Star Bulk Carriers 株価情報 (NASDAQ: SBLK)

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Star Bulk Carriers

Star Bulk Carriers Corp provides seaborne transportation solutions in the dry bulk sector. The company owns and operates dry bulk carrier vessels, which are used to transport bulk, such as iron ore, coal, grains, bauxite, fertilizers, and steel products. It owns a fleet of vessels that consists of Newcastlemax, Capesize, Post Panamax, Kamsarmax, Panamax, Ultramax, and Supramax. It generates revenues through the voyages it carries out.

Star Bulk Carriers Corp

Star Bulk Carriers's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBLK#NYSE">SBLK</a>) short percent of float has risen 5.06% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 1.88 million shares sold short, which is 1.66% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.0 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Star Bulk Carriers Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1736193612_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Star Bulk Carriers has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Star Bulk Carriers's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Star Bulk Carriers's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 2.80%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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Looking Into Star Bulk Carriers's Recent Short Interest

Star Bulk Carriers's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBLK#NYSE">SBLK</a>) short percent of float has risen 28.46% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 1.78 million shares sold short, which is 1.58% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.0 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Star Bulk Carriers Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734700512_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Star Bulk Carriers has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Star Bulk Carriers's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Star Bulk Carriers's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 2.63%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

How Is The Market Feeling About Star Bulk Carriers?

Star Bulk Carriers Corp. (the "Company" or "Star Bulk") (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBLK#NASDAQ">SBLK</a>), a global shipping company focusing on the transportation of dry bulk cargoes, today announced that the Company's Board further amended its dividend policy which was in place since 2021. Unless otherwise indicated or unless the context requires otherwise, all references in this press release to "we," "us," "our," or similar references, mean Star Bulk Carriers Corp. and, where applicable, its consolidated subsidiaries.
Under the amended dividend policy, as set out herein below, the Company may approve an allocation of up to 60% of cash flow from operations less debt amortization, less maintenance/upgrade CAPEX less any deficit of cash below $2.1 million per owned vessel ("Cash Flow"), towards quarterly shareholder dividends.&nbsp;
Any remaining Cash Flow to be allocated, at the Company's discretion, to:
<ul>
<li>Share repurchases: Buybacks will be prioritized when the share price is trading at a significant discount to the estimated net liquidation value of the Company's hard assets</li>
<li>Growth Opportunities: Cash Flow may be also used for opportunistic vessel acquisitions and investments that will create enhanced returns over time and for general corporate purposes.</li>
</ul>
New Share Repurchase Program
On December 13, 2024 our Board of Directors cancelled the existing $50.0 million share repurchase program and authorized a new share repurchase program of up to an aggregate of $100.0 million ("New Share Repurchase Program") under the same conditions applying as per the previous share repurchase program. Pursuant to the New Share Repurchase Program and using proceeds from previous vessel sales, the Company bought back 293,474 shares at an average price of $15.5. The repurchased shares will be withdrawn and cancelled, leaving the total number of shares issued and outstanding post cancellation at 117,730,112.

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Star Bulk Carriers Corp. Announces An Amended Dividend Policy And Cancelled The Existing $50M Share Repurchase Program And Authorized A New Share Repurchase Program Of Up To An Aggregate Of $100M

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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Star Bulk Carriers Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBLK#NASDAQ">SBLK</a>)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</h3>
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<li>On Nov. 19, Star Bulk Carriers posted downbeat quarterly earnings. The company's stock fell around 14% over the past month and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SBLK">has a 52-week low</a> of $16.78.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 23.02</li>
<li>SBLK Price Action: Shares of Star Bulk Carriers fell 2.1% to close at $16.86 on Wednesday.</li>
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<li>On Nov. 22, Pyxis Tankers reported quarterly earnings of 31 cents per share, up from 26 cents per share from the same period last year. Valentios Valentis, our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, commented, &#8220;We are pleased to report solid results for the third fiscal quarter of 2024 with revenues, net of $13.8 million and net income attributable to common shareholders of $3.6 million with basic earnings per share of $0.34 basic and $0.31 diluted. In the quarter ended September 30, 2024, the product tanker sector continued to experience a healthy chartering environment driven by global demand for transportation fuels, tight inventories of many petroleum products, supportive refinery activity, combined with the significant effects of the ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East which has led to continued market dislocation of shifting trade patterns and ton-mile expansion of seaborne cargo transportation." The company's stock fell around 15% over the past month and has a 52-week <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PXS">low of $3.62</a>.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 26.11</li>
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Star Bulk Carriers's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBLK#NYSE">SBLK</a>) short percent of float has fallen 4.65% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 1.39 million shares sold short, which is 1.23% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.09 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Star Bulk Carriers Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1733343322_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Star Bulk Carriers has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Star Bulk Carriers's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Star Bulk Carriers's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 2.76%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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Star Bulk Carriers Says Remain Optimistic About Its Medium-term Prospects Regarding Dry Bulk Market

Star Bulk Carriers (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBLK#NASDAQ">SBLK</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.71 per share which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $0.98 by 27.55 percent. This is a 108.82 percent increase over earnings of $0.34 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $344.28 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $304.45 million by 13.08 percent. This is a 54.32 percent increase over sales of $223.09 million the same period last year.

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Star Bulk Carriers Q3 2024 Adj EPS $0.71 Misses $0.98 Estimate, Sales $344.28M Beat $304.45M Estimate

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Earnings Scheduled For November 19, 2024

Star Bulk Carriers (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBLK#NASDAQ">SBLK</a>) is set to give its latest quarterly earnings report on Tuesday, 2024-11-19. Here's what investors need to know before the announcement.
Analysts estimate that Star Bulk Carriers will report an earnings per share (EPS) of $0.99. 
Anticipation surrounds Star Bulk Carriers's announcement, with investors hoping to hear about both surpassing estimates and receiving positive guidance for the next quarter.
New investors should understand that while earnings performance is important, market reactions are often driven by guidance.
<h3>Historical Earnings Performance</h3>
The company's EPS missed by $0.05 in the last quarter, leading to a 0.14% drop in the share price on the following day.
Here's a look at Star Bulk Carriers's past performance and the resulting price change:

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Quarter</th>
<th>Q2 2024</th>
<th>Q1 2024</th>
<th>Q4 2023</th>
<th>Q3 2023</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>EPS Estimate</td>
<td>0.83</td>
<td>0.81</td>
<td>0.73</td>
<td>0.27</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EPS Actual</td>
<td>0.78</td>
<td>0.87</td>
<td>0.73</td>
<td>0.34</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Price Change %</td>
<td>-0.0%</td>
<td>2.0%</td>
<td>-5.0%</td>
<td>2.0%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1731945677_0.png" alt="eps graph" />
<h3>Market Performance of Star Bulk Carriers's Stock</h3>
Shares of Star Bulk Carriers were trading at $20.29 as of November 15. Over the last 52-week period, shares are up 3.88%. Given that these returns are generally positive, long-term shareholders should be satisfied going into this earnings release. 
<h3>Analyst Insights on Star Bulk Carriers</h3>
For investors, grasping market sentiments and expectations in the industry is vital. This analysis explores the latest insights regarding Star Bulk Carriers.
With 2 analyst ratings, Star Bulk Carriers has a consensus rating of Buy. The average one-year price target is $23.5, indicating a potential 15.82% upside.
<h3>Analyzing Analyst Ratings Among Peers</h3>
In this comparison, we explore the analyst ratings and average 1-year price targets of Golden Ocean Group, Costamare and Danaos, three prominent industry players, offering insights into their relative performance expectations and market positioning.
<ul>
<li>Golden Ocean Group is maintaining an Neutral status according to analysts, with an average 1-year price target of $14.5, indicating a potential 28.54% downside.</li>
<li>Costamare received a Neutral consensus from analysts, with an average 1-year price target of $13.0, implying a potential 35.93% downside.</li>
<li>Danaos is maintaining an Buy status according to analysts, with an average 1-year price target of $105.0, indicating a potential 417.5% upside.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Summary of Peers Analysis</h3>
The peer analysis summary offers a detailed examination of key metrics for Golden Ocean Group, Costamare and Danaos, providing valuable insights into their respective standings within the industry and their market positions and comparative performance.

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Company</th>
<th>Consensus</th>
<th>Revenue Growth</th>
<th>Gross Profit</th>
<th>Return on Equity</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Star Bulk Carriers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>47.84%</td>
<td>$131.76M</td>
<td>5.10%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Golden Ocean Group</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>17.20%</td>
<td>$91.01M</td>
<td>3.24%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Costamare</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>36.03%</td>
<td>$124.19M</td>
<td>3.06%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Danaos</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>7.09%</td>
<td>$150.59M</td>
<td>3.69%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

Key Takeaway:
Star Bulk Carriers ranks highest in Revenue Growth among its peers. It also leads in Gross Profit margin. However, it has a lower Return on Equity compared to some peers. Overall, Star Bulk Carriers is positioned favorably within the group based on these metrics.
<h3>Unveiling the Story Behind Star Bulk Carriers</h3>
Star Bulk Carriers Corp provides seaborne transportation solutions in the dry bulk sector. The company owns and operates dry bulk carrier vessels, which are used to transport bulk, such as iron ore, coal, grains, bauxite, fertilizers, and steel products. It owns a fleet of vessels that consists of Newcastlemax, Capesize, Post Panamax, Kamsarmax, Panamax, Ultramax, and Supramax. It generates revenues through the voyages it carries out.
<h3>Star Bulk Carriers: Financial Performance Dissected</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: With an elevated market capitalization, the company stands out above industry averages, showcasing substantial size and market acknowledgment.
Revenue Growth: Over the 3 months period, Star Bulk Carriers showcased positive performance, achieving a revenue growth rate of 47.84% as of 30 June, 2024. This reflects a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company stands out with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Industrials sector.
Net Margin: Star Bulk Carriers's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional net margin, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable net margin of 30.06%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Star Bulk Carriers's ROE surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 5.1% ROE, the company effectively utilizes shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): Star Bulk Carriers's ROA excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 2.92%. This signifies efficient management of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: The company maintains a balanced debt approach with a debt-to-equity ratio below industry norms, standing at 0.66.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SBLK/earnings">To track all earnings releases for Star Bulk Carriers visit their earnings calendar on our site.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

An Overview of Star Bulk Carriers's Earnings

On CNBC's &#8220;<a href="https://www.cnbc.com/video/2024/10/29/final-trades-meta-delta-air-lines-and-star-bulk-carrier.html">Halftime Report Final Trades</a>,&#8221; Kevin Simpson of Capital Wealth Planning said earnings of Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) are expected to be up 20%. The company has topped expectations in the past seven <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/technicals/24/10/41612675/meta-bulls-await-earnings-surge-is-620-next-stop">quarters, he added</a>.
Wall Street expects Meta to report quarterly earnings at $5.25 per share on revenue of $40.29 billion after the closing bell today.
Jim Lebenthal of Cerity Partners named Delta Air Lines, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAL#NYSE">DAL</a>) as his final trade.
Delta Air Lines recently filed a lawsuit against cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRWD#NASDAQ">CRWD</a>) in a Georgia state court, following a global outage in July that led to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41562639/delta-air-lines-sues-crowdstrike-for-500m-over-july-outage-that-disrupted-flights-affecting-1-3m-cus">widespread flight cancellations.</a>
The lawsuit, lodged in Fulton County Superior Court, claims that a software update from CrowdStrike was "catastrophic," causing more than 8.5 million Microsoft&#8216;s Windows-based computers worldwide to crash.
Don't forget to check out our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premarket/">premarket coverage here</a>
Jenny Van Leeuwen Harrington of Gilman Hill Asset Management, LLC said Star Bulk Carriers Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBLK#NASDAQ">SBLK</a>) has an 11% yield.
On Oct. 23, Stifel analyst Benjamin Nolan downgraded Star Bulk Carriers&#8217; rating from Buy to Hold and lowered the price target from $30 to $21.
Price Action:
<ul>
<li>Meta shares gained 2.6% to close at $593.28 during Tuesday's session.</li>
<li>Delta Air Lines shares gained 3.5% to settle at $57.34 during Tuesday's session.</li>
<li>Star Bulk Carriers shares gained 1.8% to close at $19.37 on Tuesday.</li>
</ul>
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Star Bulk Carriers's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBLK#NYSE">SBLK</a>) short percent of float has fallen 14.57% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 1.46 million shares sold short, which is 1.29% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.0 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Star Bulk Carriers Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1730138414_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Star Bulk Carriers has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Star Bulk Carriers's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Star Bulk Carriers's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 3.16%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

Peering Into Star Bulk Carriers's Recent Short Interest

Stifel analyst Benjamin Nolan downgrades Star Bulk Carriers (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBLK#NASDAQ">SBLK</a>) from Buy to Hold and lowers the price target from $30 to $21.

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Stifel Downgrades Star Bulk Carriers to Hold, Lowers Price Target to $21

In late 2023, many analysts called for 2024 to be the year of a small-cap stock renaissance. These stocks were battered as the Federal Reserve aggressively raised interest rates. Many of these companies rely on borrowing to fund their growth and struggled as the cost of borrowing increased.&nbsp;
The Russell 2000 index, which tracks many small-cap stocks, is up 20% in 2024. But not all small-cap stocks participated in that rally. However, with the Federal Reserve suggesting that its 50-basis point cut in September was the first in a series of future rate cuts, borrowing conditions should improve for small-cap stocks, particularly those that already show solid fundamentals like the stocks mentioned here. &nbsp;
Analysts are projecting earnings growth of at least 10% in the next 12 months for each of these companies. That growth and other catalysts make these stocks strong candidates to outperform the market in the next 12 months. &nbsp;
<h2>Star Bulk Carriers Will Benefit From China&#39;s Stimulus Measures&nbsp;</h2>
Dry bulk carrier stocks aren&#39;t the most exciting. But Star Bulk Carriers Corp. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/sblk#NASDAQ">SBLK</a>) is one to watch heading into 2025. It&#39;s the largest U.S.-listed dry bulk company with a fleet of 160 vessels. The company also has a strong balance sheet and has been paying down debt at a rate of about $250 million per year, a pace it expects to continue to match in the future.
However, a key reason for the company&#39;s short-term growth will likely come from China. The company has noted that dry bulk shipments to China were up about 7.5% in the first seven months of 2024. That was before the company announced new stimulus measures, which will likely increase demand for imports of raw materials like iron ore.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Then, you have to consider the company&#39;s valuation. SBLK stock is trading at just 6.9x forward earnings. The stock is up 7.6% in 2024, but analysts have a consensus price target of $29.33 which gives investors about 28% upside to go along with a dividend that has a 12.2% yield. The one risk is higher oil prices which would hurt earnings. &nbsp;
<h2>Evolv Technologies Is a Play on the Application of AI&nbsp;</h2>
Unfortunately, the nation experienced another school shooting in September. Perhaps anecdotally, the share price of Evolv Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/evlv#NASDAQ">EVLV</a>) is up 59% in the 90 days ending October 3, 2024. Evolv provides a next-generation metal detection system that is rooted in artificial intelligence (AI).
A key benefit of the company&#39;s Evolv Express system is that it provides a truly touchless security screening system. This allows an uninterrupted traffic flow into and out of the venues in which it operates. In fact, the company&#39;s technology has screened over one billion people since 2019. &nbsp;
The company&#39;s products are used by one or more teams in every professional sports league. Evolv&#39;s customer base also includes hospitals, churches, and school systems that are looking for a non-invasive way to screen for firearms, explosives, and tactical knives. &nbsp;
However, even with the sharp move higher in the last three months, EVLV stock is still down 17.3% for the year and over 15% in the last 12 months. One concern is earnings. The company just posted its first profitable quarter. Another concern is competition. However, the company&#39;s annual recurring revenue (ARR) continues to rise, suggesting this concern may be overstated. &nbsp;
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Last on this list of small-cap stocks poised for growth in 2025 is Central Garden &amp; Pet Company (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/centa#NASDAQ">CENTA</a>). As its name suggests, the company&#39;s business is divided into two verticals. Its garden sector offers a range of lawn and garden supplies, while its Pet sector provides supplies for dogs, cats, and other pets.
Like many consumer discretionary stocks, CENTA stock lags the broader market. However, it&#39;s still up about 3.8% in 2024. This comes as the company is showing a slight decline in the top line, which is offset by earnings that are growing year-over-year.&nbsp;
However, the company points to its customer base which continues to spend on their pets. The company has also taken steps in its garden division to navigate through external challenges that are a constant in the business. &nbsp;
The CENTA analyst forecasts on MarketBeat show bullish sentiment for the stock. The $42 consensus price target gives the stock an upside of 43%. &nbsp;
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Star Bulk Carriers's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBLK#NYSE">SBLK</a>) short percent of float has fallen 21.76% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 1.71 million shares sold short, which is 1.51% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.01 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Star Bulk Carriers Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1728576015_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Star Bulk Carriers has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Star Bulk Carriers's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Star Bulk Carriers's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 3.05%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Industrials sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>UPS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$48.8K</td>
<td>1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">904</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DAL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$52.50</td>
<td>$44.0K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">427</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LUNR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$6.00</td>
<td>$56.8K</td>
<td>2.9K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">225</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LUV</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$25.7K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">221</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UBER</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$62.50</td>
<td>$273.5K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">170</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SBLK</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$40.0K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">104</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LASE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$27.2K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">68</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EMR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$31.9K</td>
<td>21</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">59</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CAT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$360.00</td>
<td>$34.5K</td>
<td>11</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">9</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• For UPS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UPS#NYSE">UPS</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 176 day(s) on March 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 10 contract(s) at a $85.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $48.8K, with a price of $4880.0 per contract. There were 1 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 904 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For DAL (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAL#NYSE">DAL</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 50 day(s) on November 15, 2024. This event was a transfer of 182 contract(s) at a $52.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 22 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $44.0K, with a price of $242.0 per contract. There were 1544 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 427 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding LUNR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUNR#NASDAQ">LUNR</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 113 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $6.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $56.8K, with a price of $285.0 per contract. There were 2905 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 225 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For LUV (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUV#NYSE">LUV</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 477 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 50 contract(s) at a $30.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.7K, with a price of $515.0 per contract. There were 1795 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 221 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding UBER (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UBER#NYSE">UBER</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 113 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 170 contract(s) at a $62.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $273.5K, with a price of $1609.0 per contract. There were 1466 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 170 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For SBLK (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBLK#NASDAQ">SBLK</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 113 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $20.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $40.0K, with a price of $400.0 per contract. There were 1236 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 104 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding LASE (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LASE#NASDAQ">LASE</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 203 day(s) on April 17, 2025. Parties traded 68 contract(s) at a $15.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.2K, with a price of $400.0 per contract. There were 0 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 68 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding EMR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EMR#NYSE">EMR</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 176 day(s) on March 21, 2025. Parties traded 58 contract(s) at a $105.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 8 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $31.9K, with a price of $550.0 per contract. There were 21 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 59 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding CAT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 841 day(s) on January 15, 2027. Parties traded 4 contract(s) at a $360.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $34.5K, with a price of $8632.0 per contract. There were 11 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 9 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Star Bulk Carriers's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBLK#NYSE">SBLK</a>) short percent of float has risen 8.65% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 2.55 million shares sold short, which is 2.26% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.44 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Star Bulk Carriers Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1726155010_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Star Bulk Carriers has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Star Bulk Carriers's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Star Bulk Carriers's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 3.11%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

Asset Sales

Star Bulk Announces $20M Vessel Sale Of Capesize m/v Star Triumph; ~$16.3M Share Repurchase Program Of 791,015 Shares At $20.58/Share

Deutsche Bank analyst Chris Robertson initiates coverage on Star Bulk Carriers (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBLK#NASDAQ">SBLK</a>) with a Buy rating and announces Price Target of $26.

Initiation

Deutsche Bank Initiates Coverage On Star Bulk Carriers with Buy Rating, Announces Price Target of $26

Star Bulk Carriers's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBLK#NYSE">SBLK</a>) short percent of float has fallen 22.39% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 2.35 million shares sold short, which is 2.08% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.14 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Star Bulk Carriers Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1724445020_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Star Bulk Carriers has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Star Bulk Carriers's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Star Bulk Carriers's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 3.10%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

(SBLK) - Analyzing Star Bulk Carriers's Short Interest

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The shipping industry is evolving with cutting-edge technology and green initiatives. Therefore, it might be wise to consider buying three shipping stocks, Star Bulk Carriers (SBLK), Teekay Corporation (TK), and BW LPG Ltd. (BWLP), for potential growth. Read on… The shipping industry plays a pivotal role in global trade, and as supply chains evolve, shipping companies are optimizing their logistics operations to meet rising demand efficiently. Advanced technologies, including AI-driven route optimization and automated port operations, are becoming integral to enhancing delivery speed and reducing costs.
Given the industry's robust prospects, it could be wise to invest in fundamentally sound shipping stocks Star Bulk Carriers Corp. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/SBLK/">SBLK</a>), Teekay Corporation Ltd. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/TK/">TK</a>), and BW LPG Limited (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/BWLP/">BWLP</a>), for potential gains.
The shift toward green logistics is another trend reshaping the industry. Green logistics refers to the integration of environmentally sustainable practices within supply chains and transportation systems that involve reducing carbon footprints and optimizing resource efficiency.
Shipping companies are adopting cleaner fuels, such as LNG, and exploring electric and <a href="https://www.forbes.com/councils/forbesbusinessdevelopmentcouncil/2025/01/02/green-logistics-the-transition-to-innovative-ecological-and-sustainable-transport-technologies/">hybrid ships to reduce their carbon footprint</a>. These initiatives align with stricter environmental regulations and growing consumer demand for sustainable practices.
Furthermore, e-commerce growth <a href="https://www.firstmile.com/post/the-impact-of-e-commerce-growth-on-shipping-industry-trends">has further amplified the need for robust logistics networks</a>. Companies that specialize in last-mile delivery and global freight forwarding are seeing increased demand as businesses strive to meet customer expectations for fast and reliable shipping.
As global trade rebounds, shipping stocks are well-positioned to benefit from increased activity. Moreover, the global cargo shipping market is projected <a href="https://www.alliedmarketresearch.com/cargo-shipping-market-A47214">to reach $4.2 trillion by 2031</a>, exhibiting a CAGR of 7%.
Considering the positive trajectory of developments, let's delve deeper into <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/shipping/">Shipping</a> stocks:
Stock #3: Star Bulk Carriers Corp. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/SBLK/">SBLK</a>)
Headquartered in Marousi, Greece, SBLK is a global shipping company that owns and operates a diverse fleet of dry bulk vessels that transport bulk commodities, including iron ore, minerals and grain, bauxite, fertilizers, and steel products, along worldwide shipping routes. 
In the fiscal third quarter that ended on September 30, 2024, SBLK's total revenues increased 54.3% year-over-year, amounting to $263.77 million. The company reported operating income of $95.16 million, indicating a 58.5% growth from the prior-year quarter.
Its adjusted net income came in at $82.70 million, up 149.5% year-over-year, while its adjusted <a href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/e/eps.asp">earnings per share</a> grew by 108.8% from the prior-year quarter to $0.71. Also, SBLK's adjusted EBITDA rose 71.5% from the year-ago value of $144.36 million.
Analysts expect SBLK's revenue for the fiscal year (ended December 2024) to increase 42.8% year-over-year to $993.15 million, while its EPS for the same quarter is expected to grow 48.5% from the prior year to $2.73. For the fiscal year 2025, its revenue is expected to be $1 billion, indicating a marginal improvement over the prior year.
Moreover, SBLK's revenue has grown at CAGRs of 3.1% and 9.3% over the past three and five years, respectively. In addition, its normalized net income increased at 75.9% CAGR over the past five years.
Shares of SBLK have declined by 2.1% over the past month to close the last trading session at $14.68.
SBLK's <a href="https://stocknews.com/powr-ratings/">POWR Ratings</a> reflect this robust outlook. The stock has an overall rating of B, which equates to Buy in our proprietary rating system. The POWR Ratings are calculated by considering 118 different factors, with each factor weighted to an optimal degree.
SBLK has a B grade for Value and Quality. It is ranked #13 out of 35 stocks in the A-rated <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/shipping/">Shipping</a> industry. <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/SBLK/">Click here</a> to see the additional ratings for SBLK (Growth, Momentum, Stability, and Sentiment).
Stocks #2: Teekay Corporation Ltd. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/TK/">TK</a>)
Based in Hamilton, Bermuda, TK engages in crude oil and other marine transportation services worldwide. The company owns and operates crude oil and refined product tankers. It also offers ship-to-ship support services, tanker commercial management operation services, and operational and maintenance marine services. 
For the third quarter of 2024, which ended on September 30, TK's revenues were reported to be $272.62 million, while the income from vessel operations stood at $52.19 million. Its adjusted net income attributable was valued at $21.10 million and $0.23 per share.
TK's normalized net income has grown at a CAGR of 192.5% over the past three years. Likewise, the company's diluted EPS has increased at a CAGR of 198.7% over the past three years.
TK's shares have surged 10.6% over the past month to close the last trading session at $7.04.
TK's bright prospects are reflected in its POWR Ratings. The stock has an overall rating of B, which translates to a Buy in our proprietary rating system.
It also has a B grade for Value and Quality. Within the Shipping industry, it is ranked #11. <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/TK/">Click here</a> to see TK's ratings for Growth, Momentum, Stability, and Sentiment.
Stock #1: BW LPG Limited (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/BWLP/">BWLP</a>)
Based in Singapore, BWLP is an investment holding that engages in international ship-owning and chartering activities. The company operates through two segments: Shipping and Product Services.
During the fiscal third quarter that ended on September 30, 2024, BWLP's revenue of Product Services increased 44.4% year-over-year, amounting to $584.60 million. Its operating profit amounted to $139.17 million, increasing 8.6% year-over-year. In addition, the company's profit attributable amounted to $120.46 million, while its EPS stood at $0.79.
Street expects BWLP's revenue for the fiscal year (ending January 2025) to be $778 million. Its revenue for the fiscal year 2025 is expected to register a 2.9% growth from the prior year, settling at $801.21 million.
Over the past three and five years, BWLP's revenue grew at CAGRs of 73.1% and 38.3%, respectively, while its levered FCF grew at 77.7% CAGR over the past three years.
The stock has gained 16.5% over the past month to close the last trading session at $11.96.
It's no surprise that BWLP has an overall rating of B, equating to a Buy in our POWR Ratings system. It has an A grade for Quality and a B for Value. Out of 35 stocks in the same A-rated industry, BWLP is ranked #2.
Beyond what is stated above, we've also rated BWLP for Growth, Momentum, Stability, and Sentiment. Get all BWLP's ratings <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/BWLP/">here</a>.
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BWLP shares were trading at $11.95 per share on Wednesday afternoon, down $0.01 (-0.08%). Year-to-date, BWLP has gained 5.19%, versus a 3.56% rise in the benchmark S&amp;P 500 index during the same period.
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