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SB-PD

Safe Bulkers, Inc.

SB-PD

Industrials · Stock · quarterly payer

Forward Yield

7.67%

Annual Dividend

$2.00

Payout Ratio

5-Yr Growth

0.0%

Ex-Date

Apr 17, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

SB-PD Dividend Safety Score

85/ 100
Grade A

Very Safe

Dividend-growth streak10 consecutive years of growth
Cut historyNever cut its dividend on record
Balance-sheet strengthDebt/equity of 0.65
Yield vs its historyYield in line with its history

SmarterDividends' proprietary score, backtested against which dividends were actually cut over 15+ years (0.78 AUC). It blends a validated cut-risk model (growth streak, cut history) with current payout, cash-flow and debt. Higher is safer · not investment advice.

Dividend Growth

Total dividends per share by year

Is SB-PD a good dividend stock?

Yes

Safe Bulkers, Inc. (SB-PD) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 7.67% ($2.00/yr), with 10 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Advantages

  • 10 consecutive years of dividend growth
  • Never cut its dividend on record
  • Top-tier dividend safety score

Risks

  • Single-stock concentration risk — diversify

Key Data

Dividend Yield
7.67%
Payout Ratio
Annual Dividend
$2.00
5-Yr Avg Growth
0.0%
Ex-Dividend Date
Apr 17, 2026
Years of Growth
10
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
0.85
Market Cap
P/E Ratio
17.3
5-Yr Total Return
3%
52-Week Range
$25.01 – $27.29
Dividend Safety
A · 85/100
Ever Cut?
No
SB-PD ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Apr 17, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →

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At $2.00 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$50.00
Annual$200.00
Monthly avg$16.67