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Yield 12m 12.55%
Dividends per Share 12m 2.14
Dividend Growth Rate 5y 118.67%
Overall Dividend Rating 62.11%
Yield on Cost 5y 80.45%
Payout Ratio 116.9%
Payout Frequency 12m 4
Payout Consistency 41.7%
Total Return 12m: -34.86%
#25 in Group
Total Return 5y: 475.97%
#9 in Group
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Highest Dividend Yields in Sector
Symbol Market Cap
(USD)		 Dividend Yield Yield on Cost
ZIM 1,856m 55.6% 263%
FLNG 1,299m 12.5% 106%
SBLK 1,733m 12.6% 80.5%
ECO 772m 12.3% 74.8%
GOGL 1,559m 11.6% 58.3%
Highest Dividend Growth Rate in Sector
Symbol Market Cap
(USD)		 Growth Rate Payout Consistency
SBLK 1,733m 119% 41.7%
FLNG 1,299m 71.9% 82.3%
GOGL 1,559m 88.8% 60.8%
GNK 583m 46.2% 68.2%
PANL 274m 33.8% 71.4%

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SBLK Dividend History: Last 35 Payments (USD)

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate Payout Yield
2025-03-04 2025-03-04 2025-03-18 Quarterly 0.09 -85% 0.6%
2024-12-05 2024-12-05 2024-12-18 Quarterly 0.6 -14.3% 3.68%
2024-08-27 2024-08-27 2024-09-06 Quarterly 0.7 -6.7% 3.35%
2024-06-06 2024-06-06 2024-06-20 Quarterly 0.75 66.7% 2.88%
2024-03-11 2024-03-12 2024-03-28 Quarterly 0.45 104.5% 1.86%
2023-12-04 2023-12-05 2023-12-18 Quarterly 0.22 -45% 1.02%
2023-08-21 2023-08-22 2023-09-07 Quarterly 0.4 14.3% 2.24%
2023-06-06 2023-06-07 2023-06-27 Quarterly 0.35 -41.7% 1.92%
2023-02-27 2023-02-28 2023-03-14 Quarterly 0.6 -50% 2.49%
2022-11-29 2022-11-30 2022-12-12 Quarterly 1.2 -27.3% 6.13%
2022-08-24 2022-08-25 2022-09-08 Quarterly 1.65 6.87%
2022-06-02 2022-06-03 2022-06-16 Quarterly 1.65 -17.5% 5.18%
2022-03-01 2022-03-02 2022-03-15 Quarterly 2 60% 6.92%
2021-12-09 2021-12-10 2021-12-22 Quarterly 1.25 78.6% 5.71%
2021-08-19 2021-08-23 2021-09-08 Quarterly 0.7 133.3% 3.33%
2021-05-27 2021-05-31 2021-06-14 Quarterly 0.3 500% 1.56%
2020-02-28 2020-03-02 2020-03-12 Quarterly 0.05
2019-11-29 2019-12-02 2019-12-16 Quarterly 0.05 -95.6%
2012-09-06 2012-09-10 2012-09-18 Quarterly 1.125
2012-06-11 2012-06-13 2012-06-20 Quarterly 1.125
2012-02-24 2012-02-28 2012-03-06 Quarterly 1.125 -70%
2011-11-25 2011-11-29 2011-12-06 Quarterly 3.75
2011-08-23 2011-08-25 2011-08-31 Quarterly 3.75
2011-05-19 2011-05-23 2011-06-01 Quarterly 3.75
2011-03-02 2011-03-04 2011-03-10 Quarterly 3.75
2010-11-26 2010-11-30 2010-12-06 Quarterly 3.75
2010-08-23 2010-08-25 2010-08-30 Quarterly 3.75
2010-05-26 2010-05-31 2010-06-04 Quarterly 3.75
2010-03-04 2010-03-08 2010-03-11 Quarterly 3.75
2009-11-24 2009-11-27 2009-12-04 Quarterly 3.75
2009-07-02 2009-07-07 2009-07-14 Quarterly 3.75 -72.2%
2008-11-25 2008-11-28 2008-12-05 Quarterly 13.5 -44.6%
2008-08-06 2008-08-08 2008-08-18 Quarterly 24.3466
2008-05-14 2008-05-16 2008-05-26 Quarterly 24.3466 250%
2008-02-21 2008-02-25 2008-02-29 Other 6.9562

SBLK Dividend FAQ

Does SBLK pay dividends?

Yes, as of May 2025, SBLK paid a dividend of 2.14 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-03-04.

What is the Dividend Yield of SBLK?

As of May 2025, SBLK`s dividend yield is 12.55%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.14 USD by the current share price of 15.30.

How often does SBLK pay dividends?

SBLK pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months (TTM), SBLK has issued 4 dividend payments.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for SBLK?

The next ex-dividend date for Star Bulk Carriers (SBLK) is unknown.

What is the Dividend Growth of SBLK?

SBLK's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 119% per year.
Strong growth: Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of SBLK?

SBLK's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 80.5%. This represents the effective dividend yield for an investor who bought Star Bulk Carriers five years ago. It is calculated as the sum of all trailing 12-month dividends (2.14) divided by the purchase price five years ago (2.66):

What is the Payout Consistency of SBLK?

SBLK Payout Consistency is 41.7%.
Highly unstable: Star Bulk Carriers has a poor track record of consistent dividend payments.

Does SBLK have a good Dividend Yield?

SBLK`s 12.55% Dividend Yield is considered as extremely high. Investors should watch out for a NAV decline.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of SBLK?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of SBLK is 116.9%. Dangerously high - this is usually not sustainable and may lead to a dividend cut or NAV decline.

What is the Dividend Rating of SBLK?

SBLK`s Overall Dividend Rating is 62.11%. Ratings surpassing 60 are regarded as favorable, exceeding 75 are strong, and surpassing 85 are exceptional.

SBLK Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in SBLK`s Outstanding Shares?

Star Bulk Carriers`s outstanding shares have increased by approximately 3.63% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: 40.0%), negatively influencing stock price.

Has Star Bulk Carriers ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, last Stock Split was on 2016-06-20 with a factor of 1:5. This reverse stock split decreased the number of shares and increased the price per share by a ratio of 0.2.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
2006 397,100
2007 612,200 +54.17%
2008 813,300 +32.85%
2009 814,000 +0.09%
2010 844,900 +3.8%
2011 1,072,500 +26.94%
2012 1,081,300 +0.82%
2013 5,811,900 +437.49%
2014 30,694,300 +428.13%
2015 43,824,100 +42.78%
2016 61,027,900 +39.26%
2017 64,107,300 +5.05%
2018 93,080,600 +45.2%
2019 95,916,500 +3.05%
2020 99,019,900 +3.24%
2021 100,095,800 +1.09%
2022 103,381,900 +3.28%
2023 87,364,400 -15.49%
2024 118,324,100 +35.44%