Star Bulk Carriers (SBLK.US) Dividend 2026/2027: 3.7% – Price Target and Rating

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Price history for Star Bulk Carriers (SBLK.US) – stock price at 28.32 $, August 2026
Star Bulk Carriers stock price – price development 2026. Updated Aug 6, 2026.
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Star Bulk Carriers Price Target 2026: Analysts See 13% Upside

The average price target for Star Bulk Carriers is $31.98. This price target represents the analysts' view of the stock price over the next 12 months. The stock may be undervalued, because the price target is higher than the current price. The stock is 12,92% below the target, which can point to potential returns within the next 12 months if the analysts' view proves right. Also consider the stock's valuation ratios such as P/E, P/S and P/B, plus the technical analysis further down the page, for the full picture.

Is Star Bulk Carriers overvalued or undervalued?

Star Bulk Carriers is currently undervalued with a gap of 12.9% relative to the price target.


The current price is $28.32, which places Star Bulk Carriers in the undervalued category. The stock is considered undervalued when the price is below $28.78, and overvalued when the price exceeds $35.18.


The fair value range is defined as ±10% of the price target, because price targets are estimates rather than exact values. For Star Bulk Carriers, the fair value range lies between $28.78 and $35.18.


See the full price target analysis for Star Bulk Carriers →

Analyst Ratings for Star Bulk Carriers stock in 2026: Buy

5 analysts cover Star Bulk Carriers. There is broad agreement on a positive view — 80% recommend buying. The average price target is $31.98, which gives an upside of 12.9% from the current price.

Consensus: Buy (4.40/5)
Strong Buy
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Hold
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4.40 out of 5 based on 5 analysts

About Star Bulk Carriers – Shipping

Star Bulk Carriers Corp. driver en stor forretning med transport af tørlast på verdenshavene. De tjener altså penge på at sejle råvarer rundt globalt. Star Bulk Carriers fragter en masse forskellige bulkvarer, især jernmalm, korn, bauxit og stålprodukter. De er kendt for deres store flåde, som tæller 116 tørlastskibe. Disse skibe har en samlet kapacitet på over 13 millioner dødvægtston. Star Bulk Carriers Corp. ejer skibe i alle størrelser, lige fra de store Capesize og Newcastlemax til de mindre Ultramax og Supramax. Virksomheden blev grundlagt i 2006 og styres fra Marousi i Grækenland. Read more about the company

Key Figures for Star Bulk Carriers

$ 3,1B Market cap
$ 1,1B Revenue
Shipping Industry
22.55 P/E
2.85 P/S
1.32 P/B
USA Listed on exchange
Industri Sector

What kind of stock is Star Bulk Carriers?

Dividend stock Growth stock Quality stock Momentum stock

Star Bulk Carriers is classified as a dividend stock and growth stock and quality stock and momentum stock. This means the stock combines several attractive traits, including a dividend of 3.7%, strong financial health (Piotroski 9/9), and strong price momentum.

Score Overview for Star Bulk Carriers

💰 Value Score 68/100 (High)
⭐ Quality Score 87/100 (Very High)
🚀 Momentum Score 86/100 (Very High)
📊 Total Score 80/100

📈 Valuation

Star Bulk Carriers trades at a P/E ratio of 22.5, which is close to the market average. The forward P/E is 8.2 (64% lower), which suggests the market expects rising earnings. The P/S ratio is 2.9. The P/B ratio is 1.3. The PEG ratio is 1.95.

💵 Profitability & Growth

Star Bulk Carriers has a profit margin of 13.0% (solid) and an operating margin of 25.7%. Return on equity (ROE) is 5.8%. Return on assets (ROA) is 3.5%. The latest quarterly earnings grew 13,118.1% year over year — strong growth.

🏦 Financial Health

The Piotroski score is 9 out of 9 — excellent financial health. Altman Z2 is 2.41 (middle zone — moderate). The debt-to-equity ratio (D/E) is 64.7% — low debt, a solid balance sheet.

🚀 Momentum & Short Interest

Short interest is 1.12% — low, the market does not expect a decline.

Star Bulk Carriers Dividend 2026: 3.7% Dividend Yield

Dividend Key Figures for Star Bulk Carriers in 2026

Dividend yield
3.65%
Dividend per share
0.50 USD
Payout ratio
68.7%
High
Dividend growth (4 years)
-88.9%
Avg. annual dividend (3 years)
1.44 USD

When does Star Bulk Carriers pay a dividend in 2026?

Latest ex-dividend date (traded without the dividend)
June 12, 2026
Next dividend payment
June 22, 2026
Latest payment date
June 22, 2026

How much does Star Bulk Carriers pay in dividends?

Star Bulk Carriers pays dividends to its shareholders. The most recently paid dividend was 0.50 USD per share, which corresponds to a dividend yield of 3.65%. Over the last 4 years, the annual dividend has fallen by 88.9%.

The payout ratio is 68.7%, which is relatively high. The company pays out a large share of its profits as dividends, but there is still a buffer.

Historical Dividend Payments for Star Bulk Carriers

We have registered dividend payments for Star Bulk Carriers since 2021-05-27. In that period the stock has paid a dividend 39 times, most recently on 2026-06-12. This stock qualifies as a stable dividend stock, because it has paid a dividend at least once a year for the last 5 years. That makes it attractive to investors looking for steady, regular dividend payments.

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Insider Trading in Star Bulk Carriers 2026: The Signal Is negative

In 2026, insiders at Star Bulk Carriers have made 20 transactions – split into 4 purchases and 16 sales. On a net basis, insiders put 2,613,564,058 $ into the stock, which is a positive signal. Active insiders include Plakantonaki Charis, Zagari Raffaele, RAMIUS CAPITAL GROUP LLC and others. In the short term (last 3 months), the insider signal is negative.

Short-Term Signal (3 months): Negative

Insiders have exclusively sold shares over the last 3 months.

Over the last 3 months: 0 purchases and 7 sales. A net 2,780,742 $ out of the stock.

Long-Term Signal (all transactions): Mostly positive

Insiders have bought considerably more than they have sold. This suggests several key people see value in the stock.

Across the last 20 transactions: 4 purchases and 16 sales. A net 2,613,564,058 $ into the stock.

Latest purchase: Plakantonaki Charis bought 16,500 shares at 25 $ each on 2026-04-08. The stock has since risen 13.8%.

Latest sale: Reskos Nikolaos sold 5,000 shares at 29 $ each on 2026-07-30.

Who is buying: Plakantonaki Charis, Zagari Raffaele, RAMIUS CAPITAL GROUP LLC, C4S & CO LLC.

Who is selling: Reskos Nikolaos, Karellis Nikolaos, Nikolaos Reskos, RAMIUS CAPITAL GROUP LLC, C4S & CO LLC.

Latest Insider Trades in Star Bulk Carriers (2026)

The table shows the last 20 reported insider transactions in Star Bulk Carriers. Green rows are purchases, red rows are sales. The data is based on official filings.

Transaction date Name Type Number of shares Price per share ($) Total amount ($)
2026-07-30 Reskos Nikolaos Sell 5,000 29 144,950
2026-06-11 Karellis Nikolaos Sell 20,000 27 539,200
2026-06-01 Reskos Nikolaos Sell 5,000 28 142,450
2026-05-21 Reskos Nikolaos Sell 30,000 27 818,700
2026-05-20 Reskos Nikolaos Sell 9,914 27 263,217
2026-05-19 Reskos Nikolaos Sell 86 26 2,278
2026-05-18 Reskos Nikolaos Sell 33,103 26 869,947
2026-04-15 Reskos Nikolaos Sell 8,406 25 210,570
2026-04-15 Nikolaos Reskos Sell 8,406 25 210,570
2026-04-14 Reskos Nikolaos Sell 1,594 25 39,850

Who is buying and selling Star Bulk Carriers shares in 2026?

The following insiders have bought shares in Star Bulk Carriers: Plakantonaki Charis, Zagari Raffaele, RAMIUS CAPITAL GROUP LLC, C4S & CO LLC. In total, 2,617,652,240 $ was bought across 4 transactions. The following insiders have sold shares: Reskos Nikolaos, Karellis Nikolaos, Nikolaos Reskos, RAMIUS CAPITAL GROUP LLC, C4S & CO LLC. In total, 4,088,182 $ was sold across 16 transactions. Insider trades are legal transactions in which executives and board members buy or sell shares of their own company. These transactions are reported to the SEC and are publicly available.

Star Bulk Carriers Short Selling 2026: 1.1% Sold Short

Low short interest: 1.1% of the free float
Short % of free float
1.1%
Assessment
Low short interest
Short squeeze risk
Low
Data source
SEC
Updated daily
The stock has a low share of short selling. Less than 2% of the freely traded shares are sold short, which points to limited bearish sentiment.

Data is updated daily based on official filings with the SEC.
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When Does Star Bulk Carriers Report Earnings?

The next earnings date for Star Bulk Carriers is not yet available. Check the company's investor calendar for more information.



Technical Analysis of Star Bulk Carriers 2026 – Signal: Strong Buy

Overall Technical Signal: Strong Buy

Based on trend analysis (SMA50/SMA200) and MACD trend (positive/negative on a daily + weekly basis). Updated August 6, 2026.

Technical analysis of Star Bulk Carriers (SBLK.US) – RSI 56, MACD positive (bullish), daily candlestick chart August 2026
Star Bulk Carriers technical analysis – candlestick chart with RSI and MACD. Updated Aug 6, 2026.

Trend Analysis of Star Bulk Carriers Corp

Star Bulk Carriers Corp is in a short-term uptrend. The price of $27.96 is 3.0% above the 20-day average ($27.14). Medium term, the picture is positive: the price is 5.1% above the 50-day average ($26.61). Long term, the stock is 23.1% above the 200-day average ($22.71), which confirms a long-term uptrend.

Golden Cross: The 50-day average (26.61) is above the 200-day average (22.71), which is a classic bullish signal for Star Bulk Carriers Corp.

Is Star Bulk Carriers Corp overbought or oversold?

Star Bulk Carriers Corp has an RSI of 55.6. The stock shows positive momentum in the upper part of the neutral zone. Combined with the positive trend, this supports the bullish picture.

MACD Analysis for Star Bulk Carriers Corp

Daily MACD: MACD is positive (0.633), which means the short-term trend is bullish (the 12-day EMA is above the 26-day EMA). MACD is above the signal line (0.507) by 0.126, which confirms rising momentum in the uptrend.

Weekly MACD: MACD5 is positive (1.595), which indicates a broader bullish long-term trend. MACD5 is above the signal line (1.594) by 0.001, which confirms rising long-term momentum.

Overall MACD assessment: Both the daily and weekly MACD are positive and above their signal lines. Trend and momentum confirm each other across time horizons – the strongest bullish signal.

Risk Profile for Star Bulk Carriers Corp

Star Bulk Carriers Corp has an annual standard deviation of 31.6%, which classifies the stock as moderately low risk. There is some volatility, but the price is relatively stable.

Overall Technical Conclusion for Star Bulk Carriers Corp

Trend: Positive. The price trades above SMA50 and SMA200.

MACD trend (zero line): Daily bullish (0.633). Weekly bullish (1.595).

MACD momentum (signal): Daily rising. Weekly rising.

RSI: 55.6 – neutral.

Technical signal: Strong Buy

The price is in an uptrend (above SMA50/SMA200) and MACD is positive on both a daily and weekly basis. Trend and MACD trend confirm each other – the strongest technical buy signal.

Frequently Asked Questions About Star Bulk Carriers stock in 2026

Should you buy Star Bulk Carriers stock now?
Yes, the technical signal for Star Bulk Carriers is currently BUY. Star Bulk Carriers trades at $28.32 as of 8/6/2026. The overall technical signal is: Strong Buy. The technical analysis shows the following: MACD is positive (bullish trend) at 0.633 with rising momentum (signal: 0.507); RSI is at 55.6 (neutral zone); the stock is in a short-term uptrend (price above the 20-day average); the analyst price target of $31.98 points to 12.9% upside. The stock is in a broader uptrend (above SMA50/SMA200). This is a technical observation based on current data, not investment advice.
What is the price target for Star Bulk Carriers stock?
The average analyst price target for Star Bulk Carriers is $31.98. The current price is $28.32, which gives an upside of 12.9%. Based on this, the stock is considered undervalued. The fair value range (±10% of the price target) is between $28.78 and $35.18.
Is Star Bulk Carriers a dividend stock?
Yes, Star Bulk Carriers is a dividend stock with a dividend yield of 3.65%. The latest dividend was $0.50 per share. The latest ex-dividend date (traded without the dividend) was 6/12/2026. The payout ratio is 68.7%, which is considered moderate. The next dividend payment is scheduled for 6/22/2026.
When does Star Bulk Carriers pay a dividend in 2026?
Star Bulk Carriers pays its next dividend on 6/22/2026. The latest dividend was $0.50 per share with an ex-dividend date of 6/12/2026. The dividend yield is 3.65%. The payout ratio of 68.7% points to moderate dividend coverage.
What is the risk of Star Bulk Carriers stock?
Star Bulk Carriers is rated as a stock with moderately low risk. the annual standard deviation is 31.6%, which classifies the stock as moderately low risk.
Is Star Bulk Carriers overvalued?
No, Star Bulk Carriers is considered undervalued based on the analyst price target (12.9% upside). Star Bulk Carriers has the following valuation ratios: a P/E ratio of 22.5 (moderately to highly valued), a P/S ratio of 2.9, a P/B ratio of 1.3. The analyst price target suggests that the stock is undervalued by 12.9%.
Is Star Bulk Carriers overbought?
No, Star Bulk Carriers is not overbought. RSI is at 55.6 (neutral zone). The technical indicators show: RSI is at 55.6 (neutral zone between 30-70), which signals neither overbought nor oversold. In addition, the price is 4.4% above the 20-day average (short-term uptrend). In addition, MACD is positive with rising momentum (bullish).
When is the next Star Bulk Carriers earnings report?
The date of the next earnings report for Star Bulk Carriers has not been published yet. Check the company's investor calendar for updates.
Is Star Bulk Carriers shorted?
Yes, Star Bulk Carriers is shorted with 1.1% of the free float sold short. This is a moderate level of short selling, within the normal range for most stocks. Data is updated daily based on official filings with the SEC.
Are insiders buying Star Bulk Carriers stock?
No, insiders are not buying Star Bulk Carriers shares – they are net sellers. Over the last 3 months, insiders have made 0 purchases and 7 sales. On a net basis, 2,780,742 $ worth of shares were sold. Across the last 20 reported transactions, the split is 4 purchases and 16 sales, with a net 2,613,564,058 $ bought. Active sellers include Reskos Nikolaos, Karellis Nikolaos, Nikolaos Reskos and others. Insider selling can have several explanations (e.g. planned 10b5-1 sales, portfolio diversification or taxes), but sustained selling by several insiders is worth watching closely.
Is Star Bulk Carriers a good stock?
Based on our total score, Star Bulk Carriers is rated as a fantastic stock with a total score of 80 out of 100. The stock scores exceptionally high on value, quality and momentum – it is among the best 20% in our database. The score is made up of Value: 68/100, Quality: 87/100, Momentum: 86/100. In addition: analysts see 12.9% upside to the price target; a dividend of 3.65%; technical signal: Strong Buy. Whether Star Bulk Carriers is a good investment depends on your time horizon, risk profile and portfolio. This is a data-driven observation, not investment advice.
What is the outlook for Star Bulk Carriers stock?
The outlook for Star Bulk Carriers based on current data: the average analyst price target is $31.98 (+12.9%); the stock is in an uptrend (above SMA50 and SMA200); the P/E ratio is 22.5 (moderate). Keep in mind that stock prices are affected by many factors, including earnings reports, the economy and market sentiment. Past returns are no guarantee of future returns.
Why is Star Bulk Carriers stock rising?
Star Bulk Carriers is rising right now. The technical indicators show: the price is 4.4% above the 20-day average; MACD is positive with rising momentum (bullish signal); insiders have mostly been selling the stock recently. For the latest context, see our technical analysis, insider section and news overview above.
How high can Star Bulk Carriers go?
The average analyst price target for Star Bulk Carriers is $31.98, which corresponds to a potential gain of 12.9% from the current price of $28.32. Keep in mind that price targets are estimates, not guarantees. Actual price moves depend on earnings, market conditions and unexpected events.
How low can Star Bulk Carriers fall?
We lack enough history to give a specific floor for Star Bulk Carriers. Remember: past price swings are no guarantee for the future — a stock can fall further than the last 52 weeks suggest, especially on profit warnings, sector crises or a market crash. Use stop-loss orders and spread your portfolio to limit losses in single stocks.
What does Star Bulk Carriers do?
Star Bulk Carriers Corp. driver en stor forretning med transport af tørlast på verdenshavene. De tjener altså penge på at sejle råvarer rundt globalt. Star Bulk Carriers fragter en masse forskellige bulkvarer, især jernmalm, korn, bauxit og stålprodukter. De er kendt for dere... The company belongs to the Industri sector, more specifically the Shipping industry, is headquartered in USA, and is traded on the USA Stocks. See the key figures, earnings history and price development above to evaluate Star Bulk Carriers as an investment.
Did Star Bulk Carriers raise or lower its guidance?
Over the last 60 days we have not registered a guidance raise or cut from Star Bulk Carriers. The company can still adjust its guidance at quarterly reports or between reports — see the earnings history and the news overview above.
Is Star Bulk Carriers making money or losing money?
Yes, Star Bulk Carriers is making money, not losing it. The company has a profit margin (the share of revenue left over as profit) of 13.0% — which is solid. The operating margin (profit before interest and taxes) is 25.7%. At a P/E ratio of 22.5, you currently pay 22.5 dollars for every dollar of the company's annual earnings. A consistently profitable company is usually more resilient than growth stocks that are not yet making money.
Can Star Bulk Carriers go bankrupt?
The bankruptcy risk of Star Bulk Carriers is rated as moderate. Altman Z2 (a model for assessing financial distress) is 2.41 — that places the company in the middle zone. The Piotroski score (financial health 0-9, higher is better) is 9 — which is strong. Debt relative to equity is 65% (moderate). Remember: models like Altman Z2 are statistical — unexpected shocks (fraud, a sector collapse, lawsuits) can always happen. Spread your portfolio.
Does Star Bulk Carriers have a lot of debt?
No, Star Bulk Carriers has low debt relative to equity. The debt-to-equity ratio (D/E — interest-bearing debt to equity) is 65%. For the industri sector, anything below 80% counts as low debt. Note: D/E levels are highly sector-specific — a bank at 300% debt is normal, a tech stock at 300% is extremely leveraged. Always compare with similar companies in the same sector. Can Star Bulk Carriers service its debt? Can service its debt without problems — the interest coverage ratio (how many times earnings can cover interest payments) is 5.5x, and net debt equals 1.9 years of earnings (EBITDA).