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Star Bulk Carriers Corp. Reports Net Profit of $58.5 Million for the First Quarter of 2026, and Declares Quarterly Dividend of $0.50 Per Share

$SBLKPress releaseMay 20, 2026, 4:05 PM ETRead the release

Star Bulk Carriers reported Q1 2026 net income of $58.5 million, a dramatic improvement from $0.5 million in Q1 2025, driven by a 49% year-over-year increase in daily TCE rates to $18,493. Voyage revenues rose 22% to $281.2 million despite a smaller average fleet of 135.4 vessels, reflecting strong counterseasonal demand across all dry bulk segments.

Key figures

Eps
0.52
Revenue
281152000
Guidance
Targeting >$3 per share in total returns for 2026
Revenue Yoy
21.9%
Ebitda
109738000
Tce rate
18493
Net income
58532000
Tce revenue
214125000
Adjusted ebitda
114339000
Average vessels
135.4
Dividend per share
0.5
Adjusted net income
63032000
Operating cash flow
112386000
Daily opex per vessel
5071
Daily net cash ga per vessel
1375

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