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
Industry Deep sea foreign transportation of freight
Sub-IndustryN/A
SectorTransportation
Phone30-210-9470-100
Debt
Price-To-Earnings
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$161.90 million
Profitability
Miscellaneous
Employees1,099
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) posted its earnings results on Monday, November, 26th. The shipping company reported $0.13 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.05 by $0.08. The shipping company earned $61.50 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $56.52 million. Diana Shipping had a negative net margin of 201.14% and a negative return on equity of 0.13%. Diana Shipping's quarterly revenue was up 40.1% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned ($0.25) EPS. View Diana Shipping's Earnings History.
When is Diana Shipping's next earnings date?
What price target have analysts set for DSX?
3 brokers have issued 12 month target prices for Diana Shipping's stock. Their forecasts range from $4.50 to $5.00. On average, they expect Diana Shipping's stock price to reach $4.75 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 42.0% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for Diana Shipping.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Diana Shipping?
3 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Diana Shipping in the last year. There are currently 2 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?
Media stories about DSX stock have been trending very positive on Thursday, according to InfoTrie Sentiment. The research firm scores the sentiment of media coverage by reviewing more than six thousand blog and news sources in real-time. The firm ranks coverage of publicly-traded companies on a scale of -5 to 5, with scores closest to five being the most favorable. Diana Shipping earned a news impact score of 3.7 on InfoTrie's scale. They also gave news articles about the shipping company a news buzz of 1.0 out of 10, meaning that recent media coverage is extremely unlikely to have an effect on the company's share price in the near 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), Pac BASIN SHIPP/ADR (PCFBY), Scorpio Tankers (STNG), Frontline (FRO), Seacor (CKH), Star Bulk Carriers (SBLK), DHT (DHT), DryShips (DRYS), COSTAMARE INC/SH (CMRE), Navigator (NVGS), Scorpio Bulkers (SALT), Teekay (TK), Eagle Bulk Shipping (EGLE) and Dorian LPG (LPG).
Who are Diana Shipping's key executives?
Diana Shipping's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Simeon P. Palios, Chairman & CEO (Age 78)
- Mr. Anastasios C. Margaronis, Pres & Director (Age 63)
- Mr. Andreas Nikolaos Michalopoulos, CFO, Treasurer & Director (Age 48)
- Ms. Semiramis Paliou, COO & Director (Age 44)
- Ms. Maria Dede, Chief Accounting Officer (Age 46)
Who are Diana Shipping's major shareholders?
Diana Shipping's stock is owned by a variety of of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Virtu Financial LLC (0.02%).
Which major investors are buying Diana Shipping stock?
DSX stock was bought by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Virtu Financial 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 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 $3.3439.
How big of a company is Diana Shipping?
Diana Shipping has a market capitalization of $343.86 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]
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