$SBLK

Star Bulk Carriers (SBLK) listed its shares on Euronext Athens and plans to issue up to 4.4 million new shares. This move aims to broaden its access to European capital, potentially affecting its funding flexibility. The company projects $1.0 billion revenue and $457.8 million earnings by 2029, with some analysts predicting higher figures. The listing is part of a broader capital strategy that includes a $100 million buyback program and a higher dividend.

Zacks highlights three shipping stocks with high dividends and strong earnings: Okeanis Eco Tankers (ECO) with a 14% yield, Seanergy Maritime (SHIP) with a 7.8% yield, and Star Bulk Carriers (SBLK) with an 11.59% yield. All have seen significant earnings growth and estimate revisions, earning a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).

Star Bulk Carriers plans to list on Euronext Athens, adding a €100M share offering. The company, with a $3.5B market cap, operates nearly 150 vessels. This follows Safe Bulkers' dual listing, which saw increased trading volume. Star Bulk aims to boost liquidity and access new investors, building on recent strong quarterly results.

Zagari Raffaele sold 50,000 indirectly-held shares of Star Bulk Carriers Corp. (SBLK) at $31.20 ($1.56M total) on 2026-08-25.

Zagari Raffaele sold 50,000 indirectly-held shares of Star Bulk Carriers Corp. (SBLK) at $30.70 ($1.54M total) on 2026-08-24.

Plakantonaki Charis (Chief Strategy Officer) sold 10,825 shares of Star Bulk Carriers Corp. (SBLK) at $29.82 ($0.32M total) on 2026-08-17.

Star Bulk Carriers aims to save $39M annually by reducing fuel consumption. The company has fitted 88% of its fleet with energy-saving devices, reporting 7-15% savings. Nearly all vessels are scrubber-equipped, benefiting from the HSFO/VLSFO spread. The firm is also testing hull-cleaning robots. President Hamish Norton noted these measures could significantly cut costs at current fuel prices.

Plakantonaki Charis (Chief Strategy Officer) sold 10,825 shares of Star Bulk Carriers Corp. (SBLK) at $28.95 ($0.31M total) on 2026-08-14.

Investing.com links August 2026 freight conditions to geopolitical disruptions, citing Maersk’s raised full-year guidance and Hapag-Lloyd’s Q2 profit down 73% to $83 million. It also cites U.S. July port volumes of 2.5 million TEUs. The article highlights Star Bulk (SBLK), Matson (MATX), and Kirby (KEX) using valuation metrics, including SBLK’s 12.9% dividend yield and 6.5x forward P/E.

Diana Shipping and Star Bulk Carriers mutually terminated a vessel sale and purchase agreement tied to Diana’s proposed acquisition of Genco Shipping & Trading, covering 16 vessels. Diana’s $24.80 per share cash offer, adjusted for a $0.80 dividend plus 1 Diana share valued at $2.54, remains. Diana said its $1.411 billion committed, condition-free financing is unchanged.