Danaos Corporation (DAC)

Currency in USD
92.04
+0.23(+0.25%)
Closed·
90.91-1.13(-1.23%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
91.5092.52
52 wk Range
65.4096.47
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
91.81
Open
92.04
Day's Range
91.5-92.52
52 wk Range
65.4-96.47
Volume
71.92K
Average Volume (3m)
83.66K
1-Year Change
11.21%
Book Value / Share
193.42
Fair Value
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Fair Price
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Price Target
101.50
Upside
+10.28%
Members' Sentiments
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ProTips
Has raised its dividend for 4 consecutive years

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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Strong Sell
Technical Indicators
Strong Sell
Moving Averages
Strong Sell

Danaos Corporation Company Profile

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 February 28, 2025, it had a fleet of 74 containerships aggregating 471,477 TEUs, 15 under construction containerships aggregating 128,220 TEUs, and 10 Capesize bulk carriers aggregating 1,760,861 DWT. The company was formerly known as Danaos Holdings Limited and changed its name to Danaos Corporation in October 2005. Danaos Corporation was founded in 1963 and is based in Piraeus, Greece.

Danaos Corporation Earnings Call Summary for Q2/2025

  • Danaos Q2 2025 adjusted EPS of $6.36 missed forecast by 4.5%, but revenue of $262.15M beat expectations by 6.02%
  • Shares rose 1.77% after-hours despite EPS miss; company maintains 70% gross profit margins and 3.8x P/E ratio
  • Operating costs increased, impacting net income; vessel operating expenses rose to $56.4M, daily cost per vessel up to $7,556
  • CEO emphasized disciplined execution and cautious market approach; 99% charter coverage for 2025 reported
  • FY 2025 and 2026 EPS forecasts set at $27.23 and $26.57; company paused stock buybacks due to market conditions
Last Updated: 15/08/2025, 12:18
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Metrics to compare
DAC
Peers
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Relationship
P/E Ratio
3.7x4.6x12.7x
PEG Ratio
−0.210.040.03
Price/Book
0.5x0.6x1.4x
Price / LTM Sales
1.6x0.6x1.3x
Upside (Analyst Target)
10.3%143.1%14.6%
Fair Value Upside
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Analyst Ratings

1 Buy
1 Hold
0 Sell
Ratings:
2 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 101.50
(+10.28% Upside)

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 24.31%
Dividend Yield
3.69%
Industry Median 3.79%
Annualised payout
3.40
Paid unevenly
5-Years Growth
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Growth Streak

Earnings

Latest Release
Aug 04, 2025
EPS / Forecast
6.36 / 6.66
Revenue / Forecast
262.15M / 247.26M
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

DAC Income Statement

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FAQ

What Stock Exchange Does Danaos Trade On?

Danaos is listed and trades on the New York Stock Exchange stock exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Danaos?

The stock symbol for Danaos is "DAC."

What Is the Danaos Market Cap?

As of today, Danaos market cap is 1.68B.

What Is Danaos's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Danaos EPS (TTM) is 24.31.

When Is the Next Danaos Earnings Date?

Danaos will release its next earnings report on 09 Nov 2025.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is DAC a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Sell.

How Many Times Has Danaos Stock Split?

Danaos has split 1 times.

How Many Employees Does Danaos Have?

Danaos has 4 employees.

What is the current trading status of Danaos (DAC)?

As of 27 Aug 2025, Danaos (DAC) is trading at a price of 92.04, with a previous close of 91.81. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 91.50 to 92.52, while its 52-week range spans from 65.40 to 96.47.
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