Diana Shipping (DSX) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Diana Shipping Inc. is a global shipping company specializing in the ownership and operation of dry bulk vessels. The company’s fleet consists of Capesize, Panamax and Supramax carriers designed to transport commodities such as coal, iron ore, grain, fertilizers and steel products. Diana Shipping charters its vessels on both spot and period contracts, providing clients with flexible shipping solutions tailored to their logistical requirements.

Founded in 1997 and incorporated in the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Diana Shipping has built a reputation for reliable vessel operations and long‐term customer relationships. The company manages its fleet through in-house technical and commercial teams, ensuring high standards of safety, efficiency and environmental compliance. Diana Shipping’s vessels are routinely employed on major international trade routes, serving charterers in Asia, Europe, South America and North America.

Over the years, Diana Shipping has expanded its presence with offices in Athens and New York, reflecting its commitment to key shipping hubs. The company’s growth strategy has combined fleet renewal programs with selective secondhand acquisitions to maintain a modern and versatile fleet. This approach has enabled Diana Shipping to adapt to evolving market conditions and address the demand for greener, more fuel-efficient vessels.

Diana Shipping’s leadership brings decades of maritime industry expertise. The board, chaired by Dr. Theodore Veniamis, works closely with a management team responsible for day-to-day operations, vessel acquisitions and chartering activities. With a focus on operational excellence, risk management and customer service, Diana Shipping continues to position itself as a dependable partner for cargo owners seeking secure and efficient bulk transport solutions.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $1.57 to $1.64
• 50-Day Range: $1.39 to $1.69
• 52-Week Range: $1.27 to $2.86
• Volume: 448,017 shs
• Average Volume: 462,942 shs
• Market Capitalization: $186.97 million
• P/E Ratio: N/A
• Dividend Yield: 2.48%
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: N/A

Diana Shipping Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Diana Shipping scored higher than 15% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 115th out of 125 stocks in the transportation sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: N/A
• Analyst Rating: N/A

Consensus Rating

There is not enough analysis data for Diana Shipping.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 0.6 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Diana Shipping is -161.50, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Diana Shipping is -161.50, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Diana Shipping has a P/B Ratio of 0.40. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 3.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.87% of the float of Diana Shipping has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Diana Shipping has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.2, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Diana Shipping has recently increased by 9.80%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 0.8 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Weak

Dividend Yield

Diana Shipping pays a meaningful dividend of 2.47%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

Dividend Growth

Diana Shipping does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.87% of the float of Diana Shipping has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Diana Shipping has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.2, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Diana Shipping has recently increased by 9.80%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 1.9 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.46

News Sentiment

Diana Shipping has a news sentiment score of 0.46. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.76 average news sentiment score of Transportation companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 4 news articles for Diana Shipping this week, compared to 3 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

Only 1 people have searched for DSX on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -50% compared to the previous 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

Only 1 people have added Diana Shipping to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -50% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 0.8 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Diana Shipping insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Institutions

48.68% of the stock of Diana Shipping is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

DSX Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have DSX shares performed this year?

Diana Shipping's stock was trading at $1.96 at the start of the year. Since then, DSX stock has decreased by 17.6% and is now trading at $1.6150.

How were Diana Shipping's earnings last quarter?

Diana Shipping inc. (NYSE:DSX) posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, May, 29th. The shipping company reported $0.01 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.02 by $0.01. The shipping company earned $54.90 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $51.30 million. Diana Shipping had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 3.73% and a net margin of 6.07%.
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When did Diana Shipping's stock split?

Diana Shipping's stock split before market open on Friday, December 15th 2023.The 6-5 split was announced on Friday, December 15th 2023. The newly issued shares were issued to shareholders after the market closes on Friday, December 15th 2023. An investor that had 100 shares of stock prior to the split would have 120 shares after the split.

How do I buy shares of Diana Shipping?

Shares of DSX stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Diana Shipping own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Diana Shipping investors own include Star Bulk Carriers (SBLK), Salesforce (CRM), AbbVie (ABBV), Bank of America (BAC), Chevron (CVX), QUALCOMM (QCOM) and Johnson & Johnson (JNJ).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 5/29/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 6/24 Dividend: 6/17/2025
• Record date for 6/24 Dividend: 6/18/2025
• Dividend Payable: 6/24/2025
• Today: 7/13/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 7/30/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Transportation
• Industry: TRANS - SHIP
• Sub-Industry: Transportation
• Current Symbol: NYSE:DSX
• CIK: 1318885
• Web: www.dianashippinginc.com
• Phone: 302109470100
• Fax: 30-210-9470-101
• Employees: 820
• Year Founded: N/A

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): ($0.01)
• Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: $12.75 million
• Net Margins: 6.07%
• Pretax Margin: 6.07%
• Return on Equity: 3.73%
• Return on Assets: 1.60%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 1.29
• Current Ratio: 2.58
• Quick Ratio: 2.52

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $228.21 million
• Price / Sales: 0.82
• Cash Flow: $0.55 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 2.93
• Book Value: $4.03 per share
• Price / Book: 0.40

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 115,770,000
• Free Float: N/A
• Market Cap: $186.97 million
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 0.77