,847,450
10 Day Avg. Volume1,343,345
30 Day Avg. Volume1,119,084
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 Cap1.18
Enterprise Value/Revenue3.24
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit9.40
Enterprise Value/Ebitda9.39
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$30.50Price Target Upside24.74% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)3.74
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.11B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Capital-allocation Policy & Shareholder ReturnsA stated commitment to return 100% of free cash flow (with a per-vessel cash floor), plus ongoing buybacks and a recurring dividend, institutionalizes disciplined capital allocation. Over 2–6 months this reduces reinvestment risk, aligns management with shareholders and increases predictability of cash returns in cyclical markets.
Deleveraging And Balance-sheet ResilienceMeaningful deleveraging and sizable unencumbered assets strengthen the firm's shock absorption capacity. Lower leverage and available liquidity increase financial flexibility to service obligations, pursue opportunistic buybacks or absorb short-term rate/cargo shocks without forcing asset sales that could harm long-term operations.
Fleet Efficiency Upgrades And RenewalMeasured fuel- and performance-driven retrofits (7%–15% gains) and targeted newbuilds raise long-term per-vessel cash margins and lower fuel sensitivity. Persistent efficiency gains reduce operating costs, improve charter competitiveness and raise free cash flow resilience across shipping cycles.
Bears Say
China & Commodity Demand CyclicalityStar Bulk's revenues are highly tied to global commodity trade volumes. Weakness in Chinese steel output and rising inventories can reduce dry-bulk tonnage demand for months, pressuring charter rates and utilization. This structural cyclicality limits earnings visibility across the medium term.
Aging Fleet And Off-hire/survey RisksA concentrated older fleet increases scheduled/unplanned off-hire and drydocking costs, lowering available days and raising repair capex. Over several quarters this raises operating volatility, reduces fleet utilization and can erode margins unless replacement pace or retrofit savings fully offset the aging effect.
High Newbuilding Costs Limit Growth OptionalityElevated yard prices and management's reluctance to order new tonnage constrain organic fleet expansion and renewal. If prices remain high, the company may forgo accretive growth investments and rely more on retrofits and secondhand market activity, limiting long-term capacity upgrades and competitive positioning.
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 $15.78 and its highest was $28.28 in the past 12 months.
What is Star Bulk Carriers’s market cap?
Star Bulk Carriers’s market cap is $3.01B.
When is Star Bulk Carriers’s upcoming earnings report date?
Star Bulk Carriers’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 05, 2026 which is in 70 days.
How were Star Bulk Carriers’s earnings last quarter?
Star Bulk Carriers released its earnings results on May 20, 2026. The company reported $0.56 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.475 by $0.085.
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 0.89.
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 $0.56 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.475. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.862%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Star Bulk Carriers?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in SBLK
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Star Bulk Carriers Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$30.50 (24.74% Upside)
$30.50 (24.74% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
SBLK Sentiment 70%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 53.4K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth $2.6B over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 3.8%
Last 30 Days ▲ 8.8%
Last 30 Days ▲ 8.8%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 99%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
69.54%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
5.87%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-8.66%
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
Q1 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
Overall the call painted a largely positive picture: the company reported strong profitability and cash generation, continued disciplined capital returns (buybacks and a $0.50 quarterly dividend), clear fleet renewal and efficiency programs with measurable fuel savings, and a resilient balance sheet with available liquidity and unencumbered assets. Key risks discussed include geopolitical uncertainty, elevated bunker and shipbuilding costs, China's cyclical demand risks, and fleet-aging related off-hire impacts. On balance, the positives (profitability, shareholder returns, efficiency gains, deleveraging and clear capital allocation) materially outweigh the highlighted macro and market headwinds.View all SBLK earnings summariesSBLK Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$30.50
▲(24.74% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.39% Insiders
3.68% Mutual Funds
8.55% Other Institutional Investors
86.61% Public Companies and
Individual Investors