Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Time charter revenues for Q3 2025 were $51.9 million, down from $57.5 million in the same quarter last year, reflecting the sale of two vessels earlier this year [10] - Adjusted EBITDA decreased to $20.3 million from $23.7 million year-over-year, consistent with a smaller fleet [10] - Net income nearly doubled to $7.2 million from $3.7 million in Q3 2024, driven by lower expenses and a $10.6 million gain from the valuation of the investment in Genco [10] - Cash decreased to $133.9 million as of September 30, 2025, from $207.2 million at the end of 2024, due to strategic investments [11] - Long-term debt increased slightly to $651.1 million as of September 30, 2025, from $637.5 million at year-end 2024 [12] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Fleet utilization reached 99.5% for Q3 2025, indicating effective vessel management [4] - Time charter equivalent averaged $15,178 per day, a 1% decrease compared to $15,333 per day in Q3 2024 [12] - Daily operating expenses rose 1% to $6,014 compared to $5,964 last year, mainly due to higher crew costs [13] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The dry bulk market showed solid performance in Q3, with record Chinese imports reaching nearly 580 million metric tons [3] - The 12-month time charter rate for a typical Capesize stood at around $24,000 a day, with rates for Campermax and Ultramax at $15,600 and $15,900 respectively, all up from earlier in the year [18] - The Baltic Capesize Index was at 3,636, and the Baltic Panamax Index at 1,895 as of November 19 [18] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on fleet modernization and sustainability, with plans to deliver two methanol dual-fuel new-building Campermax vessels by early 2028 [4] - A disciplined chartering strategy has secured approximately $149 million in contracted revenues, ensuring earnings visibility and resilience against market downturns [8] - The company is committed to promoting eco-friendly technologies and transparency in emissions data as part of its ESG initiatives [32] Management Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted that the bulk carrier market has weathered geopolitical and trade developments well, with positive sentiment and new building orders appearing [18] - The outlook for 2026 appears positive, with projected revenues supporting a return to cash flow profitability despite potential challenges in 2025 [15] - The company is observing developments in Genco Shipping and Trading Limited, considering its strategic stake [33] Other Important Information - The company declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.01 per common share for Q3 2025, totaling approximately $1.16 million [6] - The average age of the fleet is approximately 12 years, with ongoing efforts to modernize [14] Q&A Session Summary Question: How should we think about your significant stake in Genco now? - Management stated that the position in Genco has strategic value, and they are currently observing developments without direct contact with Genco's management [33] Question: Can you comment on the recent development in Ocean Chow? - Management indicated that Diana Shipping's interest in Ocean Chow is minimal and not material at this stage [34]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Time charter revenues for Q1 2025 were $54.9 million, a decrease of about 5% compared to $57.6 million in Q1 2024, attributed to a smaller fleet size and increased drydock days [14] - Adjusted EBITDA decreased to $23.3 million from $24.9 million in Q1 2024, a decrease of 6% [15] - Net income increased to $3 million from $2.1 million in Q1 2024, mainly due to decreased interest and finance charges [15] - Cash reserves decreased to $187.7 million from $207.2 million at the end of 2024 [16] - Long-term debt decreased to $623.9 million from $637.5 million, reflecting a 2% reduction [16] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Fleet utilization reached 99.6% in Q1 2025, up from 99.1% in the same quarter last year [19] - The average time charter equivalent rate was $50,739 per day, an increase of 5% compared to $15,051 per day in Q1 2024 [17][18] - Daily operating expenses increased by 2% to $5,866 per day compared to $5,775 per day in Q1 2024 [19] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The dry bulk market has shown dull performance in 2025, with new building vessel contracting slumping to only 0.1% of the global fleet [5][6] - The overall market levels remain historically healthy, but sentiment is lacking despite stable cargo volumes compared to 2024 [5] - Time charter rates for Capes dropped from a high of $35,000 per day in March 2024 to about $19,000 per day as of May 2025 [25] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company focuses on a disciplined chartering strategy to ensure earnings visibility and resilience against market downturns [12][18] - Ongoing fleet modernization efforts include the sale of older vessels and investment in new joint ventures [8][10] - The company aims to leverage market volatility to deliver stable earnings through its commercial strategy [18] Management Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted that the market is facing significant geopolitical and economic uncertainties, impacting sentiment and charter rates [5][24] - Despite current challenges, the company believes it is well-positioned with a strong balance sheet and predictable cash flows to navigate through cycles [22] - Future growth is expected to be influenced by macroeconomic conditions, with a cautious outlook for 2025 and 2026 [40][41] Other Important Information - The company declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.01 per common share, totaling approximately $1.2 million [11] - The company has raised $25.6 million from the exercise of warrants under an ongoing program [10] Q&A Session Summary - No specific questions or answers were documented in the provided content, indicating that the Q&A session may not have included detailed inquiries or responses. The management concluded the call without further comments [45][46]