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Star Bulk Carriers (SBLK)
:SBLK
Earnings Data
Report Date
Feb 18, 2026After Close (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2025 (Q4)Consensus EPS Forecast
0.81Last Year’s EPS
0.34Same Quarter Last Year
Based on 0 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The earnings call presented a generally positive outlook with strong financial performance, shareholder returns, and strategic investments in fleet optimization. However, concerns remain over the debt levels and challenges in specific trade sectors like coal and China's property market.Company Guidance
Strong Financial Position
The company reported a net income of $18.5 million with an adjusted net income of $32.4 million. Adjusted EBITDA was $87 million for the quarter. The company's total cash stands at $454 million, with a pro forma liquidity of more than $570 million.
Shareholder Returns
Star Bulk Carriers repurchased 250,000 shares for $4.4 million in Q3 and 360,000 shares for $6.7 million in Q4, with a dividend declared of $0.11 per share. Since 2021, the company has returned $13.2 per share in dividends, totaling $2.8 billion in dividends, share buybacks, and debt repayment.
Vessel Operations and Investments
Operating expenses were $5,096 per vessel per day, and the company secured $130 million in debt for five new Qingdao newbuilding Kamsarmax vessels. Additionally, 51 EST installations were completed with four vessels completed during the quarter.
Fleet Optimization
Star Bulk has sold and delivered 6 Kamsarmax and Supramax vessels, collecting $75.5 million, and expects to deliver an additional 2 Supramaxes with $25 million in proceeds.
Positive Market Outlook
Dry bulk trade is projected to expand by 1.4% in ton-miles for 2025, with a recovery in coal and grain trade volumes. The global GDP growth is forecasted at 3.1% for 2026, supporting an optimistic medium- to long-term outlook for the dry bulk market.
SBLK Earnings History
The table shows recent earnings report dates and whether the forecast was beat or missed. See the change in forecast and EPS from the previous year.
Beat
Missed
SBLK Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
Nov 18, 2025 | $19.30 | $19.05 | -1.30% |
Aug 06, 2025 | $19.10 | $18.92 | -0.94% |
May 14, 2025 | $16.32 | $16.70 | +2.33% |
Feb 18, 2025 | $16.20 | $14.79 | -8.70% |
Earnings announcements can affect a stock’s price. This table shows the stock's price the day before and the day after recent earnings reports, including the percentage change.
FAQ
When does Star Bulk Carriers (SBLK) report earnings?
Star Bulk Carriers (SBLK) is schdueled to report earning on Feb 18, 2026, After Close (Confirmed).
What is Star Bulk Carriers (SBLK) earnings time?
Star Bulk Carriers (SBLK) earnings time is at Feb 18, 2026, After Close (Confirmed).
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What is SBLK EPS forecast?
SBLK EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2025 (Q4) is 0.81.
