SB Dividend History & Yield
Safe Bulkers, Inc. · NYSE
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Nov 17, 2026 (in 69 days) | Dec 1, 2026 | $0.075 | $7.50 | Estimated |
| Sun, Feb 21, 2027 (in 165 days) | Mar 7, 2027 | $0.075 | $7.50 | Estimated |
| Fri, May 28, 2027 (in 261 days) | Jun 11, 2027 | $0.075 | $7.50 | Estimated |
| Wed, Sep 1, 2027 (in 357 days) | Sep 15, 2027 | $0.075 | $7.50 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from SB's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.30 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much SB do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 4,000 | $35,720 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 20,000 | $178,600 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 40,000 | $357,200 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 3.36%. $10,000 in SB would currently pay about $336 a year ($28 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
SB dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2026 | — | $0.075 | +25.0% |
| Jun 30, 2026 | — | $0.06 | +20.0% |
| Mar 2, 2026 | — | $0.05 | +0.0% |
| Aug 21, 2025 | — | $0.05 | +0.0% |
| Jun 6, 2025 | — | $0.05 | +0.0% |
| Mar 3, 2025 | — | $0.05 | +0.0% |
| Dec 2, 2024 | — | $0.05 | +0.0% |
| Aug 21, 2024 | — | $0.05 | +0.0% |
| May 16, 2024 | — | $0.05 | +0.0% |
| Feb 29, 2024 | — | $0.05 | +0.0% |
| Nov 24, 2023 | — | $0.05 | +0.0% |
| Aug 17, 2023 | — | $0.05 | +0.0% |
| May 25, 2023 | — | $0.05 | +0.0% |
| Feb 28, 2023 | — | $0.05 | +0.0% |
| Nov 25, 2022 | — | $0.05 | +0.0% |
| Aug 19, 2022 | — | $0.05 | +0.0% |
| Jun 7, 2022 | — | $0.05 | +0.0% |
| Mar 18, 2022 | — | $0.05 | +400.0% |
| Aug 14, 2015 | — | $0.01 | +0.0% |
| Jun 17, 2015 | — | $0.01 | -50.0% |
| Mar 6, 2015 | — | $0.02 | -50.0% |
| Nov 19, 2014 | — | $0.04 | -33.3% |
| Aug 15, 2014 | — | $0.06 | +0.0% |
| Jun 6, 2014 | — | $0.06 | +0.0% |
| Mar 6, 2014 | — | $0.06 | +0.0% |
| Nov 20, 2013 | — | $0.06 | +20.0% |
| Aug 29, 2013 | — | $0.05 | +0.0% |
| May 22, 2013 | — | $0.05 | +0.0% |
| Feb 28, 2013 | — | $0.05 | +0.0% |
| Nov 21, 2012 | — | $0.05 | -66.7% |
| Aug 22, 2012 | — | $0.15 | +0.0% |
| May 21, 2012 | — | $0.15 | +0.0% |
| Feb 22, 2012 | — | $0.15 | +0.0% |
| Nov 21, 2011 | — | $0.15 | +0.0% |
| Aug 22, 2011 | — | $0.15 | +0.0% |
| May 18, 2011 | — | $0.15 | +0.0% |
| Feb 16, 2011 | — | $0.15 | +0.0% |
| Nov 17, 2010 | — | $0.15 | +0.0% |
| Aug 18, 2010 | — | $0.15 | +0.0% |
| May 19, 2010 | — | $0.15 | +0.0% |
| Feb 17, 2010 | — | $0.15 | +0.0% |
| Nov 18, 2009 | — | $0.15 | +0.0% |
| Aug 19, 2009 | — | $0.15 | +0.0% |
| May 20, 2009 | — | $0.15 | +0.0% |
| Feb 18, 2009 | — | $0.15 | +2.7% |
| Nov 19, 2008 | — | $0.475 Special | — |
| Aug 20, 2008 | — | $0.146 | — |
SB dividend increases & cuts
Market-wide changes →| Ex-date | Change | Old | New | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2026 | Raised 50.0% | $0.05 | $0.075 | Paid |
| Jun 30, 2026 | Raised 20.0% | $0.05 | $0.06 | Paid |
Detected from the regular payment stream; supplemental and special dividends are excluded. Pro members get an email the morning a holding raises or cuts.
Payout risk check
SB scores 0/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (low risk).
No warning flags: the payout ratio, yield level, 5-year cut history and price trend all look ordinary.
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About Safe Bulkers, Inc.
Safe Bulkers, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides marine drybulk transportation services internationally. The company owns and operates a fleet of dry bulk vessels for transporting bulk cargoes comprising coal, grain, and iron ore. Its fleet consists of 45 vessels, including 8 Panamax class vessels, 12 Kamsarmax class vessels, 17 post-Panamax class vessels, and 8 Capesize class vessels with an aggregate carrying capacity of 4,559,000 deadweight tons. Safe Bulkers, Inc. was incorporated in 2007 and is based in Monaco.
Sector: Industrials. Industry: Marine Shipping. First dividend on our records: Aug 20, 2008. 47 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 8, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
SB dividend FAQ
When is SB's next ex-dividend date?
SB's next ex-dividend date is Nov 17, 2026 (in 69 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.075 per share, expected on Dec 1, 2026.
How often does SB pay dividends?
SB pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.075 per share with an ex-date of Aug 13, 2026.
What is SB's dividend yield?
SB's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 2.07%, based on $0.185 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $8.93. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.30 per share, is 3.36%.
How much does SB pay per share?
SB pays about $0.075 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $0.30 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $30.00 a year.
Has SB grown or cut its dividend?
Over the last 3 years the regular payout changed -2.6% a year. There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of SB do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 3.36%, you would need about 4,000 shares of SB (roughly $35,720 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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