Should you buy SB stock?
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Based on market data through , StockInvest.us rates Safe Bulkers Inc (SB) as a Buy Candidate with a technical score of 3.36 on its -10 to +10 scale. The rating is unchanged from the previous daily evaluation.
- Buy signal since
- Price since signal Up 11.44%
- 3-month trend forecast Up 12.56%
- Excellent financial health (Piotroski 8/9)
- Strong operating margin of 34.5%
- +79.9% price growth over the last year
Safe Bulkers Inc stock price down 1.32% on Monday
(Market data through Aug 10, 2026)
The Safe Bulkers Inc stock price fell by -1.32% on the last day (Monday, 10th Aug 2026) from $7.60 to $7.50. During the last trading day the stock fluctuated 2.01% from a day low at $7.46 to a day high of $7.61. The price has fallen in 6 of the last 10 days and is down by -0.27% for this period. Volume fell on the last day along with the stock, which is actually a good sign as volume should follow the stock. On the last day, the trading volume fell by -60 thousand shares and in total, 466 thousand shares were bought and sold for approximately $3.49 million.
The stock lies in the middle of a wide and strong rising trend in the short term and a further rise within the trend is signaled. Given the current short-term trend, the stock is expected to rise 12.56% during the next 3 months and, with a 90% probability hold a price between $7.56 and $9.06 at the end of this 3-month period.
SB Signals & Forecast
The Safe Bulkers Inc stock holds a sell signal from the short-term Moving Average; at the same time, however, there is a buy signal from the long-term average. Since the short-term average is above the long-term average there is a general buy signal in the stock giving a positive forecast for the stock. On further gains, the stock will meet resistance from the short-term Moving Average at approximately $7.69. On a fall, the stock will find some support from the long-term average at approximately $7.14. A break-up through the short-term average will send a buy signal, whereas a breakdown through the long-term average will send a sell signal. Some negative signals were issued as well, and these may have some influence on the near short-term development. A sell signal was issued from a pivot top point on Thursday, July 30, 2026, and so far it has fallen -5.66%. Further fall is indicated until a new bottom pivot has been found. Furthermore, there is currently a sell signal from the 3 month Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD). Volume fell together with the price during the last trading day and this reduces the overall risk as volume should follow the price movements.
Support, Risk & Stop-loss for Safe Bulkers Inc stock
Safe Bulkers Inc finds support from accumulated volume at $7.16 and this level may hold a buying opportunity as an upwards reaction can be expected when the support is being tested.
This stock has average movements during the day and with good trading volume, the risk is considered to be medium. During the last day, the stock moved $0.150 between high and low, or 2.01%. For the last week, the stock has had daily average volatility of 2.77%.
Our recommended stop-loss: $7.09 (-5.45%) (This stock has medium daily movements and this gives medium risk. There is a sell signal from a pivot top found 7 days ago.)
Trading Expectations (SB) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Tuesday 11th
For the upcoming trading day on Tuesday, 11th we expect Safe Bulkers Inc to open at $7.52, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $7.36 and $7.64, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$0.270 (+/-3.67%) up or down from last closing price. If Safe Bulkers Inc takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 3.67% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.
Since the stock is closer to the resistance from accumulated volume at $7.58 (1.07%) than the support at $7.16 (4.53%), our systems don't find the trading risk/reward intra-day attractive and any bets should be held until the stock is closer to the support level.
Dividend Warning For SB
Dividend warning for SB: Ex-dividend date is approaching in 1 day on Thursday 13th August, 2026. The dividend to be paid is $0.0800, which is a moderate dividend (1.07%). The stock is expected to open approximately 1.07% lower on the ex-dividend date.Is Safe Bulkers Inc stock A Buy?
Several short-term signals, along with a general good trend, are positive and we conclude that the current level may hold a buying opportunity as there is a fair chance for Safe Bulkers Inc stock to perform well in the short-term.
Current score:
3.362
Buy Candidate
Unchanged
Predicted Fair Opening Price
Predicted fair opening price on August 11, 2026 - $7.52 ( 0.311%).
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SB Performance
Trading levels for SB
Fibonacci Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 7.67 | 2.31% |
| R2 | 7.62 | 1.55% |
| R1 | 7.58 | 1.08% |
| Price | 7.50 | |
| S1 | 7.47 | -0.453% |
| S2 | 7.43 | -0.92% |
| S3 | 7.37 | -1.69% |
Accumulated Volume Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 7.89 | 5.20% |
| R2 | 7.67 | 2.27% |
| R1 | 7.58 | 1.07% |
| Price | 7.50 | |
| S1 | 7.16 | -4.53% |
| S2 | 7.13 | -4.93% |
| S3 | 7.01 | -6.53% |
SB Dividend Payout History
| # | Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Yield | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 28, 2026 | Aug 13, 2026 | Aug 26, 2026 | $0.0800 | 1.01% |
| 2 | Jun 30, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | Jul 16, 2026 | $0.0600 | 0.90% |
| 3 | Feb 18, 2026 | Mar 02, 2026 | Mar 18, 2026 | $0.0500 | 0.81% |
| 4 | Dec 08, 2025 | Dec 08, 2025 | Dec 19, 2025 | $0.0500 | 0.93% |
| 5 | Aug 21, 2025 | Aug 21, 2025 | Sep 05, 2025 | $0.0500 | 1.27% |
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