Diana Shipping Inc.
DIANA SHIPPING INC. operates in the Marine Freight & Logistics industry within the Industrials sector, providing marine transportation services.
Business. DIANA SHIPPING INC. (DSX) is a marine freight and logistics company operating within the Industrials sector. The firm generates service revenue through shipping activities, with performance typically measured by metrics such as fleet utilization and time-charter equivalent rates. The company is headquartered in the United States and is primarily listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Specific operating segments and geographic breakdowns are not disclosed in the available data.
Analyst recommendations
2 analysts · consensus BuyAt a glance
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News & coverage
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Analysis
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Upcoming catalysts
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- Company
- EarningsQ3 2026 earnings (expected)2026-10-28 · estimated
- Peers
- EarningsQ3 2026 earnings (expected)2026-10-28 · estimated · Frontline (FRO)
- Macro
- Rate decisionBank of England rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-06 · GB
- Rate decisionReserve Bank of Australia rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-12 · AU
- Rate decisionNorges Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-20 · NO
- Rate decisionSveriges Riksbank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-03 · SE
- Rate decisionBank of Canada rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-09 · CA
- Rate decisionEuropean Central Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-10 · EU
- Macro & political
- ElectionSE Swedish Election2026-09-14 · SE
- ElectionUS U.S. Midterms2026-11-03 · US
- ElectionFR French Legislative2027-06-01 · FR
Pre-earnings brief
This is the first analysis for Diana Shipping Inc. (DSX), meaning there is no prior basis for computing material changes or deltas in the company's profile. Consequently, no specific shifts in operational metrics, financial performance, or strategic direction can be asserted based on the available data. The company currently maintains a lean executive structure with only one officer on record. Despite this minimal leadership footprint, DSX retains a notable level of professional interest, with nine analysts covering the stock. However, the company is not currently a member of any major indices, and its ownership is concentrated among six top holders. Market attention for DSX has been sporadic over the recent 30-day period. Dispatch activity was largely absent, with zero mentions recorded on most days, including the entire week of July 1–5. When activity did occur, it was minimal, with single dispatches logged on June 29, June 30, July 8, July 9, July 13, and July 17. The broader context for the company is linked to the "Logistics Fleet And Fulfillment" saga, which carries an intensity score of 4.6512. This thematic association suggests that DSX's operations are viewed through the lens of global logistics trends, even as direct news flow remains intermittent. The peer weight for this saga is -4.6512, indicating a potential divergence or specific positioning relative to peers in this sector.
Signals & dispatch
Composite-score breakdown
Synthesis
DIANA SHIPPING INC. (DSX) is a marine freight and logistics company operating within the Industrials sector. The firm generates service revenue through shipping activities, with performance typically measured by metrics such as fleet utilization and time-charter equivalent rates. The company is headquartered in the United States and is primarily listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Specific operating segments and geographic breakdowns are not disclosed in the available data.
Capital structure and liquidity metrics are unavailable as no financial snapshot data was provided for this analysis period. The market price is recorded at 2.175 USD, but without balance sheet line items or valuation ratios such as debt-to-equity or current ratio, the company's financial leverage and short-term solvency cannot be assessed.
Profitability and return metrics are absent from the available data. There are no cohort medians or industry context provided to benchmark the company's operational efficiency or margin performance against peers in the Marine Freight & Logistics sector.
Segment and geographic revenue exposure cannot be determined due to the absence of segment reporting or geographic breakdown data. The company's revenue concentration risks and regional dependencies remain unquantified in this analysis.
Growth trajectory analysis is not possible as historical revenue and net income data for the past five years or eight quarters are missing. Without time-series financial data, trends in top-line growth or earnings stability cannot be established.
Risk assessment indicates that liquidity and dilution risks are unknown. Key flags note that risk could not be assessed due to the lack of financial snapshots, source documents, or observations. This data gap prevents a comprehensive evaluation of the company's exposure to market or operational risks.
Recent observations include sparse public filing facts and analyst estimates suggesting a mean price target of 2.85 USD with a mean recommendation of 2.00. News events indicate an allocator coverage boost, but no specific operational or strategic developments were detailed in the available observations.
This is the first analysis for Diana Shipping Inc. (DSX), meaning there is no prior basis for computing material changes or deltas in the company's profile. Consequently, no specific shifts in operational metrics, financial performance, or strategic direction can be asserted based on the available data. The company currently maintains a lean executive structure with only one officer on record. Despite this minimal leadership footprint, DSX retains a notable level of professional interest, with nine analysts covering the stock. However, the company is not currently a member of any major indices, and its ownership is concentrated among six top holders. Market attention for DSX has been sporadic over the recent 30-day period. Dispatch activity was largely absent, with zero mentions recorded on most days, including the entire week of July 1–5. When activity did occur, it was minimal, with single dispatches logged on June 29, June 30, July 8, July 9, July 13, and July 17. The broader context for the company is linked to the "Logistics Fleet And Fulfillment" saga, which carries an intensity score of 4.6512. This thematic association suggests that DSX's operations are viewed through the lens of global logistics trends, even as direct news flow remains intermittent. The peer weight for this saga is -4.6512, indicating a potential divergence or specific positioning relative to peers in this sector.
- Financial data is completely unavailable, preventing any fundamental analysis of profitability, liquidity, or valuation.
- Analyst consensus suggests a potential upside from the current price of 2.175 USD to a mean target of 2.85 USD.
- Risk assessment is inconclusive due to missing financial snapshots and source documents.
- The company operates in the Marine Freight & Logistics industry with a high classification confidence of 0.85.
- No historical growth trends or segment data are available to inform investment thesis.
Bull / Bear case
Generated · model-assistedIn focus — financials by report
Valuation
Revenue by segment
Business relationships
Supply chain
Peer comparison
Market position
Stress test
Predictor forecast
| Metric | Our forecast | Guidance | Consensus |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPS | —no estimate | —no estimate | 0,39 |
| Revenue | —no estimate | —no estimate | 249,1M USD |
| Operating income | —no estimate | —no estimate | 85,4M USD |
Options
Short squeeze
Earnings-call key lines
Consensus distribution
sell-side coverageEstimate revisions
consensus EPS · 26-week trendSell-side observations
Themes
ESG
Risk factors
Benchmarks vs cohort
Corporate actions / M&A
FX exposure
Comparable transactions
Derivatives & instruments
Physical assets
31 tracked| Asset | Type | Commodity | Country | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMPHITRITE | Vessel | — | Far East Bulker Zone, North Pacific Ocean (Japan) | Manager |
| ASTARTE | Vessel | — | West Coast India Bulker Zone, West Indian Ocean | Manager |
| ATALANDI | Vessel | Soybean | West Indian Ocean, Indian Ocean Bulker Zone | Manager |
| CRYSTALIA | Vessel | — | West Coast South America Bulker Zone, South Pacific Ocean (South America), Magellan Strait Waypoint | Manager |
| DSI PEGASUS | Vessel | Soybean | South Atlantic Ocean | Manager |
| DSI PHOENIX | Vessel | Coal | South East Asia Bulker Zone, Borneo Sea | Manager |
| DSI POLARIS | Vessel | Soybean | South Atlantic Ocean | Manager |
| DSI POLLUX | Vessel | — | West Coast Central America Bulker Zone, Pacific Ocean (Central America) | Manager |
| DSI PYXIS | Vessel | Coal | South Atlantic Ocean | Manager |
| ELECTRA | Vessel | Coal | East Africa Bulker Zone, West Indian Ocean, Mozambique Channel Waypoint | Manager |
| FLORIDA | Vessel | Iron Ore | West Indian Ocean, Indian Ocean Bulker Zone | Manager |
| G.P. ZAFIRAKIS | Vessel | — | Shandong, Far East Bulker Zone, East China Sea, China (Mainland) | Manager |
| ISMENE | Vessel | — | Far East Bulker Zone, South China Sea | Manager |
| LEONIDAS P.C. | Vessel | — | South East Asia Bulker Zone, Pacific Ocean (Oceania) | Manager |
| LETO | Vessel | Soybean | South Africa Bulker Zone, West Indian Ocean | Manager |
| LOS ANGELES | Vessel | — | Far East Bulker Zone, East China Sea | Manager |
| MAERA | Vessel | — | South East Asia Bulker Zone, Java Sea | Manager |
| MAIA | Vessel | — | North West Africa Bulker Zone, East Atlantic Ocean (Africa) | Manager |
| MEDUSA | Vessel | — | South East Asia Bulker Zone, Java Sea | Manager |
| MYRSINI | Vessel | — | East Coast South America Bulker Zone, South Atlantic Ocean | Manager |
| MYRTO | Vessel | — | Indonesia, South Kalimantan, South East Asia Bulker Zone, Java Sea | Manager |
| NEW ORLEANS | Vessel | — | Far East Bulker Zone, South China Sea | Manager |
| NEW YORK | Vessel | — | South East Asia Bulker Zone, Java Sea, Singapore Strait Waypoint | Manager |
| NEWPORT NEWS | Vessel | — | South Atlantic Ocean | Manager |
| P.S. PALIOS | Vessel | — | West Coast Central America Bulker Zone, Pacific Ocean (Central America) | Manager |
| PHAIDRA | Vessel | — | South East Asia Bulker Zone, South China Sea, Vietnam | Manager |
| PHILADELPHIA | Vessel | Iron Ore | South East Asia Bulker Zone, Sulawesi Sea | Manager |
| POLYMNIA | Vessel | — | South East Asia Bulker Zone, Pacific Ocean (Oceania) | Manager |
| SAN FRANCISCO | Vessel | — | South East Asia Bulker Zone, South China Sea | Manager |
| SANTA BARBARA | Vessel | — | South Atlantic Ocean | Manager |
| SEATTLE | Vessel | — | Western Australia, Australia, West Aussie Bulker Zone, East Indian Ocean | Manager |
Actions
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- Reference data
- Market Priceinput from market-data provider (delayed close or quote-shim mid)
- DIANA SHIPPING INC. company facts · 2026-07-30
- allocator_boost (allocator) on DSX · 2026-07-30
- Diana Shipping Inc Market data — analyst estimates · 2026-07-30
- Diana Shipping Inc Market data — ESG · 2026-07-30
Ownership & reference
Top holders
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$1M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$1M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
- Brokerage Firms · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
- Investment Managers · as of 2024-06-300,00 %$0M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
Leadership
- Anastasios C. MargaronisPresident, Director
Insider activity
Short positioning
Geographic breakdown
Intel & risk
no material change vs prior analysis (walked 17 fields; 4 schema-expansion field(s) excluded)
- Narrative— → —medium
- Business summary— → —medium
- Conclusion— → —medium
- Key takeaways— → —medium
Evidence & claims
From filings & derived data- Revenue (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -6.4%Derived (calculated)
- Total assets (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -0.1%Derived (calculated)
- Shareholders' equity (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -0.5%Derived (calculated)
- Net margin (FY 2025-12-31): 8.3%Derived (calculated)
- Return on equity (FY 2025-12-31): 3.5%Derived (calculated)
- Return on assets (FY 2025-12-31): 1.5%Derived (calculated)
- Current ratio (FY 2025-12-31): 2.73xDerived (calculated)
- Cash & equivalents (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -59.5%Derived (calculated)
- EPS (basic) (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 83.3%Derived (calculated)
- EPS (diluted) (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 120.0%Derived (calculated)
- Long-term debt (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 1.6%Derived (calculated)
- Net income (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 39.9%Derived (calculated)
- Operating cash flow (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -43.1%Derived (calculated)
- Operating income (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -28.2%Derived (calculated)
- Shares outstanding (annual): 115.79MSEC XBRL filing
- Revenue (annual): USD 213.54MSEC XBRL filing
- Long-term debt (annual): USD 522.81MSEC XBRL filing
- Total assets (annual): USD 1.17BSEC XBRL filing
- Current assets (annual): USD 244.88MSEC XBRL filing
- Current liabilities (annual): USD 89.58MSEC XBRL filing
- Cash & equivalents (annual): USD 50.51MSEC XBRL filing
- Operating income (annual): USD 42.19MSEC XBRL filing
- Interest expense (annual): USD 42.95MSEC XBRL filing
- EPS (diluted) (annual): USD-PER-SHARES 0SEC XBRL filing