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.
Top Dividend Payers in Marine Transportation
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | YIELD TTM | YIELD ON COST 5y |
|---|---|---|---|
| HAFNI OL Hafnia |
3,539 M | 81.41% | 552.29% |
| HAUTO OL Hoegh Autoliners ASA |
2,879 M | 15.69% | 228.81% |
| WAWI OL Wallenius Wilhelmsen |
5,737 M | 19.97% | 131.64% |
| ECO NYSE Okeanis Eco Tankers |
2,097 M | 11.83% | 103.55% |
| FLNG NYSE FLEX LNG |
1,584 M | 11.17% | 36.47% |
| DIS MI d'Amico International |
960 M | 5.17% | 46.88% |
| MPCC OL MPC Container Ships ASA |
1,220 M | 9.35% | 31.75% |
| GSL NYSE Global Ship Lease |
1,444 M | 6.86% | 18.80% |
| ESEA NASDAQ Euroseas |
481 M | 4.61% | 17.31% |
| ZIM NYSE ZIM Integrated Shipping |
2,858 M | 5.35% | 12.35% |
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | GROWTH RATE | CONSISTENCY |
|---|---|---|---|
| WAWI OL Wallenius Wilhelmsen |
5,737 M | 112.47% | 90.0% |
| ESEA NASDAQ Euroseas |
481 M | 21.14% | 100.0% |
| GSL NYSE Global Ship Lease |
1,444 M | 16.74% | 100.0% |
| HAUTO OL Hoegh Autoliners ASA |
2,879 M | 29.03% | 79.1% |
| DAC NYSE Danaos |
2,337 M | 6.91% | 100.0% |
| MATX NYSE Matson |
6,196 M | 4.69% | 100.0% |
| CMRE NYSE Costamare |
1,752 M | 5.65% | 90.1% |
| DIS MI d'Amico International |
960 M | 5.56% | 95.3% |
| SB NYSE Safe Bulkers |
705 M | 0.50% | 97.0% |
SBLK Dividend History
Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 4.9 years of data
Average monthly dividend return by ex-dividend date. The score below shows reliability based on how consistently dividends were paid in that month.
| 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
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.
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.
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.
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%.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
SBLK's 4.28% Dividend Yield is considered as good. Make sure the dividend is sustainable: Check the Payouts-Ratio over time.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of SBLK is 64.0%. Moderate - Typically an acceptable payout ratio.
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
Key Metric Definitions
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.
Last update: 2026-07-06 02:06 UTC