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Shipping stocks continue to stand out as elevated freight rates and favorable supply-demand dynamics support stronger earnings and shareholder distributions.

Star Bulk Carriers is the sector's best-run operator, with a 138-vessel fleet and the lowest breakeven costs among peers. I see fair value at $36 per share, 18% above current levels, based on a conservative, forward-looking cash flow estimate. SBLK's 100% payout policy yields a 10.5% dividend at the curve, with strong asset backing and prudent capital management.

Star Bulk Carriers Corp. delivered strong Q2 results, beating estimates with $1.23 EPS and a robust $0.9 dividend (12% yield). SBLK's financial position is solid, with $565M cash, $981M debt, and debt below scrap value; valuation stands at 0.85x NAV. I expect continued strong quarters, with Q3 and Q4 earnings supporting a dividend around $0.90 and $4 full-year EPS.

Amid rising geopolitical risks, investors can consider buying value stocks like DAR, AVT, SBLK and DKL, which boast high earnings yield.

VLO and SBLK made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) value stocks list on August 17, 2026.

SBLK, TAK and STBA made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) income stocks list on August 17, 2026.

TAK, VLO, PFX, SBLK and RELY have been added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List on August 17, 2026.

Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.

Here is how Star Bulk Carriers (SBLK) and ZIM Integrated Shipping Services (ZIM) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.