Star Bulk Carriers Corp. (SBLK) Dividend History
SBLK latest dividend
The next dividend has not been announced yet.
- 2019paying since
- Quarterly4 payments a year
- +43.1%5-year growth a year
- 6.77%forward yield
SBLK dividend income calculator
- Dividend income a year
- $188
- Each payment
- $47
- Value of the shares
- $2,779
- Dividend yield
- 6.77%
At the latest close; forward annual dividend $1.88 per share, before tax.
SBLK dividends per share by year
Calendar years by ex-dividend date. Yield = the year's dividends divided by the year-end share price.
SBLK dividend safety
Descriptive bands, not a rating.
SBLK yield on cost
| Bought | Price paid | Yield on cost | Dividends since | % of price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year ago | $17.68 | 10.63% | $1.88 | 10.6% |
| 3 years ago | $19.61 | 9.58% | $4.79 | 24.4% |
| 5 years ago | $22.88 | 8.22% | $13.89 | 60.7% |
| 10 years ago | $4.68 | 40.17% | $14.99 | 320.3% |
| 20 years ago | $671.27 | 0.28% | $127.47 | 19.0% |
Today’s forward dividend as a yield on the price paid then, and the dividends one share has paid since (split-adjusted, before tax).
SBLK dividend payments
Each bar is one payment, by ex-dividend month (last 40 payments).
SBLK dividends by year
| Year | Dividends per share | Growth | Yield (year-end) | Payments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.30 | −88.0% | 1.56% | 4 |
| 2024 | $2.50 | +59.2% | 16.72% | 4 |
| 2023 | $1.57 | −75.8% | 7.38% | 4 |
| 2022 | $6.50 | — | 33.80% | 4 |
| 2021 | $2.25 | — | 9.93% | 3 |
| 2020 | $0.05 | 0.0% | 0.57% | 1 |
| 2019 | $0.05 | — | 0.42% | 1 |
SBLK dividend history
41 payments| Ex-dividend date | Payment date | Amount | Change | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-21 | 2026-09-03 | $0.9 | +80.0% | Quarterly |
| 2026-06-12 | 2026-06-22 | $0.5 | +35.1% | Quarterly |
| 2026-03-09 | 2026-03-19 | $0.37 | +236.4% | Quarterly |
| 2025-12-05 | 2025-12-18 | $0.11 | +120.0% | Quarterly |
| 2025-08-28 | 2025-09-10 | $0.05 | — | Quarterly |
| 2025-06-06 | 2025-06-20 | $0.05 | −44.4% | Quarterly |
| 2025-03-04 | 2025-03-18 | $0.09 | −85.0% | Quarterly |
| 2024-12-05 | 2024-12-18 | $0.6 | −14.3% | Quarterly |
| 2024-08-27 | 2024-09-06 | $0.7 | −6.7% | Quarterly |
| 2024-06-06 | 2024-06-20 | $0.75 | +66.7% | Quarterly |
| 2024-03-11 | 2024-03-28 | $0.45 | +104.5% | Quarterly |
| 2023-12-04 | 2023-12-18 | $0.22 | −45.0% | Quarterly |
| 2023-08-21 | 2023-09-07 | $0.4 | +14.3% | Quarterly |
| 2023-06-06 | 2023-06-27 | $0.35 | −41.7% | Quarterly |
| 2023-02-27 | 2023-03-14 | $0.6 | −50.0% | Quarterly |
| 2022-11-29 | 2022-12-12 | $1.20 | −27.3% | Quarterly |
Show all 41 payments
| Ex-dividend date | Payment date | Amount | Change | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-08-24 | 2022-09-08 | $1.65 | — | Quarterly |
| 2022-06-02 | 2022-06-16 | $1.65 | −17.5% | Quarterly |
| 2022-03-01 | 2022-03-15 | $2.00 | +60.0% | Quarterly |
| 2021-12-09 | 2021-12-22 | $1.25 | +78.6% | Quarterly |
| 2021-08-19 | 2021-09-08 | $0.7 | +133.3% | Quarterly |
| 2021-05-27 | 2021-06-14 | $0.3 | +500.0% | Quarterly |
| 2020-02-28 | 2020-03-12 | $0.05 | — | Quarterly |
| 2019-11-29 | 2019-12-16 | $0.05 | −95.6% | Quarterly |
| 2012-09-06 | 2012-09-18 | $1.12 | — | Quarterly |
| 2012-06-11 | 2012-06-20 | $1.12 | — | Quarterly |
| 2012-02-24 | 2012-03-06 | $1.12 | −70.0% | Quarterly |
| 2011-11-25 | 2011-12-06 | $3.75 | — | Quarterly |
| 2011-08-23 | 2011-08-31 | $3.75 | — | Quarterly |
| 2011-05-19 | 2011-06-01 | $3.75 | — | Quarterly |
| 2011-03-02 | 2011-03-10 | $3.75 | — | Quarterly |
| 2010-11-26 | 2010-12-06 | $3.75 | — | Quarterly |
| 2010-08-23 | 2010-08-30 | $3.75 | — | Quarterly |
| 2010-05-26 | 2010-06-04 | $3.75 | — | Quarterly |
| 2010-03-04 | 2010-03-11 | $3.75 | — | Quarterly |
| 2009-11-24 | 2009-12-04 | $3.75 | — | Quarterly |
| 2009-07-02 | 2009-07-14 | $3.75 | −71.4% | Quarterly |
| 2008-11-25 | 2008-12-05 | $13.12 | −48.7% | Quarterly |
| 2008-08-06 | 2008-08-18 | $25.58 | — | Quarterly |
| 2008-05-14 | 2008-05-26 | $25.58 | +250.0% | Quarterly |
| 2008-02-21 | 2008-02-29 | $7.31 | — |
Amounts per share, adjusted for stock splits. Highlighted rows are announced but not yet paid.
SBLK stock split history
- 1:5June 20, 2016
- 1:15October 15, 2012
- 1026:1000November 25, 2008
SBLK dividend overview
Star Bulk Carriers pays an annual dividend of $1.88 per share, a yield of 6.77% at the latest close, paid quarterly. It paid $0.30 per share in 2025, down 88.0% from 2024. Over five years the dividend grew 43.1% a year on average. The payout ratio is 70.4% of trailing earnings.
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SBLK dividends FAQ
Does Star Bulk Carriers pay a dividend?
Yes. Star Bulk Carriers has paid a regular dividend since 2019, quarterly, most recently $0.90 per share with an ex-dividend date of August 21, 2026. It also paid dividends from 2008 to 2012.
What is Star Bulk Carriers's dividend yield?
Star Bulk Carriers's forward annual dividend is $1.88 per share, a dividend yield of 6.77% at the latest close of $27.79.
How often does Star Bulk Carriers pay dividends?
Star Bulk Carriers pays dividends quarterly.
How fast is Star Bulk Carriers's dividend growing?
Star Bulk Carriers's dividend per share grew from $0.05 in 2020 to $0.30 in 2025, 43.1% a year on average over five years.
What is Star Bulk Carriers's dividend payout ratio?
Star Bulk Carriers pays out 70.4% of its trailing earnings as dividends and 16.2% of its free cash flow (fiscal 2025).
Has Star Bulk Carriers split its stock?
Star Bulk Carriers has split its stock 3 times: 1:5 on June 20, 2016, 1:15 on October 15, 2012, 1026:1000 on November 25, 2008. Dividends per share on this page are adjusted for splits.