Safe Bulkers (SB) Stock Overview
Provides marine drybulk transportation services internationally. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 2/6 |
| Future Growth | 1/6 |
| Past Performance | 2/6 |
| Financial Health | 2/6 |
| Dividends | 3/6 |
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Analyst Price Targets
Safe Bulkers, Inc. Competitors
Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | US$6.74 |
| 52 Week High | US$6.78 |
| 52 Week Low | US$3.33 |
| Beta | 1.08 |
| 1 Month Change | 6.48% |
| 3 Month Change | 18.04% |
| 1 Year Change | 100.00% |
| 3 Year Change | 97.65% |
| 5 Year Change | 70.63% |
| Change since IPO | -64.34% |
Recent News & Updates
SB: Minimal Buyback Activity Will Likely Keep Shares Overvalued
Analysts have kept their $5.70 price target for Safe Bulkers steady, citing largely unchanged assumptions around discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E. Taken together, these factors suggest their core outlook on the stock is broadly intact.Safe Bulkers' Valuation Margin Of Safety Is Starting To Shrink
Apr 23SB: Newbuild Orderbook Expansion Will Likely Keep Shares Overvalued
Analysts now hold their target for Safe Bulkers steady at $5.70, as only marginal tweaks to the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions leave their overall valuation view essentially unchanged. What's in the News Share repurchase activity: From December 1, 2025 to March 4, 2026, the company bought back 91,443 shares, representing 0.09% of its shares, for a total of $0.44 million, completing the buyback program announced on December 1, 2025 (Key Developments).SB: Newbuild Program And Share Buybacks Will Likely Keep Shares Fairly Valued
Analysts have made a modest adjustment to their price target on Safe Bulkers, keeping fair value unchanged at $5.70 while fine tuning inputs such as the discount rate and future P/E. This reflects updated views on the stock's risk profile and earnings potential.SB: Newbuild Orders And Regulatory Compliance Will Likely Keep Shares Fairly Valued
Analysts have maintained their $5.70 price target for Safe Bulkers, citing largely unchanged assumptions around the discount rate, long term revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E expectations. What's in the News Safe Bulkers agreed to acquire two newbuild 82,500 dwt Chinese Kamsarmax class dry bulk vessels, with deliveries scheduled for the third quarter of 2028 and the first quarter of 2029 (Key Developments).Recent updates
SB: Minimal Buyback Activity Will Likely Keep Shares Overvalued
Analysts have kept their $5.70 price target for Safe Bulkers steady, citing largely unchanged assumptions around discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E. Taken together, these factors suggest their core outlook on the stock is broadly intact.Safe Bulkers' Valuation Margin Of Safety Is Starting To Shrink
Apr 23SB: Newbuild Orderbook Expansion Will Likely Keep Shares Overvalued
Analysts now hold their target for Safe Bulkers steady at $5.70, as only marginal tweaks to the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions leave their overall valuation view essentially unchanged. What's in the News Share repurchase activity: From December 1, 2025 to March 4, 2026, the company bought back 91,443 shares, representing 0.09% of its shares, for a total of $0.44 million, completing the buyback program announced on December 1, 2025 (Key Developments).SB: Newbuild Program And Share Buybacks Will Likely Keep Shares Fairly Valued
Analysts have made a modest adjustment to their price target on Safe Bulkers, keeping fair value unchanged at $5.70 while fine tuning inputs such as the discount rate and future P/E. This reflects updated views on the stock's risk profile and earnings potential.SB: Newbuild Orders And Regulatory Compliance Will Likely Keep Shares Fairly Valued
Analysts have maintained their $5.70 price target for Safe Bulkers, citing largely unchanged assumptions around the discount rate, long term revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E expectations. What's in the News Safe Bulkers agreed to acquire two newbuild 82,500 dwt Chinese Kamsarmax class dry bulk vessels, with deliveries scheduled for the third quarter of 2028 and the first quarter of 2029 (Key Developments).SB: Newbuild Expansion And Buyback Will Likely Leave Shares Vulnerable
Analysts have adjusted their price target on Safe Bulkers to $5.70 from $5.40, reflecting updated assumptions around discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E expectations. What's in the News Safe Bulkers agreed to acquire two newbuild, 82,500 dwt, Chinese Kamsarmax class dry bulk vessels, with deliveries scheduled for the third quarter of 2028 and the first quarter of 2029 (Key Developments).SB: Newbuild Orders And Buyback Program Will Support Balanced Forward Outlook
Analysts have maintained their $5.40 price target for Safe Bulkers, citing only slight adjustments to inputs such as the discount rate, expected revenue growth, profit margin, and forward P/E assumptions, rather than any major change in their view of the shares. What's in the News Safe Bulkers agreed to acquire two newbuild 82,500 dwt Chinese Kamsarmax class dry bulk vessels, with deliveries scheduled for the third quarter of 2028 and the first quarter of 2029 (Key Developments).These 4 Measures Indicate That Safe Bulkers (NYSE:SB) Is Using Debt Extensively
Feb 03
SB: Newbuild Orders And Share Buyback Will Shape Measured Forward Outlook
Analysts have kept their overall fair value view for Safe Bulkers steady at about US$5.40 per share, with only marginal tweaks to assumptions such as the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E, which feed into a largely unchanged price target narrative. What's in the News Safe Bulkers agreed to acquire two newbuild 82,500 dwt Chinese Kamsarmax class dry bulk vessels, with deliveries scheduled for the third quarter of 2028 and the first quarter of 2029 (Key Developments).SB: Buyback Plans And Adjusted Earnings Outlook Will Guide Future Performance
Analysts have reduced their price target on Safe Bulkers from US$5.50 to US$5.40. They now apply a higher discount rate and assume lower revenue growth, slimmer profit margins and a higher future P/E multiple in their valuation work.Safe Bulkers (NYSE:SB) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of $0.05
Nov 29SB: Future Profitability and Risk Profile Will Shape Performance
Analysts have raised their price target for Safe Bulkers from $4.85 to $5.50, citing improved revenue growth projections and stronger expected profit margins. Valuation Changes Fair Value: Increased from $4.85 to $5.50, reflecting a higher estimated intrinsic share price.Safe Bulkers (NYSE:SB) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of $0.05
Feb 25Safe Bulkers: A Large New Build Program Putting Pressure On The Balance Sheet
Jan 23Safe Bulkers: Safe Route To Financial Stability Despite Headwinds
Jan 03Safe Bulkers: Maintaining Buy Rating On This Quality Shipper
Dec 21Safe Bulkers' (NYSE:SB) Earnings Are Weaker Than They Seem
Nov 20Safe Bulkers: Idea For Income-Oriented Investors That Seek Upside Potential
Oct 18Investors Continue Waiting On Sidelines For Safe Bulkers, Inc. (NYSE:SB)
Oct 15
Eco-Efficient Fleet Upgrades And Strategic Investments Propel Shipping Leader Into Sustainable Profitability
Environmental upgrades and fleet renewal for eco-efficient ships position the company well for future environmental regulations and market demands for greener solutions.Safe Bulkers: The PullBack Might Not Be Over
Aug 17Safe Bulkers (NYSE:SB) Will Pay A Dividend Of $0.05
Aug 02At US$5.13, Is It Time To Put Safe Bulkers, Inc. (NYSE:SB) On Your Watch List?
Jul 31Safe Bulkers: Better Margins At A Cheaper Price
May 31Safe Bulkers: Bet On Mid-Size Bulk Carriers With The Best In Class
Apr 10Safe Bulkers (NYSE:SB) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of $0.05
Feb 21Safe Bulkers: My Favorite Bulker Stock To Play The Shipping Cycle
Jan 08Safe Bulkers: The Resurgence Of Repurchases Poised To Propel Stock Re-Rating
Dec 27Safe Bulkers, Inc. (NYSE:SB) Surges 27% Yet Its Low P/E Is No Reason For Excitement
Dec 02What Does Safe Bulkers, Inc.'s (NYSE:SB) Share Price Indicate?
Nov 17Safe Bulkers: A Dry Bulk Shipping Value Opportunity
Oct 12Shareholder Returns
| SB | US Shipping | US Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | 4.0% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 1Y | 100.0% | 54.6% | 28.7% |
Return vs Industry: SB exceeded the US Shipping industry which returned 56.1% over the past year.
Return vs Market: SB exceeded the US Market which returned 27.6% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| SB volatility | |
|---|---|
| SB Average Weekly Movement | 4.7% |
| Shipping Industry Average Movement | 6.9% |
| Market Average Movement | 7.2% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in US Market | 16.2% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in US Market | 3.3% |
Stable Share Price: SB has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.
Volatility Over Time: SB's weekly volatility (5%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 10 | Polys Hajioannou | www.safebulkers.com |
Safe Bulkers, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides marine drybulk transportation services internationally. The company owns and operates a fleet of dry bulk vessels for transporting bulk cargoes comprising coal, grain, and iron ore. Its fleet consists of 45 vessels, including 8 Panamax class vessels, 12 Kamsarmax class vessels, 17 post-Panamax class vessels, and 8 Capesize class vessels with an aggregate carrying capacity of 4,559,000 deadweight tons.
Safe Bulkers, Inc. Fundamentals Summary
| SB fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | US$674.82m |
| Earnings (TTM) | US$30.56m |
| Revenue (TTM) | US$275.74m |
22.5x
P/E Ratio2.5x
P/S RatioIs SB overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| SB income statement (TTM) | |
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| Revenue | US$275.74m |
| Cost of Revenue | US$116.10m |
| Gross Profit | US$159.64m |
| Other Expenses | US$129.08m |
| Earnings | US$30.56m |
Last Reported Earnings
Dec 31, 2025
Next Earnings Date
n/a
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 0.30 |
| Gross Margin | 57.90% |
| Net Profit Margin | 11.08% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 65.0% |
How did SB perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
3.0%
Current Dividend Yield67%
Payout RatioCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/04/30 18:50 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/04/30 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
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Analyst Sources
Safe Bulkers, Inc. is covered by 12 analysts. 1 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Kenneth Hoexter | BofA Global Research |
| Noah Parquette | Canaccord Genuity |
| Natasha Boyden | Cantor Fitzgerald & Co. |