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DAC Stock Chart & Stats
$140.22
$0.09(0.06%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$140.22
$0.09(0.06%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$83.56 - $152.52
Previous Close$140.31
Volume170.52K
Average Volume (3M)91.19K
Market Cap
$2.71B
Enterprise Value$2.21K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$1.23B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$1.21B
Price to Earnings (P/E)5.1
Beta0.69
Next Earnings
Nov 09, 2026EPS Estimate
7.23Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.4%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)29.62
Shares Outstanding18,203,568
10 Day Avg. Volume111,771
30 Day Avg. Volume91,194
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 Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$155.00Price Target Upside10.54% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)27.85
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.05B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Contracted Backlog & CoverageA $4.6B contracted backlog with a 4.7-year average charter duration and 100% 2026 coverage provides multi-year revenue visibility. This durable contracted coverage reduces spot exposure, improves cashflow predictability, and supports stable fleet employment and financing decisions.
Strong Liquidity & Low Net LeverageLarge cash balances and ~$1.5B total liquidity plus net debt of ~$224M (0.3x EBITDA) and many unencumbered vessels create durable financial flexibility. This position supports selective newbuild financing, weathering market downturns and opportunistic capital deployment without urgent refinancing risk.
Profitability & Operating EfficiencyConsistently strong margins and disciplined operating costs (lower daily opex despite fleet growth) underpin sustainable profitability. High adjusted EBITDA and documented cost efficiency improve cash generation potential over cycles and support reinvestment and creditor coverage in this capital-intensive industry.
Bears Say
Volatile Free Cash FlowFree cash flow volatility, including a negative FCF year and weak TTM conversion, undermines the firm’s ability to self-fund newbuilds, sustain dividends or buybacks consistently. In shipping, erratic FCF raises reliance on external financing and increases refinancing and liquidity risk across cycles.
Rising G&A CostsA ~33% jump in G&A driven by management fees and corporate expenses can erode operating leverage and compress long-term margins. Persistently higher SG&A reduces flexibility to reinvest in the fleet or increase shareholder returns, especially if top-line growth remains muted in container operations.
Higher Average Indebtedness & Capitalized InterestMaterial increases in average indebtedness and capitalized interest elevate funding costs and leverage risk. Higher debt levels and capitalization of interest on newbuilds can strain interest coverage in downturns, limit optionality for aggressive deployments and raise execution risk on expansion plans.
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DAC FAQ
What was Danaos’s price range in the past 12 months?
Danaos lowest stock price was $83.56 and its highest was $152.52 in the past 12 months.
What is Danaos’s market cap?
Danaos’s market cap is $2.71B.
When is Danaos’s upcoming earnings report date?
Danaos’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 09, 2026 which is in 79 days.
How were Danaos’s earnings last quarter?
Danaos 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 overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Danaos’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Danaos pay dividends?
Danaos pays a Notavailable dividend of $0.9 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.4%. See more information on Danaos dividends here
What is Danaos’s EPS estimate?
Danaos’s EPS estimate is 7.23.
How many shares outstanding does Danaos have?
Danaos has 18,203,568 shares outstanding.
What happened to Danaos’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Danaos 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?
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 (10.54% Upside)
$155.00 (10.54% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
DAC Sentiment 88%
Sector Average 56%
Sector Average 56%
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 2.0%
Last 30 Days ▼ 7.3%
Last 30 Days ▼ 7.3%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
58.34%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
2.40%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
20.49%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Danaos
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.
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DAC Earnings Call
Q2 2026
0:00 / 0:00
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
▲(10.54% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
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Insiders
0.43% Mutual Funds
7.85% Other Institutional Investors
91.09% Public Companies and
Individual Investors