Star Bulk Carriers (SBLK) dividend history and yield
Dividend summary
- Frequency
- Quarterly
- Trailing 12 months
- $1.88
- Forward yield
- 6.53%
- Payout ratio
- 69.6%
Star Bulk Carriers pays a quarterly dividend. The most recent payment was $0.90 per share, with an ex-date of August 21, 2026, and a payment date of September 3, 2026. Over the trailing twelve months, dividend payments totaled $1.88 per share, offering a yield of 6.22% at a share price of $30.22. Star Bulk Carriers currently maintains a dividend growth streak of zero years, as quarterly payout amounts fluctuate.
The recorded history began with $0.05 per share payments in 2019 and 2020, followed by three distributions in 2021 totaling $2.25 per share. In complete calendar years, annual totals reached $6.50 per share in 2022, $1.57 in 2023, $2.50 in 2024, and $0.30 in 2025. Through August 2026, three quarterly payments have been declared totaling $1.77 per share, comprising $0.37 in March, $0.50 in June, and $0.90 in August.
Because dividend amounts vary each quarter rather than raising on an annual rhythm, payout sizes reflect individual quarterly decisions. If the company maintains its standard quarterly schedule, the next distribution would typically fall in late November or early December 2026.
Dividend per share by year
Dividend history
| Declared | Ex-dividend date | Pay date | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 5, 2026 | Aug 21, 2026 | Sep 3, 2026 | $0.90 |
| May 20, 2026 | Jun 12, 2026 | Jun 22, 2026 | $0.50 |
| Feb 25, 2026 | Mar 9, 2026 | Mar 19, 2026 | $0.37 |
| Nov 18, 2025 | Dec 5, 2025 | Dec 18, 2025 | $0.11 |
| Aug 6, 2025 | Aug 28, 2025 | Sep 10, 2025 | $0.05 |
| May 14, 2025 | Jun 6, 2025 | Jun 20, 2025 | $0.05 |
| Feb 18, 2025 | Mar 4, 2025 | Mar 18, 2025 | $0.09 |
| Nov 19, 2024 | Dec 5, 2024 | Dec 18, 2024 | $0.60 |
| Aug 7, 2024 | Aug 27, 2024 | Sep 6, 2024 | $0.70 |
| May 23, 2024 | Jun 6, 2024 | Jun 20, 2024 | $0.75 |
| Feb 12, 2024 | Mar 11, 2024 | Mar 28, 2024 | $0.45 |
| Nov 13, 2023 | Dec 4, 2023 | Dec 18, 2023 | $0.22 |
| Aug 3, 2023 | Aug 21, 2023 | Sep 7, 2023 | $0.40 |
| May 16, 2023 | Jun 6, 2023 | Jun 27, 2023 | $0.35 |
| Feb 16, 2023 | Feb 27, 2023 | Mar 14, 2023 | $0.60 |
| Nov 16, 2022 | Nov 29, 2022 | Dec 12, 2022 | $1.20 |
| Aug 4, 2022 | Aug 24, 2022 | Sep 8, 2022 | $1.65 |
| May 24, 2022 | Jun 2, 2022 | Jun 16, 2022 | $1.65 |
| Feb 16, 2022 | Mar 1, 2022 | Mar 15, 2022 | $2.00 |
| Nov 16, 2021 | Dec 9, 2021 | Dec 22, 2021 | $1.25 |
Frequently asked questions
Does Star Bulk Carriers (SBLK) pay a dividend?
Yes. Star Bulk Carriers pays a quarterly dividend; the most recent payment was $0.90 per share.
What is SBLK's dividend yield?
Star Bulk Carriers paid $1.88 per share over the trailing twelve months, a yield of 6.53% at the last price of $28.77. Click here to learn more
When is SBLK's most recent ex-dividend date?
Star Bulk Carriers's most recent ex-dividend date is Aug 21, 2026, payable on Sep 3, 2026.
What is the difference between ex and payment dates?
An ex-date is the cutoff day for ownership, the payment date is when the distribution actually happens. Click here to learn more
Dividend amounts and dates are supplied by third parties and may be revised. Declaring, raising, cutting or suspending a dividend is entirely at the issuer’s discretion, and scheduled dates are estimates until declared. A past record of payments does not mean future payments will be made. Nothing here suggests trading around a distribution.
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