SBLKIndustrials · Marine ShippingThe 5 Wall Street analysts covering Star Bulk Carriers Corp. hold a median 12-month price target of $34 — +10.5% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 98 of 100 as at 2 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
Momentum (97): The shares have been drifting up relative to others.
Quality (58): Profits are thin or unreliable for the size of the business, or they are not turning into cash.
Size (28): 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 +10.5% 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.
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. SBLK appears 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 2 Oct 2026, Star Bulk Carriers Corp. returned +78.0% against +16.2% 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 53% of US stocks
Cheaper than 41% of US stocks
Cheaper than 60% of US stocks
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
Higher than 85% of US stocks
Higher than 67% of US stocks
Higher than 78% of US stocks
Higher than 91% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.
Star Bulk Carriers Corp. has a market value of $3.5B and an enterprise value of $4.0B.
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: 11.9×; forward P/E: 8.6× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 11.83%, paying out 40% of earnings.
Star Bulk Carriers Corp. employs 294 people — $4.1M of revenue per employee.
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In the latest trading session, Star Bulk Carriers (SBLK) closed at $30.75, a +1.05% increase from the previous day, surpassing the broader stock market's performance.
Why it matters — The share price gain signals that the stock is currently outperforming the broader market, which is relevant for investors tracking SBLK's momentum.
Zacks Investment Research has published a comparison article evaluating Star Bulk Carriers (SBLK) and Kirby (KEX) to determine which stock in the Transportation - Shipping sector currently presents the better value opportunity for investors.
Why it matters — SBLK watchers would gain insight into how the company's value proposition is being assessed relative to a peer in the shipping sector.
Seeking Alpha reiterates a "Buy" rating on Star Bulk Carriers ahead of its Q3 report, citing strong Q2 results including non-GAAP EPS of $1.21 (beating consensus), revenue up 45% year-over-year, and a $0.90 dividend. The piece notes management's 100% free cash flow distribution policy and low leverage.
Why it matters — SBLK watchers would care because the piece highlights the company's strong earnings, dividend policy, and projected $4.10 free cash flow per share over the next 12 months as it heads into its Q3 results.
Zacks Investment Research added Star Bulk Carriers Corp. (SBLK) to its Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) momentum stocks list on September 29, 2026, alongside FIVE and HOOD.
Why it matters — SBLK watchers would note that the company received a top momentum rating from Zacks, indicating strong recent share-price and fundamental traction.
On September 29, 2026, Zacks Investment Research added Star Bulk Carriers Corp. (SBLK) to its Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) income stocks list, alongside VAC and SIG. The list highlights stocks considered strong buys for income-focused investors.
Why it matters — SBLK watchers would care because inclusion on Zacks' top-ranked income stocks list signals the company is being recognized as a strong buy with income potential, which may attract attention from income-focused investors.
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 2 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 2 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 Momentum (97 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 5 analysts implies +10.5% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Star Bulk Carriers Corp. 98 out of 100 as at 2 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 +78.0% over the 12 months to 2 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, 2 Oct 2026): "Why Star Bulk Carriers (SBLK) Outpaced the Stock Market Today". In the latest trading session, Star Bulk Carriers (SBLK) closed at $30.75, a +1.05% increase from the previous day, surpassing the broader stock market's performance.
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
