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

Last close, 3 Sept 2026
$2.97
−1.33% on the day

The 1 Wall Street analysts covering Diana Shipping, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $3.8 — +27.9% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 68 of 100 as at 2 Sept 2026 — in the upper half.

Market cap
$374.5M
Ticker Nerd rank
68 / 100
Median analyst target
$3.80
Analysts covering
1
Revenue$57.3M+4.7% y/y
Operating income$12.1M
Net income$20.8M
Free cash flow$15.0M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
+10.4%
1M
+19.2%
YTD
+81.1%
1Y
+83.3%
From 52W high
−1.3%
From 52W low
+91.5%
$1.55
$3.01
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 2 Sept 2026
68 / 100

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

Momentum
94
Value
71
Accruals
67
Size
58
Growth
56
Volatility
53
Issuance
51
Revisions
44
Quality
40

Momentum (94): The shares have been drifting up relative to others.

Quality (40): Profits are thin or unreliable for the size of the business, or they are not turning into cash.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.

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.

Data provided by Twelve Data

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 +27.9% 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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Performance

DSX vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 3 Sept 2026, Diana Shipping, Inc. returned +83.3% against +21.4% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

DSX vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
100120140160180Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26DSXS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

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
6.1×

Cheaper than 65% of US stocks

Price / sales
1.7×

Cheaper than 57% of US stocks

Price / book
0.6×

Cheaper than 83% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
9.5×

Cheaper than 40% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
4.7%

Higher than 38% 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 80% of US stocks

Net margin
27.9%

Higher than 87% 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
1.3%

Higher than 32% of US dividend payers

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

Key statistics

Diana Shipping, Inc. (DSX) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • Diana Shipping, Inc. has a market value of $374.5M and an enterprise value of $717.3M.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $215.9M. The latest quarter grew 4.7% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: $60.2M, a 27.9% net margin.

  • Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $0.48.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $53.9M.

  • Shares outstanding: 124.4M.

  • Trailing P/E: 6.1×; forward P/E: 5.0× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 1.33%, paying out 8% of earnings.

  • Diana Shipping, Inc. employs 981 people — $220K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 3 Sept 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

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.$374.5M
68
GASSStealthGas, Inc.$350.9M
84
SHIPSeanergy Maritime Holdings Corp.$403.0M
99
ESEAEuroseas Ltd.$506.9M
98
CMDBCostamare Bulkers Holdings Ltd.$522.5M
3
SMHISeacor Marine Holdings, Inc.$263.6M
48
PANLPangaea Logistics Solutions Ltd.$539.9M
92

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News

Latest DSX news & analysis

Diana Shipping Inc. Announces Direct Continuation of Time Charter Contract for m/v Leto With Cargill

GlobeNewsWire · 24 Aug 2026positive

Diana Shipping Inc. announced that, through a wholly-owned subsidiary, it has directly extended the time charter contract for its Panamax dry bulk vessel m/v Leto with Cargill International SA, Geneva. The new charter runs at a gross rate of US$18,000 per day (minus a 4.75% commission) for a period until between September 1 and October 31, 2027, expected to commence on September 10, 2026, up from the current US$12,750 per day rate.

Why it matters — The charter extension locks in a significantly higher daily rate for the vessel for over a year, which provides clearer visibility into Diana Shipping's near-term revenue.

Diana Shipping: Genco Clarity, But Earnings Not So Much (Downgrade)

Seeking Alpha · 18 Aug 2026neutral

Diana Shipping Inc. was downgraded to Hold by Seeking Alpha, citing unclear forward earnings visibility despite a strong year-to-date rally. The company's Q2 revenue missed by $9 million, though the termination of the Genco acquisition was viewed positively as it preserves balance sheet strength and focus on the core fleet.

Why it matters — DSX watchers would care because the downgrade signals reduced confidence in earnings clarity even as technical momentum remains strong and the terminated Genco deal is seen as a positive for the company's balance sheet and strategic focus.

Diana Shipping: Genco Shares For Free (Rating Upgrade)

Seeking Alpha · 18 Aug 2026positive

Diana Shipping was upgraded from Hold to Buy with a $3.00 fair value after ending its pursuit of Genco. The company's repricing fleet is now the focus, with potential 2027 revenues of $267.9 million and strong charter renewals, while its Genco stake remains valued at $165 million and provides dividend income.

Why it matters — A DSX watcher would care because the rating upgrade and renewed focus on the repricing fleet highlight the company's charter revenue potential and the value of its retained Genco stake.

Diana Shipping Drops Bid to Acquire Genco Shipping & Trading

WSJ · 14 Aug 2026neutral

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. Withdraws Offer to Acquire Genco Shipping & Trading Following Genco Board's Outrageous Demands

GlobeNewsWire · 14 Aug 2026negative

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.

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. 68 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 2 Sept 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank DSX?

As at 2 Sept 2026, Diana Shipping, Inc. ranks 68 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 Momentum (94 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 +27.9% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Diana Shipping, Inc. 68 out of 100 as at 2 Sept 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 +83.3% over the 12 months to 3 Sept 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Diana Shipping, Inc. do?

Diana Shipping Inc. is a global shipping transportation company that specializes in the ownership and operation of dry bulk vessels.

What is the latest news on DSX?

The most recent item we track (GlobeNewsWire, 24 Aug 2026): "Diana Shipping Inc. Announces Direct Continuation of Time Charter Contract for m/v Leto With Cargill". Diana Shipping Inc. announced that, through a wholly-owned subsidiary, it has directly extended the time charter contract for its Panamax dry bulk vessel m/v Leto with Cargill International SA, Geneva. The new charter runs at a gross rate of US$18,000 per day (minus a 4.75% commission) for a period until between September 1 and October 31, 2027, expected to commence on September 10, 2026, up from the current US$12,750 per day rate.

Company

About Diana Shipping, Inc.

Diana Shipping Inc. is a global shipping transportation company that specializes in the ownership and operation of dry bulk vessels. The company provides marine transport services for essential commodities such as iron ore, coal, grain, steel products, cement, and fertilizers across worldwide shipping routes. Its fleet is employed primarily under medium- to long-term charter arrangements, allowing it to serve industrial and commodity-linked cargo flows with flexible vessel deployment. Diana Shipping also engages in bareboat charter-in activity and manages its fleet through specialized shipping management arrangements. Headquartered in Athens, Greece, Diana Shipping Inc. plays an important role in the marine transportation market by connecting producers, traders, and end users of bulk raw materials through its dry bulk shipping services.

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