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Star Bulk Carriers Corp. reports company developments tied to dry bulk shipping, fleet utilization and capital allocation. The company provides worldwide seaborne transportation for major bulks such as iron ore, minerals and grain, and minor bulks such as bauxite, fertilizers and steel products, using vessel classes that include Newcastlemax, Capesize, Post Panamax, Kamsarmax, Panamax, Ultramax and Supramax.
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Diana Shipping (NYSE: DSX) and Star Bulk Carriers (Nasdaq: SBLK) mutually agreed, at Star Bulk’s request, to terminate their agreement under which Star Bulk would have acquired 16 Genco Shipping & Trading (NYSE: GNK) vessels following Diana’s proposed acquisition of Genco.
Diana confirmed that its offer to acquire all outstanding Genco shares not already owned by Diana remains outstanding, consisting of $24.80 per GNK share in cash (adjusted for a recent $0.80 dividend) plus one Diana share valued at $2.54 based on the 30‑day VWAP as of June 16, 2026. According to Diana, the termination does not affect its fully committed $1.411 billion financing from six international banks for the proposed Genco transaction.
Star Bulk Carriers (Nasdaq: SBLK) reported second quarter 2026 net income of $144.9 million and basic EPS of $1.30, versus virtually breakeven a year earlier. Voyage revenues rose to $357.4 million from $247.4 million, with TCE revenue at $284.6 million and TCE rate at $24,486 per day, despite a smaller average fleet of 134.3 vessels.
Adjusted EBITDA reached $184.2 million and operating cash flow was $149.9 million. The board declared a $0.90 quarterly dividend, the 22nd since 2021. During Q2, Star Bulk sold or agreed to sell five vessels for expected net proceeds of about $70.3 million and took delivery of three of eight newbuildings, with $122.0 million of capex remaining. New and extended debt facilities totaled $132.0 million drawn, and the company expects to have 29 unencumbered vessels after refinancings.
Star Bulk (Nasdaq: SBLK) will release financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026, after the New York market close on Wednesday, August 5, 2026. Management will host a conference call to discuss these results on Thursday, August 6, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. ET, with US and international dial-in numbers and a specific conference ID provided.
A live and archived audio webcast and slides will be available via the company’s website under Events & Presentations. According to Star Bulk, the company operates a fleet of 138 dry bulk vessels with aggregate capacity of 13.8 million dwt, transporting major and minor bulk cargos worldwide.
Star Bulk Carriers (Nasdaq:SBLK) reported first quarter 2026 net income of $58.5 million, or $0.52 diluted EPS, on voyage revenues of $281.2 million. Adjusted net income reached $63.0 million and adjusted EBITDA $114.3 million, with a fleet TCE of $18,493 per day.
The board declared a $0.50 per share quarterly dividend, payable around June 22, 2026, to shareholders of record on June 12, 2026. The company completed two vessel sales for about $46.4 million, advanced its eight-vessel newbuilding program, and executed multiple refinancings, including an $80.0 million NBG facility.
Star Bulk (Nasdaq:SBLK) held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders on May 12, 2026, in Athens, Greece.
Shareholders approved all proposals, including the re-election of four Class A Directors and the appointment of Deloitte Certified Public Accountants S.A. as independent auditors for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.
Star Bulk (Nasdaq: SBLK) will release first-quarter results for the period ended March 31, 2026, after U.S. market close on May 20, 2026. Management will host a conference call on May 21, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. ET, with dial‑in numbers, international toll‑free access, and a live webcast plus archived slides on the company website.
Participants are advised to register on the website about 10 minutes before the webcast and may use the “call me” registration option for immediate connection.
Star Bulk Carriers (Nasdaq: SBLK) announced that its 2025 Annual Report on Form 20‑F, including audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, was filed with the SEC on March 19, 2026.
The Annual Report is available on the SEC website and on the company investor website for investor review.
Star Bulk (NASDAQ: SBLK) entered a conditional SPA to buy 16 vessels from Diana Shipping for $470.5 million, contingent on Diana successfully acquiring Genco (NYSE: GNK). The 16 vessels total 1.8 million dwt with an average age of 11.4 years.
If completed, Star Bulk would operate 157 ships totaling 15.9 million dwt with a 12.0-year average age. Funding is planned from existing cash, proceeds from prior vessel sales and new senior secured debt; cash balance was $501.9 million as of Dec 31, 2025, plus 27 unlevered ships valued at $628.0 million and $110.0 million undrawn revolving capacity.
Star Bulk Carriers (Nasdaq: SBLK) reported Q4 2025 net income of $65.2 million and declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.37 per share, payable about March 19, 2026 to holders of record on March 9, 2026.
Q4 results included EBITDA $116.8M, TCE/day $19,012, adjusted EBITDA $126.4M, and share repurchases with a new $100.0M repurchase authorization.
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.