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DSX Dividend History & Analysis | 100% Free Data

DSX's dividend history, current yield (6.1%), dividend growth rate (30.1%), complete payout history and peer comparison (Marine Transportation).

Yield 12m 6.09%
Dividends per Share 12m 0.10
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 30.11%
Overall Dividend Rating 47.39%
Yield on Cost 5y 12.07%
Payout Ratio 107.6%
Payout Frequency 12m 4
Payout Consistency 29.1%
Total Return 12m: -39.68%
Total Return 5y: 94.01%
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Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Number of Payouts Yearly This chart shows the number of dividend payouts per year. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over the last 5 years in one graph. The price axis is on the left and the dividend yield axis is on the right.

Top Dividend Payers in Marine Transportation

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago)
ZIM 1,991 M 55.1% 293%
FLNG 1,284 M 12.7% 109%
ECO 705 M 9.43% 56.2%
GSL 942 M 7.76% 58.1%
SBLK 2,032 M 8.70% 36.6%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (5y CAGR) Payout Consistency
SBLK 2,032 M 119% 41.7%
FLNG 1,284 M 71.9% 82.3%
GOGL 1,587 M 88.8% 60.8%
GNK 592 M 46.2% 68.2%
PANL 315 M 33.8% 71.4%

Similar Stocks with Attractive Dividends

WTE
Westshore
 7.56% Yield
FLNG
FLEX LNG
 12.74% Yield
PANL
Pangaea Logistic
 6.83% Yield
GNK
Genco Shipping
 8.75% Yield
MAERSK-A
A.P. Møller
 21.17% Yield
GSL
Global Ship Lease
 7.76% Yield

DSX Dividend History: Last 30 Payments (USD) as of June 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-06-17 2025-06-17 2025-06-24 Quarterly 0.01 0% 0.62%
2025-03-12 2025-03-12 2025-03-21 Quarterly 0.01 0% 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 0% 3.04%
2024-06-12 2024-06-12 2024-06-18 Quarterly 0.075 0% 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 0% 4.57%
2023-08-11 2023-08-14 2023-09-08 Quarterly 0.15 0% 3.87%
2023-06-09 2023-06-12 2023-07-10 Quarterly 0.15 0% 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% N/A
2008-08-12 2008-08-14 2008-08-28 Quarterly 0.722 7.1% N/A
2008-05-23 2008-05-28 2008-06-05 Quarterly 0.6744 41.7% N/A
2008-02-27 2008-02-29 2008-03-06 Quarterly 0.476 3.4% N/A
2007-11-27 2007-11-29 2007-12-06 Quarterly 0.4602 13.7% N/A
2007-08-14 2007-08-16 2007-08-24 Quarterly 0.4046 2% N/A
2007-05-14 2007-05-16 2007-05-23 Quarterly 0.3967 8.7% N/A
2007-03-05 2007-03-07 2007-03-14 Quarterly 0.365 15% N/A
2006-11-20 2006-11-22 2006-11-30 Quarterly 0.3174 12.7% N/A
2006-08-16 2006-08-18 2006-08-31 Quarterly 0.2816 2.9% N/A
2006-05-16 2006-05-18 2006-06-08 Quarterly 0.2737 -13.8% N/A
2006-02-24 2006-02-28 2006-03-09 Quarterly 0.3174 -14% N/A
2005-11-03 2005-11-07 2005-11-22 Quarterly 0.3689 -13.9% N/A
2005-08-12 2005-08-16 2005-08-31 Quarterly 0.4284 575% N/A
2005-05-12 2005-05-16 2005-06-02 Other 0.0635 0% N/A

DSX Dividend FAQ

Does DSX pay a dividend?

Yes, as of June 2025, DSX paid a dividend of 0.10 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-06-17 and the payout was 0.01 USD.

What is the Dividend Yield of DSX?

As of June 2025, DSX`s dividend yield is 6.09%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.10 USD by the current share price of 1.60.

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: DSX's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of DSX?

DSX's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 12.1%. If you bought DSX's shares at 0.82 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.10 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 12.1% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of DSX?

DSX Payout Consistency is 29.1%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very unstable: Diana Shipping has a poor track record of dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does DSX have a good Dividend Yield?

DSX`s 6.09% Dividend Yield is considered as high. Make sure the dividend is sustainable: Check the Payouts-Ratio over time.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of DSX?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of DSX is 107.6%. 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 47.39%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

DSX Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in DSX`s Outstanding Shares?

Diana Shipping`s outstanding shares have increased by approximately 6.77% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: 90.0%), negatively influencing the share price.

Has Diana Shipping ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the 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 80,965,400 +0.42%
2011 81,226,100 +0.32%
2012 80,901,900 -0.4%
2013 81,483,000 +0.72%
2014 79,595,300 -2.32%
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 83,432,800 -3.88%
2022 90,474,900 +8.44%
2023 105,488,000 +16.59%
2024 119,685,400 +13.46%
2025 115,767,900 -3.27%

Key Metric Definitions

  • Dividend Yield: Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
  • Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
  • Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
  • Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
  • Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid per year (typically quarterly).
  • Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
  • Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
  • Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.