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SBLK Stock Chart & Stats
$28.14
$0.99(3.65%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$28.14
$0.99(3.65%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$16.72 - $31.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume2.16M
Average Volume (3M)1.19M
Market Cap
$3.42B
Enterprise Value$3.26K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$565.14M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$1.18B
Price to Earnings (P/E)11.9
Beta1.09
Next Earnings
Nov 18, 2026EPS Estimate
1.29Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield6.16%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)2.56
Shares Outstanding113,847,450
10 Day Avg. Volume1,108,901
30 Day Avg. Volume1,190,590
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.36
Price to Book (P/B)0.90
Price to Sales (P/S)2.12
P/FCF Ratio10.43
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)4.45
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.18B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Profitability And Cash GenerationThe rebound in profitability and positive free cash flow provide meaningful internal funding for fleet investment, debt reduction and shareholder returns, strengthening resilience when dry bulk conditions remain supportive.
Improved Balance Sheet And LiquidityLower leverage, substantial equity and available liquidity give Star Bulk flexibility to manage freight-rate downturns, fund committed newbuildings and pursue capital allocation without excessive balance-sheet strain.
Fleet Modernization And Operating EfficiencyEnergy-saving devices and newer vessels can reduce fuel consumption, improve regulatory readiness and lower operating costs over multiple years, supporting competitiveness as environmental standards and customer preferences tighten.
Bears Say
High Earnings CyclicalityStar Bulk remains exposed to global commodity volumes and freight rates, so current earnings and cash generation may not persist through the cycle. This makes durable profitability and capital-return capacity less predictable.
Chinese Growth And Dry Bulk Demand RiskChina is a major driver of dry bulk trade, particularly industrial commodities. A prolonged property and growth slowdown could weaken import demand and vessel utilization, pressuring charter rates and Star Bulk’s revenue base.
Aging Fleet And Recurring Off-hire ExposureAn aging fleet requires ongoing drydock spending, maintenance and renewal capital, while scheduled off-hire reduces earning days. These pressures can absorb cash and limit operating performance even when freight markets are favorable.
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 $16.72 and its highest was $31.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Star Bulk Carriers’s market cap?
Star Bulk Carriers’s market cap is $3.42B.
When is Star Bulk Carriers’s upcoming earnings report date?
Star Bulk Carriers’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 18, 2026 which is in 88 days.
How were Star Bulk Carriers’s earnings last quarter?
Star Bulk Carriers released its earnings results on Aug 05, 2026. The company reported $1.21 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.953 by $0.257.
Is Star Bulk Carriers overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Star Bulk Carriers’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Star Bulk Carriers pay dividends?
Star Bulk Carriers pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.9 which represents an annual dividend yield of 6.16%. See more information on Star Bulk Carriers dividends here
What is Star Bulk Carriers’s EPS estimate?
Star Bulk Carriers’s EPS estimate is 1.29.
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 $1.21 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.953. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 2.256%.
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?
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Star Bulk Carriers Stock Smart Score
Outperform
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Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
SBLK Sentiment 67%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 826.5K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $1.5M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 1.7%
Last 30 Days ▲ 3.0%
Last 30 Days ▲ 3.0%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
54.27%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
6.16%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-1.01%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Star Bulk Carriers
Star Bulk Carriers Corp., a shipping company, engages in the ocean transportation of dry bulk cargoes through the ownership and operation of dry bulk carrier vessels worldwide. Its vessels transport a range of bulk commodities, including iron ores, minerals and grains, bauxite, fertilizers, and steel products. As of December 31, 2025, the company owned a fleet of 136 dry bulk vessels consisting of Newcastlemax, Capesize, Post Panamax, Kamsarmax, Panamax, Ultramax, and Supramax vessels with carrying capacities between 55,569 deadweight tonnage and 209,537 deadweight tonnage. Star Bulk Carriers Corp. was incorporated in 2006 and is based in Marousi, Greece.
SBLK Company Deck
SBLK Earnings Call
Q2 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call highlighted strong quarter results: robust profitability (adjusted EBITDA $184.2M), significant cash generation (operating cash flow $150M), a strengthened liquidity position (quarter-end cash $565M), disciplined capital allocation (dividends, buybacks, 66% net debt reduction since 2021) and active fleet modernization (newbuild deliveries, ESD installs). Management remains cautious on acquisitions due to elevated asset prices and flagged macro/geopolitical risks (China slowdown, Middle East tensions, volatile bunker spreads). Operational headwinds include drydock off‑hire scheduling and an aging global fleet that requires ongoing renewal. On balance, the positive financial performance, strong balance sheet and clear capital return policy outweigh the medium-term market and operational risks.View all SBLK earnings summariesTechnical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
6.04% Insiders
3.94% Mutual Funds
9.10% Other Institutional Investors
80.35% Public Companies and
Individual Investors