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SB Stock Forecast: Safe Bulkers, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 21 Aug 2026
$8.53
+3.02% on the day

The 2 Wall Street analysts covering Safe Bulkers, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $8.5 — -0.4% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 97 of 100 as at 21 Aug 2026 — among the strongest tenth. The factors read stronger than the Street's target implies. That gap is the story on this page.

Market cap
$868.6M
Ticker Nerd rank
97 / 100
Median analyst target
$8.50
Analysts covering
2
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
+10.1%
1M
+15.6%
YTD
+81.8%
1Y
+107.7%
From 52W high
0.0%
From 52W low
+111.7%
$4.03
$8.53
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

SB stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Safe Bulkers, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 21 Aug 2026
97 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Momentum
99
Growth
95
Revisions
94
Issuance
79
Volatility
76
Accruals
71
Quality
49
Size
47
Value
36

Momentum (99): The shares have been drifting up relative to others.

Value (36): The shares cost a lot relative to the profits and assets behind them.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.

Wall Street

SB stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on SB, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$4.00$5.00$6.00$7.00$8.00$9.00$10.00Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26SBHigh $9.20Median $8.50Low $7.80

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

What Wall Street says2 analysts
1 Buy1 Hold0 Sell
Low $7.80Median $8.50High $9.20

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits −0.4% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first
DateFirmActionRatingTarget
26 Nov 2025JefferiesMaintainsBuy$5.00 → $6.00
20 May 2025JefferiesMaintainsBuy—
19 Feb 2025JefferiesMaintainsBuy—
14 Nov 2024JefferiesMaintainsBuy—
11 May 2023JefferiesMaintainsHold—
16 Feb 2023JefferiesReiteratesHold—
26 Sept 2022JefferiesDowngradeHold—
13 Sept 2021HC Wainwright & Co.InitiatesBuy—
6 May 2021JefferiesMaintainsHold—
17 Feb 2021JefferiesMaintainsHold—
1 Feb 2021StifelUpgradeBuy—
29 Jan 2021JefferiesDowngradeHold—
25 Nov 2020JefferiesMaintainsBuy—
23 Oct 2020JefferiesMaintainsBuy—
19 Oct 2020StifelMaintainsHold—
29 July 2020DNB MarketsUpgradeBuy—
2 Mar 2020CitigroupMaintainsSell—
9 Nov 2018JefferiesUpgradeBuy—
18 Oct 2018Evercore ISI GroupUpgradeOutperform—
31 July 2018Seaport GlobalUpgradeBuy—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

This page is one stock. Monday covers all of them.

Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.

Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. SB appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Estimates

SB analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
+83.6%
Analysts raising
1
Analysts cutting
0
Fundamentals

Safe Bulkers, Inc. (SB) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
11.1×

Cheaper than 57% of US stocks

Price / sales
2.8×

Cheaper than 44% of US stocks

Price / book
1.0×

Cheaper than 74% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
7.6×

Cheaper than 47% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
33.0%

Higher than 80% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
1970.5%

Higher than 98% of US stocks

Gross margin
49.2%

Higher than 61% of US stocks

Operating margin
41.1%

Higher than 92% of US stocks

Net margin
28.3%

Higher than 88% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
10.3%

Higher than 64% of US stocks

Return on assets
4.5%

Higher than 74% of US stocks

Dividend yield
3.5%

Higher than 71% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Peers

SB vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelMarine Shipping
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
SBSafe Bulkers, Inc.$868.6M
97
HSHPHimalaya Shipping Ltd.$775.6M
96
ASCArdmore Shipping Corp.$750.8M
83
GNKGenco Shipping & Trading Ltd.$1.2B
76
CCECCapital Clean Energy Carriers Corp.$1.3B
33
PANLPangaea Logistics Solutions Ltd.$528.9M
90
ESEAEuroseas Ltd.$525.7M
97

Look up any of the roughly 4,600 stocks we score.

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News

Latest SB news & analysis

KBRA Releases Monthly CMBS Trend Watch

Business Wire · 7 Aug 2026neutral

KBRA released the July 2026 issue of its CMBS Trend Watch, reporting that 10 private-label CMBS conduit and single-borrower (SB) transactions priced during the month, down from 18 in June amid a typical summer seasonal slowdown. SB deals accounted for eight of the transactions, continuing to dominate issuance.

Why it matters — The report indicates that single-borrower transactions continue to dominate CMBS issuance, providing context on activity levels in the sector relevant to Safe Bulkers watchers.

Safe Bulkers Q2 Earnings Call Highlights

MarketBeat · 30 July 2026positive

Safe Bulkers reported higher second-quarter earnings, driven by stronger charter rates and increased bareboat charter income, and raised its quarterly dividend for a second consecutive quarter.

Why it matters — A SB watcher would care because the company delivered improved financial performance through higher charter rates and income, while signaling confidence by increasing shareholder dividends for the second straight quarter.

Safe Bulkers, Inc. (SB) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Seeking Alpha · 29 July 2026neutral

Safe Bulkers, Inc. hosted its Q2 2026 earnings call, the transcript of which was published by Seeking Alpha.

Why it matters — The earnings call transcript provides investors and analysts with management's detailed discussion of the company's second-quarter financial results and operational outlook.

Report on Financial Results of Second Quarter and Six-Month period ended June 30, 2026 and Declaration of Dividend on Common Stock

GlobeNewsWire · 28 July 2026neutral

Safe Bulkers, Inc. reported its unaudited financial results for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2026, and its Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.075 per share of outstanding common stock.

Why it matters — SB watchers would care because the company announced both its second-quarter and first-half financial performance and declared a dividend, providing insight into its recent financial health and shareholder returns.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about SB stock

What is the SB stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 2 Wall Street analysts covering Safe Bulkers, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $8.5, with estimates ranging from $7.8 to $9.2. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is SB stock a buy right now?

Of the 2 analysts covering Safe Bulkers, Inc., 1 rate it a Buy, 1 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Safe Bulkers, Inc. 97 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 21 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank SB?

As at 21 Aug 2026, Safe Bulkers, Inc. ranks 97 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Momentum (99 of 100).

Will SB stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 2 analysts implies -0.4% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Safe Bulkers, Inc. 97 out of 100 as at 21 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the SB stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Safe Bulkers, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for SB are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $7.8 to $9.2 over the next 12 months.

How has SB stock performed over the past year?

Safe Bulkers, Inc. returned +107.7% over the 12 months to 21 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Safe Bulkers, Inc. do?

Safe Bulkers Inc. is a shipping company specializing in international marine drybulk transportation services.

What is the latest news on SB?

The most recent item we track (Business Wire, 7 Aug 2026): "KBRA Releases Monthly CMBS Trend Watch". KBRA released the July 2026 issue of its CMBS Trend Watch, reporting that 10 private-label CMBS conduit and single-borrower (SB) transactions priced during the month, down from 18 in June amid a typical summer seasonal slowdown. SB deals accounted for eight of the transactions, continuing to dominate issuance.

Company

About Safe Bulkers, Inc.

Safe Bulkers Inc. is a shipping company specializing in international marine drybulk transportation services. It operates a fleet of vessels that transport bulk cargoes such as coal, grain, and iron ore along worldwide shipping routes, serving some of the largest users in the drybulk sector. The company focuses on providing reliable maritime logistics solutions for commodities essential to global trade, including energy resources, agricultural products, and raw materials for steel production. Safe Bulkers Inc. maintains a modern fleet designed for efficiency in various vessel sizes, catering to the demands of industrial clients across multiple continents. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Les Acanthes, Monaco, it plays a vital role in the drybulk shipping market by ensuring the steady flow of critical bulk commodities that underpin manufacturing, energy, and food supply chains worldwide.

CEO Mr. Polys Hajioannou · 10 employees · Monaco · https://www.safebulkers.com