Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.24
Diana Shipping Inc. (DSX) Dividend History
Income profile from 2005 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
9.1%
Payout Ratio
2.3%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
0 years
DSX Dividend Income Check
Safety
2.3% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 2.1% and trend is unknown.
DSX Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield9.1%
Trailing DPS$0.24
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout2.3%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF PayoutN/A
FCF SafetyUnknown
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR-64.7%
5Y CAGR32.2%
Yield on Cost (5Y)2.1%
YOC Trendunknown
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield9.1%
1Y Total Return90.9%
5Y Total Return26.0%
Div Contribution (5Y)53.7%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$12,59810Y ago$15,88720Y ago$8,420
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
DSX Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (10 years of payments)
DSX Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Diana Shipping Inc. distributes 2.3% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable).
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
DSX does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of -64.7% and 5-year CAGR of 32.2%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, DSX returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 9.1% dividend yield, 9.1% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 2.1% and is currently unknown. The 5-year total return is 26.0%, with dividends contributing 53.7% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $15,887 today.
DSX Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$2.80
Avg/Payment$0.1400
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 11, 2026Latest | $0.0100 | — | 1.65% | Mar 18, 2026 |
| Dec 8, 2025 | $0.0100 | — | 2.11% | Dec 17, 2025 |
| Aug 21, 2025 | $0.0100 | — | 2.47% | Sep 11, 2025 |
| Jun 17, 2025 | $0.0100 | — | 6.25% | Jun 24, 2025 |
| Mar 12, 2025 | $0.0100 | — | 9.60% | Mar 21, 2025 |
| Dec 11, 2024 | $0.0100 | ↓ -86.7% | 12.77% | Dec 18, 2024 |
| Aug 15, 2024 | $0.0750 | — | 15.24% | Aug 30, 2024 |
| Jun 12, 2024 | $0.0750 | — | 15.46% | Jun 18, 2024 |
DSX Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#1 yield in peer group
Div Yield
9.1%
#1 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
2.3% payout
Streak
0Y
32.2% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
9.1%
#1 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st DSXDiana Shipping Inc. | $337M | 9.1% | 2.3% | 0 | Sustainable |
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 GNKGenco Shipping & Tra… | $1.1B | 3.0% | — | 0 | Unknown |
2nd  SBSafe Bulkers, Inc. | $729M | 4.0% | 30.3% | 3 | Sustainable |
 NMMNavios Maritime Part… | $2.1B | 0.3% | 1.7% | 3 | Sustainable |
3rd  CMRECostamare Inc. | $2.1B | 3.8% | 21.7% | 2 | Sustainable |
 DACDanaos Corporation | $2.4B | 2.6% | 12.8% | 4 | Sustainable |
 TNKTeekay Tankers Ltd. | $2.8B | 2.5% | 19.6% | 0 | Sustainable |
 INSWInternational Seaway… | $4.2B | 3.4% | 46.8% | 0 | Sustainable |
DSX Annual Dividend History (2001–2026)
26 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.01 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 0.5% |
| 2025 | $0.04 | -83.0% | 4 | — | — | — | 2.1% |
| 2024 | $0.23 | -61.2% | 4 | $0.06 | 399.7% | 0.25x | 12.4% |
| 2023 | $0.60 | -33.3% | 4 | $0.43 | 140.7% | 0.71x | 32.0% |
| 2022 | $0.91 | 353.3% | 4 | $1.36 | 66.7% | 1.50x | 48.0% |
| 2021 | $0.20 | — | 2 | $0.61 | 32.8% | 3.05x | 10.6% |
| 2020 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $-1.62 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $0.11 | — | — | — |
| 2018 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $0.64 | — | — | — |
| 2017 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $-5.35 | — | — | — |
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Start ComparisonDSX — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying DSX stock.
How much dividend does DSX pay per share?
Diana Shipping Inc. (DSX) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.24 per share, with a current dividend yield of +9.1%. Payments are made Annual.
When is DSX's next ex-dividend date?
DSX's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. DSX typically pays dividends Annual.
Is DSX's dividend safe?
DSX's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +2.3% and FCF payout ratio of N/A. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has DSX increased its dividend?
DSX has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +32.2%.
How often does DSX pay dividends?
Diana Shipping Inc. pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.24 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 21+ years from 2005 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in DSX grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in DSX five years ago would be worth approximately $12,598 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is DSX's yield on cost for long-term holders?
DSX's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +2.1% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +9.1% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.