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3. Star Bulk Carriers Corp. (NASDAQ:SBLK)

On May 22, 2026, Deutsche Bank raised the firm’s price target on Star Bulk Carriers Corp. (NASDAQ:SBLK) to $32 from $31 and maintained a Buy rating on the shares. Deutsche Bank cited an improving dry bulk market following the company’s Q1 earnings beat.

Last month, Jefferies initiated coverage of Star Bulk Carriers Corp. (NASDAQ:SBLK) with a Buy rating and a $29 price target. Jefferies launched coverage of the marine transportation industry, saying geopolitics and fleet constraints “remain an ongoing theme.” The firm said it is “increasingly optimistic” on dry bulk, bullish on tankers for 2026, expects a “decent year” for liquefied petroleum gas, is neutral on liquefied natural gas, and remains cautious on containers.

On May 20, 2026, Star Bulk Carriers Corp. (NASDAQ:SBLK) reported Q1 adjusted EPS of 56c, ahead of the consensus estimate of 48c. Revenue totaled $281.15M, above the consensus estimate of $223.55M. CEO Petros Pappas said the dry bulk market opened 2026 with “counterseasonal strength,” with Star Bulk generating net income of $58.5 million, EBITDA of $109.7 million, and TCE of $18,493 per vessel per day. Pappas also said the Board approved a dividend of $0.50 per share under its full payout dividend policy and noted that new Kamsarmax vessels are joining the fleet as the company continues disposing of older tonnage.

Star Bulk Carriers Corp. (NASDAQ:SBLK) transports dry bulk cargoes through the ownership and operation of dry bulk carrier vessels worldwide.

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