Diana Shipping (DSX)
NYSE:DSX
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DSX Stock Chart & Stats
$1.80
-$0.02(-1.32%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$1.80
-$0.02(-1.32%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$1.46 - $2.92
Previous CloseN/A
Volume114.72K
Average Volume (3M)1.05M
Market Cap
$259.43M
Enterprise Value$764.70M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$240.45M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$636.11M
Price to Earnings (P/E)5.3
Beta1.08
Next Earnings
Aug 04, 2026EPS Estimate
0.02Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.34%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.11
Shares Outstanding123,539,760
10 Day Avg. Volume822,823
30 Day Avg. Volume1,051,833
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.18
Price to Book (P/B)0.37
Price to Sales (P/S)0.87
P/FCF Ratio4.17
Enterprise Value/Market Cap2.95
Enterprise Value/Revenue3.58
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit8.85
Enterprise Value/Ebitda8.18
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)0.4
Revenue Forecast (FY)$248.87M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Contracted Revenue CoverageHigh multi-month charter coverage materially raises revenue visibility and reduces reliance on spot rates. With ~83% of 2026 days fixed, the company has structural downside protection across the next 2–6 months, supporting predictable cash flows and planning for debt amortization or opportunistic reinvestment.
Improved Liquidity And DeleveragingStronger liquidity and modest deleveraging improve financial flexibility through the cycle. A $125M cash buffer and lower long-term liabilities reduce refinancing and covenant risk, enabling the company to withstand demand shocks, fund capex (newbuilds) and support strategic moves without immediate capital raises.
Fleet Modernization & ESG RecognitionInvesting in methanol-capable vessels and earning governance awards positions the fleet for tightening emissions rules and charterer preference for greener tonnage. This structural pivot can preserve asset value, improve long-term charter prospects and reduce regulatory/obsolescence risks versus older ships.
Bears Say
Elevated LeverageA leverage profile where debt exceeds equity increases sensitivity to freight cycles and interest costs. With debt-to-equity ~1.27 and modest ROE (~3.5%), the company has less buffer to absorb rate weakness or capex needs, constraining strategic optionality and increasing refinancing risk over the medium term.
Contracting Revenue And Lower MarginsPersistent revenue decline and faded margins point to weaker pricing power and fleet utilization dynamics versus cycle highs. Falling top-line and compressed net margin limit internal cash generation, making the company more dependent on asset sales, charters at higher utilization or external funding to sustain growth or distributions.
Market Exposure From Unfixed Days & Geopolitical CostsLeaving roughly 17% of days unfixed exposes near-term earnings to spot volatility; combined with geopolitical-driven higher bunker costs and rerouting, this raises downside tail risk. Such structural exposures can compress margins and cash flow predictability across a 2–6 month horizon if rates weaken or costs persist.
Diana Shipping News
DSX FAQ
What was Diana Shipping’s price range in the past 12 months?
Diana Shipping lowest stock price was $1.46 and its highest was $2.92 in the past 12 months.
What is Diana Shipping’s market cap?
Diana Shipping’s market cap is $259.43M.
When is Diana Shipping’s upcoming earnings report date?
Diana Shipping’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 04, 2026 which is in 42 days.
How were Diana Shipping’s earnings last quarter?
Diana Shipping released its earnings results on May 28, 2026. The company reported $0.237 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.015 by $0.222.
Is Diana Shipping overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Diana Shipping’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Diana Shipping pay dividends?
Diana Shipping pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.01 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.34%. See more information on Diana Shipping dividends here
What is Diana Shipping’s EPS estimate?
Diana Shipping’s EPS estimate is 0.02.
How many shares outstanding does Diana Shipping have?
Diana Shipping has 123,539,760 shares outstanding.
What happened to Diana Shipping’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Diana Shipping reported an EPS of $0.237 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.015. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -1.993%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Diana Shipping?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in DSX
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Diana Shipping Stock Smart Score
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Blogger Sentiment
Bearish
DSX Sentiment 70%
Sector Average ―
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Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 798.0K Shares
Last Quarter.
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Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▼ 0.8%
Last 30 Days ▲ 18.5%
Last 30 Days ▲ 18.5%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
29.07%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
8.69%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
3.95%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Diana Shipping
Diana Shipping Inc. specializes in providing maritime transportation solutions. The company is responsible for the global carriage of various dry bulk commodities, such as iron ore, coal, grain, and other loose materials, across shipping routes worldwide. As of April 13, 2022, their operational fleet comprised 35 dry bulk carriers, detailed as 4 Newcastlemax, 12 Capesize, 5 Post-Panamax, 6 Kamsarmax, and 8 Panamax vessels. Formed in 1999, the organization was originally known as Diana Shipping Investments Corp. before officially becoming Diana Shipping Inc. in February 2005. Its primary operational base is located in Athens, Greece.
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DSX Earnings Call
Q1 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call highlighted several strong company-level fundamentals — very high fleet utilization (99.9%), improved earnings per share, disciplined multi-year charter coverage (~83% of remaining 2026 days contracted) and a solid liquidity/debt position (cash ~$125M; net LTV ~46%). Strategic initiatives (increased Genco offer with committed financing), ESG recognition and fleet modernization plans add to the positive outlook. Key risks center on macro and geopolitical uncertainty (Middle East conflict impacts, possible commodity policy actions in Guinea/Indonesia), remaining unfixed days (~17%), some higher per‑day operating costs, and execution risk around the Genco transaction. Overall, the positives (operational performance, contracted revenues, improved profitability and liquidity) outweigh the challenges presented, but material external risks remain that could affect forward performance.View all DSX earnings summariesTechnical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
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Insiders
0.54% Mutual Funds
6.38% Other Institutional Investors
93.07% Public Companies and
Individual Investors