Star Bulk Carriers - Buy The Dip

Summary

  • After more than quadrupling over the past twelve months, industry leader Star Bulk Carriers' shares sold off after the company reported Q1/2020 earnings and provided preliminary Q2 TCE expectations.
  • Company amended its dividend policy to allow for a Q1 dividend of $0.30 per share.
  • Preliminary Q2 TCE guidance of $21,168 is up almost 37% sequentially and bodes well for a sizeable dividend increase next quarter.
  • At current charter rates, I would estimate Star Bulk Carriers' aggregate dividend payments for FY2021 to be in range of $1.50 to $2.00 which calculates to a dividend yield of between 7% and 9.5% p.a.
  • Investors looking for exposure to the dry bulk shipping sector should consider using Thursday's setback to initiate a position in industry leader Star Bulk Carriers.

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On Thursday, industry leader Star Bulk Carriers' (NASDAQ:SBLK) shares experienced material selling pressure after the company reported first quarter results and announced a $0.30 cash dividend payable on June 14.

While earnings per share missed consensus expectations, investors would be well-served

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