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DAC Stock Chart & Stats
$152.58
$0.09(0.06%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$152.58
$0.09(0.06%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$85.31 - $172.76
Previous Close$140.31
Volume170.52K
Average Volume (3M)157.44K
Market Cap
$2.85B
Enterprise Value$2.21B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$1.23B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$1.21B
Price to Earnings (P/E)5.3
Beta0.66
Next Earnings
Nov 09, 2026EPS Estimate
7.39Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield6.13%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)29.62
Shares Outstanding18,203,568
10 Day Avg. Volume210,388
30 Day Avg. Volume157,437
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio1.35
Price to Book (P/B)0.46
Price to Sales (P/S)1.67
P/FCF Ratio5.39
Enterprise Value/Market Cap0.78
Enterprise Value/Revenue2.10
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit3.08
Enterprise Value/Ebitda2.87
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$155.00Price Target Upside1.59% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)29.05
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.07B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Contracted Revenue VisibilityThe record backlog and multi-year charter coverage provide unusually strong revenue visibility for a cyclical shipping owner. This contracted base can support fleet planning, debt service and disciplined investment while reducing near-term exposure to spot-market volatility.
Liquidity And LeverageHigh liquidity and very low net leverage give Danaos substantial financial flexibility through shipping cycles. A strong balance sheet can fund vessel commitments, absorb weaker charter conditions and preserve the company’s ability to pursue accretive opportunities without excessive financing pressure.
Profitability And Cost ControlGrowing EBITDA alongside lower daily vessel costs indicates that Danaos is converting fleet scale into operating efficiency. Sustained cost discipline supports margin resilience and cash generation, particularly when charter rates or vessel utilization become less favorable.
Bears Say
Volatile Free Cash FlowWeak and volatile free cash flow shows that strong reported earnings do not consistently translate into distributable cash. Capital-intensive vessel investment can create large swings in cash conversion, increasing the importance of spending discipline and funding availability.
Container Revenue StagnationFlat container revenue limits the company’s core segment growth and suggests that recent earnings improvement is not broad-based across the fleet. Continued stagnation would constrain organic expansion and leave results more dependent on dry bulk performance and market conditions.
Higher Corporate CostsA sharp increase in G&A creates pressure on operating leverage and margin sustainability, especially if revenue growth remains modest in the container business. Costs linked to fleet expansion and corporate overhead must be controlled for scale benefits to reach shareholders.
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DAC FAQ
What was Danaos Corp’s price range in the past 12 months?
Danaos Corp lowest stock price was $85.31 and its highest was $172.76 in the past 12 months.
What is Danaos Corp’s market cap?
Danaos Corp’s market cap is $2.85B.
When is Danaos Corp’s upcoming earnings report date?
Danaos Corp’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 09, 2026 which is in 19 days.
How were Danaos Corp’s earnings last quarter?
Danaos Corp released its earnings results on Aug 03, 2026. The company reported $7.29 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $6.795 by $0.495.
Is Danaos Corp overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Danaos Corp’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Danaos Corp pay dividends?
Danaos Corp pays a Quarterly dividend of $6 which represents an annual dividend yield of 6.13%. See more information on Danaos Corp dividends here
What is Danaos Corp’s EPS estimate?
Danaos Corp’s EPS estimate is 7.39.
How many shares outstanding does Danaos Corp have?
Danaos Corp has 18,203,568 shares outstanding.
What happened to Danaos Corp’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Danaos Corp reported an EPS of $7.29 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $6.795. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -2.365%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Danaos Corp?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in DAC
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Danaos Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$155.00 (1.59% Upside)
$155.00 (1.59% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
DAC Sentiment 67%
Sector Average 63%
Sector Average 63%
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 1.1%
Last 30 Days ▲ 8.7%
Last 30 Days ▲ 8.7%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
92.87%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
13.97%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
20.49%
Trailing 12-Months
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Company Description
Danaos Corp
Danaos Corporation, operating through its subsidiaries, specializes in the ownership and management of containerships across key global markets including Australia, Asia, Europe, and the United States. The company's core business involves providing essential seaborne transportation by chartering its vessels to various international liner companies. As of February 28, 2022, its fleet consisted of 71 containerships, offering a combined capacity of 436,589 twenty-foot equivalent units. Originally founded in 1963 and headquartered in Piraeus, Greece, the company was known as Danaos Holdings Limited until it officially adopted the name Danaos Corporation in October 2005.
DAC Company Deck
DAC Earnings Call
Q2 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveys a broadly positive operational and financial picture driven by strong Dry Bulk performance, record contracted backlog, robust liquidity and very low net leverage. Key financials improved: adjusted net income (+~15% per share), adjusted EBITDA (+6.1%), Dry Bulk revenue (+57%) and higher Capesize TCE rates. Management has also made meaningful financing progress to support newbuilds. Offsetting items include flat container revenue, a notable increase in G&A (~33%), higher average indebtedness, certain noncash GAAP adjustments and continued market/geopolitical volatility. Management's cautious stance (paused buyback, disciplined approach to new investments) reflects prudent risk management amid elevated market uncertainty.View all DAC earnings summariesDAC Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$155.00
▲(1.59% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
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Insiders
0.43% Mutual Funds
0.20% Other Institutional Investors
98.75% Public Companies and
Individual Investors