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The latest announcement is out from Diana Shipping ( (DSX) ).
On February 2, 2026, Diana Shipping Inc. announced that, through a wholly owned subsidiary, it has secured a direct continuation of the time charter for its 98,697 dwt Post-Panamax dry bulk vessel m/v Amphitrite with Cobelfret S.A. of Luxembourg. Under the new contract, which is expected to start on February 8, 2026, the vessel will earn a gross rate of US$13,000 per day for the first 30 days and US$16,500 per day thereafter, both less a 5% commission, through at least March 1, 2027 and up to April 30, 2027, compared with its current rate of US$12,100 per day; the employment extension is projected to generate roughly US$6.15 million in gross revenue over the minimum charter period, enhancing the company’s earnings visibility and underscoring ongoing demand for its Post-Panamax tonnage.
The most recent analyst rating on (DSX) stock is a Buy with a $2.50 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Diana Shipping stock, see the DSX Stock Forecast page.
Spark’s Take on DSX Stock
According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, DSX is a Neutral.
The score is driven mainly by mixed financial performance, led by liquidity concerns from zero latest-period operating/free cash flow and weaker recent revenue trends, partially offset by a stable balance sheet. Technicals are supportive due to price strength above key moving averages, but overbought signals temper the outlook. Valuation is reasonable (P/E ~11.7) with a modest dividend, while the latest earnings call was constructive on utilization, contract coverage, and improved net income despite softer charter metrics and lower cash reserves.
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More about Diana Shipping
Diana Shipping Inc. is a global provider of shipping transportation services specializing in the ownership and bareboat charter-in of dry bulk vessels. Its fleet, employed mainly on short- to medium-term time charters, carries commodities such as iron ore, coal, grain and other dry bulk materials along worldwide routes; the company currently operates 36 vessels with a combined carrying capacity of about 4.1 million dwt and a weighted average age of 12.19 years, and plans to add two methanol dual-fuel Kamsarmax newbuilds by 2028.
Average Trading Volume: 535,019
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: $268.6M
Find detailed analytics on DSX stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.