Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.30
Star Bulk Carriers Corp. (SBLK) Dividend History
Income profile from 2008 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.1%
Payout Ratio
40.8%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
0 years
SBLK Dividend Income Check
Safety
40.8% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 3.4% and trend is rising.
SBLK Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.1%
Trailing DPS$0.30
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout40.8%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout16.5%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR-64.1%
5Y CAGR43.1%
Yield on Cost (5Y)3.4%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield3.2%
Total Shareholder Yield4.3%
1Y Total Return83.1%
5Y Total Return79.1%
Div Contribution (5Y)60.0%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$17,91110Y ago$107,73320Y ago$1,363
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
SBLK Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (13 years of payments)
SBLK Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Star Bulk Carriers Corp. distributes 40.8% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 16.5%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
SBLK does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of -64.1% and 5-year CAGR of 43.1%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, SBLK returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.1% dividend yield, 3.2% buyback yield, 4.3% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 3.4% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 79.1%, with dividends contributing 60.0% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $107,733 today.
SBLK Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$13.49
Avg/Payment$0.6745
Latest Change+236.4%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 9, 2026Latest | $0.3700 | ↑ +236.4% | 2.45% | Mar 19, 2026 |
| Dec 5, 2025 | $0.1100 | ↑ +120.0% | 1.47% | Dec 18, 2025 |
| Aug 28, 2025 | $0.0500 | — | 4.16% | Sep 10, 2025 |
| Jun 6, 2025 | $0.0500 | ↓ -44.4% | 8.63% | Jun 20, 2025 |
| Mar 4, 2025 | $0.0900 | ↓ -85.0% | 13.79% | Mar 18, 2025 |
| Dec 5, 2024 | $0.6000 | ↓ -14.3% | 15.17% | Dec 18, 2024 |
| Aug 27, 2024 | $0.7000 | ↓ -6.7% | 10.05% | Sep 6, 2024 |
| Jun 6, 2024 | $0.7500 | ↑ +66.7% | 7.13% | Jun 20, 2024 |
SBLK Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#6 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.1%
#6 of 7
Safety
Sustainable
40.8% payout
Streak
0Y
43.1% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
4.3%
#2 of 7
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SBLKStar Bulk Carriers C… | $3.1B | 1.1% | 40.8% | 0 | Sustainable |
 GNKGenco Shipping & Tra… | $1.1B | 3.0% | — | 0 | Unknown |
1st  SBSafe Bulkers, Inc. | $730M | 4.0% | 30.3% | 3 | Sustainable |
 NMMNavios Maritime Part… | $2.1B | 0.3% | 1.7% | 3 | Sustainable |
 SHIPSeanergy Maritime Ho… | $342M | 2.9% | 45.5% | 0 | Sustainable |
3rd  CTRMCastor Maritime Inc. | $78M | 3.2% | — | 1 | Unknown |
2nd  ESEAEuroseas Ltd. | $506M | 3.8% | 13.8% | 5 | Sustainable |
SBLK Annual Dividend History (2005–2026)
22 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.37 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 4.2% |
| 2025 | $0.30 | -88.0% | 4 | $0.73 | 41.1% | 2.43x | 3.4% |
| 2024 | $2.50 | 59.2% | 4 | $2.80 | 89.3% | 1.12x | 28.2% |
| 2023 | $1.57 | -75.8% | 4 | $1.75 | 89.7% | 1.11x | 17.7% |
| 2022 | $6.50 | 188.9% | 4 | $5.52 | 117.8% | 0.85x | 73.4% |
| 2021 | $2.25 | 4400.0% | 3 | $6.71 | 33.5% | 2.98x | 25.4% |
| 2020 | $0.05 | 0.0% | 1 | $0.10 | 50.0% | 2.00x | 0.6% |
| 2019 | $0.05 | — | 1 | $-0.17 | — | — | 0.6% |
| 2018 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $0.76 | — | — | — |
| 2017 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $-0.16 | — | — | — |
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Start ComparisonSBLK — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying SBLK stock.
How much dividend does SBLK pay per share?
Star Bulk Carriers Corp. (SBLK) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.30 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.1%. Payments are made Annual.
When is SBLK's next ex-dividend date?
SBLK's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. SBLK typically pays dividends Annual.
Is SBLK's dividend safe?
SBLK's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +40.8% and FCF payout ratio of +16.5%. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has SBLK increased its dividend?
SBLK has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +43.1%.
How often does SBLK pay dividends?
Star Bulk Carriers Corp. pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.30 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 18+ years from 2008 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in SBLK grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in SBLK five years ago would be worth approximately $17,911 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is SBLK's yield on cost for long-term holders?
SBLK's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +3.4% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.1% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.