Star Bulk Carriers Stock Forecast, Price & News

Star Bulk Carriers (NASDAQ:SBLK) Frequently Asked Questions

Is Star Bulk Carriers a buy right now?

6 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Star Bulk Carriers in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 hold rating and 5 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "buy" Star Bulk Carriers stock.
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What stocks does MarketBeat like better than Star Bulk Carriers?

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Are investors shorting Star Bulk Carriers?

Star Bulk Carriers saw a increase in short interest in the month of August. As of August 31st, there was short interest totaling 1,420,000 shares, an increase of 26.8% from the August 15th total of 1,120,000 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 1,880,000 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 0.8 days. Approximately 1.6% of the company's shares are short sold.
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When is Star Bulk Carriers' next earnings date?

Star Bulk Carriers is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Monday, November 15th 2021.
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How were Star Bulk Carriers' earnings last quarter?

Star Bulk Carriers Corp. (NASDAQ:SBLK) issued its earnings results on Wednesday, August, 4th. The shipping company reported $1.26 EPS for the quarter, missing the Zacks' consensus estimate of $1.44 by $0.18. The shipping company earned $311.41 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $353.50 million. Star Bulk Carriers had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 13.66% and a net margin of 23.49%.
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How has Star Bulk Carriers' stock been impacted by Coronavirus?

Star Bulk Carriers' stock was trading at $7.37 on March 11th, 2020 when Coronavirus reached pandemic status according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Since then, SBLK stock has increased by 208.5% and is now trading at $22.74.
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How often does Star Bulk Carriers pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Star Bulk Carriers?

Star Bulk Carriers announced a quarterly dividend on Thursday, August 5th. Investors of record on Monday, August 23rd will be paid a dividend of $0.70 per share on Wednesday, September 8th. This represents a $2.80 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 12.31%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, August 20th. This is a boost from Star Bulk Carriers's previous quarterly dividend of $0.30.
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Is Star Bulk Carriers a good dividend stock?

Star Bulk Carriers pays an annual dividend of $2.80 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 12.95%. SBLK has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. Star Bulk Carriers does not yet have a strong track record of dividend growth. The dividend payout ratio of Star Bulk Carriers is 1,647.06%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Based on earnings estimates, Star Bulk Carriers will have a dividend payout ratio of 51.76% next year. This indicates that Star Bulk Carriers will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
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What price target have analysts set for SBLK?

6 Wall Street analysts have issued 1 year target prices for Star Bulk Carriers' shares. Their forecasts range from $25.00 to $40.00. On average, they expect Star Bulk Carriers' share price to reach $33.33 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 46.6% from the stock's current price.
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Who are Star Bulk Carriers' key executives?

Star Bulk Carriers' management team includes the following people:

• Petros Alexandros Pappas, Chief Executive Officer & Director
• Hamish Norton, President
• Nicos Rescos, Chief Operating Officer
• Simos Georgios Spyrou, Co-Chief Financial Officer
• Christos Begleris, Co-Chief Financial Officer

Who are some of Star Bulk Carriers' key competitors?

Some companies that are related to Star Bulk Carriers include ZIM Integrated Shipping Services (ZIM), Atlas (ATCO), Pacific Basin Shipping (PCFBY), Costamare (CMRE), Euronav (EURN), Frontline (FRO), Danaos (DAC), DHT (DHT), SFL (SFL), Scorpio Tankers (STNG), Global Ship Lease (GSL), Genco Shipping & Trading (GNK), Eagle Bulk Shipping (EGLE), Navios Maritime Partners (NMM) and Safe Bulkers (SB).
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What other stocks do shareholders of Star Bulk Carriers own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Star Bulk Carriers investors own include Bank of America (BAC), Intelsat (I), Diana Shipping (DSX), Scorpio Tankers (STNG), Eagle Bulk Shipping (EGLE), Micron Technology (MU), OPKO Health (OPK), Fossil Group (FOSL), Golden Ocean Group (GOGL) and Intel (INTC).

What is Star Bulk Carriers' stock symbol?

Star Bulk Carriers trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "SBLK."

Who are Star Bulk Carriers' major shareholders?

Star Bulk Carriers' stock is owned by a number of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include Oaktree Capital Management LP (25.42%), FMR LLC (10.00%), Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB publ (2.33%), SG Americas Securities LLC (1.57%), Morgan Stanley (1.32%) and Morgan Stanley (1.32%).

Which major investors are selling Star Bulk Carriers stock?

SBLK stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Oaktree Capital Management LP, Impala Asset Management LLC, Renaissance Technologies LLC, Deutsche Bank AG, Cubist Systematic Strategies LLC, Squarepoint Ops LLC, Manatuck Hill Partners LLC, and LPL Financial LLC.

Which major investors are buying Star Bulk Carriers stock?

SBLK stock was bought by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including FMR LLC, Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB publ, SG Americas Securities LLC, Caas Capital Management LP, Millennium Management LLC, Stifel Financial Corp, Valueworks LLC, and Marshall Wace North America L.P..

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 WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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What is Star Bulk Carriers' stock price today?

One share of SBLK stock can currently be purchased for approximately $22.74.

How much money does Star Bulk Carriers make?

Star Bulk Carriers has a market capitalization of $2.32 billion and generates $693.24 million in revenue each year. The shipping company earns $9.66 million in net income (profit) each year or $0.17 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does Star Bulk Carriers have?

Star Bulk Carriers employs 180 workers across the globe.

What is Star Bulk Carriers' official website?

The official website for Star Bulk Carriers is www.starbulk.com.

Where are Star Bulk Carriers' headquarters?

Star Bulk Carriers is headquartered at 40 AGIOU KONSTANTINOU STR MAROUSSI, ATHENS J3, 15124.

How can I contact Star Bulk Carriers?

Star Bulk Carriers' mailing address is 40 AGIOU KONSTANTINOU STR MAROUSSI, ATHENS J3, 15124. The shipping company can be reached via phone at 302106178400 or via email at [email protected].