Star Bulk Carriers Corp.

The stock of Star Bulk Carriers rose to a 52-week high of $31.03 and gained 60.37% over the past year (total return nearly 72%) with a dividend yield of 11.73%. For Q2 2026 the company reported adjusted earnings of $1.21 per share (expectation $0.98) and revenue of $357.41 million (forecast $280.98 million). Operating cash flow was $150 million and cash on hand $565 million; a dividend of $0.09 per share was announced, while management remains cautious on acquisitions due to high ship prices. » More on de.investing.com

The stock of Star Bulk Carriers rose to a 52-week high of $28.55; market capitalization is $3.17 billion and the dividend yield is around 7.3%. For Q1 2026 the company reported EPS of $0.56 and revenue of $281.15 million, both well above expectations. Jefferies raised the price target to $31.00 and reiterated a "Buy" rating due to strong spot rates and a high number of forward-fixed fleet days. » More on de.investing.com

Deutsche Bank raised its price target on Star Bulk Carriers to $32 from $31 and kept a Buy rating, citing an improving dry bulk market after the company beat Q1 expectations. Jefferies initiated coverage with a Buy rating and a $29 target, noting positive dynamics in dry bulk and tankers. Star Bulk reported Q1 adjusted EPS of $0.56 (consensus $0.48) and revenue of $281.15M (consensus $223.55M), with net income $58.5M, EBITDA $109.7M and TCE $18,493 per vessel per day. The board approved a $0.50 per share dividend and the fleet is being modernized as new Kamsarmax vessels join and older tonnage is disposed. » More on finance.yahoo.com