Is Danaos Corporation (DAC) a Buy, Sell, or Hold?
Danaos Corporation
NYSE:DAC
$129.59 USD
$0.24 (0.19%)
- Volume
- 67.04K
- Average Volume
- 89.48K
- Market Capitalization
- $2.36B
- P/E Ratio
- 4.56
- Dividend Yield
- 2.74%
- Price Target
- $105.00
- Year High
- $135.21
- Year Low
- $83.56
- Day High
- —
- Day Low
- —
- Payout Ratio
- $0.13
- Current Ratio
- $8.66
Industry, Sector & symbol
| Stock Exchange | NYSE |
| CEO | John Coustas |
| Industry | Marine Shipping |
| Sector | Industrials |
| Current Symbol | DAC |
| CUSIP | Y1968P121 |
| CIK | 0001369241 |
| Web | https://www.danaos.com |
| Phone | 30 210 41 96 480 |
| Currency | USD |
| Employees | 4 |
| Country | GR |
Liquidity
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 0.26 |
| Payout Ratio | 0.13 |
| Current Ratio | 8.66 |
| Quick Ratio | 8.66 |
| Cash Ratio | 6.38 |
Sales & Book Value
| Annual Sales | $1.04B |
| Price / Sales | 2.26 |
| Cash Flow | 16.42 |
| Price / Cash Flow | 7.89 |
| Price / Book | 0.60 |
Price Target and Rating
| Average Stock Price Forecast | $105.00 |
| High Stock Price Forecast | $105.00 |
| Low Stock Price Forecast | $105.00 |
| Forecast Upside/Downside | 23.42% |
| Consensus Rating | Strong Buy |
| Rating Score(0-5) | 5 |
| Research Coverage | 5 Analysts |
Profitability
| EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year) | $26.76 |
| Trailing P/E Ratio | 4.56 |
| PEG Ratio | 0.28 |
| P/E Growth | 0.28 |
| Net Income | $494.61M |
| Net Margin | 49.85% |
| Pretax Margin | 49.85% |
| Return on Equity | 13.85% |
| Return on Assets | 10.18% |
Financials Score
| AltmanZ Score | 2.94 |
| Piotroski Score | 7.00 |
| Working Capital | 1.05B |
| Total Assets | 5.11B |
| Ebit | 568.19M |
| Market Cap | 2.35B |
| Total Liabilities | 1.19B |
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About Danaos Corporation (NYSE:DAC) Stock
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. ...
Navigating the Future of Shipping: Leadership Insights – Q2 2026
2026-07-14 12:56:39
NEW YORK, July 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Capital Link is pleased to release the Q2 2026 edition of its Quarterly Shipping Insights-a carefully curated collection of original articles based on exclusive discussions with senior executives across the Container, Dry Bulk, LNG, LPG and Tanker sectors, as well as leading industry regulators, and service providers.
Danaos Corporation Declares Quarterly Dividend on Its Common Stock for the Second Quarter of 2026
2026-07-06 07:30:00
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 of $0.90 per share on its common stock for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. The dividend is payable on July 30, 2026 to holders of record as of the close of business on July 21, 2026.
Danaos: More Diversification, More Debate, Still Plenty Of Value
2026-06-24 18:23:53
Danaos Corporation remains attractively valued at ~0.6x book, supported by a robust containership backlog and high charter rates. DAC's contracted containership revenue stands at $4.1 billion, with 100% coverage for 2026 and strong medium-term visibility. Management is allocating capital to fleet expansion and side investments, including Alaska LNG and Yoda, rather than prioritizing buybacks.
Prosafe SE: Shareholding disclosure
2026-06-19 07:08:00
19 June 2026, following the sale of shares, Burlington Loan Management DAC owns in total 17,626,899 shares in the Company, representing 5% of the total 352,537,966 outstanding shares and votes in the Company, thereby crossing the 5% disclosure threshold in the Norwegian Securities Trading Act Section 4.2. The previous filing was made on 3 March 2026, when Burlington Loan Management DAC owned 35,253,797 shares in the Company, representing approximately 10% of the total 352,537,966 outstanding shares and votes in the Company.
Danaos Corporation (DAC) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
2026-05-12 10:50:45
Danaos Corporation (DAC) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Danaos Corporation Reports First Quarter Results for Period Ended March 31, 2026
2026-05-11 17:00:00
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 three-month period ended March 31, 2026. Financial Summary Three Months Ended March 31, 2026 and Three Months Ended March 31, 2025 Unaudited ( Expressed in thousands of United States dollars, except as otherwise stated ) Three Months Ended Three Months Ended March 31, 2026 March 31, 2025 Financial & Operating Metrics Container Vessels Dry bulk Vessels Other Total Container Vessels Dry bulk Vessels Other Total Operating Revenues $229,550 $24,148 - $253,698 $236,190 $17,117 - $253,307 Voyage Income/(Expenses), excl.
2026-05-04 07:30:00
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 first quarter ended March 31, 2026, after the close of the market in New York on Monday, May 11, 2026. The Company's management team will host a conference call to discuss the results on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 9:00 A.M.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the current Danaos Corporation (DAC) stock price?
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Danaos Corporation(NYSE:DAC) stock price is $129.59 in the last trading session. During the trading session, DAC stock reached the peak price of $135.21 while $83.56 was the lowest point it dropped to. The percentage change in DAC stock occurred in the recent session was 0.19% while the dollar amount for the price change in DAC stock was $0.24.
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DAC's industry and sector of operation?
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The NYSE listed DAC is part of Marine Shipping industry that operates in the broader Industrials sector.
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Who are the executives of DAC?
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John Coustas | Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer
Dimitris Vastarouchas | Vice President & Chief Operating Officer
Evangelos Chatzis | Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer & Secretary
Filippos Prokopakis | Chief Commercial Officer
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How many employees does DAC have?
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Number of DAC employees currently stands at 4. DAC operates from 14 Akti Kondyli, Piraeus, GI 185 45, GR.
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Link for DAC official website?
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Official Website of DAC is: https://www.danaos.com
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How do I contact DAC?
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DAC could be contacted at phone #30 210 41 96 480 and can also be accessed through its website. DAC operates from 14 Akti Kondyli, Piraeus, GI 185 45, GR.
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How many shares of DAC are traded daily?
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The average number of DAC shares traded daily for last 3 months was 89.48K.
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What is the market cap of DAC currently?
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The market value of DAC currently stands at $2.36B with its latest stock price at $129.59