SBLK Stock Recent News

Zacks.com users have recently been watching Star Bulk Carriers (SBLK) quite a bit. Thus, it is worth knowing the facts that could determine the stock's prospects.

Star Bulk Carriers Corp. specializes in global dry bulk shipping with a fleet of 155 vessels, offering a diverse range of cargo capacities. The company faces earnings volatility tied to global economic conditions and tariffs, with a significant earnings drop in 2023 but a projected recovery by 2027. The new dividend policy allocates 60% of cash flow to dividends and 40% to share buybacks, aiming for a more balanced approach.

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SBLK's new dividend policy has reversed our prior optimism surrounding the dry bulker's investment thesis, as the management focuses on share repurchases, deleveraging, and fleet renewal. Even then, readers must note that its share retirement is likely to be lumpy, attributed to the uncertain timing in its fleet sale and delivery. This is on top of SBLK's underwhelming FQ1'25 contracted TCE rates guidance on a QoQ/ YoY basis, worsened by the higher expenses and dry docking expenses in FY2025.

Star Bulk Carriers Corp. (NASDAQ:SBLK ) Q4 2024 Earnings Conference Call February 19, 2025 11:00 AM ET Company Participants Simos Spyrou - Co-Chief Financial Officer Nicos Rescos - Chief Operating Officer Charis Plakantonaki - Chief Strategy Officer Petros Pappas - Chief Executive Officer Hamish Norton - President Christos Begleris - Co-Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Chris Robertson - Deutsche Bank Omar Nokta - Jefferies Clement Mullins - Value Investors Operator Thank you for standing by, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to the Star Bulk Carriers' Conference Call on the Fourth Quarter 2024 Financial Results. We have with us.

Star Bulk Carriers (SBLK) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.34 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.42 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.73 per share a year ago.

ATHENS, Greece, Feb. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Star Bulk Carriers Corp. (the "Company" or "Star Bulk") (Nasdaq: SBLK), a global shipping company focusing on the transportation of dry bulk cargoes, today announced its unaudited financial and operating results for the fourth quarter of 2024 and the year ended December 31, 2024. Unless otherwise indicated or unless the context requires otherwise, all references in this press release to "we," "us," "our," or similar references, mean Star Bulk Carriers Corp. and, where applicable, its consolidated subsidiaries.

When deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a stock, investors often rely on analyst recommendations. Media reports about rating changes by these brokerage-firm-employed (or sell-side) analysts often influence a stock's price, but are they really important?

Zacks.com users have recently been watching Star Bulk Carriers (SBLK) quite a bit. Thus, it is worth knowing the facts that could determine the stock's prospects.