Diana Shipping
Operates dry-bulk carriers on time charters across global commodity routes.
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Transports iron ore, coal, grain and other dry bulk cargoes through owned and bareboat-chartered-in vessels. Operations rely primarily on time charters, while fleet investments include Ultramax vessels and methanol dual-fuel Kamsarmax newbuildings.
Moves iron ore, coal, grain and other dry bulk cargoes worldwide through owned vessels and bareboat-chartered-in vessels. Operations are primarily placed on time charters, connecting the fleet to global commodity shipping routes.
Fleet investments have included Ultramax vessels and methanol dual-fuel Kamsarmax newbuildings. The current listed issuer emerged through a 2005 NYSE listing after its name change and Marshall Islands redomiciliation. The Marshall Islands-domiciled issuer is managed from Athens, Greece, under CEO Semiramis Paliou. Management describes a framework of staggered chartering, balance-sheet strengthening in strong markets, and a modern fleet.
Company facts
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Key statistics
Year to date +65.8% · Average volume (30d) 832.7K
Analysts
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Latest analyst notes
No analyst notes in the last 24 months.
Earnings
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Revenue
History
| Report date | EPS est | EPS | Surprise | Revenue est | Revenue | Surprise | Next session |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 30, 2026Q2 FY26 | $0.02 | $0.16 | +700.0% | $54.6M | $57.3M | +4.9% | +7.48% |
| May 28, 2026Q1 FY26 | $0.02 | $0.06 | +297.9% | $52.7M | $54.7M | +3.9% | −4.45% |
| Feb 26, 2026Q4 FY25 | $0.01 | $0.02 | +300.0% | $51.8M | $52.1M | +0.7% | +0.78% |
| Nov 20, 2025Q3 FY25 | $0.01 | $0.05 | +900.0% | $52.0M | $51.9M | −0.3% | 0.00% |
Financial highlights
| 12 quarters | Q1 FY25 | Q2 FY25 | Q3 FY25 | Q4 FY25 | Q1 FY26 | Q2 FY26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $54.9M | $54.7M | $51.9M | $52.1M | $54.7M | $57.3M | |
| Gross profit | $20.8M | $20.0M | $17.0M | $16.6M | $20.2M | $20.8M | |
| Operating income | $12.1M | $10.4M | $8.7M | $7.3M | $11.3M | $12.1M | |
| Net income | $3.0M | $4.5M | $7.2M | $3.1M | $29.1M | $20.8M | |
| Diluted EPS | $0.01 | $0.03 | $0.05 | $0.02 | $0.25 | $0.17 | |
| Gross margin | 37.9% | 36.5% | 32.7% | 31.9% | 36.9% | 36.2% | |
| Operating margin | 22.0% | 19.1% | 16.8% | 13.9% | 20.6% | 21.1% |
Fiscal years (4-quarter sums)FY21 $214.2M · FY22 $290.0M · FY23 $262.1M · FY24 $228.2M · FY25 $213.5M
Balance sheet, Jun 30, 2026Cash & short-term investments $273.2M · Total debt $606.1M · Total assets $1.20B · Shareholders' equity $551.5M
Dividends
Last cut to $0.01 from $0.075 in Dec 2024. To collect a payout, hold shares through the close before the ex-date.
History
| Ex-date | Record | Paid | Amount | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026 | Aug 21 | Sep 11 | $0.01 | |
| Jun 10, 2026 | Jun 10 | Jun 18 | $0.01 | |
| Mar 11, 2026 | Mar 11 | Mar 18 | $0.01 | |
| Dec 8, 2025 | Dec 8 | Dec 17 | $0.01 | |
| Aug 21, 2025 | Aug 21 | Sep 11 | $0.01 | |
| Jun 17, 2025 | Jun 17 | Jun 24 | $0.01 | |
| Mar 12, 2025 | Mar 12 | Mar 21 | $0.01 | |
| Dec 11, 2024 | Dec 11 | Dec 18 | $0.01 | cut from $0.075 |
Ownership
Shares outstanding 123.54M · Float 65.77M · 53.2% free float
Top shareholders13F · 13D/G · Form 4
| Holder | Shares | % outstanding | Form | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semiramis Paliou · director, officer: Chief Executive Officer | 13.60M | 11.01% | Form 4 | Mar 18, 2026 |
| Simeon Palios | 7.15M | 5.70% | 13D | Mar 13, 2026 |
| F. Laeisz GmbH | 6.31M | 5.00% | 13G | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Symeon Palios · director | 5.96M | 4.83% | Form 4 | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Ioannis Zafirakis · director, officer: President | 3.25M | 2.63% | Form 4 | Mar 18, 2026 |
Insider tradesForm 4
| Date | Insider | Role | Shares | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 5, 2026 | Anastasios Margaronis | director | +990 | |
| Jun 8, 2026 | Anastasios Margaronis | director | +10,157 | |
| Jun 9, 2026 | Anastasios Margaronis | director | +728 | |
| Jun 10, 2026 | Anastasios Margaronis | director | +8,125 | |
| Jun 18, 2026 | Anastasios Margaronis | director | +35,982 |
Peers
- Star Bulk Carriers
Broad dry-bulk fleet overlap across DSX vessel classes
- Safe Bulkers
Overlapping Panamax-to-Capesize dry-bulk capacity
- Navios Maritime Partners
Large dry-bulk owner with overlapping vessel deployment
- Genco Shipping & Trading
Capesize and Ultramax dry-bulk owner on global trades
CompareAfter-hours close
| Company | Price | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diana Shipping | $2.76 | −0.90% | $343.4M | 5.7 | 8.0 | 1.6 | +4.8% |
| Star Bulk Carriers | $30.48 | +0.03% | $3.40B | 12.0 | 6.8 | 2.8 | +15.0% |
| Safe Bulkers | $8.52 | −0.06% | $867.6M | 11.0 | 14.2 | 2.8 | +33.0% |
| Navios Maritime Partners | $87.16 | −0.09% | $2.48B | 5.7 | 4.7 | 1.7 | +25.2% |
| Genco Shipping & Trading | $25.88 | −0.02% | $1.13B | 28.6 | 12.2 | 2.6 | +14.0% |
| Median | 11.5 | 9.5 | 2.7 | +20.1% |