SBLKIndustrials · Marine ShippingThe 5 Wall Street analysts covering Star Bulk Carriers Corp. hold a median 12-month price target of $34 — +17.3% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 98 of 100 as at 23 Oct 2026 — among the strongest tenth. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Star Bulk Carriers Corp. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Growth (92): Sales and profits are climbing, and climbing faster than before.
Quality (56): Profits are thin or unreliable for the size of the business, or they are not turning into cash.
Size (29): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on SBLK, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +17.3% from it.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 May 2026 | Jefferies | Maintains | Buy | $29 → $31 |
| 24 Apr 2026 | Jefferies | Initiates | Buy | — |
| 19 Nov 2025 | Jefferies | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 7 Aug 2025 | Jefferies | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 19 Feb 2025 | Jefferies | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 20 Nov 2024 | Jefferies | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 23 Oct 2024 | Stifel | Downgrade | Hold | — |
| 4 Sept 2024 | Deutsche Bank | Initiates | Buy | — |
| 24 May 2024 | Stifel | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 23 May 2024 | Jefferies | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 14 Feb 2024 | Stifel | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 30 Nov 2023 | Jefferies | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 14 Nov 2023 | Jefferies | Reiterates | Buy | — |
| 19 Oct 2023 | Stifel | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 4 Aug 2023 | Jefferies | Reiterates | Buy | — |
| 6 June 2023 | Jefferies | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 17 May 2023 | Jefferies | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 25 Apr 2023 | Stifel | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 17 Feb 2023 | Jefferies | Reiterates | Buy | — |
| 26 Sept 2022 | Jefferies | Maintains | Buy | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
SBLK appears in the Radar on the weeks it earns a place.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 23 Oct 2026, Star Bulk Carriers Corp. returned +75.3% against +14.3% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 55% of US stocks
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Cheaper than 45% of US stocks
Higher than 84% of US stocks
Higher than 99% of US stocks
Higher than 55% of US stocks
Higher than 92% of US stocks
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Higher than 67% of US stocks
Higher than 79% of US stocks
Higher than 97% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
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Star Bulk Carriers Corp. has a market value of $3.3B and an enterprise value of $3.9B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $1.2B. The latest quarter grew 44.5% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: $287.2M, a 23.9% net margin.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $287.0M.
Star Bulk Carriers Corp. spent $75.6M on share buybacks and $115.9M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.
Trailing P/E: 11.2×; forward P/E: 7.7× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 12.56%, paying out 40% of earnings.
Star Bulk Carriers Corp. employs 294 people — $4.1M of revenue per employee.
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Star Bulk Carriers shares rose more than 18% over six months, outperforming industry peers. The excerpt cites strong dividends and fleet upgrades as growth supports, while noting that risks warrant caution.
Why it matters — SBLK watchers may consider the share performance, dividend strength, fleet upgrades, and cautions highlighted in the report.
Star Bulk Carriers closed its most recent trading session at $28.82, up 2.6% from the previous trading day.
Why it matters — The session change gives SBLK watchers a recent snapshot of the stock’s trading performance.
Zacks Investment Research reports that Star Bulk Carriers has recently received considerable attention from Zacks.com users. The excerpt says readers should be aware of facts that may affect the stock’s prospects.
Why it matters — The increased attention and potential factors affecting SBLK’s prospects may be relevant to investors following the company.
Star Bulk Carriers (SBLK) closed at $27.95 in the latest trading session, down 2.85% from the prior day.
Why it matters — The session’s decline gives SBLK watchers a concise update on the stock’s latest trading performance.
Seeking Alpha highlighted 13 of 27 lower-priced Graham Value Dividend All-Stars as currently fair-priced, citing positive free cash flow and dividend yields. Its overview also flags energy and shipping names in yield-focused strategies and cautions about dividends funded by borrowing or negative free cash flow.
Why it matters — SBLK watchers may note the article’s attention to shipping stocks and its emphasis on cash flow as a factor in assessing dividend sustainability; the excerpt does not identify SBLK specifically.
The 5 Wall Street analysts covering Star Bulk Carriers Corp. have a median 12-month price target of $34, with estimates ranging from $33 to $38. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 5 analysts covering Star Bulk Carriers Corp., 4 rate it a Buy, 1 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Star Bulk Carriers Corp. 98 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 23 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 23 Oct 2026, Star Bulk Carriers Corp. ranks 98 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 Growth (92 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 5 analysts implies +17.3% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Star Bulk Carriers Corp. 98 out of 100 as at 23 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering Star Bulk Carriers Corp. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for SBLK are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $33 to $38 over the next 12 months.
Star Bulk Carriers Corp. returned +75.3% over the 12 months to 23 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Star Bulk Carriers Corp. is a global dry bulk shipping company that owns and operates a diversified fleet of ocean-going vessels.
The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 23 Oct 2026): "SBLK Stock Outperforms Industry in 6 Months: Time to Buy or Hold Now?". Star Bulk Carriers shares rose more than 18% over six months, outperforming industry peers. The excerpt cites strong dividends and fleet upgrades as growth supports, while noting that risks warrant caution.
Star Bulk Carriers Corp. is a global dry bulk shipping company that owns and operates a diversified fleet of ocean-going vessels. Its core business is the worldwide transportation of bulk commodities, including iron ore, coal, grain, bauxite, fertilizers, minerals, and steel products, serving trade flows across major industrial and agricultural markets. The company’s fleet includes several vessel classes, such as Newcastlemax, Capesize, Kamsarmax, Panamax, Ultramax, and Supramax ships, allowing it to handle a broad range of cargo sizes and route requirements. Star Bulk Carriers Corp. focuses on seaborne logistics for commodity producers, traders, and end users that rely on efficient long-haul maritime transport. Incorporated in 2006 and headquartered in Marousi, Greece, the company plays a significant role in the marine transportation sector by connecting resource-rich regions with global demand centers.
CEO Mr. Petros Alexandros Pappas · 294 employees · Greece · https://www.starbulk.com
