Diana Shipping Inc. provides shipping transportation services. The company transports a range of dry bulk cargoes, including iron ore, coal, and grains, as well as steel products, cement, and fertilizers through its ownership of dry bulk vessels worldwide. As of December 31, 2017, it operated a fleet of 50 dry bulk carriers, including 22 Panamax, 5 Kamsarmax, 5 Post-Panamax, 14 Capesize, and 4 Newcastlemax vessels. 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 founded in 1999 and is based in Athens, Greece.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Stock Exchange NYSE
Industry Deep sea foreign transportation of freight
Sub-IndustryN/A
SectorTransportation
Current SymbolNYSE:DSX
Previous Symbol
CUSIPN/A
Phone30-210-9470-100
Debt
Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.95
Current RatioN/A
Quick RatioN/A
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio-4.13
Forward P/E Ratio18.06
P/E GrowthN/A
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$161.90 million
Price / Sales2.13
Cash Flow$0.1702 per share
Price / Cash Flow19.09
Book Value$5.89 per share
Price / Book0.55
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)($0.79)
Net Income$-511,710,000.00
Net Margins-201.14%
Return on Equity-0.13%
Return on Assets-0.06%
Miscellaneous
Employees1,099
Outstanding Shares106,130,000
Market Cap$362.97 million
OptionableOptionable
Diana Shipping (NYSE:DSX) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Diana Shipping's stock symbol?
Diana Shipping trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "DSX."
How were Diana Shipping's earnings last quarter?
Diana Shipping Inc (NYSE:DSX) announced its earnings results on Monday, November, 26th. The shipping company reported $0.13 EPS for the quarter, topping the Thomson Reuters' consensus estimate of $0.05 by $0.08. The shipping company had revenue of $61.50 million for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $56.52 million. Diana Shipping had a negative return on equity of 0.13% and a negative net margin of 201.14%. The firm's quarterly revenue was up 40.1% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company earned ($0.25) earnings per share. View Diana Shipping's Earnings History.
When is Diana Shipping's next earnings date?
What price target have analysts set for DSX?
4 equities research analysts have issued 12 month price objectives for Diana Shipping's shares. Their predictions range from $4.50 to $5.00. On average, they expect Diana Shipping's stock price to reach $4.75 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 46.2% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for Diana Shipping.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Diana Shipping?
4 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Diana Shipping in the last year. There are currently 3 hold ratings and 1 buy rating for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Hold." View Analyst Ratings for Diana Shipping.
Has Diana Shipping been receiving favorable news coverage?
News articles about DSX stock have trended somewhat negative this week, according to InfoTrie Sentiment. The research group identifies negative and positive media coverage by reviewing more than six thousand news and blog sources. The firm ranks coverage of companies on a scale of negative five to positive five, with scores closest to five being the most favorable. Diana Shipping earned a daily sentiment score of -1.4 on InfoTrie's scale. They also gave media headlines about the shipping company a news buzz of 7.0 out of 10, indicating that recent media coverage is likely to have an effect on the company's share price in the immediate future.
Who are some of Diana Shipping's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Diana Shipping include Euronav (EURN), SEASPAN CORP/SH SH (SSW), Frontline (FRO), Scorpio Tankers (STNG), Pac BASIN SHIPP/ADR (PCFBY), Seacor (CKH), Navigator (NVGS), Star Bulk Carriers (SBLK), DHT (DHT), COSTAMARE INC/SH (CMRE), DryShips (DRYS), Scorpio Bulkers (SALT), Teekay (TK), Dorian LPG (LPG) and Eagle Bulk Shipping (EGLE).
Who are Diana Shipping's key executives?
Diana Shipping's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Simeon P. Palios, Chairman & CEO (Age 77)
- Mr. Anastasios C. Margaronis, Pres & Director (Age 62)
- Mr. Andreas Nikolaos Michalopoulos, CFO, Treasurer & Director (Age 47)
- Ms. Semiramis Paliou, COO & Director (Age 43)
- Ms. Maria Dede, Chief Accounting Officer (Age 45)
Who are Diana Shipping's major shareholders?
Diana Shipping's stock is owned by a number of of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Kopernik Global Investors LLC (5.79%), Russell Investments Group Ltd. (1.94%), Royce & Associates LP (1.42%), Renaissance Technologies LLC (0.95%), Morgan Stanley (0.52%) and JPMorgan Chase & Co. (0.25%).
Which major investors are selling Diana Shipping stock?
DSX stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Kopernik Global Investors LLC.
Which major investors are buying Diana Shipping stock?
DSX stock was purchased by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Russell Investments Group Ltd., Renaissance Technologies LLC, Morgan Stanley, Royce & Associates LP, DNB Asset Management AS and JPMorgan Chase & Co..
How do I buy shares of Diana Shipping?
Shares of DSX can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is Diana Shipping's stock price today?
One share of DSX stock can currently be purchased for approximately $3.25.
How big of a company is Diana Shipping?
Diana Shipping has a market capitalization of $362.97 million and generates $161.90 million in revenue each year. The shipping company earns $-511,710,000.00 in net income (profit) each year or ($0.79) on an earnings per share basis. Diana Shipping employs 1,099 workers across the globe.
What is Diana Shipping's official website?
How can I contact Diana Shipping?
Diana Shipping's mailing address is PENDELIS 16 PALAIO FALIRO, ATHENS J3, 175 64. The shipping company can be reached via phone at 30-210-9470-100 or via email at [email protected]
MarketBeat Community Rating for Diana Shipping (NYSE DSX)
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