The chart below shows how DSX performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, DSX sees a -0.50% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a +1.64% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by +1.04%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
Positive
Fleet Utilization Achievement: Fleet utilization reached 99.7% in the nine-month period of 2024, highlighting our effective vessel management.
Vessel Deployment Success: We successfully secured period deployments for nine vessels during the quarter, achieving an overall average rate higher than their previous fixtures.
Workforce Stability Commitment: As of the end of September, we employed 984 individuals at sea and onshore, demonstrating our commitment to workforce stability.
Net Debt and Cash Reserves: Financially, our net debt stands at 7% of market value, supported by $186.8 million in cash reserves and total secured revenues of approximately $135.3 million as of November 19th.
Quarterly Cash Dividend Announcement: We are pleased to declare a quarterly cash dividend of $0.01 per common share, totaling approximately $1.3 million.
Negative
Charter Revenue Decline: Our time charter revenues have decreased by approximately $5 million from the third quarter of 2023, from $62.1 million to $57.5 million for the third quarter of 2024.
Net Income Decline: Net income has been $3.7 million, compared to $7.4 million in the same period in 2023.
Operating Expenses Increase: The operating expenses have increased to $5,904, compared to $5,621 in the same period last year.
Charter Rate Decline: The same numbers show the time charter equivalent rate has gone down to $15,162, compared to $17,230 for the nine-month period last year.
Capesize Order Book Status: The order book for Capesize and above continues to be the smallest of all types of bulkers, with 29.5 million deadweight tons, which represents about 7.5% of the current trading fleet.
Diana Shipping Inc. (DSX) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
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