Safe Bulkers, Inc.

NYSE:SB Stock Report

Market Cap: US$364.9m

Safe Bulkers Future Growth

Future criteria checks 2/6

Safe Bulkers's revenue is forecast to decline at 3.1% per annum while its annual earnings are expected to grow at 13.9% per year. EPS is expected to grow by 14.6% per annum. Return on equity is forecast to be 13.1% in 3 years.

Key information

13.9%

Earnings growth rate

14.6%

EPS growth rate

Shipping earnings growth-1.0%
Revenue growth rate-3.1%
Future return on equity13.1%
Analyst coverage

Low

Last updated20 Feb 2025

Recent future growth updates

Recent updates

Safe Bulkers (NYSE:SB) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of $0.05

Feb 25
Safe Bulkers (NYSE:SB) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of $0.05

Safe Bulkers: A Large New Build Program Putting Pressure On The Balance Sheet

Jan 23

Safe Bulkers: Safe Route To Financial Stability Despite Headwinds

Jan 03

Safe Bulkers: Maintaining Buy Rating On This Quality Shipper

Dec 21

Safe Bulkers' (NYSE:SB) Earnings Are Weaker Than They Seem

Nov 20
Safe Bulkers' (NYSE:SB) Earnings Are Weaker Than They Seem

Safe Bulkers: Idea For Income-Oriented Investors That Seek Upside Potential

Oct 18

Investors Continue Waiting On Sidelines For Safe Bulkers, Inc. (NYSE:SB)

Oct 15
Investors Continue Waiting On Sidelines For Safe Bulkers, Inc. (NYSE:SB)
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Eco-Efficient Fleet Upgrades And Strategic Investments Propel Shipping Leader Into Sustainable Profitability

Sep 24 Environmental upgrades and fleet renewal for eco-efficient ships position the company well for future environmental regulations and market demands for greener solutions.

Safe Bulkers: The PullBack Might Not Be Over

Aug 17

Safe Bulkers (NYSE:SB) Will Pay A Dividend Of $0.05

Aug 02
Safe Bulkers (NYSE:SB) Will Pay A Dividend Of $0.05

At US$5.13, Is It Time To Put Safe Bulkers, Inc. (NYSE:SB) On Your Watch List?

Jul 31
At US$5.13, Is It Time To Put Safe Bulkers, Inc. (NYSE:SB) On Your Watch List?

Safe Bulkers: Better Margins At A Cheaper Price

May 31

Safe Bulkers: Bet On Mid-Size Bulk Carriers With The Best In Class

Apr 10

Safe Bulkers (NYSE:SB) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of $0.05

Feb 21
Safe Bulkers (NYSE:SB) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of $0.05

Safe Bulkers: My Favorite Bulker Stock To Play The Shipping Cycle

Jan 08

Safe Bulkers: The Resurgence Of Repurchases Poised To Propel Stock Re-Rating

Dec 27

Safe Bulkers, Inc. (NYSE:SB) Surges 27% Yet Its Low P/E Is No Reason For Excitement

Dec 02
Safe Bulkers, Inc. (NYSE:SB) Surges 27% Yet Its Low P/E Is No Reason For Excitement

What Does Safe Bulkers, Inc.'s (NYSE:SB) Share Price Indicate?

Nov 17
What Does Safe Bulkers, Inc.'s (NYSE:SB) Share Price Indicate?

Safe Bulkers: A Dry Bulk Shipping Value Opportunity

Oct 12

Safe Bulkers (NYSE:SB) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of $0.05

Aug 01
Safe Bulkers (NYSE:SB) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of $0.05

Analysts Just Slashed Their Safe Bulkers, Inc. (NYSE:SB) EPS Numbers

Jul 28
Analysts Just Slashed Their Safe Bulkers, Inc. (NYSE:SB) EPS Numbers

Safe Bulkers: A Decent Value In The Dry Bulk Space - Buy

Jun 25

Safe Bulkers (NYSE:SB) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of $0.05

May 23
Safe Bulkers (NYSE:SB) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of $0.05

Safe Bulkers to acquire one Japanese Kamsarmax class dry-bulk vessel

Feb 21

Safe Bulkers Non-GAAP EPS of $0.29 beats by $0.05, revenue of $86.7M beats by $15.4M

Feb 14

Safe Bulkers: Limited Supply Makes Choppy Demand Easy Sailing

Jan 24

Safe Bulkers: Significantly Discounted Dry Bulk Play

Jan 14

Safe Bulkers, Inc. (NYSE:SB) Analysts Just Trimmed Their Revenue Forecasts By 13%

Nov 18
Safe Bulkers, Inc. (NYSE:SB) Analysts Just Trimmed Their Revenue Forecasts By 13%

Safe Bulkers Non-GAAP EPS of $0.39, revenue of $93.7M

Nov 09

Here's Why Safe Bulkers (NYSE:SB) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly

Oct 19
Here's Why Safe Bulkers (NYSE:SB) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly

Earnings and Revenue Growth Forecasts

NYSE:SB - Analysts future estimates and past financials data (USD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsFree Cash FlowCash from OpAvg. No. Analysts
12/31/202628993841541
12/31/202528657821181
12/31/202430889-14130N/A
9/30/202431898-69140N/A
6/30/202430788-72137N/A
3/31/202429975-84125N/A
12/31/202328469-87122N/A
9/30/202328977-44139N/A
6/30/2023318113-29155N/A
3/31/20233391477190N/A
12/31/202235016435218N/A
9/30/2022356193116225N/A
6/30/2022354197147256N/A
3/31/2022344178130239N/A
12/31/2021329164108217N/A
9/30/202128910587183N/A
6/30/20212485375129N/A
3/31/2021215649100N/A
12/31/2020198-251363N/A
9/30/2020199-29-2653N/A
6/30/2020198-27-755N/A
3/31/2020195-111251N/A
12/31/201919841958N/A
9/30/2019197102167N/A
6/30/2019196131066N/A
3/31/2019198162975N/A
12/31/2018193164085N/A
9/30/2018183-80N/A74N/A
6/30/2018170-81N/A67N/A
3/31/2018158-89N/A60N/A
12/31/2017148-99N/A50N/A
9/30/2017137-18N/A42N/A
6/30/2017127-50N/A41N/A
3/31/2017118-55N/A25N/A
12/31/2016110-70N/A13N/A
9/30/2016108-95N/A12N/A
6/30/2016114-78N/A16N/A
3/31/2016120-74N/AN/AN/A
12/31/2015127-62N/A26N/A
9/30/2015136-32N/AN/AN/A
6/30/2015139-23N/AN/AN/A
3/31/2015145-15N/AN/AN/A
12/31/20141545N/A44N/A
9/30/201417439N/AN/AN/A
6/30/201418052N/AN/AN/A

Analyst Future Growth Forecasts

Earnings vs Savings Rate: SB's forecast earnings growth (13.9% per year) is above the savings rate (2.8%).

Earnings vs Market: SB's earnings (13.9% per year) are forecast to grow faster than the US market (13.6% per year).

High Growth Earnings: SB's earnings are forecast to grow, but not significantly.

Revenue vs Market: SB's revenue is expected to decline over the next 3 years (-3.1% per year).

High Growth Revenue: SB's revenue is forecast to decline over the next 3 years (-3.1% per year).

Earnings per Share Growth Forecasts

Future Return on Equity

Future ROE: SB's Return on Equity is forecast to be low in 3 years time (13.1%).

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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2025/04/13 15:26
End of Day Share Price 2025/04/11 00:00
Earnings2024/12/31
Annual Earnings2024/12/31

Data Sources

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Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
  • Cash flow statement
  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
  • Stock prices
  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

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Analyst Sources

Safe Bulkers, Inc. is covered by 15 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.

AnalystInstitution
Kenneth HoexterBofA Global Research
Noah ParquetteCanaccord Genuity
Natasha BoydenCantor Fitzgerald & Co.