Diana Shipping (DSX) investor relations material

Executive summary

• Net income for Q4 2025 was $3.1 million, down from $9.7 million in Q4 2024; full-year net income rose to $17.8 million from $12.7 million in 2024, with time charter revenues of $52.1 million in Q4 and $213.5 million for the year, both down year-over-year.

• Declared a Q4 2025 dividend of $0.01 per share, with cumulative dividends since 2021 totaling $2.70 per share.

• Submitted a proposal to acquire Genco Shipping & Trading and nominated six board candidates after lack of engagement from Genco's board.

• Fleet consisted of 36 vessels at year-end 2025, average age 12 years, with two methanol dual-fuel newbuilds expected in 2027–2028.

• ESG achievements include a CDP score of B and a 31% S&P Global ESG rating.

Financial highlights

• Adjusted EBITDA for Q4 2025 was $19.3 million, down from $25.9 million; full-year adjusted EBITDA was $85.0 million, down from $97.7 million.

• Cash reserves at year-end were $122.3 million, down from $207.2 million, reflecting investments, share repurchases, dividends, and debt service.

• Long-term debt was $636.1 million at year-end, nearly unchanged from $637.5 million.

• Earnings per diluted share were $0.02 for Q4 2025 and $0.11 for the full year.

• Operating income for Q4 2025 was $7.3 million, down from $14.5 million; full-year operating income was $42.2 million, down from $58.8 million.

Outlook and guidance

• For 2026, 76% of ownership days are fixed at an average time charter rate of $17,670 per day, generating $153 million in expected revenues; for 2027, 9% of days are fixed at $19,261 per day, with $22.6 million in expected revenues.

• Conservative chartering strategy with medium to long-term contracts provides earnings visibility.

• Management highlighted ongoing market uncertainties and risks, including global economic conditions, charter rate fluctuations, and geopolitical tensions.