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Diana Shipping (DSX)
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Diana Shipping (DSX) Price & Analysis

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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%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Secured Revenue VisibilityA large contracted book (about $175.6M) with roughly three‑quarters of 2026 days fixed above the company's reported breakeven provides durable revenue visibility. This reduces near‑term rollover exposure, supports predictable cash flow for debt service and capex planning, and lowers downside risk through the shipping cycle over the next 12–18 months.
Very High Fleet UtilizationNear‑full deployment of vessels demonstrates operational effectiveness and high demand capture. Sustained utilization maximizes revenue‑earning days, spreads fixed vessel costs across more days, and supports margin sustainability versus peers with idle tonnage, making core earnings less volatile across medium‑term cycles.
Fleet Modernization & Chartering DisciplineAdding dual‑fuel newbuilds and securing higher‑rate charters reflect strategic fleet renewal and disciplined employment. Newer, fuel‑efficient tonnage should lower operating and regulatory risk, attract premium charters, and improve long‑run unit economics, while disciplined chartering smooths revenue and reduces exposure to spot volatility.
Bears Say
Elevated LeverageLeverage materially above equity limits financial flexibility and increases sensitivity to freight‑rate downturns. High debt levels raise fixed interest and amortization obligations, constrain the ability to invest or respond to market stress, and amplify risk if contracted rates roll off or utilization weakens over the medium term.
Persistent Revenue Decline And Compressed ReturnsMultiple years of shrinking revenue and substantially lower ROE versus prior peaks indicate diminishing scale and earnings power. Compression in margins reduces capacity to fund capex or dividends internally and makes the company more reliant on favorable market turns or external financing to restore prior profitability levels.
Material Cash Outflows Tied To Strategic Genco InvestmentA large, unresolved equity stake and an active takeover campaign have tied up over $100M of liquidity and created governance/execution uncertainty. This reduces reserve capacity for cyclical stress, raises potential for further cash deployment or write‑downs, and increases short‑to‑medium term liquidity and capital‑allocation risk.

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DSX FAQ

What was Diana Shipping’s price range in the past 12 months?
Diana Shipping lowest stock price was $1.38 and its highest was $2.92 in the past 12 months.
    What is Diana Shipping’s market cap?
    Diana Shipping’s market cap is $321.20M.
      When is Diana Shipping’s upcoming earnings report date?
      Diana Shipping’s upcoming earnings report date is May 28, 2026 which is today.
        How were Diana Shipping’s earnings last quarter?
        Diana Shipping released its earnings results on Feb 26, 2026. The company reported $0.007 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.005 by $0.002.
          Is Diana Shipping overvalued?
          According to Wall Street analysts Diana Shipping’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
            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 $0.007 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.005. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -1.163%.
                    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

                      Company Description

                      Diana Shipping

                      Diana Shipping Inc. provides shipping transportation services. The company transports a range of dry bulk cargoes, including commodities, such as iron ore, coal, grain, and other materials in shipping routes worldwide. As of April 13, 2022, it operated a fleet of 35 dry bulk vessels, including 4 Newcastlemax, 12 Capesize, 5 Post-Panamax, 6 Kamsarmax, and 8 Panamax. The company was formerly known as Diana Shipping Investments Corp. and changed its name to Diana Shipping Inc. in February 2005. Diana Shipping Inc. was incorporated in 1999 and is based in Athens, Greece.

                      Diana Shipping (DSX) Earnings & Revenues

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                      DSX Earnings Call

                      Q4 2026
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                      Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
                      The call presented a largely constructive operational and strategic picture: very high fleet utilization, a predominantly fixed revenue book for 2026 above the company's breakeven level, improved full-year net income, disciplined chartering and clear ESG and fleet modernization progress. Counterbalancing these positives were meaningful Q4 declines in revenue and EBITDA, a substantial year-over-year cash decline driven by strategic investments (including the large Genco stake) and higher per-day operating expenses. The company's secured revenues, conservative leverage (net LTV ~51%), and charter coverage provide resilience and visibility, while short-term profitability and liquidity metrics were impacted by transitional items and one-time uses of cash.View all DSX earnings summaries
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