Danaos Corporation (DAC)

NYSE: DAC · Real-Time Price · USD
134.63
+2.36 (1.78%)
At close: May 8, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT
135.45
+0.82 (0.61%)
After-hours: May 8, 2026, 7:39 PM EDT
Market Cap2.45B +60.4%
Revenue (ttm)1.04B +2.8%
Net Income494.61M -2.1%
EPS26.76 +2.7%
Shares Out 18.20M
PE Ratio5.03
Forward PE4.88
Dividend$3.60 (2.67%)
Ex-Dividend DateFeb 23, 2026
Volume97,133
Open133.15
Previous Close132.27
Day's Range132.85 - 135.21
52-Week Range81.47 - 135.21
Beta0.90
AnalystsBuy
Price Target112.50 (-16.44%)
Earnings DateMay 11, 2026

About DAC

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 ag... [Read more]

IPO Date Oct 6, 2006
Employees 4
Stock Exchange NYSE
Ticker Symbol DAC
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

In 2025, Danaos's revenue was $1.04 billion, an increase of 2.80% compared to the previous year's $1.01 billion. Earnings were $494.61 million, a decrease of -2.07%.

Financial Statements

Analyst Summary

According to 2 analysts, the average rating for DAC stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $112.5, which is a decrease of -16.44% from the latest price.

Price Target
$112.5
(-16.44% downside)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

Danaos Corporation Announces Date for the Release of First Quarter 2026 Results, Conference Call and Webcast

ATHENS, Greece, May 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Danaos Corporation (NYSE: DAC), one of the world's largest independent owners of containerships, announced today that it will release its results for the fi...

5 days ago - PRNewsWire

Danaos upgraded to Buy from Hold at Fearnley

Fearnley upgraded Danaos (DAC) to Buy from Hold with a $174 price target

9 days ago - TheFly

Danaos initiated with a Hold at Freedom Capital

Freedom Capital initiated coverage of Danaos (DAC) with a Hold rating and $120 price target The firm views Danaos as a “compelling investment” in the containership sector with cash flow

2 months ago - TheFly

Danaos files automatic mixed securities shelf

16:32 EST Danaos (DAC) files automatic mixed securities shelf

2 months ago - TheFly

Danaos Corporation Announces Availability of its Annual Report on Form 20-F for the Year Ended December 31, 2025

ATHENS, Greece, March 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Danaos Corporation (NYSE: DAC), one of the world's largest independent owners of containerships, announced today that its Annual Report on Form 20-F for t...

2 months ago - PRNewsWire

Danaos Earnings Call Transcript: Q4 2025

Record container volumes and strong demand for midsize vessels drove revenue growth, while new vessel orders and a strategic LNG investment expanded future earnings visibility. Liquidity remains robust, with a EUR 4.3 billion contract backlog and low net leverage.

3 months ago - Transcripts

Danaos reports Q4 adjusted EPS $7.14 vs. $4.70 last year

Reports Q4 revenue $266.27M vs. $258.17M last year. CEO John Coustas commented: “In this quarter it became evident that the business community continues to adapt quickly to geopolitical disruptions. D...

3 months ago - TheFly

Danaos Corporation Reports Results for the Fourth Quarter and Year Ended December 31, 2025

ATHENS, Greece, Feb. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Danaos Corporation ("Danaos") (NYSE: DAC), one of the world's largest independent owners of container vessels, today reported unaudited results for the per...

3 months ago - PRNewsWire

Danaos Corporation Announces Date for the Release of Fourth Quarter 2025 Results, Conference Call and Webcast

ATHENS, Greece, Jan. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Danaos Corporation (NYSE: DAC), one of the world's largest independent owners of containerships, announced today that it will release its results for the ...

3 months ago - PRNewsWire

Danaos announces strategic partnership with Glenfarne Group

Danaos (DAC) announced a strategic partnership with Glenfarne Group to advance the Alaska LNG project. More specifically, Danaos will make a $50M development capital equity investment in Glenfarne Ala...

3 months ago - TheFly

Glenfarne, Danaos form strategic partnership over Alaska LNG

Glenfarne Group, LLC subsidiary Glenfarne Alaska LNG, LLC, majority owner and developer of the Alaska LNG Project, and Danaos (DAC) Corporation announced a strategic partnership to advance Alaska LNG....

3 months ago - TheFly

Glenfarne Announces Strategic Partnership With Danaos to Advance Alaska LNG

ANCHORAGE, Alaska--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Glenfarne Group, LLC (“Glenfarne”) subsidiary Glenfarne Alaska LNG, LLC, majority owner and developer of the Alaska LNG Project, and Danaos Corporation ("Danaos") (...

3 months ago - Business Wire

Danaos Corporation Announces Strategic Partnership with Glenfarne Group to advance the Alaska LNG Project

ATHENS, Greece, Jan. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Danaos Corporation, one of the world's largest independent owners of containerships, (the "Company") (NYSE: DAC) announced today a strategic partnership w...

3 months ago - PRNewsWire

Danaos Earnings Call Transcript: Q3 2025

Q3 2025 saw strong charter demand, increased contracted backlog, and a 6% dividend hike. Adjusted EPS was $6.75, with robust liquidity and a $500M bond issued to refinance debt. Geopolitical risks and rising newbuilding prices remain key factors.

6 months ago - Transcripts

Danaos increases dividend to 90c per share

Danaos (DAC) has declared a dividend of 90c per share of common stock for Q3, payable on December 11 to stockholders of record as of December 2. Published first on

6 months ago - TheFly

Danaos reports Q3 adjusted EPS $6.75 vs. $6.50 last year

Reports Q3 revenue $260.7M vs. $256.2M last year. CEO John Coustas commented: “As we enter the final months of the year, operating conditions remain broadly unchanged. The war in Ukraine

6 months ago - TheFly

Danaos Corporation Reports Third Quarter and Nine Months Results for the Period Ended September 30, 2025

ATHENS, Greece , Nov. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Danaos Corporation ("Danaos") (NYSE: DAC), one of the world's largest independent owners of container vessels and drybulk vessels, today reported unaudit...

6 months ago - PRNewsWire

Options Volatility and Implied Earnings Moves Today, November 17, 2025

Today, several major companies are expected to report earnings: H World Group (HTHT), Danaos (DAC), Gladstone Capital (GLAD), IGC Pharma (IGC), JinkoSolar (JKS), ARAMARK Holdings (ARMK), So-Young Inte...

6 months ago - TipRanks

Danaos Corporation Announces Date for the Release of Third Quarter 2025 Results, Conference Call and Webcast

ATHENS, Greece , Nov. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Danaos Corporation (NYSE: DAC), one of the world's largest independent owners of containerships, announced today that it will release its results for the ...

6 months ago - PRNewsWire

Danaos Corporation Announces Director Resignation

ATHENS, Greece , Oct. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Danaos Corporation (NYSE: DAC), one of the world's largest independent owners of containerships, announced today that William Repko has resigned from Dan...

7 months ago - PRNewsWire

Danaos Corporation Announces Pricing of Senior Notes Offering

ATHENS, Greece , Oct. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Danaos Corporation (the "Company") (NYSE: DAC) announced today the pricing of its offering of $500 million of 6.875% Senior Notes due 2032. The notes are ...

7 months ago - PRNewsWire

Danaos Corporation Announces Senior Notes Offering

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO ANY PERSON LOCATED OR RESIDENT IN ANY JURISDICTION WHERE IT IS UNLAWFUL TO DISTRIBUTE THIS ANNOUNCEMENT ATHENS, Greece , Oct. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Danaos Corporation (the "C...

7 months ago - PRNewsWire

Danaos adds $304M to contracted revenue backlog, adds two containerships

Danaos (DAC) has added $304M to its contracted revenue backlog and ordered two additional two newbuilding containerships. The additions to the contract revenue backlog include approximately $164M from...

7 months ago - TheFly

Danaos Corporation Adds $304 million to Contracted Revenue Backlog and Orders Two Additional Containership Vessels Newbuildings

ATHENS, Greece , Sept. 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Danaos Corporation (NYSE: DAC), one of the world's largest independent owners of containerships, announced today that since the date of its last earning...

7 months ago - PRNewsWire

Danaos Earnings Call Transcript: Q2 2025

Adjusted EPS fell to $6.36 per share as higher operating costs and lower charter rates offset revenue gains from fleet expansion. Contracted revenue backlog reached $3.6 billion, with 99% coverage for 2025 and strong liquidity supporting disciplined capital allocation.

9 months ago - Transcripts