Star Bulk Carriers Corp (SBLK) has outperformed, appreciating over 40% and consistently beating earnings estimates while enhancing its dividend policy. SBLK now pays 100% of free cash flow as dividends when cash exceeds $2.1M per vessel, reflecting disciplined capital allocation as the stock approaches NAV. Strong Q2 guidance, robust rate environment, and a solid balance sheet support expectations for materially higher earnings and dividends in coming quarters.