Star Bulk Carriers Corp. (SBLK) Stock Price & Analysis
Star Bulk Carriers Corp. (SBLK) closed at USD 28.65 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, down 0.59% on the day. The US market is currently closed (pre-market); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 28.82; the Oct 22, 2026 session ranged USD 28.22–28.95 on volume of 1,242,626 shares. Market capitalization is $3.33B, with a 52-week range of USD 17.43–32.88 (NMS). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 09:27 UTC.
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Key facts (SBLK)
- 1 of 80 tracked superinvestors hold SBLK (13F, Q2 2026): 1 new, 0 added, 0 reduced, 0 unchanged.
- Analysts: Buy (mean 2.00 on a 1–5 scale) (5 analysts), mean target USD 34.44 (range 33–38).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +73.4% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y +135.7% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.
- Next earnings: 2026-11-18, EPS estimate USD 1.28, revenue estimate $308M.
Superinvestors (SEC 13F-HR, Q2 2026) (SBLK)
1 of 80 tracked investors hold SBLK. Each row is the investor's latest 13F; change is vs their prior-quarter share count.
| Investor | Firm | % of portfolio | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Eagle Investment | First Eagle Investment Management | 0.02% | $12.9M | New position |
Analysts (SBLK)
Consensus Buy (mean 2.00 on a 1–5 scale), 5 analysts; mean target USD 34.44 (low 33, high 38).
Total return (dividends reinvested) (SBLK)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-18) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +73.4% | +135.7% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | +73.8% | +18.7% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 33.0% | 37.8% |
| Max drawdown | -17.5% (Mar 2026→Mar 2026) | -46.4% (May 2024→Mar 2025) |
SBLK analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Sep 2026) | $1.28 | $1.21 | +5.9% | $308.2M | 3 |
| Next quarter (ends Dec 2026) | $1.47 | $1.26 | +16.9% | $337.3M | 3 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Dec 2026) | $4.53 | $3.92 | +15.6% | $1.19B | 4 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Dec 2027) | $3.73 | $3.57 | +4.7% | $1.06B | 4 |
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 09:27 UTC)
| Price | USD 28.65 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▼ 0.59% (down) |
| Previous Close | USD 28.82 |
| Open | USD 28.35 |
| Day Range | USD 28.22 – 28.95 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 17.43 – 32.88 |
| Volume | 1,242,626 shares |
| Market Cap | $3.33B |
| Exchange | NMS |
Technical Analysis (SBLK)
Nexqual's technical model rates SBLK "STRONG SELL" based on 0 bullish and 5 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 09:27 UTC.
| Overall Signal | STRONG SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 39.86 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 30.2) |
| MACD | -0.53 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (SBLK)
Wall Street analysts rate SBLK "Buy" based on 5 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 34.44 (range USD 33–38), per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:27 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 5 |
| Mean Target | USD 34.44 |
| High Target | USD 38 |
| Low Target | USD 33 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 4 / 1 / 0 |
Earnings (SBLK)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-11-18 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 1.28 |
| Revenue Estimate | $308.19M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 1.21 vs est 0.93 ▲ beat |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 0.56 vs est 0.48 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 0.65 vs est 0.6 ▲ beat |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 0.29 vs est 0.27 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:27 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (SBLK)
| Total Revenue | $1.20B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +44.50% |
| Gross Margin | +47.33% |
| Operating Margin | +39.71% |
| Profit Margin | +23.87% |
| ROE | +11.68% |
| Debt / Equity | 0.47 |
| Current Ratio | 1.92 |
| Total Cash | $499.64M |
| Total Debt | $1.18B |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:27 UTC.
Financial Health Score (SBLK)
Nexqual rates Star Bulk Carriers Corp.'s overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of October 23, 2026 at 09:27 UTC.
| Growth | Critical — Revenue -17% YoY (annual), sharp decline |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Strong — Gross margin 47%, operating 40% (last 12 months) |
| Balance Sheet | Solid — $500M cash vs $1.18B debt |
| Cash Flow | Solid — Operating cash flow $455M (TTM) |
| Efficiency | Mixed — ROE 12%, ROA 5.4% |
Ownership (SBLK)
| Insider Ownership | +24.72% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +36.58% |
| Shares Outstanding | 116.07M |
| Float | 78.59M |
| Short % of Float | +2.94% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:27 UTC.
Leadership (SBLK)
Star Bulk Carriers Corp. is led by Petros Alexandros Pappas, Founder, CEO & Director, per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:27 UTC.
| Founder, CEO & Director | Petros Alexandros Pappas |
|---|---|
| President | Hamish Norton |
| Co-Chief Financial Officer | Simos Spyrou |
| Co-Chief Financial Officer | Christos Begleris |
| Chief Operating Officer | Nicos Rescos |
Major Backers & Investors (SBLK)
Notable institutional backers of Star Bulk Carriers Corp. include Two Sigma Investments, LP, Renaissance Technologies, Victory Capital Management Inc., according to Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:27 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Two Sigma Investments, LP | 3.17% |
| Renaissance Technologies | 1.88% |
| Victory Capital Management Inc. | 1.82% |
| Goldman Sachs | 1.81% |
| Philosophy Capital Management Llc | 1.57% |
| Artemis Investment Management Llp | 1.42% |
| Focus Partners Wealth | 1.13% |
| Qube Research & Technologies Ltd | 1.04% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 2.53% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:27 UTC.
Peers & Related Stocks
| Symbol | Name | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIM | ZIM Integrated Shipping Service | USD 29.08 | ▼ 0.24% |
| ECO | Okeanis Eco Tankers Corp. | USD 90.05 | ▼ 1.29% |
| NMM | Navios Maritime Partners LP | USD 88.28 | ▼ 0.02% |
| HOS | Hornbeck Offshore Services, Inc | USD 6.57 | ▼ 1.94% |
| HAFN | Hafnia Limited | USD 10.33 | ▼ 1.9% |
| SFL | SFL Corporation Ltd | USD 12.34 | ▼ 0% |
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