Danaos Corporation (DAC)

Currency in USD
122.32
-0.86(-0.70%)
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122.320.00(0.00%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
121.95125.25
52 wk Range
83.56135.21
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
123.18
Open
124.37
Day's Range
121.95-125.25
52 wk Range
83.56-135.21
Volume
97.34K
Average Volume (3m)
87.36K
1-Year Change
39.3642%
Book Value / Share
215.21
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Company’s Health
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Price Target
157.00
Upside
+28.35%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
Bullish
ProTips
Impressive gross profit margins

Danaos Corporation News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Strong Sell
Technical Indicators
Strong Sell
Moving Averages
Strong Sell

Analyst Ratings

1 Buy
1 Hold
0 Sell
Ratings:
2 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 157.00
(+28.35% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Fearnley
Buy174.00+42.25%-UpgradeApr 30, 2026
Freedom Capital Markets
Hold120.00-1.90%-New CoverageMar 10, 2026
Jefferies
Buy110.00-10.07%105.00MaintainNov 18, 2025

Danaos Corporation Earnings Call Summary for Q1/2026

  • Danaos Q1 2026 EPS of $7.70 beat forecast of $6.72 by 14.58%, though revenue of $234.15M missed estimates by 3.64%, falling short of $243M target.
  • Stock declined 1.34% to $132.83 in after-hours trading despite earnings beat, as revenue miss and market conditions weighed on investor sentiment.
  • Adjusted EBITDA rose 5.2% YoY to $180.6M with net debt-to-EBITDA at 0.2x; dry bulk segment strength drove 11.2% EPS growth versus Q1 2025.
  • Management projects Q3 2026 EPS of $7.09 and Q4 EPS of $7.31, with revenue forecasts of $270.95M and $257.45M respectively for those quarters.
  • CEO highlighted disciplined fleet expansion and operational efficiency as key drivers, while noting geopolitical risks and charter rate volatility as challenges.
Last Updated: 2026-05-18, 11:36 a/m
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Earnings

Latest Release
May 11, 2026
EPS / Forecast
7.70 / 6.72
Revenue / Forecast
234.15M / 243M
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 28.34%
Dividend Yield
2.92%
Industry Median 2.54%
Annualized payout
3.60
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+48.00%
Growth Streak

DAC Income Statement

Compare DAC to Peers and Sector

Metrics to compare
DAC
Peers
Sector
Relationship
P/E Ratio
4.3x16.0x12.3x
PEG Ratio
0.27−0.310.03
Price/Book
0.6x1.0x1.4x
Price / LTM Sales
2.1x0.7x1.2x
Upside (Analyst Target)
28.4%72.6%23.5%
Fair Value Upside
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Danaos Corporation, through its subsidiaries, owns and operates containerships and drybulk vessels in Australia, Europe, and the United States. It operates in two segments, Container Vessels and Drybulk Vessels. The company provides seaborne transportation services by operating vessels in the containership and drybulk sectors of the shipping industry. As of December 31, 2025, it had a fleet of 75 containerships aggregating 477,230 TEUs; 27 container vessels under construction containerships aggregating 173,314 TEUs; 10 Capesize bulk carriers aggregating 1,755,000 DWT; and 2 dry bulk vessels under construction aggregating 422,000 DWT. The company was formerly known as Danaos Holdings Limited and changed its name to Danaos Corporation in October 2005. Danaos Corporation was founded in 1963 and is based in Piraeus, Greece.

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
282.79K1.55%34.59M
Other Institutional Investors
3.52M19.35%430.75M
Public Companies & Retail Investors
14.40M79.10%1.76B
Total
18.2M100.00%2.23B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
Acadian Asset Management LLC3.81%693,01484,769
RBF Capital LLC2.30%418,01551,132

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FAQ

What Is the Danaos (DAC) Stock Price Today?

The Danaos stock price today is 122.32 USD.

What Stock Exchange Does Danaos Trade On?

Danaos is listed and trades on the New York Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Danaos?

The stock symbol for Danaos is "DAC."

Does Danaos Pay Dividends? What’s The Current Dividend Yield?

The Danaos dividend yield is 2.92%.

What Is the Danaos Market Cap?

As of today, Danaos market cap is 2.23B USD.

What Is Danaos's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Danaos EPS (TTM) is 28.34.

When Is the Next Danaos Earnings Date?

Danaos will release its next earnings report on Aug 10, 2026.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is DAC a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Sell.

How Many Times Has Danaos Stock Split?

Danaos has split 1 times.

How Many Employees Does Danaos Have?

Danaos has 4 employees.

What is the current trading status of Danaos (DAC)?

As of Jul 05, 2026, Danaos (DAC) is trading at a price of 122.32 USD, with a previous close of 123.18 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 121.95 USD to 125.25 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 83.56 USD to 135.21 USD.

What Is Danaos (DAC) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for Danaos is 157.00 USD, with a high estimate of 174 USD and a low estimate of 140 USD. 1 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 0 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an +28.35% Upside potential.
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