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Star Bulk Carriers Corp. (SBLK) is a global dry bulk shipping company whose news flow reflects developments in deep sea freight transportation and the broader dry bulk market. The company provides worldwide seaborne transportation solutions for major bulks such as iron ore, coal, minerals and grain, as well as minor bulks including bauxite, fertilizers and steel products. Its common shares trade on the Nasdaq Global Select Market, and it reports financial and operating results through regular press releases and SEC filings.
News about Star Bulk often centers on quarterly and annual financial results, where the company discloses voyage revenues, net income, EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, TCE revenues and TCE rates. These releases typically include commentary from management on market conditions, fleet performance and capital allocation. Investors following SBLK news can see how metrics such as daily TCE rates and operating expenses per vessel evolve across different quarters and vessel categories.
Another recurring theme in Star Bulk’s news is its capital allocation strategy, including declarations of quarterly cash dividends and updates on share repurchase programs authorized by the board of directors. Press releases describe the number of shares repurchased, average purchase prices and remaining authorization under repurchase programs, as well as the company’s stated approach to returning capital to shareholders.
Star Bulk’s news flow also covers fleet updates and transactions, such as agreements to sell specific vessels, deliveries of sold ships to new owners, and the acquisition of Kamsarmax newbuilding resales under construction. These announcements provide insight into how the company manages fleet renewal and adjusts its vessel mix. Additional items include information on new or refinanced loan and revolving credit facilities, interest rate swap activity, and scheduling of earnings releases, conference calls and webcasts.
For readers tracking SBLK, this news page offers a centralized view of Star Bulk’s operational, financial and corporate announcements, helping to contextualize movements in the company’s performance and fleet within the dry bulk shipping sector.
Star Bulk (Nasdaq: SBLK) will release fourth-quarter results for the period ended December 31, 2025, after market close on Wednesday, February 25, 2026.
Management will host a conference call Thursday, February 26, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. ET with a live webcast and archived slides available on the company website.
Star Bulk Carriers (Nasdaq: SBLK) provided an update to its estimated time charter equivalent (TCE) rates for Q4 2025. On a fleet-wide basis the company estimates a TCE of approximately $19,500 per day for about 93% of owned available days in the quarter.
By segment the company estimates: Newcastlemax/Capesize $27,600/day for ~91% of owned available days; Post Panamax/Kamsarmax/Panamax $16,400/day for ~92%; and Ultramax/Supramax $17,400/day for ~94%. The release explains its TCE calculation and notes TCE Revenues and TCE rate are non-GAAP measures used to assess fleet daily net revenue performance.
Star Bulk Carriers (Nasdaq: SBLK) reported third quarter 2025 unaudited results on Nov 18, 2025.
Key metrics: Voyage revenues $263.9M (Q3 2024: $344.3M), Net income $18.5M (Q3 2024: $81.3M), Adjusted EBITDA $86.8M, TCE/day $16,634 (Q3 2024: $18,843). The Board declared a $0.11 quarterly dividend payable ~Dec 18, 2025 (record date Dec 5, 2025).
Corporate actions: agreed to acquire three 82,000 dwt Kamsarmax newbuilding resales for delivery in Q3 2026, repurchased ~5M shares YTD for ~$82.1M with $91.4M remaining authorization, and entered a committed term sheet with DNB for up to $100M financing.
Star Bulk Carriers (Nasdaq: SBLK) will release results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025 after U.S. market close on Tuesday, November 18, 2025. Management will host a conference call to discuss results on Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. ET.
Participants may dial in using U.S. toll-free or international numbers and should quote ”Star Bulk Carriers” or conference ID 13756808. A live webcast with slides will be available and archived on the company website at www.starbulk.com under Events & Presentations.
Star Bulk Carriers Corp. (Nasdaq: SBLK) published its 2024 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report, the company’s seventh annual report, on October 29, 2025. The report outlines Star Bulk’s sustainability strategy, measurable progress on long‑term ESG objectives, action plans, and sustainability KPIs guided by its ESG Committee.
The report was prepared in accordance with GRI 2021 and SASB Marine Transportation 2023 standards, aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, and includes specific GRI disclosures and SASB indicators that received limited assurance from EY in Greece. The report is available at www.starbulk.com.
Star Bulk (Nasdaq: SBLK) announced on October 3, 2025 the appointment of Mikkel Storm Weum to its Board of Directors as a Class B director. Mr. Weum is an Investment Director at Seatankers Management Norway AS and serves on the board of FLEX LNG (NYSE). The press release states the new director’s affiliations and role but does not disclose compensation, term length beyond "Class B," or direct operational duties.
Star Bulk Carriers (NASDAQ:SBLK) reported its Q2 2025 financial results with net income of $0.04 million and EBITDA of $55.9 million. The company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.05 per share, marking its 18th consecutive quarter of capital returns.
Key financial metrics showed significant year-over-year declines, with voyage revenues decreasing to $247.4 million from $352.9 million in Q2 2024, and TCE rate dropping to $13,624 from $19,268. The company continued its fleet optimization by selling nine vessels and repurchased 3.3 million shares at an average price of $16.47.
The Board authorized a new $100 million share repurchase program and secured two new revolving facilities totaling $115 million, enhancing liquidity to over $520 million. The company maintains a positive long-term outlook despite near-term market challenges.
Star Bulk Carriers (NASDAQ:SBLK) has scheduled its second quarter 2025 financial results release for August 6, 2025, after the New York market close. The company will host a conference call to discuss the results on August 7, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. ET.
Participants can join the call using dial-in numbers (+1) 416 764 8646 or (+1) 888 396 8049 with conference ID 13754842. A live webcast and accompanying slides will be available through Star Bulk's website, with participants advised to register approximately 10 minutes before the webcast begins.
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