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Star Bulk Carriers (SBLK) Dividend Yield, Date & History

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$30.06 -0.11 (-0.36%)
Closing price 04:00 PM Eastern
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$30.06 +0.01 (+0.02%)
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Star Bulk Carriers Dividend Summary

Dividend Yield
6.65%
Forward Dividend Yield
11.98%Based on upcoming increase
Upcoming Ex-Dividend Date
Aug. 21
Upcoming Payment Date
Sep. 3
Annualized 5-Year
Dividend Growth
43.10%
Dividend Payout Ratio
78.43%

Star Bulk Carriers (SBLK) pays quarterly dividends, with an annual dividend of $2.00 per share and a dividend yield of 6.65%. Investors who own the stock before the ex-dividend date of Friday, August 21, 2026 will receive the next quarterly payment of $0.90 per share, scheduled for Thursday, September 3, 2026. The company currently pays out 78.43% of its earnings and 78.18% of its cash flow as dividends.

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SBLK Dividend Payments by Quarter

The chart below displays up to four years of Star Bulk Carriers' dividend payment history by quarter. The blue bars represent historical dividend payments, while the gray bars indicate future payments.

SBLK Dividend Yield Over Time

The chart below tracks Star Bulk Carriers' dividend yield over the past four years. The line represents changes in yield by quarter, providing a clear view of trends over time.

Star Bulk Carriers vs. The Competition

Compare Star Bulk Carriers' annual dividend and yield with averages for Industrials and NASDAQ companies to evaluate its performance against the market.

TypeStar Bulk CarriersIndustrials CompaniesNASDAQ Companies
Annual Dividend$3.60$0.06$1.63
Dividend Yield11.98%97.12%10.29%

Star Bulk Carriers Dividend Payout Ratio

Dividend payout ratios express the dividend as a percentage of another metric, such as earnings or cash flow, and can be used to assess dividend sustainability.

TypePayout Ratio
Based on Trailing 12 Months of Earnings141.18%
Based on This Year's Estimate83.33%
Based on Next Year's Estimate103.75%
Based on Cashflow140.48%

Star Bulk Carriers Dividend History by Quarter

AnnouncedPeriodPaymentPayment ChangeYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date
8/5/2026quarterly$0.90+$0.40
80.00%
12.88%8/21/20268/21/20269/3/2026
5/20/2026quarterly$0.50+$0.13
35.14%
7.37%6/12/20266/12/20266/22/2026
2/25/2026quarterly$0.37+$0.26
236.36%
6.24%3/9/20263/9/20263/19/2026
11/18/2025quarterly$0.11+$0.06
120.00%
2.15%12/5/202512/5/202512/18/2025
8/6/2025quarterly$0.05 - 1.05%8/28/20258/28/20259/10/2025
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5/14/2025quarterly$0.05-$0.04
44.44%
6/6/20256/6/20256/20/2025
2/18/2025quarterly$0.09-$0.51
85.00%
2.2%3/4/20253/4/20253/18/2025
11/19/2024quarterly$0.60-$0.10
14.29%
11.2%12/5/202412/5/202412/18/2024

This table shows Star Bulk Carriers' quarterly dividend history, including payout amounts, yield, dividend changes, and key dates. Use the date filter to explore data as far back as 2013 to analyze trends over time.

Star Bulk Carriers Dividend - Frequently Asked Questions

The current dividend yield for Star Bulk Carriers is 11.98%. Learn more on SBLK's dividend yield history.

The annual dividend for SBLK shares is $3.60. Learn more on SBLK's annual dividend history.

Star Bulk Carriers pays quarterly dividends to shareholders.

Star Bulk Carriers' next quarterly dividend payment of $0.90 per share will be made to shareholders on Thursday, September 3, 2026.

Star Bulk Carriers' most recent quarterly dividend payment of $0.50 per share was made to shareholders on Monday, June 22, 2026.

Star Bulk Carriers' next ex-dividend date is Friday, August 21, 2026.

Star Bulk Carriers' most recent ex-dividend date was Friday, June 12, 2026.

Over the past five years, the company's dividend has grown by an average of 43.10% per year.

The most recent change in the company's dividend was an increase of $0.40 on Wednesday, August 5, 2026.

The dividend payout ratio for SBLK is:
  • 141.18% based on the trailing year of earnings
  • 83.33% based on this year's estimates
  • 103.75% based on next year's estimates
  • 140.48% based on cash flow

Star Bulk Carriers' dividend yield of 6.65% is lower than the average Industrials company that issues a dividend. SBLK has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks 5.3, making it a leading dividend payer. Star Bulk Carriers' dividend payout ratio of 141.18% may not be sustainable.

Looking at the stock as a whole, market analysts rate Star Bulk Carriers stock as a Buy, with forecasts suggesting positive growth potential despite some reservations.


This page (NASDAQ:SBLK) was last updated on 8/20/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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