DSX Dividend History & Yield
Diana Shipping Inc. · NYSE
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Nov 20, 2026 (in 72 days) | Dec 4, 2026 | $0.01 | $1.00 | Estimated |
| Fri, Feb 19, 2027 (in 163 days) | Mar 5, 2027 | $0.01 | $1.00 | Estimated |
| Fri, May 21, 2027 (in 254 days) | Jun 4, 2027 | $0.01 | $1.00 | Estimated |
| Fri, Aug 20, 2027 (in 345 days) | Sep 3, 2027 | $0.01 | $1.00 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from DSX's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.04 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 33 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much DSX do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 30,000 | $88,800 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 150,000 | $444,000 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 300,000 | $888,000 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 1.35%. $10,000 in DSX would currently pay about $135 a year ($11 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
DSX dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026 | — | $0.01 | +0.0% |
| Jun 10, 2026 | — | $0.01 | +0.0% |
| Mar 11, 2026 | — | $0.01 | +0.0% |
| Aug 21, 2025 | — | $0.01 | +0.0% |
| Jun 17, 2025 | — | $0.01 | +0.0% |
| Mar 12, 2025 | — | $0.01 | +0.0% |
| Dec 11, 2024 | — | $0.01 | -86.7% |
| Aug 15, 2024 | — | $0.075 | +0.0% |
| Jun 12, 2024 | — | $0.075 | +0.0% |
| Mar 4, 2024 | — | $0.075 | -50.0% |
| Aug 11, 2023 | — | $0.15 | +0.0% |
| Jun 9, 2023 | — | $0.15 | +0.0% |
| Mar 10, 2023 | — | $0.15 | -14.3% |
| Nov 25, 2022 | — | $0.175 | -36.4% |
| Aug 5, 2022 | — | $0.275 | +10.0% |
| Jun 3, 2022 | — | $0.25 | +25.0% |
| Mar 8, 2022 | — | $0.20 | +128.2% |
| Nov 2, 2021 | — | $0.0876 | -89.1% |
| Nov 24, 2008 | — | $0.8029 | +4.4% |
| Aug 12, 2008 | — | $0.7691 | +7.1% |
| May 23, 2008 | — | $0.7184 | +41.7% |
| Feb 27, 2008 | — | $0.5071 | +3.4% |
| Nov 27, 2007 | — | $0.4902 | +13.7% |
| Aug 14, 2007 | — | $0.431 | +2.0% |
| May 14, 2007 | — | $0.4226 | +8.7% |
| Mar 5, 2007 | — | $0.3888 | +15.0% |
| Nov 20, 2006 | — | $0.3381 | +12.7% |
| Aug 16, 2006 | — | $0.30 | +2.9% |
| May 16, 2006 | — | $0.2916 | -13.7% |
| Feb 24, 2006 | — | $0.3381 | -14.0% |
| Nov 3, 2005 | — | $0.393 | -13.9% |
| Aug 12, 2005 | — | $0.4564 | +575.0% |
| May 12, 2005 | — | $0.0676 | — |
Payout risk check
DSX scores 20/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (low risk).
1 warning flag raised:
- Payment was cut within the last 5 years
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About Diana Shipping Inc.
Diana Shipping Inc. provides shipping transportation services worldwide. It also engages in the ownership and bareboat charter-in of dry bulk carriers. The company transports a range of dry bulk cargoes, including commodities, such as iron ore, coal, grain, and other materials in shipping routes. December 31, 2025, the company had a fleet of 36 dry bulk carriers, owned and chartered-in, consisting of nineUltramax, five Panamax, six Kamsarmax, four Post-Panamax, eight Capesize and four Newcastlemaxvessels, having a combined carrying capacity of approximately 4.1 million dwt. The company was formerly known as Diana Shipping Investments Corp. and changed its name to Diana Shipping Inc.
Sector: Industrials. Industry: Marine Shipping. First dividend on our records: May 12, 2005. 33 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 8, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
DSX dividend FAQ
When is DSX's next ex-dividend date?
DSX's next ex-dividend date is Nov 20, 2026 (in 72 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.01 per share, expected on Dec 4, 2026.
How often does DSX pay dividends?
DSX pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.01 per share with an ex-date of Aug 21, 2026.
What is DSX's dividend yield?
DSX's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 1.01%, based on $0.03 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $2.96. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.04 per share, is 1.35%.
How much does DSX pay per share?
DSX pays about $0.01 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $0.04 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $4.00 a year.
Has DSX grown or cut its dividend?
Over the last 3 years the regular payout changed -63.7% a year. DSX did cut a regular payment within the last 5 years.
How many shares of DSX do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 1.35%, you would need about 30,000 shares of DSX (roughly $88,800 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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