DSX
Diana Shipping, Inc.
Deep Sea Foreign Transportation of Freight
Diana Shipping (DSX) Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
$2.43
+0.04 (+1.67%)
▲
5d:
+4.74%
30d:
-7.95%
90d:
-2.02%
QUANTITATIVE VERDICT
BUY
HIGH Confidence (92%)
Quality Score
66/100
Position
SLIGHTLY LOW
30-Day Fair Range
$2.38 – $2.74
Position: SLIGHTLY LOW
Forward P/E & Valuation
4.0x
FAIR
vs 4.4x historical avg
Wall Street Target
$3.80
+59.0% upside
Options IV & Volume
HIGH Vol
HIGH volume confirmation
Support / Resistance
$2.29 / $2.52
Trend: Uptrend
Executive Thesis & Bottom Line
Forward Earnings Fair Value & Price Prediction →
✅ BUY SIGNAL: DSX shows strong fundamentals and good volume confirmation. Solid entry point despite slightly low pricing.
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Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$5.14
Based on 14.5% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$3.19
23.9% Margin of Safety
How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 4.4x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: DSX is currently trading at $2.43, which is considered slightly low relative to its 30-day fair value range of $2.38 to $2.74. The stock's valuation (Forward PE: 4.0) is in line with its historical norms (4.4). Remarkably, the market is currently pricing in an annual earnings decline of 3.5% over the next few years. This pessimistic expectation contrasts with the company's recent 466.0% earnings growth, suggesting potential undervaluation if the company simply maintains stability.
Technical Outlook: Technically, DSX is in a uptrend. Immediate support is located at $2.29, while resistance sits at $2.52.
Market Sentiment: DSX scores 80/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge — the chart has corrected and is stabilizing (RSI reset, momentum turning up), historically a favorable entry zone. In the options market, Implied Volatility is low (0th percentile), suggesting options premiums are relatively cheap. This makes it an attractive time for long options strategies if you have a directional bias. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $3.80 (+59.0%). Combining these factors, the current setup offers a favorable risk/reward ratio for buyers.
Technical Outlook: Technically, DSX is in a uptrend. Immediate support is located at $2.29, while resistance sits at $2.52.
Market Sentiment: DSX scores 80/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge — the chart has corrected and is stabilizing (RSI reset, momentum turning up), historically a favorable entry zone. In the options market, Implied Volatility is low (0th percentile), suggesting options premiums are relatively cheap. This makes it an attractive time for long options strategies if you have a directional bias. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $3.80 (+59.0%). Combining these factors, the current setup offers a favorable risk/reward ratio for buyers.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
SLIGHTLY LOW
Historical Trading Range
$2.38 -
$2.74
Company Quality Score
66/100
(BUY)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
92.3%
Trading Range & Key Levels
30-Day Trading Range
$2.38 -
$2.74
Current vs Trading Range
SLIGHTLY LOW
Expected Move (7 Days)
±$0.19
(7.8%)
Support Level
$2.29
Resistance Level
$2.52
Current Trend
Uptrend
Technical data as of
Nov 12, 2026
Quantitative Signal Breakdown
- BULLISH: Price oversold vs 30-day range
- BULLISH: Options cheap (IV 0th percentile)
- BULLISH: Strong technical setup (80/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BULLISH: Trading 59.0% below Wall St target ($3.80)
- BULLISH: Bottoming setup score 80/100 — corrected, stabilizing, and turning up
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
3.98
Wall Street Target
$3.80
(+59.0%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
4.7%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
466.0%
Profit Margin
27.9%
Valuation Discount vs History
-3.5% cheaper
PE vs Historical
4.0 vs 4.4
FAIR
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
-3.5%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$2.31
(-4%)
2-Year Target
$2.23
(-7%)
3-Year Target
$2.15
(-10%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 4→4)
$2.37
(-1%)
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 19.9, Growth: 50.0%)
$40.22
(+1583%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 4.0, Growth: 50.0%)
$8.07
(+238%)
Bear:
(PE: 3.4, Growth: 50.0%)
$6.86
(+187%)
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Valuation based on Current Earnings
RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (5x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (4x PE) as earnings recover.
Trailing PE: 4.84 | Current EPS (TTM): $0.49
Bull Case
$3.19
(+34%)
Analyst growth 22.4%, PE expands to 5.3
Base Case
$2.90
(+21%)
Market implied 22.4%, PE stable at 4.8
Bear Case
$1.61
(-33%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 4.1
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
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Upside Surprise Potential
If earnings stabilize (0% growth), PE could expand from 4.0 to 4.4
Stabilization Target:
$2.64
(+10.5%)
PE Expansion Potential:
+10.5%
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Diana Shipping reported strong Q2 earnings with increased time charter revenues and declared a cash dividend of $0.01 per share.
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