Diana Shipping Inc. (DSX) Stock Price & Analysis
Diana Shipping Inc. (DSX) closed at USD 2.53 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, down 2.32% on the day. The US market is currently closed (pre-market); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 2.59; the Oct 22, 2026 session ranged USD 2.52–2.58 on volume of 478,148 shares. Market capitalization is $314.77M, with a 52-week range of USD 1.61–3.2 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 09:24 UTC.
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Key facts (DSX)
- 1 of 80 tracked superinvestors hold DSX (13F, Q2 2026): 0 new, 1 added, 0 reduced, 0 unchanged.
- Analysts: Buy (mean 2.00 on a 1–5 scale) (1 analysts), mean target USD 3.8 (range 3.8–3.8).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +51.5% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y -17.1% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.
- Next earnings: 2026-11-19, EPS estimate USD 0.1, revenue estimate $63.0M.
Superinvestors (SEC 13F-HR, Q2 2026) (DSX)
1 of 80 tracked investors hold DSX. Each row is the investor's latest 13F; change is vs their prior-quarter share count.
| Investor | Firm | % of portfolio | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Eagle Investment | First Eagle Investment Management | 0.01% | $5.0M | Added +86.9% |
Analysts (DSX)
Consensus Buy (mean 2.00 on a 1–5 scale), 1 analysts; mean target USD 3.8 (low 3.8, high 3.8).
Total return (dividends reinvested) (DSX)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-18) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +51.5% | -17.1% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | +51.8% | -3.7% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 46.7% | 42.5% |
| Max drawdown | -30.4% (May 2026→Jun 2026) | -71.7% (May 2022→Mar 2025) |
Companies that name DSX in their SEC reports
| Relationship to DSX | Company | Filing | Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|
| partner | Star Bulk Carriers Corp. (SBLK) | 20-F Mar 19, 2026 | “sale and purchase agreement with Diana Shipping Inc. ("Diana") to acquire 16 secondhand vessels from Diana (the "Diana” |
| partner | SVRN, Inc. (SVRN) | 20-F Apr 15, 2025 | “We have entered into a right of first refusal agreement with Diana Shipping, dated November 8, 2021, pursuant to which Diana Shipping granted us a right of first refusal” |
DSX analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Sep 2026) | $0.10 | $0.00 | — | $63.0M | 1 |
| Next quarter (ends Dec 2026) | $0.21 | $0.00 | — | $73.0M | 1 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Dec 2026) | $0.40 | $0.60 | -33.3% | $242.0M | 1 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Dec 2027) | $0.60 | $0.60 | +0.0% | $263.0M | 1 |
DSX options: expected move
Options price a move of about ±34.4% (±$0.87) by Dec 18, 2026, which includes earnings on Nov 19, 2026.
| Expiration | Days | ATM implied volatility | Expected move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 18, 2026 | 56 | 82.4% | ±34.4% |
| Mar 19, 2027 | 147 | 68.1% | ±34.6% |
30-day implied volatility 52.9% vs 38.4% realized over the last 30 trading days. Put/call ratio (volume) 0. Cboe delayed quotes (15 min). Expected move = at-the-money straddle.
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 09:24 UTC)
| Price | USD 2.53 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▼ 2.32% (down) |
| Previous Close | USD 2.59 |
| Open | USD 2.55 |
| Day Range | USD 2.52 – 2.58 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 1.61 – 3.2 |
| Volume | 478,148 shares |
| Market Cap | $314.77M |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (DSX)
Nexqual's technical model rates DSX "SELL" based on 1 bullish and 5 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 09:24 UTC.
| Overall Signal | SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 32.62 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 2.79) |
| MACD | -0.08 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (DSX)
Wall Street analysts rate DSX "Buy" based on 1 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 3.8 (range USD 3.8–3.8), per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:24 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 1 |
| Mean Target | USD 3.8 |
| High Target | USD 3.8 |
| Low Target | USD 3.8 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 1 / 0 / 0 |
Earnings (DSX)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-11-19 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 0.1 |
| Revenue Estimate | $63.00M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | USD -0.03 vs est 0 ▼ miss |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:24 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (DSX)
| Total Revenue | $215.94M |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +4.70% |
| Gross Margin | +56.68% |
| Operating Margin | +21.12% |
| Profit Margin | +27.88% |
| ROE | +11.53% |
| Debt / Equity | 1.1 |
| Current Ratio | 2.05 |
| Total Cash | $204.21M |
| Total Debt | $606.16M |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:24 UTC.
Financial Health Score (DSX)
Nexqual rates Diana Shipping Inc.'s overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of October 23, 2026 at 09:24 UTC.
| Growth | Mixed — Revenue +4.7% YoY (latest Q), slow |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Strong — Gross margin 57%, operating 21% (last 12 months) |
| Balance Sheet | Mixed — $204M cash vs $606M debt |
| Cash Flow | Mixed — No data |
| Efficiency | Mixed — ROE 12%, ROA 2.1% |
Ownership (DSX)
| Insider Ownership | +41.47% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +15.61% |
| Shares Outstanding | 124.41M |
| Float | 44.94M |
| Short % of Float | +6.52% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:24 UTC.
Leadership (DSX)
Diana Shipping Inc. is led by Semiramis Paliou, CEO & Director, per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:24 UTC.
| CEO & Director | Semiramis Paliou |
|---|---|
| President & Director | Ioannis G. Zafirakis |
| Co-CFO & Treasurer | Maria Dede |
Major Backers & Investors (DSX)
Notable institutional backers of Diana Shipping Inc. include Renaissance Technologies, First Eagle Investment Management, LLC, Two Sigma Investments, LP, according to Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:24 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Renaissance Technologies | 2.19% |
| First Eagle Investment Management, LLC | 1.9% |
| Two Sigma Investments, LP | 1.84% |
| Morgan Stanley | 1.14% |
| Pekin Hardy Strauss, Inc. | 1.02% |
| Hosking Partners LLP | 1.01% |
| Mackenzie Financial Corporation | 0.84% |
| Arrowstreet Capital, Limited Partnership | 0.83% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:24 UTC.
Peers & Related Stocks
| Symbol | Name | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| CCEC | Capital Clean Energy Carriers C | USD 20.24 | ▲ 2.07% |
| GSL | Global Ship Lease Inc New | USD 41.4 | ▼ 1.03% |
| CMRE | Costamare Inc. | USD 14.15 | ▲ 1.07% |
| SFL | SFL Corporation Ltd | USD 12.34 | ▼ 0% |
| HOS | Hornbeck Offshore Services, Inc | USD 6.57 | ▼ 1.94% |
| NMM | Navios Maritime Partners LP | USD 88.28 | ▼ 0.02% |
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