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Star Bulk Carriers Corp. (SBLK) Stock Analysis

Breakout setup · Catalyst-Driven edge

Buy WaitVALUE-TRAP 1/5Moderate Confidence

Industrials · Marine Shipping

Wait for pullback to $23.65. At $24.95 the A.R:R is 0.6:1 — below the 1.5:1 minimum for BUY_NOW. Engine's entry $23.65 (Default 5pct Sticky) is the shallowest technical level that clears the 2:1 A.R:R minimum. Key risk: Thin upside margin: 3.9%.

Star Bulk Carriers Corp., a shipping company, engages in the ocean transportation of dry bulk cargoes through the ownership and operation of dry bulk carrier vessels worldwide. Its vessels transport a range of bulk commodities, including iron ores, minerals and grains, bauxite,... Read more

$24.95+9.4% A.UpsideScore 5.7/10#8 of 13 Marine Shipping
Entry $23.65(Default 5pct Sticky)Stop $22.21Target $25.91(analyst − 13%)A.R:R 0.6:1Setup A.R:R 1.8:1
Analyst target$29.78+19.4%5 analysts
$25.91our TP
$24.95price
$29.78mean
$33

Wait for pullback to $23.65. At $24.95 the A.R:R is 0.6:1 — below the 1.5:1 minimum for BUY_NOW. Engine's entry $23.65 (Default 5pct Sticky) is the shallowest technical level that clears the 2:1 A.R:R minimum. Key risk: Thin upside margin: 3.9%. Chart setup: Golden cross, above all MAs, RSI 60, MACD bullish. Maintain position. Not compelling to add more. | News modifier +2 (HOLD_IF_HOLDING → STRONG_BUY_WAIT) Score 5.7/10, moderate confidence.

Passes 6/7 gates (positive momentum, clean insider activity, no SEC red flags, news events none recent, earnings proximity 20d clear, semi cycle peak clear). Fails on favorable risk/reward ratio. Suitability: aggressive.

Val7.3Qual5.6Grw5.9Mom6.2Sent7.1Ins3.0Peer3.1Tech4.1Risk7.35.7OVERALL

Thesis

Rewards
Strong earnings beat streak (4/4)
Positive news sentiment (+0.67)
Attractive valuation
Risks
Thin upside margin: 3.9%

Key Metrics

P/E (TTM)34.1
P/E (Fwd)6.9
Mkt Cap$2.8B
EV/EBITDA11.1
Profit Mgn8.1%
ROE3.4%
Rev Growth-2.7%
Beta0.79
Dividend2.33%
Rating analysts12

Quality Signals

Piotroski F8/9

Options Flow

P/C0.38bullish
IV48%normal
Max Pain$10-59.9% vs spot

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Rating Breakdown

1 floor-breaker

Ranks in the bottom of its industry peers on the composite signal. Better names in the same sector exist.static

Value Rank
0.8
Quality Rank
2.0
Growth Rank
4.6
GatesA.R:R 0.6 < 1.5@spotMomentum 6.2>=5.5Insider activity: OKNo SEC red flagsNEWS EVENTS NONE RECENTEARNINGS PROXIMITY 20d clearSEMI CYCLE PEAK CLEARBreakoutSuitability: Aggressive
RSI
60 · Neutral
↑ 20D MA↑ 50D MA↑ 200D MAGOLDEN CROSSSupport $23.18Resistance $25.42

Price Targets

$22
$24
$26
A.Upside+3.8%
A.R:R0.6:1
Setup A.R:R (at entry)1.8:1

Position Sizing

ConvictionMedium conviction
Suggested %0.5%
Max %1.1%
RegimeSteady

Risk Alerts

! NEWS_MOD=+2: HOLD_IF_HOLDING → STRONG_BUY_WAIT
! Reward/Risk 0.6:1 at current price — below 1.5:1 minimum

Earnings

B
B
B
B
4/4 beats
Next Earnings2026-05-20 (20d)

Verdict History

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Frequently Asked Questions
Is SBLK stock a buy right now?

Wait for pullback to $23.65. At $24.95 the A.R:R is 0.6:1 — below the 1.5:1 minimum for BUY_NOW. Engine's entry $23.65 (Default 5pct Sticky) is the shallowest technical level that clears the 2:1 A.R:R minimum. Key risk: Thin upside margin: 3.9%. Chart setup: Golden cross, above all MAs, RSI 60, MACD bullish. Maintain position. Not compelling to add more. | News modifier +2 (HOLD_IF_HOLDING → STRONG_BUY_WAIT) Target $25.91 (+3.8%), stop $22.21 (−12.3%), Setup A.R:R 1.8:1. Score 5.7/10, moderate confidence.

What is the SBLK stock price target?

Take-profit target: $25.91 (+9.4% upside). Target $25.91 (+3.8%), stop $22.21 (−12.3%), Setup A.R:R 1.8:1. Stop-loss: $22.21.

What are the risks of investing in SBLK?

Thin upside margin: 3.9%.

Is SBLK overvalued or undervalued?

Star Bulk Carriers Corp. trades at a P/E of 34.1 (forward 6.9). TrendMatrix value score: 7.3/10. Verdict: Buy (Wait for Entry).

What do analysts say about SBLK?

12 analysts cover SBLK with a consensus score of 4.1/5. Average price target: $30.

What does Star Bulk Carriers Corp. do?Star Bulk Carriers Corp., a shipping company, engages in the ocean transportation of dry bulk cargoes through the...

Star Bulk Carriers Corp., a shipping company, engages in the ocean transportation of dry bulk cargoes through the ownership and operation of dry bulk carrier vessels worldwide. Its vessels transport a range of bulk commodities, including iron ores, minerals and grains, bauxite, fertilizers, and steel products. As of December 31, 2025, the company owned a fleet of 136 dry bulk vessels consisting of Newcastlemax, Capesize, Post Panamax, Kamsarmax, Panamax, Ultramax, and Supramax vessels with carrying capacities between 55,569 deadweight tonnage and 209,537 deadweight tonnage. Star Bulk Carriers Corp. was incorporated in 2006 and is based in Marousi, Greece.

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