Star Bulk Carriers Corp (SBLK) Stock Split History

Star Bulk Carriers Corp has split its stock 3 times since its initial public offering (IPO). The first stock split occurred on November 25, 2008 with the ratio of 34-for-33, meaning that for 33 shares of SBLK owned pre-split, shareholders then owned 34 shares. 2 more splits have been implemented since then. The most recent stock split took place on June 20, 2016 on a 1-for-5 basis.

These splits have increased SBLK stock's liquidity and made it more appealing to a larger group of investors. However, it's important to remember that these actions only change the number of shares and the price per share with no impact on Star Bulk Carriers Corp's total market capitalization.

For more detailed information of Star Bulk Carriers Corp's stock splits, view the table below:

The answer will depend on the decisions of the company's managers and market volatility. Star Bulk Carriers Corp has not made an official announcement regarding whether it will enact a stock split or reverse stock split, but it has a history of doing so when SBLK stock prices become too high or too low for retail investors. Therefore, the ultimate decisions will certainly be made by Star Bulk Carriers Corp's board of directors. Typically, no action is taken until its price per share reaches a specific threshold.