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Safe Bulkers Inc (DE:SBL)
NYSE:SBL

Safe Bulkers (SBL) Price & Analysis

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SBL Stock Chart & Stats

€4.58
€0.04(1.22%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
€4.58
€0.04(1.22%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Fleet Renewal & Eco-efficient FleetA younger, Phase‑3 and IMO-compliant fleet materially reduces fuel consumption, maintenance and regulatory retrofit risk versus older tonnage. Over 2–6 months this enhances charter competitiveness, lowers operating costs, and supports higher utilization and resale values as emissions rules tighten.
Strong Liquidity And Contracted BacklogRobust liquidity and a multi‑month contracted backlog provide durable revenue visibility and financial flexibility. This reduces refinancing and working capital risk, funds newbuilds and dividends, and allows management to opportunistically lock longer charters when freight volatility spikes.
Consistent Operating Cash GenerationConsistent positive operating cash flow indicates the core shipping operations reliably convert earnings into cash, supporting capex, debt service and recurring shareholder returns. Over the medium term this underpins funding for newbuilds and cushions against revenue cycles despite uneven free cash flow.
Bears Say
Cyclical Earnings And Margin CompressionSharp cyclicality and materially lower margins reduce durable earnings power and make cash flows and returns more sensitive to freight swings. Lower ROE versus prior peaks signals structural compression in profitability, increasing the probability of dividend or capex trade‑offs if rates weaken.
Orderbook/supply Growth RiskA sizable near‑term supply influx can exert downward pressure on freight rates across segments. If deliveries accelerate, utilization and TCEs could decline, eroding revenue and margins for several quarters and challenging the company’s ability to sustain current shareholder returns without drawing on liquidity.
Decarbonization & Fuel Transition UncertaintyUnclear IMO/FuelEU standards and limited alternative‑fuel readiness raise the prospect of retrofit capex, stranded-asset risk, and higher operating costs for non-compliant vessels. Over 2–6 months this creates investment uncertainty and may force accelerated spending or operational constraints as regulations firm up.

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SBL FAQ

What was Safe Bulkers Inc’s price range in the past 12 months?
Safe Bulkers Inc lowest stock price was €3.00 and its highest was €6.25 in the past 12 months.
    What is Safe Bulkers Inc’s market cap?
    Safe Bulkers Inc’s market cap is €570.49M.
      When is Safe Bulkers Inc’s upcoming earnings report date?
      Safe Bulkers Inc’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 29, 2026 which is in 29 days.
        How were Safe Bulkers Inc’s earnings last quarter?
        Safe Bulkers Inc released its earnings results on Jun 17, 2026. The company reported €0.158 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of €0.092 by €0.066.
          Is Safe Bulkers Inc overvalued?
          According to Wall Street analysts Safe Bulkers Inc’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
            Does Safe Bulkers Inc pay dividends?
            Safe Bulkers Inc does not currently pay dividends.
            What is Safe Bulkers Inc’s EPS estimate?
            Safe Bulkers Inc’s EPS estimate is 0.19.
              How many shares outstanding does Safe Bulkers Inc have?
              Safe Bulkers Inc has 101,826,580 shares outstanding.
                What happened to Safe Bulkers Inc’s price movement after its last earnings report?
                Safe Bulkers Inc reported an EPS of €0.158 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of €0.092. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 3.604%.
                  Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Safe Bulkers Inc?
                  Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in DE:SBL
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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

                    Safe Bulkers Stock Smart Score

                    Company Description

                    Safe Bulkers Inc

                    Safe Bulkers, Inc., along with its affiliated entities, specializes in the ocean-going transportation of dry bulk commodities. The company maintains and operates a fleet of dry bulk carriers, primarily utilized for shipping essential bulk cargoes such as coal, grain, and iron ore. As of March 18, 2022, Safe Bulkers possessed 40 dry bulk vessels, which collectively offered a carrying capacity of 3,925,500 deadweight tons and had an average age of 10.4 years. This fleet was comprised of 12 Panamax, 7 Kamsarmax, 15 Post-Panamax, and 6 Capesize class ships. Safe Bulkers, Inc. was established in 2007 and is headquartered in Monaco.

                    Safe Bulkers (SBL) Earnings & Revenues

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                    SBL Earnings Call

                    Q1 2026
                    0:00 / 0:00
                    Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
                    The call presented strong company-level operational and financial performance: materially higher EPS (+260%), improved adjusted EBITDA (+38.4%), higher TCE (+16.6%), lower OpEx (-7%–9%), solid liquidity (~$374m), a meaningful contracted backlog (~$161–164m) and ongoing fleet renewal with modern, fuel-efficient vessels. These positives were tempered by macro and structural risks — geopolitical volatility (Hormuz/Iran), softer coal demand and Chinese inventory risk, limited near-term alternative-fuel readiness, and regulatory uncertainty on decarbonization — which could weigh on future volumes and freight rates. Overall, company fundamentals, balance sheet strength, and shareholder return actions outweigh the outlined risks in the near term.View all DE:SBL earnings summaries
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