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Star Bulk Carriers (DE:4FAP)
FRANKFURT:4FAP

Star Bulk Carriers (4FAP) Price & Analysis

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4FAP Stock Chart & Stats

€24.99
€0.52(2.24%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
€24.99
€0.52(2.24%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Strong Profitability And Cash GenerationThe rebound in profitability is supported by substantial operating and free cash flow, giving Star Bulk resources to fund vessel investment, debt obligations, and shareholder distributions. Positive cash generation strengthens financial resilience and supports earnings power over the next several quarters.
Improved Leverage And LiquidityLower leverage and sizable liquidity provide a stronger buffer against freight-rate volatility and vessel-market downturns. Financial flexibility also allows Star Bulk to complete committed newbuildings, manage refinancing needs, and preserve optionality without relying solely on favorable operating conditions.
Fleet Renewal And Efficiency UpgradesFleet renewal and broad energy-saving-device adoption can improve fuel efficiency, support compliance with evolving environmental requirements, and enhance vessel competitiveness. These investments should help protect operating economics and gradually reduce the disadvantages of older tonnage.
Bears Say
Highly Cyclical EarningsDry bulk earnings remain heavily exposed to commodity trade volumes and freight-rate cycles, making current profitability less dependable than the latest results suggest. A weaker market could reduce utilization and charter rates, causing substantial pressure on revenue, margins, and cash generation.
Drydock And Off-hire PressureScheduled drydock periods remove vessels from revenue service while still requiring maintenance spending, creating a direct risk to utilization and near-term cash flow. Concentrated off-hire timing can make quarterly results uneven and reduce the benefit of otherwise favorable charter rates.
China Demand And Macroeconomic RiskChina is an important driver of global dry bulk trade, so slower growth and weakness in property-related activity could reduce demand for seaborne commodities. Lower import growth would weaken freight-rate support and amplify the company’s existing earnings cyclicality.

Star Bulk Carriers News

4FAP FAQ

What was Star Bulk Carriers’s price range in the past 12 months?
Star Bulk Carriers lowest stock price was €14.53 and its highest was €27.45 in the past 12 months.
    What is Star Bulk Carriers’s market cap?
    Star Bulk Carriers’s market cap is €3.11B.
      When is Star Bulk Carriers’s upcoming earnings report date?
      Star Bulk Carriers’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 18, 2026 which is in 71 days.
        How were Star Bulk Carriers’s earnings last quarter?
        Star Bulk Carriers released its earnings results on Aug 05, 2026. The company reported €1.036 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of €0.816 by €0.22.
          Is Star Bulk Carriers overvalued?
          According to Wall Street analysts Star Bulk Carriers’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
            Does Star Bulk Carriers pay dividends?
            Star Bulk Carriers does not currently pay dividends.
            What is Star Bulk Carriers’s EPS estimate?
            Star Bulk Carriers’s EPS estimate is 1.1.
              How many shares outstanding does Star Bulk Carriers have?
              Star Bulk Carriers has 111,530,150 shares outstanding.
                What happened to Star Bulk Carriers’s price movement after its last earnings report?
                Star Bulk Carriers reported an EPS of €1.036 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of €0.816. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 2.096%.
                  Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Star Bulk Carriers?
                  Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in DE:4FAP
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                  Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology

                    Company Description

                    Star Bulk Carriers

                    Star Bulk Carriers Corp., a shipping company, engages in the ocean transportation of dry bulk cargoes through the ownership and operation of dry bulk carrier vessels worldwide. Its vessels transport a range of bulk commodities, including iron ores, minerals and grains, bauxite, fertilizers, and steel products. As of December 31, 2025, the company owned a fleet of 136 dry bulk vessels consisting of Newcastlemax, Capesize, Post Panamax, Kamsarmax, Panamax, Ultramax, and Supramax vessels with carrying capacities between 55,569 deadweight tonnage and 209,537 deadweight tonnage. Star Bulk Carriers Corp. was incorporated in 2006 and is based in Marousi, Greece.

                    Star Bulk Carriers (4FAP) Earnings & Revenues

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                    4FAP Earnings Call

                    Q2 2026
                    0:00 / 0:00
                    Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
                    The call highlighted strong quarter results: robust profitability (adjusted EBITDA $184.2M), significant cash generation (operating cash flow $150M), a strengthened liquidity position (quarter-end cash $565M), disciplined capital allocation (dividends, buybacks, 66% net debt reduction since 2021) and active fleet modernization (newbuild deliveries, ESD installs). Management remains cautious on acquisitions due to elevated asset prices and flagged macro/geopolitical risks (China slowdown, Middle East tensions, volatile bunker spreads). Operational headwinds include drydock off‑hire scheduling and an aging global fleet that requires ongoing renewal. On balance, the positive financial performance, strong balance sheet and clear capital return policy outweigh the medium-term market and operational risks.View all DE:4FAP earnings summaries
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