Star Bulk Carriers Raises Quarterly Dividend to 50 Cents

Star Bulk Carriers Corp. (SBLK) increased its quarterly dividend to $0.50 per share, up from $0.37 previously, according to the locked dividend data for the June 12, 2026 ex-dividend event.

The increase represents a 35.14% rise in the quarterly payout. The new dividend applies to shareholders subject to the ex-dividend date of June 12, 2026. Based on the locked data, Star Bulk’s annual dividend per share is $1.03, and its forward annual yield is 3.79% at a share price of $27.15.

Star Bulk is classified in the Industrials sector. The company’s market capitalization is $3.03 billion, based on the locked data supplied for this dividend event.

Dividend Context

The increase follows a prior dividend cut in 2025, and Star Bulk is not currently credited with a consecutive annual dividend-growth streak. That matters because the latest increase improves the near-term income profile, but it does not by itself establish a long record of uninterrupted annual dividend growth.

The company’s dividend safety score is 57 out of 100, with a grade of C. For income-focused readers, that places the payout in a middle-risk category under the supplied scoring framework, suggesting the dividend should be evaluated with attention to business conditions, cash generation and payout variability.

What It Means for Income Investors

For income investors, the immediate effect is straightforward: the quarterly cash payout increased to $0.50 per share from $0.37. The ex-dividend date of June 12, 2026 determines which shareholders are entitled to the declared payment under the dividend schedule reflected in the locked facts.

The broader takeaway is more measured. The higher dividend lifts current income, but the lack of a consecutive growth streak and the 2025 cut show that Star Bulk’s dividend record has been variable rather than steadily compounding. Investors tracking dividend reliability may therefore view the increase as a positive income event while still weighing the C safety grade and the company’s recent payout history.