Danaos Corporation (DAC)

Currency in USD
109.79
-0.95(-0.86%)
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111.94+2.15(+1.96%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
108.54111.76
52 wk Range
65.40118.83
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
110.74
Open
111.73
Day's Range
108.54-111.76
52 wk Range
65.4-118.83
Volume
57.04K
Average Volume (3m)
86.18K
1-Year Change
40.7023%
Book Value / Share
207.3
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
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Price Target
109.00
Downside
-0.72%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
Bullish
ProTips
Holds more cash than debt on its balance sheet

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

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.

Danaos Corporation Earnings Call Summary for Q4/2025

  • Danaos Corp. exceeded Q4 2025 forecasts with EPS of $7.14 (3.18% surprise) and revenue of $266.27 million (1.38% surprise), driving stock up 1.94% to $105 in pre-market trading.
  • Adjusted net income slightly decreased to $131.2 million from $133.3 million YoY, while maintaining robust contract revenue of $4.3 billion and adjusted EBITDA of $190 million.
  • The company secured 10-year charters for new vessels and reported strong financial stability with net debt of $141 million and a net debt to adjusted EBITDA ratio of 0.2x.
  • Danaos is investing in the Alaska LNG project (completion expected by 2030), which will require 6-10 ships with potential 10-20 year employment opportunities.
  • CEO John Coustas noted that despite concerns, U.S. economic slowdown hasn't materialized, and the company has 100% contract coverage for 2026, ensuring stable future revenue.
Last Updated: 2026-02-10, 10:04 a/m
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P/E Ratio
4.0x9.7x12.1x
PEG Ratio
1.50−0.240.03
Price/Book
0.5x1.1x1.4x
Price / LTM Sales
1.9x1.1x1.2x
Upside (Analyst Target)
−0.7%21.3%29.3%
Fair Value Upside
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Analyst Ratings

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

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 109.00
(-0.72% Downside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Freedom Capital Markets
Hold120.00+9.30%-New CoverageMar 10, 2026
Jefferies
Buy110.00+0.19%105.00MaintainNov 18, 2025

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 26.76%
Dividend Yield
3.20%
Industry Median 2.83%
Annualized payout
3.60
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
-
Growth Streak

Earnings

Latest Release
Feb 09, 2026
EPS / Forecast
7.14 / 6.92
Revenue / Forecast
266.27M / 262.64M
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

DAC Income Statement

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FAQ

What Is the Danaos (DAC) Stock Price Today?

The Danaos stock price today is 109.79 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 3.2%.

What Is the Danaos Market Cap?

As of today, Danaos market cap is 2.00B USD.

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

The Danaos EPS (TTM) is 26.76.

When Is the Next Danaos Earnings Date?

Danaos will release its next earnings report on May 18, 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 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 Mar 31, 2026, Danaos (DAC) is trading at a price of 109.79 USD, with a previous close of 110.74 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 108.54 USD to 111.76 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 65.40 USD to 118.83 USD.

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

The average 12-month price target for Danaos is 109.00 USD, with a high estimate of 120 USD and a low estimate of 98 USD. 0 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 0 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Neutral. The stock has an -0.72% Downside potential.

What Is the DAC Premarket Price?

DAC's last pre-market stock price is 110.50 USD. The pre-market share volume is 150.00, and the stock has decreased by -0.24, or -0.22%.

What Is the DAC After Hours Price?

DAC's last after hours stock price is 111.94 USD, the stock has decreased by 2.15, or 1.96%.
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