SBLKStar Bulk Carriers exhibits a mixed profile, with strong dividend yield and positive performance metrics, but facing headwinds in current technical indicators and near-term earnings estimates. The company operates in a cyclical industry with ongoing global demand for dry bulk. Investors should monitor freight rates and macroeconomic factors.
Star Bulk Carriers is exposed to global trade dynamics and commodity demand. While the shipping sector is cyclical, there are long-term themes supporting dry bulk demand, such as infrastructure development and global economic growth. However, geopolitical events and supply chain disruptions can create volatility.
Star Bulk Carriers demonstrates strong recent profitability and impressive dividend yields, supported by a solid balance sheet. However, recent earnings have shown some misses against estimates, and revenue growth has been uneven.
The stock is experiencing short-term weakness, trading below key moving averages, which suggests a bearish short-term trend. However, it is approaching significant support levels, offering potential for a bounce.
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Global Trade & Commodity Demand | 80 |
| Shipping Freight Rates | 75 |
| Geopolitical & Macroeconomic Factors | 60 |
| Fleet Modernization & Emissions | 70 |
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 85 |
| Profitability | 75 |
| Growth | 70 |
| Balance Sheet Health | 70 |
| Cash Flow | 80 |
| Dividends | 95 |
| Earnings Surprise | 60 |
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Trend Analysis | 40 |
| Momentum | 30 |
| Volume Confirmation | 70 |
| Support & Resistance | 60 |
| Moving Averages Cross | 30 |
Improving Earnings Per Share
EPS (TTM) is 1.91, and the company has a strong history of meeting or beating EPS estimates, with a recent positive surprise of 75.44% in Q2 2025.
Low Price-to-Earnings Ratio
The P/E ratio (TTM) is 9.96, which is significantly lower than the industry average, suggesting potential undervaluation. The P/E for 2024 is 5.7, indicating strong current earnings relative to price.
Higher Quarterly P/E Ratios
While the TTM P/E is low, quarterly P/E ratios for recent periods (e.g., Q1 2025 at 3921.2, Q4 2024 at 40.8) are exceptionally high, suggesting potential overvaluation in the short term or significant earnings volatility.
Inconsistent Earnings Surprises
While Q2 2025 showed a large positive surprise, several recent quarters (Q1 2025, Q4 2024, Q3 2024) have shown negative surprises, indicating unpredictability in earnings forecasts.
June 2025
6
Ex-Dividend Date
June 2025
20
Next Dividend Date
August 2025
7
Next Earnings Date
H: $0.12
A: $0.05
L: $-0.01
H: 198.70M
A: 189.33M
L: 180.62M
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, 2024, the company owned a fleet of 151 dry bulk vessels with a combined carrying capacity of 14.6 million deadweight tonnage (dwt) consisting of Newcastlemax, Capesize, Post Panamax, Kamsarmax, Panamax, Ultramax, and Supramax vessels with carrying capacities between 53,489 deadweight tonnage and 209,537 deadweight tonnage. Star Bulk Carriers Corp. was incorporated in 2006 and is based in Marousi, Greece.
20.82 USD
The 39 analysts offering 1 year price forecasts for SBLK have a max estimate of 22.00 and a min estimate of 18.10.