About Star Bulk Carriers Corp. 8.30% SR NT 22 (SBLKZ) β Dividend Analysis 2026
Star Bulk Carriers Corp., a shipping company, engages in the ocean transportation of dry bulk cargoes worldwide. The company's vessels transport a range of major bulks, including iron ores, coal, and grains, as well as minor bulks, such as bauxite, fertilizers, and steel products. As of December 31, 2021, it had a fleet of 128 vessels with an aggregate capacity of approximately 14.1 million deadweight tons, including 17 Newcastlemax, 24 Capesize, 7 Post Panamax, 41 Kamsarmax, 2 Panamax, 20 Ultramax, and 17 Supramax vessels. The company also provides vessel management services. Star Bulk Carriers Corp. was incorporated in 2006 and is based in Marousi, Greece.
Is SBLKZ a good dividend investment in 2026?
SBLKZ offers a 10.22% forward yield with a 50% payout ratio. Strand Safety Score: 85/100 (Very Safe). The 5-year dividend CAGR of 100% demonstrates strong, consistent growth that outpaces inflation.
SBLKZ DRIP calculator β what's the difference?
With DRIP on a $10,000 investment over 10 years, your SBLKZ portfolio grows to $2699.93M vs $2.19M without reinvestment. This is the compound interest effect in action.
SBLKZ dividend growth history & forecast
SBLKZ has grown its dividend by 0% over the last year and 100% annually over 5 years. At this pace, an investor who holds for 10+ years will see their yield on cost grow substantially above the current 10.22%.
Strand Safety Scoreβ’ is proprietary to DividendFlow. Inputs: FCF, Debt/EBITDA, Net Income from SEC filings via FMP. Not financial advice. N/A for ETFs, pre-revenue companies, and tickers without income statements.
π SBLKZ Yield by Country & Account Type
Real after-tax yield depends on where you live and how you hold SBLKZ.
Real yield = after-tax yield minus US CPI of 2.8%. 12-month CPI (US BLS via FMP economic-indicators). Click any row to select. US withholding tax (30%, reducible by treaty) applies to non-US residents holding US stocks in taxable accounts.
π― SBLKZ Income Goal & Break-Even
Dividend Break-Even
4yr
Years for dividends to fully repay your SBLKZ investment of $25.39/share (πΊπΈ US Taxable (15%) Β· 15.00% tax)
$10K invested Β· 10 Years
Dividends earned (DRIP)
$1113.36M
Lost to inflation (2.8% CPI)
β$2.5K
Real purchasing power gain
$1113.36M
12-month CPI (US BLS via FMP economic-indicators).
How much do I need to invest in SBLKZ for:
Shares needed
10,885
Capital required
$276,370
Monthly income
$2,000
Based on current dividend of $2.59/share/yr Β· πΊπΈ US Taxable (15%) Β· static projection (no growth assumed).
π SBLKZ Dividend Payment Schedule
SBLKZ pays quarterly β 4 times per year. Next ex-div: TBD.
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10 shares
$5.51 / payment
$22.05 / year after tax
100 shares
$55.12 / payment
$220.49 / year after tax
1,000 shares
$551.23 / payment
$2204.90 / year after tax
π SBLKZ vs Industrials Benchmarks
How SBLKZ compares to typical Industrials averages.
Benchmark: Industrials
Dividend Yieldβ²+8.02% vs sectorBetter
SBLKZ
10.22%
avg
2.20%
5Y Dividend CAGRβ²+92.50% vs sectorBetter
SBLKZ
100.00%
avg
7.50%
Payout RatioβΌ+6.00% vs sectorBelow avg
SBLKZ
50.00%
avg
44.00%
Benchmarks: S&P 500 sector averages (2024β2026). Sources: Morningstar, Bloomberg, NAREIT. 5Y CAGR for SBLKZ sourced from FMP /financial-growth endpoint β real data, not estimates.
ποΈ SBLKZ Insider Activity
βΌ 6 Sales
When executives buy their own stock, it's a signal they believe in the dividend's sustainability.
Insider
Title
Type
Date
Shares
Price
Total Value
RAMIUS CAPITAL GROUP LLC
10 percent owner
X-InTheMoney
2008-04-21
35,000
$8.00
$280.0K
RAMIUS CAPITAL GROUP LLC
10 percent owner
Sale
2008-04-18
15,000
$12.50
$187.5K
RAMIUS CAPITAL GROUP LLC
10 percent owner
Sale
2008-04-18
20,000
$12.59
$251.8K
RAMIUS CAPITAL GROUP LLC
10 percent owner
X-InTheMoney
2008-04-21
35,000
$8.00
$280.0K
RAMIUS CAPITAL GROUP LLC
10 percent owner
Sale
2008-04-18
15,000
$12.50
$187.5K
RAMIUS CAPITAL GROUP LLC
10 percent owner
Sale
2008-04-18
20,000
$12.59
$251.8K
RAMIUS CAPITAL GROUP LLC
10 percent owner
X-InTheMoney
2008-04-21
35,000
$8.00
$280.0K
RAMIUS CAPITAL GROUP LLC
10 percent owner
Sale
2008-04-17
60,000
$8.00
$480.0K
RAMIUS CAPITAL GROUP LLC
10 percent owner
Sale
2008-04-17
50,000
$8.00
$400.0K
RAMIUS CAPITAL GROUP LLC
10 percent owner
X-InTheMoney
2008-04-21
35,000
$8.00
$280.0K
Insider transactions sourced from SEC Form 4 filings via Financial Modeling Prep. See disclaimer.
π About This Data
Dividend yields, payout ratios, and financial metrics are sourced from Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) and cross-referenced with SEC EDGAR filings. Data is cached and updated every 24 hours via our nightly refresh. DRIP projections are forward-looking estimates, not guarantees.
Educational purposes only. Not financial advice. DividendFlow is not a registered investment advisor. Projections generated by the SBLKZ dividend calculator are estimates based on historical data and user inputs. Actual future returns, stock prices, and dividend payments will vary. Dividends can be cut or suspended at any time. All investments carry risk, including the loss of principal. Please consult a qualified financial professional before making any investment decisions. Full disclaimer β