Diana Shipping Stock Forecast, Price & News

Diana Shipping (NYSE:DSX) Frequently Asked Questions

Is Diana Shipping a buy right now?

6 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Diana Shipping in the last year. There are currently 3 hold ratings and 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "buy" Diana Shipping stock.
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How has Diana Shipping's stock price been impacted by Coronavirus?

Diana Shipping's stock was trading at $1.85 on March 11th, 2020 when Coronavirus reached pandemic status according to the World Health Organization. Since then, DSX shares have increased by 112.4% and is now trading at $3.93.
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Are investors shorting Diana Shipping?

Diana Shipping saw a drop in short interest during the month of November. As of November 15th, there was short interest totaling 1,910,000 shares, a drop of 25.7% from the October 31st total of 2,570,000 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 1,240,000 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 1.5 days. Approximately 3.1% of the shares of the company are sold short.
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When is Diana Shipping's next earnings date?

Diana Shipping is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Monday, February 28th 2022.
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How were Diana Shipping's earnings last quarter?

Diana Shipping Inc. (NYSE:DSX) issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, November, 17th. The shipping company reported $0.15 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, hitting the Zacks' consensus estimate of $0.15. Diana Shipping had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 2.60% and a net margin of 4.69%. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted ($0.09) EPS.
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How often does Diana Shipping pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Diana Shipping?

Diana Shipping announced a dividend on Saturday, November 13th. Shareholders of record on Friday, November 19th will be given a dividend of $0.10 per share on Wednesday, November 17th. This represents a yield of 8.28%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, November 18th.
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Is Diana Shipping a good dividend stock?

Diana Shipping pays an annual dividend of $0.40 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 10.20%. DSX has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The dividend payout ratio of Diana Shipping is 800.16%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Based on earnings estimates, Diana Shipping will have a dividend payout ratio of 23.95% next year. This indicates that Diana Shipping will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
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What price target have analysts set for DSX?

6 equities research analysts have issued 12 month price objectives for Diana Shipping's stock. Their forecasts range from $3.50 to $9.50. On average, they anticipate Diana Shipping's stock price to reach $5.42 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 37.8% from the stock's current price.
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Who are Diana Shipping's key executives?

Diana Shipping's management team includes the following people:

• Semiramis Paliou, Chief Executive Officer & Director
• Anastasios C. Margaronis, President & Executive Director
• Eleftherios A. Papatrifon, Chief Operating Officer
• Ioannis G. Zafirakis, CFO, Treasurer, Secretary & Executive Director
• Maria Dede, Chief Accounting Officer

What is Simeon P. Palios' approval rating as Diana Shipping's CEO?

2 employees have rated Diana Shipping CEO Simeon P. Palios on Glassdoor.com. Simeon P. Palios has an approval rating of 100% among Diana Shipping's employees. This puts Simeon P. Palios in the top 10% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies.

Who are some of Diana Shipping's key competitors?

Some companies that are related to Diana Shipping include Danaos (DAC), Frontline (FRO), SFL (SFL), DHT (DHT), Global Ship Lease (GSL), Scorpio Tankers (STNG), Genco Shipping & Trading (GNK), Eagle Bulk Shipping (EGLE), TORM (TRMD), Navios Maritime Partners (NMM), Navigator (NVGS), Dorian LPG (LPG), Safe Bulkers (SB), Teekay (TK) and Capital Product Partners (CPLP).
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What other stocks do shareholders of Diana Shipping own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Diana Shipping investors own include SFL (SFL), Navios Maritime Partners (NMM), AT&T (T), Star Bulk Carriers (SBLK), Safe Bulkers (SB), General Electric (GE), Bank of America (BAC), Pfizer (PFE), Energy Transfer (ET) and Apollo Investment (AINV).

What is Diana Shipping's stock symbol?

Diana Shipping trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "DSX."

Who are Diana Shipping's major shareholders?

Diana Shipping's stock is owned by many different institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include Hosking Partners LLP (5.37%), Morgan Stanley (1.74%), Renaissance Technologies LLC (1.56%), Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership (1.26%), Two Sigma Advisers LP (1.11%) and Two Sigma Investments LP (0.98%).

Which institutional investors are selling Diana Shipping stock?

DSX stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Hosking Partners LLP, Lesa Sroufe & Co, Citadel Advisors LLC, Wolverine Trading LLC, Jump Financial LLC, Barclays PLC, Goldman Sachs Group Inc., and Abacus Planning Group Inc..

Which institutional investors are buying Diana Shipping stock?

DSX stock was acquired by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Morgan Stanley, Millennium Management LLC, Two Sigma Advisers LP, Two Sigma Investments LP, Renaissance Technologies LLC, Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership, Navellier & Associates Inc., and Veriti Management LLC.

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 WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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What is Diana Shipping's stock price today?

One share of DSX stock can currently be purchased for approximately $3.93.

How much money does Diana Shipping make?

Diana Shipping has a market capitalization of $359.73 million and generates $169.73 million in revenue each year. The shipping company earns $-134.20 million in net income (profit) each year or $0.05 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does Diana Shipping have?

Diana Shipping employs 918 workers across the globe.

What is Diana Shipping's official website?

The official website for Diana Shipping is www.dianashippinginc.com.

Where are Diana Shipping's headquarters?

Diana Shipping is headquartered at 175 64 PALAIO FALIRO, ATHENS J3, 175 64.

How can I contact Diana Shipping?

Diana Shipping's mailing address is 175 64 PALAIO FALIRO, ATHENS J3, 175 64. The shipping company can be reached via phone at 302109470100, via email at [email protected], or via fax at 30-210-9470-101.