Safe Bulkers Inc (SB)
NYSE:SB
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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%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$3.56 - $7.38
Previous CloseN/A
Volume124.55K
Average Volume (3M)551.56K
Market Cap
$660.50M
Enterprise Value$1.03B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$153.15M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$540.14M
Price to Earnings (P/E)17.1
Beta1.06
Next Earnings
Jul 29, 2026EPS Estimate
0.21Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield4.16%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.30
Shares Outstanding102,244,780
10 Day Avg. Volume758,528
30 Day Avg. Volume551,561
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.20
Price to Book (P/B)0.60
Price to Sales (P/S)1.80
P/FCF Ratio8.24
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.55
Enterprise Value/Revenue3.72
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit10.36
Enterprise Value/Ebitda7.76
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)0.81
Revenue Forecast (FY)$306.50M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Liquidity And Financial FlexibilitySignificant available cash plus a large undrawn revolver gives Safe Bulkers durable financial flexibility to fund operations, support dividends, finance newbuilds or weather freight downturns. This buffer reduces refinancing risk and supports strategic optionality across cycles.
Material Contracted Revenue BacklogA meaningful backlog of time charters provides near-term revenue visibility and reduces spot exposure, stabilizing cash flows. This contracted coverage supports debt service, dividend policy and disciplined deployment of capital while management executes fleet renewal.
Younger, Eco-efficient Fleet And Renewal PlanA predominantly Japanese-built and growing newbuild program yields better fuel efficiency, lower maintenance and stronger CII/IMO positioning. Over the medium term this enhances charter competitiveness, reduces regulatory retrofit costs and supports more stable operating margins.
Bears Say
Cyclical Revenue And Compressed MarginsSafe Bulkers operates in a highly cyclical dry‑bulk market; recent margin compression and lower ROE (~5% in 2025) signal reduced earnings power versus prior cycles. Durable returns and cash available for reinvestment remain sensitive to freight cycles, heightening payout and growth variability.
Rising Vessel Operating ExpensesMaterial OpEx inflation directly erodes voyage and time-charter profits and reduces free cash flow conversion. If higher crew, maintenance or compliance costs persist, margin recovery from freight improvements will be muted, constraining cash available for capex, dividends or deleveraging.
Fleet Renewal Timing And Secondhand/yard ConstraintsDelays in newbuild deliveries and tight secondhand markets can postpone modernization, leaving portions of the fleet older and less efficient. This timing risk can raise near-term maintenance capex, limit capacity growth, and expose earnings to tightening regulatory standards before renewals are realized.
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SB FAQ
What was Safe Bulkers Inc’s price range in the past 12 months?
Safe Bulkers Inc lowest stock price was $3.56 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 $660.50M.
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 55 days.
How were Safe Bulkers Inc’s earnings last quarter?
Safe Bulkers Inc released its earnings results on May 05, 2026. The company reported $0.105 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.09 by $0.015.
Is Safe Bulkers Inc overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Safe Bulkers Inc’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Safe Bulkers Inc pay dividends?
Safe Bulkers Inc pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.05 which represents an annual dividend yield of 4.16%. See more information on Safe Bulkers Inc dividends here
What is Safe Bulkers Inc’s EPS estimate?
Safe Bulkers Inc’s EPS estimate is 0.21.
How many shares outstanding does Safe Bulkers Inc have?
Safe Bulkers Inc has 102,244,780 shares outstanding.
What happened to Safe Bulkers Inc’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Safe Bulkers Inc reported an EPS of $0.105 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.09. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 5.961%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Safe Bulkers Inc?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in SB
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Safe Bulkers Stock Smart Score
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Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
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Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▲ 3.4%
Last 30 Days ▼ 13.3%
Last 30 Days ▼ 13.3%
News Sentiment
Very Bearish
Bullish news 0%
Bearish news 100%
Bearish news 100%
Technicals
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Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
78.30%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
4.68%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
<0.01%
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Company Description
Safe Bulkers Inc
Safe Bulkers, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides marine drybulk transportation services. It owns and operates drybulk vessels for transporting bulk cargoes primarily coal, grain, and iron ore. As of March 18, 2022, the company had a fleet of 40 drybulk vessels having an average age of 10.4 years; and an aggregate carrying capacity of 3,925,500 deadweight tons. Its fleet consisted of 12 Panamax class vessels, 7 Kamsarmax class vessels, 15 post- Panamax class vessels, and 6 Capesize class vessels. Safe Bulkers, Inc. was incorporated in 2007 and is based in Monaco.
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SB Earnings Call
Q4 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The call presented a mixed picture: operationally and strategically the company emphasized strong liquidity, disciplined free cash flow generation (17 consecutive quarters), a competitive, predominantly Japanese-built fleet and meaningful contracted revenue backlog. However, near-term operating profitability showed modest deterioration (adjusted EBITDA down ~8.1%, EPS down ~6.7%), vessel operating costs rose materially (~13% YoY), and the top-line freight environment faces macro and China-related downside risks, shipyard timing constraints and fuel transition uncertainty. On balance, the company appears financially resilient with positive structural positioning, but short-term earnings and cost pressures along with market uncertainty temper the outlook.View all SB earnings summariesTechnical Analysis
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7.41% Other Institutional Investors
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