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Safe Bulkers Inc (SB)
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Safe Bulkers (SB) Price & Analysis

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SB Stock Chart & Stats

$5.37
<$0.01(0.15%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$5.37
<$0.01(0.15%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Liquidity & BacklogRobust liquidity and a meaningful contracted backlog provide durable financial flexibility to fund newbuilds, meet debt covenants, and sustain shareholder distributions during market troughs. This reduces refinancing risk and supports a multi-year execution of fleet renewal and chartering strategy.
Fleet Renewal & Fuel EfficiencyA younger, modernizing fleet with IMO Phase‑3 and some dual‑fuel newbuilds improves fuel efficiency, lowers operating costs and enhances compliance with tightening emissions rules. Structurally, this supports stronger charter demand, higher utilization and better resale values versus older tonnage.
Consistent Capital ReturnsA long track record of dividends and buybacks signals disciplined capital allocation and management confidence in recurring cash generation. For investors, persistent returns indicate priority on shareholder value and constrain unproductive capital deployment over the medium term.
Bears Say
Cyclical Cash-Flow DurabilityShipping earnings and free cash flow are inherently cyclical; past negative FCF years show earnings volatility can quickly erode liquidity and limit reinvestment. Even with recent improvement, uneven cash conversion raises risk around sustaining dividends, capex and debt servicing through downcycles.
Decarbonization Transition RiskUncertain fuel standards and limited alternative‑fuel readiness across the sector create regulatory and technological transition risk. Safe Bulkers may face costly retrofits, slower charter demand for non-compliant ships, or higher newbuild costs, pressuring margins and asset values over time.
Orderbook/Supply PressureMaterial fleet deliveries relative to existing capacity risk depressing freight rates for extended periods. Elevated supply growth increases the chance of prolonged weak market conditions, compressing TCE, margins and returns on new investments despite company-level efficiencies.

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What was Safe Bulkers Inc’s price range in the past 12 months?
Safe Bulkers Inc lowest stock price was $3.61 and its highest was $7.38 in the past 12 months.
    What is Safe Bulkers Inc’s market cap?
    Safe Bulkers Inc’s market cap is $694.46M.
      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 8 days.
        How were Safe Bulkers Inc’s earnings last quarter?
        Safe Bulkers Inc released its earnings results on Jun 17, 2026. The company reported $0.18 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.105 by $0.075.
          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 pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.06 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.08%. See more information on Safe Bulkers Inc dividends here
              What is Safe Bulkers Inc’s EPS estimate?
              Safe Bulkers Inc’s EPS estimate is 0.22.
                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 $0.18 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.105. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 3.866%.
                    Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Safe Bulkers Inc?
                    Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in SB
                    What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
                    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

                      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.

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