Star Bulk Carriers (SBLK) Latest Stock Analysis Report – Oct 15, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
Updated Oct 15, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
SBLK dips 2.7% to $27.98, a 1-month low, 3 down days in a row. Closed at $27.98, -2.75% vs the prior close of $28.77. Day range $27.71–$28.42, opened at $28.16.
SBLK daily analysis — what happened
A plain-English, data-only note written after every US trading day. Newest first; older days stay archived below.
Oct 15, 2026 — SBLK dips 2.7% to $27.98, a 1-month low, 3 down days in a row
- Closed at $27.98, -2.75% vs the prior close of $28.77. Day range $27.71–$28.42, opened at $28.16.
- Volume was 1.93M shares, 1.1x its 50-day average of 1.72M.
- Price is -7.4% vs its 50-day average ($30.20) and +7.4% vs its 200-day average ($26.06).
- 52-week range $17.29–$32.88; today's close sits at 69% of that range, 14.9% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 3 straight losses.
Oct 14, 2026 — SBLK slides 3.4% to $28.77, a 1-month low
- Closed at $28.77, -3.42% vs the prior close of $29.79. Day range $28.30–$29.43, opened at $29.40.
- Volume was 1.94M shares, 1.1x its 50-day average of 1.71M.
- Price is -4.7% vs its 50-day average ($30.20) and +10.6% vs its 200-day average ($26.02).
- 52-week range $16.84–$32.88; today's close sits at 74% of that range, 12.5% below the 52-week high.
Oct 13, 2026 — SBLK ends flat (-0.2%) to $29.79
- Closed at $29.79, -0.17% vs the prior close of $29.84. Day range $29.61–$30.04, opened at $29.99.
- Volume was 1.12M shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 1.71M.
- Price is -1.3% vs its 50-day average ($30.19) and +14.7% vs its 200-day average ($25.97).
- 52-week range $16.84–$32.88; today's close sits at 81% of that range, 9.4% below the 52-week high.
Oct 12, 2026 — SBLK rises 0.5% to $29.84
- Closed at $29.84, +0.47% vs the prior close of $29.70. Day range $29.75–$30.52, opened at $29.87.
- Volume was 1.50M shares, 0.9x its 50-day average of 1.70M.
- Price is -1.1% vs its 50-day average ($30.17) and +15.1% vs its 200-day average ($25.92).
- 52-week range $16.72–$32.88; today's close sits at 81% of that range, 9.2% below the 52-week high.
Oct 9, 2026 — SBLK dips 2.5% to $29.70
- Closed at $29.70, -2.53% vs the prior close of $30.47. Day range $29.56–$30.25, opened at $30.25.
- Volume was 1.24M shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 1.72M.
- Price is -1.5% vs its 50-day average ($30.15) and +14.8% vs its 200-day average ($25.86).
- 52-week range $16.72–$32.88; today's close sits at 80% of that range, 9.7% below the 52-week high.
- SEC filings that day: 6-K, 424B5, 424B5.
Oct 8, 2026 — SBLK rises 2.6% to $30.47
- Closed at $30.47, +2.63% vs the prior close of $29.69. Day range $29.85–$30.52, opened at $29.85.
- Volume was 1.44M shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 1.71M.
- Price is +1.1% vs its 50-day average ($30.14) and +18.1% vs its 200-day average ($25.81).
- 52-week range $16.72–$32.88; today's close sits at 85% of that range, 7.3% below the 52-week high.
Oct 7, 2026 — SBLK dips 0.6% to $29.69
- Closed at $29.69, -0.57% vs the prior close of $29.86. Day range $29.65–$30.03, opened at $29.68.
- Volume was 1.38M shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 1.72M.
- Price is -1.3% vs its 50-day average ($30.08) and +15.3% vs its 200-day average ($25.75).
- 52-week range $16.72–$32.88; today's close sits at 80% of that range, 9.7% below the 52-week high.
Oct 6, 2026 — SBLK slides 3.2% to $29.86
- Closed at $29.86, -3.18% vs the prior close of $30.84. Day range $29.57–$30.68, opened at $30.60.
- Volume was 2.46M shares, 1.4x its 50-day average of 1.70M.
- Price is -0.6% vs its 50-day average ($30.04) and +16.2% vs its 200-day average ($25.69).
- 52-week range $16.72–$32.88; today's close sits at 81% of that range, 9.2% below the 52-week high.
Oct 5, 2026 — SBLK ends flat (+0.3%) to $30.84, 4 up days in a row
- Closed at $30.84, +0.29% vs the prior close of $30.75. Day range $30.07–$31.03, opened at $30.88.
- Volume was 1.22M shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 1.71M.
- Price is +2.8% vs its 50-day average ($29.99) and +20.3% vs its 200-day average ($25.63).
- 52-week range $16.72–$32.88; today's close sits at 87% of that range, 6.2% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 4 straight gains.
Oct 2, 2026 — SBLK rises 1.1% to $30.75, 3 up days in a row
- Closed at $30.75, +1.05% vs the prior close of $30.43. Day range $29.82–$30.78, opened at $29.95.
- Volume was 1.42M shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 1.70M.
- Price is +2.7% vs its 50-day average ($29.93) and +20.3% vs its 200-day average ($25.57).
- 52-week range $16.72–$32.88; today's close sits at 87% of that range, 6.5% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 3 straight gains.
SBLK latest news & SEC filings
Every SEC filing by or about SBLK in the last 120 days, explained in plain English. Updated daily, with a same-day refresh for new filings.
Oct 14, 2026 · 4/A — Amended insider trade report (Form 4/A)
Amended insider trade report (Form 4/A)
- Zagari Raffaele sold 7,580 shares at $30.00 (≈$227.40K) on Oct 13, 2026; now holds 30,000
- Zagari Raffaele bought 0 shares on Oct 13, 2026; now holds 1,953,000
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Oct 14, 2026 · 4 — Insider trade report (Form 4)
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Zagari Raffaele sold 7,580 shares at $30.00 (≈$227.40K) on Oct 13, 2026; now holds 30,000
- Zagari Raffaele bought 0 shares on Oct 13, 2026; now holds 1,953,000
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Oct 9, 2026 · 6-K — Report from a foreign company (6-K)
Report from a foreign company (6-K) — news it published at home
Oct 9, 2026 · 424B5 — Prospectus supplement
Prospectus supplement — the company is selling securities off a shelf registration
An offering document: new shares or debt may be sold, which can increase the share count (dilution) or debt load. Size and terms are in the prospectus.
Oct 9, 2026 · 424B5 — Prospectus supplement
Prospectus supplement — the company is selling securities off a shelf registration
An offering document: new shares or debt may be sold, which can increase the share count (dilution) or debt load. Size and terms are in the prospectus.
Oct 8, 2026 · S-8 — Registration of shares for employee stock plans (S-8)
Registration of shares for employee stock plans (S-8)
Oct 7, 2026 · 4 — Insider trade report (Form 4)
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Erhardt Koert sold 6,000 shares at $30.39 (≈$182.34K) on Oct 5, 2026; now holds 10,080
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Oct 5, 2026 · 144 — Notice of proposed sale (Form 144)
Notice of proposed sale (Form 144) — an insider or affiliate plans to sell restricted or control shares
A notice of intent, not a completed sale. Any actual sale by a director or officer shows up later on Form 4.
Sep 22, 2026 · 4 — Insider trade report (Form 4)
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Balakrishnan Mahesh sold 10,000 shares at $32.34 (≈$323.40K) on Sep 18, 2026; now holds 29,080
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Sep 22, 2026 · 4 — Insider trade report (Form 4)
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Vrettou Eleni sold 3,500 shares at $32.12 (≈$112.42K) on Sep 21, 2026; now holds 73,686
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Sep 18, 2026 · 6-K — Report from a foreign company (6-K)
Report from a foreign company (6-K) — news it published at home
Sep 16, 2026 · 6-K — Report from a foreign company (6-K)
Report from a foreign company (6-K) — news it published at home
Sep 15, 2026 · 6-K — Report from a foreign company (6-K)
Report from a foreign company (6-K) — news it published at home
Sep 11, 2026 · 6-K — Report from a foreign company (6-K)
Report from a foreign company (6-K) — news it published at home
Sep 8, 2026 · 6-K — Report from a foreign company (6-K)
Report from a foreign company (6-K) — news it published at home
Things to know before you trade SBLK
- How much it moves: over the last 20 sessions the average daily move was 1.70% (largest 3.6%).
- Liquidity: about 1.83M shares (≈$51.17M) trade per day on average.
- 52-week position: $27.98 vs a range of $17.29–$32.88 (69% of the range).
- Dividends: last ex-dividend date Aug 21, 2026 ($0.9/share); 4 payments in the past 12 months.
- Splits: none in the last 2 years.
- Insider trades (Form 4, last 12 months, recent 25 shown): 10 open-market buys, 15 sales; latest: Eleni Vrettou sold 3,500 shares on Sep 21, 2026.
- Latest filings: 6-K Oct 9, 2026; 6-K Sep 18, 2026; 6-K Sep 16, 2026.
- Listing: Nasdaq · industry: Deep Sea Foreign Transportation of Freight.
SBLK market data (last 20 sessions)
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | 28.16 | 28.42 | 27.71 | 27.98 | 1.93M |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 29.40 | 29.43 | 28.30 | 28.77 | 1.94M |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 29.99 | 30.04 | 29.61 | 29.79 | 1.12M |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 29.87 | 30.52 | 29.75 | 29.84 | 1.50M |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 30.25 | 30.25 | 29.56 | 29.70 | 1.24M |
| Oct 8, 2026 | 29.85 | 30.52 | 29.85 | 30.47 | 1.44M |
| Oct 7, 2026 | 29.68 | 30.03 | 29.65 | 29.69 | 1.38M |
| Oct 6, 2026 | 30.60 | 30.68 | 29.57 | 29.86 | 2.46M |
| Oct 5, 2026 | 30.88 | 31.03 | 30.07 | 30.84 | 1.22M |
| Oct 2, 2026 | 29.95 | 30.78 | 29.82 | 30.75 | 1.42M |
| Oct 1, 2026 | 29.61 | 30.56 | 29.30 | 30.43 | 2.10M |
| Sep 30, 2026 | 29.69 | 30.08 | 29.25 | 29.36 | 2.13M |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 29.15 | 29.58 | 28.94 | 29.20 | 1.60M |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 29.60 | 29.68 | 29.24 | 29.30 | 1.90M |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 29.81 | 29.92 | 29.15 | 29.54 | 2.72M |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 30.16 | 30.72 | 29.79 | 29.90 | 2.78M |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 30.87 | 31.19 | 30.02 | 30.40 | 1.69M |
| Sep 22, 2026 | 31.14 | 31.50 | 30.75 | 30.94 | 2.04M |
| Sep 21, 2026 | 32.66 | 32.66 | 31.63 | 31.73 | 1.34M |
| Sep 18, 2026 | 32.10 | 32.50 | 31.83 | 32.48 | 2.67M |
About Star Bulk Carriers
Star Bulk Carriers (SBLK) is listed on the Nasdaq and classified by the SEC under “Deep Sea Foreign Transportation of Freight”. Its business address is in ATHENS. State of incorporation: Marshall Islands. Fiscal year ends December 31. SEC CIK 1386716.
SBLK board of directors & executives
From SEC Form 3/4/5 insider filings made in the last 12 months (date = latest filing).
Directors
| Name | Role | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Mahesh Balakrishnan | Director | Sep 22, 2026 |
| Arne Blystad | Director | Aug 3, 2026 |
| Spyridon Capralos | Director | Aug 10, 2026 |
| Koert Erhardt | Director | Sep 16, 2026 |
| Nikolaos Karellis | Director | Sep 16, 2026 |
| Milena Maria Pappa | Director | Sep 17, 2026 |
| Petros Pappas | Director | Mar 18, 2026 |
| Eleni Vrettou | Director | Sep 22, 2026 |
| Gary Weston | Director | Jun 16, 2026 |
| Mikkel Storm Weum | Director | Jun 16, 2026 |
| Raffaele Zagari | Director | Sep 17, 2026 |
Executive officers
| Name | Title | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Christos Begleris | co CFO | Jun 16, 2026 |
| Hamish Norton | President | Jun 16, 2026 |
| Charis Plakantonaki | Chief Strategy Officer | Sep 17, 2026 |
| Nikolaos Reskos | Chief Operating Officer | Sep 17, 2026 |
| Symeon Spyrou | co CFO | Sep 16, 2026 |
Recent insider buys & sales
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2026 | Eleni Vrettou | Sale | 3,500 | $32.12 |
| Sep 18, 2026 | Mahesh Balakrishnan | Sale | 10,000 | $32.34 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Milena Maria Pappa | Buy | 74,400 | $28.27 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Alexandros Pappas | Buy | 74,400 | $28.27 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Charis Plakantonaki | Buy | 3,000 | $28.27 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Nikolaos Reskos | Buy | 10,000 | $28.27 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Raffaele Zagari | Buy | 50,000 | $28.27 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Raffaele Zagari | Buy | 10,000 | $28.27 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Koert Erhardt | Buy | 6,000 | $28.27 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Symeon Spyrou | Buy | 15,000 | $28.27 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Nikolaos Karellis | Buy | 2,000 | $28.27 |
| Aug 25, 2026 | Raffaele Zagari | Sale | 50,000 | $31.20 |
| Aug 24, 2026 | Raffaele Zagari | Sale | 50,000 | $30.70 |
| Aug 17, 2026 | Charis Plakantonaki | Sale | 10,825 | $29.82 |
| Aug 14, 2026 | Charis Plakantonaki | Sale | 10,825 | $28.95 |
SBLK financials (annual, from XBRL filings)
| Fiscal year end | Revenue | Net income | Diluted EPS | Operating cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No annual XBRL figures available (foreign filers often report on Form 20-F). | ||||
Latest balance sheet: total assets $—, total liabilities $—, cash $—.
SBLK earnings / results-day log
| Date | Filing | Close that day |
|---|---|---|
| No 8-K earnings releases in recent filings. | ||
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