Star Bulk Carriers Corp., a shipping company, engages in the ocean transportation of dry bulk cargoes worldwide. Its 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 October 10, 2018, the company had a fleet of 111 vessels with an aggregate capacity of approximately 12.67 million deadweight ton (dwt), including 17 Newcastlemax, 20 Capesize, 2 Mini Capesize, 7 Post Panamax, 35 Kamsarmax, 2 Panamax, 16 Ultramax, and 12 Supramax vessels. It also provides vessel management services to dry bulk vessels of various sizes. The company was incorporated in 2006 and is based in Maroussi, Greece.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Deep sea foreign transportation of freight
Sub-IndustryN/A
SectorTransportation
Phone011-30-21-0617-8400
Debt
Price-To-Earnings
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$651.56 million
Profitability
Miscellaneous
Employees152
Next Earnings Date6/10/2019 (Estimated)
OptionableOptionable
Star Bulk Carriers (NASDAQ:SBLK) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Star Bulk Carriers' stock symbol?
Star Bulk Carriers trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "SBLK."
How were Star Bulk Carriers' earnings last quarter?
Star Bulk Carriers Corp. (NASDAQ:SBLK) released its quarterly earnings results on Monday, February, 11th. The shipping company reported $0.33 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the Thomson Reuters' consensus estimate of $0.27 by $0.06. The shipping company had revenue of $209.43 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $186.95 million. Star Bulk Carriers had a net margin of 9.05% and a return on equity of 7.65%. View Star Bulk Carriers' Earnings History.
When is Star Bulk Carriers' next earnings date?
What price target have analysts set for SBLK?
6 brokers have issued twelve-month price objectives for Star Bulk Carriers' stock. Their predictions range from $15.00 to $20.00. On average, they expect Star Bulk Carriers' stock price to reach $17.60 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 122.8% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for Star Bulk Carriers.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Star Bulk Carriers?
6 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Star Bulk Carriers in the last year. There are currently 1 hold rating and 5 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Buy." View Analyst Ratings for Star Bulk Carriers.
Has Star Bulk Carriers been receiving favorable news coverage?
News articles about SBLK stock have been trending positive this week, according to InfoTrie Sentiment. The research group ranks the sentiment of news coverage by analyzing more than six thousand blog and news sources in real-time. The firm ranks coverage of public companies on a scale of -5 to 5, with scores closest to five being the most favorable. Star Bulk Carriers earned a news sentiment score of 2.3 on InfoTrie's scale. They also assigned media coverage about the shipping company a news buzz of 9.0 out of 10, meaning that recent news coverage is extremely likely to have an effect on the company's share price in the near term.
Who are some of Star Bulk Carriers' key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Star Bulk Carriers include SEASPAN CORP/SH SH (SSW), Ship Finance International (SFL), Euronav (EURN), Scorpio Tankers (STNG), Frontline (FRO), Seacor (CKH), PAC BASIN SHIPP/ADR (PCFBY), COSTAMARE INC/SH (CMRE), Navigator (NVGS), DHT (DHT), DryShips (DRYS), Teekay (TK), Eagle Bulk Shipping (EGLE), Dorian LPG (LPG) and Genco Shipping & Trading (GNK).
What other stocks do shareholders of Star Bulk Carriers own?
Who are Star Bulk Carriers' key executives?
Star Bulk Carriers' management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Pertos Alexandros Pappas, Founder, CEO & Director (Age 66)
- Mr. Hamish Norton, Pres (Age 60)
- Mr. Simos Spyrou, Co-Chief Financial Officer (Age 45)
- Mr. Christos Begleris, Co-Chief Financial Officer (Age 38)
- Mr. Nicos Rescos, Chief Operating Officer (Age 47)
Who are Star Bulk Carriers' major shareholders?
Star Bulk Carriers' stock is owned by a number of of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Oaktree Capital Management LP (50.64%), Anchor Bolt Capital LP (1.54%), Horseman Capital Management Ltd (0.54%), Millennium Management LLC (0.54%), RBF Capital LLC (0.49%) and Pendal Group Ltd (0.22%).
Which major investors are selling Star Bulk Carriers stock?
SBLK stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including GSA Capital Partners LLP, Millennium Management LLC, Horseman Capital Management Ltd, ClariVest Asset Management LLC, RBF Capital LLC and Mainstay Capital Management LLC ADV.
Which major investors are buying Star Bulk Carriers stock?
SBLK stock was bought by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Oaktree Capital Management LP, Anchor Bolt Capital LP, Pendal Group Ltd, PEAK6 Investments LLC, Bank of America Corp DE, Tokio Marine Asset Management Co. Ltd., Two Sigma Advisers LP and Barclays PLC.
How do I buy shares of Star Bulk Carriers?
Shares of SBLK can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is Star Bulk Carriers' stock price today?
One share of SBLK stock can currently be purchased for approximately $7.90.
How big of a company is Star Bulk Carriers?
Star Bulk Carriers has a market capitalization of $532.93 million and generates $651.56 million in revenue each year. The shipping company earns $59 million in net income (profit) each year or $1.11 on an earnings per share basis. Star Bulk Carriers employs 152 workers across the globe.
What is Star Bulk Carriers' official website?
How can I contact Star Bulk Carriers?
Star Bulk Carriers' mailing address is C/O STAR BULK MANAGEMENT INC. 40 AGIOU KONSTANTINOU STR MAROUSSI, ATHENS J3, 15124. The shipping company can be reached via phone at 011-30-21-0617-8400 or via email at [email protected]
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