DSX Diana Shipping dividend history, payout ratio & dates
Diana Shipping's latest dividend was on Mar 12, 2025 (ex-date) with a payout of $0.01 per share. On an annualized basis, the company has a current payout of $0.17 per share. This brings the dividend yield to 11.97% based on its recent close price.
Key dates
- DSX last dividend date: Mar 12, 2025
DSX dividend stats
vs. Industrials sector
Dividend yield
Diana Shipping's dividend yield of 11.97% is above the Industrials sector and the industry average. Compared to its Industrials sector average of 1.75%, Diana Shipping's dividend yield is 584% higher.
Dividend history
Diana Shipping has been paying dividends for the last four consecutive years. DSX has distributed four dividends in the past year. The annualized dividend per share has a decrease of 55% since twelve months ago. And with the price of the stock down by 51% from a year ago, the dividend yield has a decrease of 7%.
Recent dividends
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 12, 2025 | $0.01 | 9.6% |
| Dec 11, 2024 | $0.01 | 12.77% |
| Aug 15, 2024 | $0.075 | 9.15% |
| Jun 12, 2024 | $0.075 | 10.31% |
| Mar 4, 2024 | $0.075 | 12.93% |
| Aug 11, 2023 | $0.15 | 16.58% |
| Jun 9, 2023 | $0.15 | 19.84% |
| Mar 10, 2023 | $0.15 | 20.83% |
| Nov 25, 2022 | $0.175 | 22.67% |
| Aug 5, 2022 | $0.275 | 13.75% |
| Jun 3, 2022 | $0.25 | 8.66% |
| Mar 8, 2022 | $0.2 | 5.57% |
| Nov 2, 2021 | $0.1 | 2.12% |
Diana Shipping dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
Diana Shipping's payout ratio of 283.3% is above the Industrials sector and the industry average. In comparison with its Industrials sector average of 34.3%, Diana Shipping's payout ratio is 726% higher.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
DSX dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| ESEA Euroseas Ltd | 25.79% | $7.53 | 46.3% |
| SBLK Star Bulk Carriers Corp | 15.75% | $2.14 | 75.1% |
| DSX Diana Shipping Inc | 11.97% | $0.17 | 283.3% |
| NMM Navios Maritime Partners L.P. | 0.62% | $0.2 | 1.4% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Diana Shipping pay a dividend?
Yes, Diana Shipping has paid four dividends in the last twelve months. DSX has been paying dividends since 2021.
When was DSX's last dividend?
Diana Shipping's last regular dividend was on Mar 12, 2025 (ex-date) with the amount of $0.01 per share.
How much dividend does Diana Shipping pay (per share)?
On an annual basis DSX pays $0.17 per share.
What is Diana Shipping's dividend yield?
The current dividend yield of Diana Shipping is 11.97%.
How often does Diana Shipping pay dividends?
Diana Shipping has a quarterly dividend frequency.
What is Diana Shipping's dividend payout ratio?
Diana Shipping's dividend payout ratio is 283.3%.
Does Diana Shipping pay a good dividend?
Diana Shipping's dividend yield is above the Industrials sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield. Data from 
and Sharadar.