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Star Bulk Carriers Corp. · Q4 2024 earnings

Q4 2024 earnings · · After market close · Investor relations

Briefing

Star Bulk Carriers Corp. reported a net income of $42.4 million for the fourth quarter of 2024, with TCE revenues of $216.8 million and EBITDA of $106.2 million.

Star Bulk Carriers Corp. announced its unaudited financial and operating results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2024. The company reported a net income of $42.4 million for Q4 2024, an increase from $39.7 million in Q4 2023. TCE revenues also increased to $216.8 million from $191.9 million in the prior year, primarily due to an increase in the average number of vessels in the fleet.

  • Net income for Q4 2024 was $42.4 million, up from $39.7 million in Q4 2023.
  • TCE Revenues increased to $216.8 million in Q4 2024 from $191.9 million in Q4 2023, driven by an increase in the average number of vessels.
  • The company declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.09 per share for Q4 2024.
  • Star Bulk repurchased 500,000 common shares in January 2025, as part of its new $100.0 million share repurchase program.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$309M

Previous: $263M+17.3%
EPS (adj)

$0.34

Previous: $0.73-53.4%
Adjusted EBITDA

$104M

No prior period
EBITDA

$106M

No prior period
TCE Revenue

$217M

No prior period
Daily OPEX per Vessel

$5.16K

No prior period
Daily OPEX per Vessel (adjusted)

$5.06K

No prior period
Daily Net Cash G&A per Vessel

$1.26K

No prior period
Average Number of Vessels

153.1

No prior period
Net Cash from Operations

$76.3M

No prior period
Ultramax/Supramax Daily TCE

$13.7K

No prior period
Post Panamax/Kamsarmax/Panamax Daily TCE

$12.3K

No prior period
Daily TCE Rate

$16.1K

No prior period
Dividend Per Share

$0.09

No prior period
Capesize/Newcastlemax Daily TCE

$26.3K

No prior period
Net Income

$42.4M

Previous: $39.7M+6.9%
Operating Income

$62.2M

Previous: $56.6M+10.0%

Revenue & EPS history

Star Bulk · Revenue · Quarterly

$309M

Q4 2024+17.3%vs Q4 2023
Beat estimate in 14 of 14 quarters(100%)
ActualEstimate

Forward guidance

Star Bulk remains cautiously optimistic about the medium-term outlook for the dry bulk market despite a traditionally weaker first quarter and persistent geopolitical uncertainties. The company is well-positioned to capitalize on future opportunities due to its strong balance sheet, scale, and industry expertise.

Tailwinds

  • Low orderbook with limited incentive for new vessel orders.
  • Aging global fleet suggests potential for replacement demand.
  • Strong balance sheet and scale provide financial stability.
  • Deep industry expertise supports strategic decision-making.
  • Successful new debt raising and refinancing of existing facilities on attractive terms.

Headwinds

  • First quarter is traditionally weaker for the dry bulk market.
  • Geopolitical uncertainties persist, potentially impacting market stability.
  • Increased costs due to new EU environmental regulations.
  • Potential for future global mandates to increase operational expenses.
  • Market conditions may not provide strong incentives for new vessel orders.

Historical earnings impact

How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.

Avg. return before/after earnings

Based on 18 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q4 2024

Historical avgQ4 2024

+0.1%

Avg return

Earnings day

+0.2%

Avg return

5 days after

+1.6%

Avg return

30 days after

48%

31 / 65 earnings

Positive

+19.9%

Q2 2013

Best reaction

-22.0%

Q3 2015

Worst reaction

Earnings price reactions
QuarterReport dateReaction (Day 0)+5 days+30 days
Q4 2026+0.3%
Q1 2026+0.0%+1.5%
Q3 2025-1.3%+2.3%-5.2%
Q2 2025-1.0%-1.9%+0.8%
Q1 2025+2.5%+0.4%+6.0%
Q4 2024-8.7%-6.8%+1.2%
Q3 2024-7.2%-8.9%-28.0%
Q2 2024-0.4%+1.8%-5.7%
Q1 2024-0.7%+2.7%-8.3%
Q4 2023-3.4%-2.6%+7.1%
Q3 2023+2.9%+3.3%+7.8%
Q2 2023+5.7%+5.4%+1.9%
Q1 2023+3.3%+3.2%+1.3%
Q4 2022-4.3%-2.5%-9.5%
Q3 2022-2.0%-0.5%-3.8%
Q2 2022+0.6%+2.2%-21.8%
Q1 2022-5.1%-3.2%-25.3%
Q4 2021+8.9%+7.8%+7.6%
Q3 2021-2.0%-1.0%+1.3%
Q2 2021+2.2%+1.7%+25.9%
Q1 2021-5.0%+2.8%+0.1%
Q4 2020-7.7%-2.2%+18.0%
Q3 2020-1.6%-0.3%+10.6%
Q2 2020+0.4%-0.9%-4.3%
Q1 2020+2.0%+0.0%+33.8%
Q4 2019+10.0%-1.0%-32.6%
Q3 2019+5.1%+4.7%+12.1%
Q2 2019+5.8%+1.5%+21.3%
Q1 2019-11.8%-10.1%+1.8%
Q4 2018+5.1%+5.3%-12.6%
Q3 2018-1.7%+1.5%-2.5%
Q2 2018-1.0%-4.6%-11.8%
Q1 2018+1.3%+6.9%-1.4%
Q4 2017+2.5%+1.5%-5.9%
Q3 2017-1.2%+1.6%+14.3%
Q2 2017-0.5%+2.6%+11.9%
Q1 2017-11.0%-6.3%+5.0%
Q4 2016+0.3%-1.1%+8.3%
Q3 2016+0.9%-5.4%-11.5%
Q2 2016-6.0%+3.9%+1.1%
Q1 2016+3.1%+2.1%+55.1%
Q4 2015+5.3%
Q3 2015-22.0%
Q2 2015+6.9%
Q1 2015-5.0%
Q4 2014+5.1%
Q3 2014-4.6%
Q2 2014+1.8%
Q1 2014-4.1%
Q4 2013+19.2%
Q3 2013+12.0%
Q2 2013+19.9%
Q1 2013-2.3%
Q4 2012+1.6%
Q3 2012-2.7%
Q2 2011+1.1%
Q2 2012+3.0%
Q4 2011+0.0%
Q1 2012-1.1%
Q3 2011-2.2%
Q1 2011-2.7%
Q4 2010-0.8%
Q3 2010+0.7%
Q2 2010-1.6%
Q1 2010-0.7%

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