Diana Shipping Stock Slides After Q3 Results - Diana Shipping (NYSE:DSX)

Diana Shipping Inc DSX reported third-quarter time charter revenue growth of 35.3% year-over-year to $57.28 million, reflecting increased average time charter rates, beating the consensus of $50.41 million.
EPS improved to $0.16 from $(0.17) in 3Q20, beating consensus of $0.13.
The operating income was $21.28 million versus $(8.39) million a year ago, and the margin for the quarter was 37.2%.
Diana Shipping generated cash from operating activities year-to-date of $57.49 million, compared to $11.31 million a year ago.
The number of vessels was 36 versus 40 in 3Q20; Fleet utilization was 98.5% for the quarter vs. 97.3% a year ago.
The average daily time charter equivalent rate increased 59.7% Y/Y to $17,143, and Daily vessel operating expenses reduced 1.7% Y/Y to $5,635.
Diana Shipping had cash and equivalents of $146.25 million as of September 30, 2021.
Diana Shipping also announced that the distribution date for the previously announced spin-off of its wholly-owned subsidiary, OceanPal Inc., has been extended.
Price Action: DSX shares are trading lower by 6.15% at $4.27 on the last check Wednesday.