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DSX Stock Forecast: Diana Shipping, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 11 Aug 2026
$2.36
−0.84% on the day

The 1 Wall Street analysts covering Diana Shipping, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $3.8 — +61.0% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 61 of 100 as at 10 Aug 2026 — in the upper half.

Market cap
$296.1M
Ticker Nerd rank
61 / 100
Median analyst target
$3.80
Analysts covering
1
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−5.6%
1M
+10.3%
YTD
+43.4%
1Y
+54.5%
From 52W high
−18.3%
From 52W low
+54.5%
$1.53
$2.89
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

DSX stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Diana Shipping, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 10 Aug 2026
61 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Value
74
Momentum
68
Accruals
67
Size
62
Growth
55
Issuance
50
Revisions
43
Quality
43
Volatility
39

Value (74): The shares cost little relative to the profits and assets behind them — which can mean the market is too gloomy, or that the business really is in trouble.

Volatility (39): The share price moves around a lot.

Wall Street

DSX stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on DSX, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$1.50$2.00$2.50$3.00$3.50$4.00Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26DSXHigh $3.80Median $3.80Low $3.80

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

What Wall Street says1 analysts
1 Buy0 Hold0 Sell
Low $3.80Median $3.80High $3.80

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +61.0% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first
DateFirmActionRatingTarget
28 May 2024JefferiesMaintainsHold$3.00
30 May 2023JefferiesReiteratesHold—
23 Feb 2023JefferiesReiteratesHold—
26 Sept 2022JefferiesDowngradeHold—
19 July 2022StifelMaintainsBuy—
25 Feb 2022JefferiesMaintainsHold—
21 Sept 2021BTIGDowngradeNeutral—
13 Sept 2021HC Wainwright & Co.InitiatesBuy—
21 May 2021JefferiesMaintainsHold—
16 Mar 2021ParetoUpgradeHold—
16 Mar 2021Pareto SecuritiesUpgradeHold—
23 Feb 2021ParetoDowngradeSell—
23 Feb 2021Pareto SecuritiesDowngradeSell—
22 Feb 2021JefferiesMaintainsHold—
9 Feb 2021BTIGInitiatesBuy—
1 Feb 2021StifelUpgradeBuy—
29 Jan 2021JefferiesMaintainsHold—
23 Oct 2020JefferiesMaintainsHold—
19 Oct 2020StifelMaintainsHold—
8 Sept 2020Pareto SecuritiesDowngradeHold—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

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Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.

Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. DSX appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Estimates

DSX analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
0.0%
Analysts raising
0
Analysts cutting
1
Fundamentals

Diana Shipping, Inc. (DSX) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
4.8×

Cheaper than 66% of US stocks

Price / sales
1.4×

Cheaper than 63% of US stocks

Price / book
0.5×

Cheaper than 85% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
9.0×

Cheaper than 43% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
4.7%

Higher than 39% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
357.0%

Higher than 94% of US stocks

Gross margin
36.2%

Higher than 45% of US stocks

Operating margin
21.1%

Higher than 81% of US stocks

Net margin
27.9%

Higher than 88% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
11.5%

Higher than 67% of US stocks

Return on assets
2.1%

Higher than 59% of US stocks

Dividend yield
1.7%

Higher than 39% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Peers

DSX vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelMarine Shipping
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
DSXDiana Shipping, Inc.$296.1M
61
GASSStealthGas, Inc.$325.8M
95
SMHISeacor Marine Holdings, Inc.$261.2M
44
SHIPSeanergy Maritime Holdings Corp.$348.4M
99
CMDBCostamare Bulkers Holdings Ltd.$424.2M
3
PANLPangaea Logistics Solutions Ltd.$476.3M
85
ESEAEuroseas Ltd.$524.4M
93

The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own Diana Shipping, Inc. — and when they’d sell — is the membership. See the Ticker Nerd 20 →

News

Latest DSX news & analysis

Diana Shipping Inc. Announces Time Charter Contract for m/v Florida with NYK

GlobeNewsWire · 7 Aug 2026positive

Diana Shipping Inc. has entered a time charter contract with Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha for the Capesize vessel m/v Florida at a gross rate of US$30,500 per day, for a period of 32 to 35.5 months starting in the second quarter of 2027.

Why it matters — The new charter rate of US$30,500 per day represents an increase from the vessel's current rate of US$25,900 per day, providing higher contracted revenue visibility for DSX through a multi-year period starting in 2027.

Diana Shipping Q2 Earnings Call Highlights

MarketBeat · 31 July 2026positive

Diana Shipping reported higher second-quarter revenue, earnings and adjusted EBITDA, supported by improved charter rates, lower interest expense and gains on equity securities.

Why it matters — DSX watchers would note the improved financial results reflect strengthening charter rates and lower costs for the company.

Diana Shipping Inc. (DSX) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Seeking Alpha · 30 July 2026neutral

Diana Shipping Inc. held its Q2 2026 earnings call, and a transcript of the call has been published by Seeking Alpha.

Why it matters — Investors following DSX can review management's commentary and financial results from the call to assess the company's recent performance and outlook.

Diana Shipping Inc. Reports Financial Results for the Second Quarter and Six Months Ended June 30, 2026; and Declares Cash Dividend of $0.01 Per Common Share for the Second Quarter 2026

GlobeNewsWire · 30 July 2026positive

Diana Shipping Inc. reported net income of $20.8 million and earnings per share of $0.17 basic for the second quarter of 2026, up from $4.5 million and $0.03 in the same quarter of 2025. The company also declared a cash dividend of $0.01 per common share for the second quarter of 2026.

Why it matters — The significant increase in net income and earnings per share compared to the prior-year quarter reflects a material improvement in the company's financial performance.

Diana Shipping Inc. Highlights Decline in Genco Shipping & Trading Fleet Values and Urges Board to Act Before Further Value is Eroded

GlobeNewsWire · 28 July 2026neutral

Diana Shipping Inc. highlighted a decline in Genco Shipping & Trading fleet values and urged the board to take action before further value erosion occurs. The company cited VesselsValue data showing fleet values are subject to meaningful fluctuation and do not uniformly support Genco's claims.

Why it matters — DSX shareholders would care because Diana Shipping is publicly challenging the valuation of a peer's fleet, which could signal competitive dynamics or valuation concerns relevant to the dry bulk shipping sector.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about DSX stock

What is the DSX stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 1 Wall Street analysts covering Diana Shipping, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $3.8, with estimates ranging from $3.8 to $3.8. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is DSX stock a buy right now?

Of the 1 analysts covering Diana Shipping, Inc., 1 rate it a Buy, 0 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Diana Shipping, Inc. 61 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 10 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank DSX?

As at 10 Aug 2026, Diana Shipping, Inc. ranks 61 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Value (74 of 100).

Will DSX stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 1 analysts implies +61.0% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Diana Shipping, Inc. 61 out of 100 as at 10 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the DSX stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Diana Shipping, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for DSX are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $3.8 to $3.8 over the next 12 months.

How has DSX stock performed over the past year?

Diana Shipping, Inc. returned +54.5% over the 12 months to 11 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Diana Shipping, Inc. do?

Diana Shipping Inc. is a global shipping company specializing in the transportation of dry bulk cargoes, including commodities such as iron ore, coal, grain, and other materials that are crucial for industries worldwide.

What is the latest news on DSX?

The most recent item we track (GlobeNewsWire, 7 Aug 2026): "Diana Shipping Inc. Announces Time Charter Contract for m/v Florida with NYK". Diana Shipping Inc. has entered a time charter contract with Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha for the Capesize vessel m/v Florida at a gross rate of US$30,500 per day, for a period of 32 to 35.5 months starting in the second quarter of 2027.

Company

About Diana Shipping, Inc.

Diana Shipping Inc. is a global shipping company specializing in the transportation of dry bulk cargoes, including commodities such as iron ore, coal, grain, and other materials that are crucial for industries worldwide. The company primarily operates a fleet of Panamax, Newcastlemax, Capesize, and Kamsarmax vessels, each designed to maximize efficiency and meet the varying demands of the global shipping market. Through its chartering strategy, Diana Shipping Inc. provides essential maritime logistics services that support international trade and economic development by ensuring the steady movement of raw materials across different regions. Headquartered in Athens, Greece, the company plays a significant role in the dry bulk shipping industry, with its fleet traveling key global trade routes. In doing so, Diana Shipping Inc. contributes to the supply chain verticals of energy, construction, and food security, among others, facilitating the seamless flow of goods and resources. The company’s operations are closely tied to maritime trade dynamics and global demand for bulk commodities, underscoring its integral role in supporting industrial supply chains.

CEO Ms. Semiramis Paliou · 981 employees · Greece · https://www.dianashippinginc.com