Safe Bulkers stock gets a new dividend timetable in October 2026

Published on 10/04/2026 at 12:23 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Safe Bulkers stock has a new October 30 dividend date for preferred shares, while Q2 revenue reached USD 87.47 million. Adjusted EPS was USD 0.28 versus USD 0.22 estimates.

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Safe Bulkers stock has a new dividend timetable after the company declared USD 0.50 quarterly payments for each of its Series C and Series D preferred shares on October 2, 2026. The NYSE-listed common stock closed at USD 8.730 on October 2, 2026, giving investors a clear market reference as the next payment dates approach.

Preferred dividends set for October

According to StockTitan, the USD 0.50 payments cover July 30, 2026 through October 29, 2026. Holders of record on October 16, 2026 are scheduled to receive the dividends on October 30, 2026, although future payments remain subject to board approval.

The announcement applies to the preferred securities rather than the common dividend. Safe Bulkers operates dry bulk vessels carrying cargoes including coal, grain and iron ore, and its common stock trades under SB on both the NYSE and Euronext Athens, as reported by StockTitan.

Q2 earnings beat consensus

The latest reported operating figures came from the second quarter of 2026. MarketBeat reported revenue of USD 87.47 million versus analyst expectations of USD 77.50 million, while adjusted EPS reached USD 0.28 compared with consensus of USD 0.22. The comparison matters because the revenue and adjusted EPS figures both exceeded the estimates cited for the same quarter.

Safe Bulkers also generated USD 35.157 million in consolidated net income and reported a 40 percent net profit margin in Q2 2026. Cash from operating activities was USD 42.683 million for the quarter, giving the earnings picture a cash-flow element beyond the adjusted EPS result.

Stock stays below yearly high

Safe Bulkers closed at USD 8.730 on the NYSE on October 2, 2026. Its 52-week range was USD 4.14 to USD 9.31, while market capitalization stood at USD 897.1 million and trading volume reached 562,200 shares on that session.