Danaos Corporation (DAC)
| Market Cap | 2.71B +61.1% |
| Revenue (ttm) | 1.06B +2.5% |
| Net Income | 540.80M +17.7% |
| EPS | 29.53 +21.5% |
| Shares Out | 18.20M |
| PE Ratio | 5.05 |
| Forward PE | 5.72 |
| Dividend | $3.60 (2.42%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Oct 13, 2026 |
| Volume | 23,480 |
| Open | 149.23 |
| Previous Close | 147.24 |
| Day's Range | 147.05 - 149.23 |
| 52-Week Range | 92.02 - 172.76 |
| Beta | 0.93 |
| Analysts | Strong Buy |
| Price Target | 164.50 (+10.4%) |
| Est. Earnings | Nov 24, 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]
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 StatementsAnalyst Summary
According to 2 analysts, the average rating for DAC stock is "Strong Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $164.5, which is an increase of 10.40% from the latest price.
News
Danaos Corporation Announces Moody's Outlook Change to Positive and Upgrade of Senior Unsecured Notes to Ba1
ATHENS, Greece, Oct. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Danaos Corporation ("Danaos" or the "Company") (NYSE: DAC), one of the world's largest independent owners of containerships, today announced that Moody's ...
Danaos declares special dividend of $5.00 per share
Danaos (DAC) declared an extraordinary special cash dividend of $5.00 per share on its common stock. The special dividend is payable on October 22 to holders of record as of…
Danaos Corporation Declares Quarterly Dividend on Its Common Stock for the Third Quarter of 2026 and an Extraordinary Special Dividend
ATHENS, Greece, Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Danaos Corporation, one of the world's largest independent owners of containerships (the "Company") (NYSE: DAC), today declared a quarterly cash dividend o...
Shipping stocks at a crossroads amid their best rally in decades
Shares of shipping companies have surged to their highest levels in a decade or more, as a prolonged crisis in the Strait of Hormuz squeezes the global supply of vessels. The rally is being driven by ...
Danaos upgraded to Buy from Hold at Freedom Broker
Freedom Broker analyst Sergey Glinyanov upgraded Danaos (DAC) to Buy from Hold with a price target of $155, up from $140. The company reported “strong” Q2 results and its contracted…
Danaos Earnings Call Transcript: Q2 2026
Q2 2026 saw strong earnings growth, led by a surge in dry bulk performance and stable container revenues. Record contracted backlog and high liquidity provide revenue visibility, while management remains cautious on new investments amid market volatility.
Danaos Slides: Q2 2026
Danaos has posted slides in relation to its Q2 2026 quarterly earnings report, which was published on August 4, 2026.
Danaos Earnings release: Q2 2026
Danaos released its Q2 2026 earnings on August 4, 2026, summarizing the period's financial results.
Danaos Corporation Reports Second Quarter and Half Year Results for the Period Ended June 30, 2026
ATHENS, Greece, Aug. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Danaos Corporation ("Danaos") (NYSE: DAC), one of the world's largest independent owners of container vessels, today reported unaudited results for the thr...
Danaos Corporation Announces Date for the Release of Second Quarter 2026 Results, Conference Call and Webcast
ATHENS, Greece, July 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 ...
Danaos Corporation Declares Quarterly Dividend on Its Common Stock for the Second Quarter of 2026
ATHENS, Greece, July 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Danaos Corporation, one of the world's largest independent owners of containerships (the "Company") (NYSE: DAC), today declared a quarterly cash dividend o...
Danaos Earnings Call Transcript: Q1 2026
Q1 2026 saw higher adjusted net income and EBITDA, driven by improved dry bulk earnings and disciplined cost control, despite lower containership revenues. Strong liquidity, a robust order book, and high charter coverage support a positive outlook, with ongoing expansion in both shipping and LNG sectors.
Danaos Earnings release: Q1 2026
Danaos released its Q1 2026 earnings on May 12, 2026, summarizing the period's financial results.
Danaos Slides: Q1 2026
Danaos has posted slides in relation to its Q1 2026 quarterly earnings report, which was published on May 12, 2026.
Danaos reports Q1 adjusted EPS $6.72 vs $60.04 last year
Reports Q1 revenue $253.7M vs $253.07M last year. “This quarter was shaped by the unprecedented events in the Gulf and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a situation that…
Danaos Corporation Reports First Quarter Results for Period Ended March 31, 2026
ATHENS, Greece, May 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Danaos Corporation ("Danaos") (NYSE: DAC), one of the world's largest independent owners of container vessels, today reported unaudited results for the thr...
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...
Danaos upgraded to Buy from Hold at Fearnley
Fearnley upgraded Danaos (DAC) to Buy from Hold with a $174 price target
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…
Danaos files automatic mixed securities shelf
16:32 EST Danaos (DAC) files automatic mixed securities shelf
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...
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.
Danaos Annual report: Q4 2025
Danaos has published its Q4 2025 annual report on February 10, 2026.
Danaos Earnings release: Q4 2025
Danaos released its Q4 2025 earnings on February 10, 2026, summarizing the period's financial results.
Danaos Slides: Q4 2025
Danaos has posted slides in relation to its Q4 2025 quarterly earnings report, which was published on February 10, 2026.