Safe Bulkers (SB) Stock Overview
Provides marine drybulk transportation services internationally. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
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| Valuation | 2/6 |
| Future Growth | 1/6 |
| Past Performance | 2/6 |
| Financial Health | 2/6 |
| Dividends | 3/6 |
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
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| Current Share Price | US$6.70 |
| 52 Week High | US$7.38 |
| 52 Week Low | US$3.56 |
| Beta | 0.85 |
| 1 Month Change | -2.05% |
| 3 Month Change | 10.74% |
| 1 Year Change | 79.14% |
| 3 Year Change | 106.15% |
| 5 Year Change | 62.23% |
| Change since IPO | -64.55% |
Recent News & Updates
Seeking Alpha • Jun 18
Safe Bulkers: Fundamentals And Valuation Are Secure, But Buying Opportunities Quite Limited
Summary Safe Bulkers is strategically positioned amid volatile macro conditions, benefiting from strong Q1 2026 performance and favorable market dynamics. SB's operating revenue rose 15.6% YoY, driven by higher Capesize charter rates, robust BDI, and improved efficiency, with operating margin reaching 35.3%. The company maintains a solid balance sheet with $172M in liquidity, manageable debt maturities, and a young, flexible fleet supporting operational resilience. I reiterate a hold rating for SB, as shares trade near my $7.19 target price and technicals suggest caution with limited attractive entry points. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Narrative Update • Jun 17
SB: Orderbook Expansion And Modern Fleet Investments Will Support Bullish Shares
Analysts have modestly raised their fair value estimate for Safe Bulkers stock from $6.90 to $7.34, citing updated assumptions around discount rates, profit margins, and a slightly higher future P/E multiple. What's in the News for Safe Bulkers Safe Bulkers entered agreements to sell two dry bulk vessels, MV Xenia and MV Pedhoulas Commander, for gross sale prices of US$13.0 million and US$14.7 million respectively, with delivery to new owners expected after completion of current voyages and with scheduled dry dockings due.Narrative Update • Jun 02
SB: Fleet Renewal And Modest Buybacks Will Likely Keep Shares Fairly Valued
Analysts have kept their $6.90 price target for Safe Bulkers steady, with only minor tweaks to assumptions such as discount rate, long term revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E to reflect updated views on risk and earnings quality, rather than a change in overall valuation. What's in the News Agreed to sell two older dry bulk vessels, MV Xenia and MV Pedhoulas Commander, for gross sale prices of US$13.0 million and US$14.7 million, with delivery to new owners expected after completion of current voyages and with dry dockings due.Recent updates
Seeking Alpha • Jun 18
Safe Bulkers: Fundamentals And Valuation Are Secure, But Buying Opportunities Quite Limited
Summary Safe Bulkers is strategically positioned amid volatile macro conditions, benefiting from strong Q1 2026 performance and favorable market dynamics. SB's operating revenue rose 15.6% YoY, driven by higher Capesize charter rates, robust BDI, and improved efficiency, with operating margin reaching 35.3%. The company maintains a solid balance sheet with $172M in liquidity, manageable debt maturities, and a young, flexible fleet supporting operational resilience. I reiterate a hold rating for SB, as shares trade near my $7.19 target price and technicals suggest caution with limited attractive entry points. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaNarrative Update • Jun 17
SB: Orderbook Expansion And Modern Fleet Investments Will Support Bullish Shares
Analysts have modestly raised their fair value estimate for Safe Bulkers stock from $6.90 to $7.34, citing updated assumptions around discount rates, profit margins, and a slightly higher future P/E multiple. What's in the News for Safe Bulkers Safe Bulkers entered agreements to sell two dry bulk vessels, MV Xenia and MV Pedhoulas Commander, for gross sale prices of US$13.0 million and US$14.7 million respectively, with delivery to new owners expected after completion of current voyages and with scheduled dry dockings due.Narrative Update • Jun 02
SB: Fleet Renewal And Modest Buybacks Will Likely Keep Shares Fairly Valued
Analysts have kept their $6.90 price target for Safe Bulkers steady, with only minor tweaks to assumptions such as discount rate, long term revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E to reflect updated views on risk and earnings quality, rather than a change in overall valuation. What's in the News Agreed to sell two older dry bulk vessels, MV Xenia and MV Pedhoulas Commander, for gross sale prices of US$13.0 million and US$14.7 million, with delivery to new owners expected after completion of current voyages and with dry dockings due.Narrative Update • May 13
SB: Newbuild Fleet Investments And Limited Buybacks Will Likely Keep Shares Fairly Valued
Analysts now estimate Safe Bulkers' fair value at $6.90, up from the previous $5.70. They cite updated assumptions regarding discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E levels.Narrative Update • Apr 26
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.Narrative Update • Apr 12
SB: 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).Narrative Update • Mar 28
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.Narrative Update • Mar 12
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).Narrative Update • Feb 26
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).Narrative Update • Feb 11
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).Analysis Article • Feb 03
These 4 Measures Indicate That Safe Bulkers (NYSE:SB) Is Using Debt Extensively
Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...Narrative Update • Jan 27
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).Narrative Update • Jan 13
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.Analysis Article • Nov 29
Safe Bulkers (NYSE:SB) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of $0.05
The board of Safe Bulkers, Inc. ( NYSE:SB ) has announced that it will pay a dividend on the 19th of December, with...Narrative Update • Nov 27
SB: 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.Analysis Article • Feb 25
Safe Bulkers (NYSE:SB) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of $0.05
Safe Bulkers, Inc.'s ( NYSE:SB ) investors are due to receive a payment of $0.05 per share on 21st of March. The...Seeking Alpha • Jan 23
Safe Bulkers: A Large New Build Program Putting Pressure On The Balance Sheet
Summary Safe Bulkers owns and operates a fleet of 46 dry bulk carriers with a total capacity of 4.6 million deadweight tons and an average age of 9.8 years. With a market capitalization of $365.2 million and net debt of $397.2 million, Safe Bulkers has an enterprise value of $762.4 million, composed of 52.1% debt. If we include the remaining $206.5 million due on the new build program, Safe Bulkers' net debt increases to $603.7 million, representing 79.2% of the enterprise value. By the end of 2027, Safe Bulkers will have to meet liquidity needs representing 65% of its current enterprise value. While Safe Bulkers seems to be trading at a reasonable valuation, the downside risks created by the important liquidity needs are too large for me, hence my hold rating. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Jan 03
Safe Bulkers: Safe Route To Financial Stability Despite Headwinds
Summary Safe Bulkers' Q3/9M results show impressive growth in net operating revenue and operating margin, driven by increased and newer vessels and improved operating efficiency. SB's capitalization on more efficient fleets may allow it to remain profitable despite headwinds. The Company's liquidity is robust, with stable debt levels and strong cash reserves, enabling fleet modernization, debt coverage, and sustained dividend payouts. SB's stock is undervalued, with potential for significant returns, supported by a buyback program, favorable price ratios, and technical indicators suggesting a rebound. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Dec 21
Safe Bulkers: Maintaining Buy Rating On This Quality Shipper
Summary Safe Bulkers, with a $380 million market cap, owns a young fleet of 46 vessels, emphasizing fleet modernization and environmental compliance. Q3 revenues rose 17% YoY to $76 million, with EPS of $0.16 and strong liquidity over $300 million. Trading at a 4.38x EV/EBITDA multiple, Safe Bulkers appears undervalued compared to peers, with consistent double-digit revenue growth. Offering a 5.5% dividend yield, Safe Bulkers' dividend is well-covered, though limited by higher-yielding preferred shares. Despite the bad timing regarding BDI levels, one could consider opening a long position in Safe Bulkers at this point. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Nov 20
Safe Bulkers' (NYSE:SB) Earnings Are Weaker Than They Seem
Safe Bulkers, Inc.'s ( NYSE:SB ) robust earnings report didn't manage to move the market for its stock. Our analysis...Seeking Alpha • Oct 18
Safe Bulkers: Idea For Income-Oriented Investors That Seek Upside Potential
Summary Safe Bulkers employs nine vessels under spot charters and 38 under time charters. The mix between time and spot charters pays off. Net revenue grew by 11% yearly to $78.5 million in 2Q24. Higher day rates combined with more available days contributed to this increase. The company's valuation at 47% PNAV presents significant upside potential, supported by favorable dry bulk market fundamentals. Besides that, SB offers well-secured dividends. SB is a combination of growth and income. That said, I give Safe Bulkers a Strong Buy rating again. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Oct 15
Investors Continue Waiting On Sidelines For Safe Bulkers, Inc. (NYSE:SB)
When close to half the companies in the United States have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") above 19x, you may...
New Narrative • Sep 24
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.Seeking Alpha • Aug 17
Safe Bulkers: The PullBack Might Not Be Over
Summary Recent 20% pullback in share price following a 100% bull run since the end of 2023, with mixed Q2 2024 earnings due to weaker commodity markets and reduced backhaul cargoes. Despite a rise in net income and charter rates, my concerns include declining free cash flow, operating margins, and a high dividend yield not necessarily backed up by good financials. Safe Bulkers repurchased over 4.8 million shares in Q1 2024 but has not announced a new buyback program for Q2 2024, raising my concerns about future share price support. The 20% share price pullback might continue toward the $4 price mark. Therefore, my rating is a Hold. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Aug 02
Safe Bulkers (NYSE:SB) Will Pay A Dividend Of $0.05
Safe Bulkers, Inc. ( NYSE:SB ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of $0.05 per share on the 5th of September...Analysis Article • Jul 31
At US$5.13, Is It Time To Put Safe Bulkers, Inc. (NYSE:SB) On Your Watch List?
While Safe Bulkers, Inc. ( NYSE:SB ) might not have the largest market cap around , it received a lot of attention from...Seeking Alpha • May 31
Safe Bulkers: Better Margins At A Cheaper Price
Summary Safe Bulkers has significantly outperformed its peers, achieving a total return of 89% since I covered it in early 2023. The demand and supply balance in the dry bulk shipping industry has weakened, but SB remains undervalued compared to its peers. SB's fleet continues to out-margin its competitors, and management's capital allocation strategy is impressive. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Apr 10
Safe Bulkers: Bet On Mid-Size Bulk Carriers With The Best In Class
Summary Safe Bulkers is a bet on mid-size dry bulk vessels. The company has a superior fleet compared to its peers in the mid-cap segment. In 2023, SB realized YoY declining revenue and profits due to a weak market for small and midsize bulkers. SB offers secure dividends with a 4.1% TTM yield. In 4Q23, the company announced a share repurchase program, too. SB stock trades at 49% PNAV and has a 34% gross LTV. Given its fleet, balance sheet, and dividend yields, SB offers the best value among its competitors. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Feb 21
Safe Bulkers (NYSE:SB) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of $0.05
The board of Safe Bulkers, Inc. ( NYSE:SB ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of $0.05 per share on the 19th of...Seeking Alpha • Jan 08
Safe Bulkers: My Favorite Bulker Stock To Play The Shipping Cycle
Summary Safe Bulkers has 46 vessels, 22 of them equipped with scrubbers. The average age of the fleet is ten years. SB is focused on period and time charter operations. Despite the constant capital investment in updating its fleet, SB maintains a healthy balance sheet with 57% total debt to equity and 37.4% total liabilities to total assets. SB has top margins and returns compared to similar-sized companies; apart from that, its management excels at capital allocation. SB distributes dividends with a good yield at 4.77% and regularly repurchases company shares. The company is undervalued, given its past multiples, compared to its peers. I give SB stock a strong buy rating. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Dec 27
Safe Bulkers: The Resurgence Of Repurchases Poised To Propel Stock Re-Rating
Summary Safe Bulkers Inc. is trading at a significant discount compared to its peers in the dry bulk shipping industry. The company has a robust fleet and is actively modernizing its vessels to align with upcoming environmental regulations. Safe Bulkers offers a competitive advantage with its versatile approach to chartering and a commitment to shareholder value through dividends and share repurchases. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Dec 02
Safe Bulkers, Inc. (NYSE:SB) Surges 27% Yet Its Low P/E Is No Reason For Excitement
The Safe Bulkers, Inc. ( NYSE:SB ) share price has done very well over the last month, posting an excellent gain of...Shareholder Returns
| SB | US Shipping | US Market | |
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| 7D | -2.9% | -3.2% | 1.7% |
| 1Y | 79.1% | 41.2% | 25.1% |
Return vs Industry: SB exceeded the US Shipping industry which returned 41.2% over the past year.
Return vs Market: SB exceeded the US Market which returned 25.1% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| SB volatility | |
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| SB Average Weekly Movement | 5.3% |
| Shipping Industry Average Movement | 6.8% |
| Market Average Movement | 7.2% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in US Market | 16.7% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in US Market | 3.1% |
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 |
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| 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$682.24m |
| Earnings (TTM) | US$45.52m |
| Revenue (TTM) | US$285.78m |
15.0x
P/E Ratio2.4x
P/S RatioIs SB overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| SB income statement (TTM) | |
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| Revenue | US$285.78m |
| Cost of Revenue | US$114.32m |
| Gross Profit | US$171.46m |
| Other Expenses | US$125.94m |
| Earnings | US$45.52m |
Last Reported Earnings
Mar 31, 2026
Next Earnings Date
n/a
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 0.45 |
| Gross Margin | 60.00% |
| Net Profit Margin | 15.93% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 64.5% |
How did SB perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
3.0%
Current Dividend Yield34%
Payout RatioCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/06/20 00:40 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/06/18 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| 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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Analyst Sources
Safe Bulkers, Inc. is covered by 13 analysts. 2 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. |