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

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DSX Stock Chart & Stats

$2.69
-$0.05(-2.22%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$2.69
-$0.05(-2.22%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Improved Charter Rates And Earnings VisibilityThe higher-rate extension through at least September 2027 improves contracted revenue visibility and demonstrates Diana's ability to reprice vessels with established counterparties, supporting cash generation beyond short-term freight-rate movements.
Broad Charter Coverage Supports Cash-flow StabilityMulti-year and staggered charter coverage reduces immediate exposure to volatile spot rates while preserving some market participation. Diverse counterparties and maturities can support utilization, liquidity planning, and lender confidence through the shipping cycle.
Rebounding Profitability And Positive Operating Cash FlowThe recovery in earnings and consistently positive operating cash flow indicate that the owned-vessel model can generate funds when charter rates improve. This provides resources for maintenance, debt service, fleet investment, and measured shareholder returns.
Bears Say
Persistent Revenue Decline Limits Growth VisibilityA multi-year contraction in revenue suggests that stronger recent charter pricing has not yet established durable top-line growth. Continued dependence on vessel re-fixing and industry rates may constrain expansion and make future earnings less predictable.
Meaningful Leverage Increases Cyclical Financial RiskDebt exceeding equity leaves less financial flexibility when dry bulk rates weaken or vessels require capital expenditures. Because profitability is cyclical, fixed debt obligations can amplify downside pressure on liquidity, returns, and fleet renewal capacity.
Free Cash Flow Remains InconsistentUneven free cash flow indicates that operating cash generation does not consistently translate into funds available after investment and working-capital needs. This can limit dependable debt reduction, dividends, and growth spending across the shipping cycle.

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DSX FAQ

What was Diana Shipping Inc’s price range in the past 12 months?
Diana Shipping Inc lowest stock price was $1.57 and its highest was $3.02 in the past 12 months.
    What is Diana Shipping Inc’s market cap?
    Diana Shipping Inc’s market cap is $342.14M.
      When is Diana Shipping Inc’s upcoming earnings report date?
      Diana Shipping Inc’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 18, 2026 which is in 76 days.
        How were Diana Shipping Inc’s earnings last quarter?
        Diana Shipping Inc released its earnings results on Jul 30, 2026. The company reported $0.148 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.02 by $0.128.
          Is Diana Shipping Inc overvalued?
          According to Wall Street analysts Diana Shipping Inc’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
            Does Diana Shipping Inc pay dividends?
            Diana Shipping Inc pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.01 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.33%. See more information on Diana Shipping Inc dividends here
              What is Diana Shipping Inc’s EPS estimate?
              Diana Shipping Inc’s EPS estimate is 0.06.
                How many shares outstanding does Diana Shipping Inc have?
                Diana Shipping Inc has 124,413,704 shares outstanding.
                  What happened to Diana Shipping Inc’s price movement after its last earnings report?
                  Diana Shipping Inc reported an EPS of $0.148 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.02. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 7.508%.
                    Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Diana Shipping Inc?
                    Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in DSX
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                    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 Inc

                      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.

                      Diana Shipping (DSX) Earnings & Revenues

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                      DSX Earnings Call

                      Q2 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 summaries
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