SBLK
Star Bulk Carriers Corp. Industrials - Dry Bulk Shipping Investor Relations →
Star Bulk Carriers Corp. (SBLK) closed at $25.28 as of 2026-05-01, trading 41.5% above its 200-week moving average of $17.86. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from 36.0% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 65, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 0.7x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (0.99 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 912 weeks of data, SBLK has crossed below its 200-week moving average 7 times. On average, these episodes lasted 88 weeks. Historically, investors who bought SBLK at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +8.9%.
With a market cap of $2.9 billion, SBLK is a mid-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 6.9%, which is healthy. Return on equity stands at 3.4%. The stock trades at 1.2x book value.
Share count has increased 10.3% over three years, indicating dilution.
Over the past 17.5 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in SBLK would have grown to $38, compared to $1100 for the S&P 500. SBLK has returned -5.3% annualized vs 14.7% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been declining at a -34.2% compound annual rate. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: SBLK vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After SBLK Crosses Below the Line?
Across 7 historical episodes, buying SBLK when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +16.5% after 12 months (median +21.0%), compared to +17.3% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 83% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +53.4% vs +35.8% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment SBLK crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
SBLK has crossed below its 200-week MA 7 times with an average 1-year return of +8.9% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2008 | Jun 2018 | 500 | 94.6% | +12.5% | -73.4% |
| Jun 2018 | Jul 2018 | 1 | 2.0% | -25.0% | +253.3% |
| Nov 2018 | Dec 2018 | 7 | 14.2% | +8.1% | +391.1% |
| Jan 2019 | Jun 2019 | 22 | 28.1% | +5.7% | +418.0% |
| Jan 2020 | Jan 2021 | 49 | 52.9% | +31.8% | +458.2% |
| Nov 2024 | Jun 2025 | 31 | 24.0% | +20.5% | +56.4% |
| Oct 2025 | Oct 2025 | 3 | 5.4% | N/A | +53.8% |
| Average | 88 | — | +8.9% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is SBLK below its 200-week moving average?
No. Star Bulk Carriers Corp. (SBLK) is currently 41.5% above its 200-week moving average of $17.86. It would need to fall to $17.86 to cross below the line.
What is SBLK's 200-week moving average price?
Star Bulk Carriers Corp.'s 200-week moving average is $17.86 as of 2026-05-01. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when SBLK drops below its 200-week moving average?
SBLK has crossed below its 200-week moving average 7 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +8.9%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 88 weeks on average.
Is SBLK a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about SBLK as of 2026-05-01: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 65. Free cash flow yield is 6.9%. Return on equity is 3.4%. Price-to-book is 1.2x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does SBLK compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 17.5 years, $100 invested in SBLK would have grown to $38, compared to $1100 for the S&P 500. That's -5.3% annualized vs 14.7% for the index. SBLK has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does SBLK pay a dividend?
Yes. Star Bulk Carriers Corp. currently pays a dividend yield of 229.00%.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-05-01