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Yield 12m 9.10%
Dividends per Share 12m 0.17
Dividend Growth Rate 5y 30.11%
Overall Dividend Rating 53.40%
Yield on Cost 5y 17.53%
Payout Ratio 149.9%
Payout Frequency 12m 4
Payout Consistency 29.1%
Total Return 12m: -46.19%
#35 in Group
Total Return 5y: 51.86%
#27 in Group
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Highest Dividend Yields in Sector
Symbol Market Cap
(USD)		 Dividend Yield Yield on Cost
DSX 172m 9.10% 17.5%
ZIM 1,661m 55.6% 263%
ESEA 199m 7.37% 132%
FLNG 1,259m 12.6% 97.4%
Highest Dividend Growth Rate in Sector
Symbol Market Cap
(USD)		 Growth Rate Payout Ratio
DSX 172m 30.1% 150%
DAC 1,502m 21.3% 12.1%
PANL 280m 33.8% 53.7%
MATX 3,228m 7.96% 9.50%

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DSX Dividend History: Last 29 Payments (USD)

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate Payout Yield
2025-03-12 2025-03-12 2025-03-21 Quarterly 0.01 0.58%
2024-12-11 2024-12-11 2024-12-18 Quarterly 0.01 -86.7% 0.54%
2024-08-15 2024-08-15 2024-08-30 Quarterly 0.075 3.04%
2024-06-12 2024-06-12 2024-06-18 Quarterly 0.075 2.6%
2024-03-04 2024-03-05 2024-03-12 Quarterly 0.075 -50% 2.46%
2023-11-24 2023-11-27 2023-12-04 Quarterly 0.15 4.57%
2023-08-11 2023-08-14 2023-09-08 Quarterly 0.15 3.87%
2023-06-09 2023-06-12 2023-07-10 Quarterly 0.15 3.67%
2023-03-10 2023-03-13 2023-03-20 Quarterly 0.15 -17% 3.3%
2022-11-25 2022-11-28 2022-12-15 Quarterly 0.1808 -26.5% 4.27%
2022-08-05 2022-08-08 2022-08-19 Quarterly 0.2461 10% 4.42%
2022-06-03 2022-06-06 2022-06-17 Quarterly 0.2237 25% 3.89%
2022-03-08 2022-03-09 2022-03-21 Quarterly 0.179 117.4% 3.71%
2021-11-02 2021-11-03 2021-11-10 Quarterly 0.0823 -89.1% 1.93%
2008-11-24 2008-11-26 2008-12-11 Quarterly 0.7537 4.4%
2008-08-12 2008-08-14 2008-08-28 Quarterly 0.722 7.1%
2008-05-23 2008-05-28 2008-06-05 Quarterly 0.6744 41.7%
2008-02-27 2008-02-29 2008-03-06 Quarterly 0.476 3.4%
2007-11-27 2007-11-29 2007-12-06 Quarterly 0.4602 13.7%
2007-08-14 2007-08-16 2007-08-24 Quarterly 0.4046 2%
2007-05-14 2007-05-16 2007-05-23 Quarterly 0.3967 8.7%
2007-03-05 2007-03-07 2007-03-14 Quarterly 0.365 15%
2006-11-20 2006-11-22 2006-11-30 Quarterly 0.3174 12.7%
2006-08-16 2006-08-18 2006-08-31 Quarterly 0.2816 2.9%
2006-05-16 2006-05-18 2006-06-08 Quarterly 0.2737 -13.8%
2006-02-24 2006-02-28 2006-03-09 Quarterly 0.3174 -14%
2005-11-03 2005-11-07 2005-11-22 Quarterly 0.3689 -13.9%
2005-08-12 2005-08-16 2005-08-31 Quarterly 0.4284 575%
2005-05-12 2005-05-16 2005-06-02 Other 0.0635

DSX Dividend FAQ

Does DSX pay dividends?

Yes, as of April 2025, DSX paid a dividend of 0.17 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-03-12.

What is the Dividend Yield of DSX?

As of April 2025, DSX`s dividend yield is 9.10%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.17 USD by the current share price of 1.47.

How often does DSX pay dividends?

DSX pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months (TTM), DSX has issued 4 dividend payments.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for DSX?

The next ex-dividend date for Diana Shipping (DSX) is unknown.

What is the Dividend Growth of DSX?

DSX's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 30.1% per year.
Strong growth: Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of DSX?

DSX's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 17.5%. This represents the effective dividend yield for an investor who bought Diana Shipping five years ago. It is calculated as the sum of all trailing 12-month dividends (0.17) divided by the purchase price five years ago (0.97):

What is the Payout Consistency of DSX?

DSX Payout Consistency is 29.1%.
Highly unstable: Diana Shipping has a poor track record of consistent dividend payments.

Does DSX have a good Dividend Yield?

DSX`s 9.10% Dividend Yield is considered as very high. This is usually only sustainable for REITs, Asset Managements, MLPs or Covered Call ETFs.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of DSX?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of DSX is 149.9%. Dangerously high - this is usually not sustainable and may lead to a dividend cut or NAV decline.

What is the Dividend Rating of DSX?

DSX`s Overall Dividend Rating is 53.40%. Ratings surpassing 60 are regarded as favorable, exceeding 75 are strong, and surpassing 85 are exceptional.

DSX Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in DSX`s Outstanding Shares?

Diana Shipping`s outstanding shares have increased by approximately 6.64% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: 90.0%), negatively influencing stock price.

Has Diana Shipping ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, last Stock Split was on 2023-11-24 with a factor of 117:112. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 1.04.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
2004 27,625,000
2005 45,000,000 +62.9%
2006 53,325,000 +18.5%
2007 74,375,000 +39.47%
2008 74,396,900 +0.03%
2009 80,630,700 +8.38%
2010 80,975,800 +0.43%
2011 81,226,100 +0.31%
2012 80,901,900 -0.4%
2013 81,733,700 +1.03%
2014 79,595,300 -2.62%
2015 79,681,700 +0.11%
2016 80,653,400 +1.22%
2017 102,394,200 +26.96%
2018 105,150,900 +2.69%
2019 90,017,500 -14.39%
2020 86,799,900 -3.57%
2021 78,786,900 -9.23%
2022 90,474,900 +14.83%
2023 105,488,000 +16.59%
2024 119,685,400 +13.46%