SBLK Dividend History & Analysis | 4.3% Yield

SBLK has a dividend yield of 4.3% and paid 1.03 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 4.28%
Payout Ratio 64.0%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y -45%
Consistency Lifetime 72.4%
Yield on Cost 5y 9%
Payout FCF 24.9%
Streak Years -
Dividend Rating 3.8%
Chowder Number yield + growth -40.7% below 12% target for healthy growth
Yield vs Average 5y -64.8% avg 12.15% vs now 4.28%
Debt / EBITDA leverage 2.3x healthy
Income per 10k invested 428 USD per year
Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly SBLK annual dividends paid per share, showing the total cash Star Bulk Carriers distributed to shareholders each year.
Dividend Growth Year over Year SBLK year-over-year dividend growth rate, showing how Star Bulk Carriers's dividend per share increased or decreased each year compared to the prior year.
Price and Yield per Payout History SBLK dividend yield history versus share price over the past 5 years, showing how Star Bulk Carriers's payout yield moved at each dividend payment relative to its stock price.
┅┅ Payout Yield (right) Price (left)

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SBLK Dividend History

Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 4.9 years of data

Jan - -
Feb 0.50% 20
Mar 2.20% 80
Apr - -
May - -
Jun 2.43% 100
Jul - -
Aug 3.21% 100
Sep - -
Oct - -
Nov 1.23% 20
Dec 2.19% 80

Average monthly dividend return by ex-dividend date. The score below shows reliability based on how consistently dividends were paid in that month.

Last 20 Payments (USD) as of July 2026
EX-DATE RECORD PAYMENT PERIOD DIV/SHARE GROWTH PAYOUT YIELD
2026-06-12 2026-06-12 2026-06-22 Quarterly 0.5 +35.1% 1.88%
2026-03-09 2026-03-09 2026-03-19 Quarterly 0.37 +236.4% 1.6%
2025-12-05 2025-12-05 2025-12-18 Quarterly 0.11 +120% 0.54%
2025-08-28 2025-08-28 2025-09-10 Quarterly 0.05 0% 0.26%
2025-06-06 2025-06-06 2025-06-20 Quarterly 0.05 -44.4% 0.3%
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 0% 6.88%
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 0% 3.33%

SBLK Dividend FAQ

What is the Dividend Yield of SBLK?

As of July 2026, SBLK's dividend yield is 4.28%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.03 USD by the current share price of 26.35.

Does SBLK pay a dividend?

As of July 2026, SBLK paid a dividend of 1.03 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-06-12 and the payout was 0.5 USD.

How often does SBLK pay dividends?

SBLK pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, SBLK has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-06-12.

SBLK dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividend per share for SBLK for the next payment is 0.004 (-99.2%). This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 0.02%.

Will SBLK pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.5 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-06-12. The next Ex-Dividend date for Star Bulk Carriers (SBLK) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for SBLK?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Star Bulk Carriers (SBLK) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of SBLK?

SBLK's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is -45.0% per year. Negative growth: SBLK's dividend growth is negative and declining.

What is the Yield on Cost of SBLK?

SBLK's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 9.01%. If you bought SBLK's shares at 11.43 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.03 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 9.01% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of SBLK?

SBLK Payout Consistency is 72.4%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number. Unstable: Star Bulk Carriers has an inconsistent track record of dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does SBLK have a good Dividend Yield?

SBLK's 4.28% Dividend Yield is considered as good. Make sure the dividend is sustainable: Check the Payouts-Ratio over time.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of SBLK?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of SBLK is 64.0%. Moderate - Typically an acceptable payout ratio.

What is the Dividend Rating of SBLK?

SBLK's Overall Dividend Rating is 3.84%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

SBLK Outstanding Shares Analysis

The Chart shows the outstanding shares over time per year.
What is the Trend in SBLK's Outstanding Shares?

Star Bulk Carriers's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 11.59% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -2.2%). Significant dilution: Heavy share issuance is diluting existing shareholders. Even if total dividends paid increase, your dividend per share may stagnate or decline.

Has SBLK ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Jun 20, 2016 with a ratio of 1:5. This was a reverse split: Multiple shares were consolidated into fewer shares, increasing the price per share. This is sometimes used to meet exchange listing requirements and can be a warning sign if the company is struggling.

YEAR NUMBER OF SHARES ANNUAL GROWTH RATE
2006 397,100 0%
2007 612,200 +54.17%
2008 813,300 +32.85%
2009 814,000 +0.09%
2010 844,900 +3.8%
2011 1,073,000 +27%
2012 1,081,000 +0.75%
2013 5,729,100 +429.98%
2014 19,524,700 +240.8%
2015 43,824,100 +124.45%
2016 56,721,400 +29.43%
2017 64,259,900 +13.29%
2018 92,515,700 +43.97%
2019 95,923,000 +3.68%
2020 99,019,900 +3.23%
2021 102,285,200 +3.3%
2022 102,724,900 +0.43%
2023 87,364,400 -14.95%
2024 118,324,100 +35.44%
2025 113,974,500 -3.68%
2026 111,810,400 -1.9%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield

Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.

Payout Ratio

Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.

Payout FCF

Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.

Growth Rate (CAGR)

Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.

Consistency

Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.

Yield on Cost

Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.

Streak

Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.

Dividend Rating

Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-07-06 02:06 UTC