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Marine Transportation
Quarterly ResultJul 30, 2026, 09:04 AM

Diana Shipping Q2 Net Income $20.8M; EPS $0.16; Declares $0.01 Dividend

AI Summary

Diana Shipping Inc. reported significantly improved financial results for Q2 2026, with net income rising to $20.8 million from $4.5 million year-over-year, and diluted EPS increasing to $0.16 from $0.03. Time charter revenues also saw an increase to $57.3 million. The company declared a cash dividend of $0.01 per share. CEO Semiramis Paliou highlighted the strong performance and expressed belief that the company is undervalued, expecting a re-rating as investors focus on its intrinsic value.

Key Highlights

  • Net income for Q2 2026 increased to $20.8 million from $4.5 million in Q2 2025.
  • Diluted EPS for Q2 2026 rose to $0.16 from $0.03 in Q2 2025.
  • Time charter revenues for Q2 2026 were $57.3 million, up from $54.7 million in Q2 2025.
  • Declared a cash dividend of $0.01 per share, payable on September 11, 2026.
  • Net income for the six months ended June 30, 2026, was $49.9 million, up from $7.5 million in 2025.
  • Diluted EPS for the six months ended June 30, 2026, was $0.41, up from $0.04 in 2025.
  • CEO stated the company's business performs strongly with improving profitability and healthy cash generation.
  • CEO believes the company trades at a substantial discount to its Net Asset Value (NAV).