Safe Bulkers, Inc. Dividend History | Yield & Payout Insights

Dividend history and payout analysis for Safe Bulkers, Inc. (SB). Use the fiscal-year summary and the payout history table below to track dividend per share, dividend yield, and payout ratio changes over time, plus the key dates investors watch for dividend investing.

Dividend Performance Chart

Dividend Summary (FY)

12 years
Metric (FY)202520242023202220152014201320122011201020092008
Dividends per share (FY)$0.20$0.20$0.20$0.20$0.04$0.22$0.21$0.50$0.60$0.60$0.60$0.62
Dividend yield (FY) %N/A7.68%6.87%9.58%25.94%7.94%2.20%14.77%10.04%6.74%6.85%57.47%
Payout ratio (FY) %N/A30.30%39.66%19.49%-36.58%177.09%21.31%38.98%46.56%34.49%19.77%175.52%

Dividend Payout History

45 payments
Pay DateEx-DateRecord DateAmount
2025-12-19December 08, 252025-12-08$0.05
2025-09-05August 21, 252025-08-21$0.05
2025-06-20June 06, 252025-06-06$0.05
2025-03-21March 03, 252025-03-03$0.05
2024-12-17December 02, 242024-12-02$0.05
2024-09-05August 21, 242024-08-21$0.05
2024-05-30May 16, 242024-05-17$0.05
2024-03-19February 29, 242024-03-01$0.05
2023-12-14November 24, 232023-11-27$0.05
2023-09-01August 17, 232023-08-18$0.05
2023-06-07May 25, 232023-05-26$0.05
2023-03-17February 28, 232023-03-01$0.05
2022-12-15November 25, 222022-11-28$0.05
2022-09-01August 19, 222022-08-22$0.05
2022-06-15June 07, 222022-06-08$0.05
2022-03-28March 18, 222022-03-21$0.05
2015-08-28August 14, 152015-08-18$0.01
2015-06-26June 17, 152015-06-19$0.01
2015-03-17March 06, 152015-03-10$0.02
2014-12-05November 19, 142014-11-21$0.04
2014-08-29August 15, 142014-08-19$0.06
2014-06-17June 06, 142014-06-10$0.06
2014-03-17March 06, 142014-03-10$0.06
2013-12-06November 20, 132013-11-22$0.06
2013-09-13August 29, 132013-09-03$0.05
2013-06-07May 22, 132013-05-27$0.05
2013-03-08February 28, 132013-03-04$0.05
2012-11-30November 21, 122012-11-26$0.05
2012-08-31August 22, 122012-08-24$0.15
2012-05-31May 21, 122012-05-23$0.15
2012-02-29February 22, 122012-02-24$0.15
2011-11-30November 21, 112011-11-23$0.15
2011-08-31August 22, 112011-08-24$0.15
2011-05-27May 18, 112011-05-20$0.15
2011-02-25February 16, 112011-02-18$0.15
2010-11-26November 17, 102010-11-19$0.15
2010-08-27August 18, 102010-08-20$0.15
2010-05-28May 19, 102010-05-21$0.15
2010-02-26February 17, 102010-02-19$0.15
2009-11-27November 18, 092009-11-20$0.15
2009-08-28August 19, 092009-08-21$0.15
2009-05-29May 20, 092009-05-22$0.15
2009-02-27February 18, 092009-02-20$0.15
2008-11-28November 19, 082008-11-21$0.47
2008-08-29August 20, 082008-08-22$0.15

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Safe Bulkers, Inc.'s current dividend yield and payout ratio?

The dividend yield shows how much Safe Bulkers, Inc. returns to shareholders relative to its stock price, while the payout ratio indicates how much of its earnings are distributed. Monitoring these metrics helps investors evaluate whether the dividend is sustainable and supported by earnings or cash flow.

How has Safe Bulkers, Inc.'s dividend changed over the last 5 years?

By reviewing the historical dividend payouts for Safe Bulkers, Inc., investors can identify trends in growth or cuts. Consistent or rising dividends over time often signal financial stability, while decreasing dividends may indicate potential risks or shifts in business strategy. Use the FY summary and payout history tables to track changes across multiple years.

Is Safe Bulkers, Inc. a high-yield stock compared to its industry peers?

Comparing Safe Bulkers, Inc.'s dividend yield with similar companies in the same sector helps gauge relative attractiveness. A higher yield can be appealing for income-focused investors, but it's important to assess sustainability alongside profitability and balance-sheet strength. Use the related peers section to benchmark dividend yield and payout characteristics.

Can Safe Bulkers, Inc. maintain its dividend during market downturns?

Analyzing Safe Bulkers, Inc.'s liquidity, cash flow, and debt levels provides insight into whether it can sustain dividend payments during economic volatility. Stocks with strong financial health are more likely to maintain consistent dividends even when markets fluctuate. Pair dividend metrics with the FY payout ratio and the multi-year history tables for context.

Should I consider Safe Bulkers, Inc. dividends as part of my long-term investment strategy?

Investors often include Safe Bulkers, Inc. dividends in a long-term portfolio to generate passive income. Assessing dividend yield, payout ratio, growth history, and financial stability helps determine whether the company fits an income-focused or total-return investment strategy. Review the dividend summary and payout history tables to validate consistency over time.