DSXIndustrials · Marine ShippingThe 1 Wall Street analysts covering Diana Shipping, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $3.8 — +53.2% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 62 of 100 as at 13 Aug 2026 — in the upper half.
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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): 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.
Quality (41): Profits are thin or unreliable for the size of the business, or they are not turning into cash.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +53.2% from it.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 May 2024 | Jefferies | Maintains | Hold | $3.00 |
| 30 May 2023 | Jefferies | Reiterates | Hold | — |
| 23 Feb 2023 | Jefferies | Reiterates | Hold | — |
| 26 Sept 2022 | Jefferies | Downgrade | Hold | — |
| 19 July 2022 | Stifel | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 25 Feb 2022 | Jefferies | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 21 Sept 2021 | BTIG | Downgrade | Neutral | — |
| 13 Sept 2021 | HC Wainwright & Co. | Initiates | Buy | — |
| 21 May 2021 | Jefferies | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 16 Mar 2021 | Pareto | Upgrade | Hold | — |
| 16 Mar 2021 | Pareto Securities | Upgrade | Hold | — |
| 23 Feb 2021 | Pareto | Downgrade | Sell | — |
| 23 Feb 2021 | Pareto Securities | Downgrade | Sell | — |
| 22 Feb 2021 | Jefferies | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 9 Feb 2021 | BTIG | Initiates | Buy | — |
| 1 Feb 2021 | Stifel | Upgrade | Buy | — |
| 29 Jan 2021 | Jefferies | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 23 Oct 2020 | Jefferies | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 19 Oct 2020 | Stifel | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 8 Sept 2020 | Pareto Securities | Downgrade | Hold | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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Higher than 39% of US stocks
Higher than 94% of US stocks
Higher than 45% of US stocks
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Higher than 67% of US stocks
Higher than 59% of US stocks
Higher than 38% of US dividend payers
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Diana Shipping has dropped its bid to acquire Genco Shipping & Trading, ending a nearly year-long takeover battle between the two companies.
Why it matters — The abandonment of the acquisition attempt removes a potential major strategic move for Diana Shipping, leaving its corporate direction unchanged.
Diana Shipping Inc. has withdrawn its offer to acquire Genco Shipping & Trading after the Genco board, which had avoided engagement for nine months, demanded consideration valued at approximately $36.91 per share — a 57% premium to Genco's undisturbed share price at the time of Diana's last offer.
Why it matters — A DSX watcher would care because the failed acquisition ends Diana Shipping's proposed expansion into Genco, removing a potentially strategic transaction after the target's board made demands Diana deemed unreasonable.
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 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. 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.
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.
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. 62 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 13 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 13 Aug 2026, Diana Shipping, Inc. ranks 62 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).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 1 analysts implies +53.2% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Diana Shipping, Inc. 62 out of 100 as at 13 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
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.
Diana Shipping, Inc. returned +60.3% over the 12 months to 14 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
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 most recent item we track (WSJ, 14 Aug 2026): "Diana Shipping Drops Bid to Acquire Genco Shipping & Trading". Diana Shipping has dropped its bid to acquire Genco Shipping & Trading, ending a nearly year-long takeover battle between the two companies.
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