DAC Danaos Corporation

$94.61

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Reporting for fiscal period ending —
Expected on Nov 17, 2025
Report Time: After the Bell
The Whisper Number
$6.75
Consensus Estimate: $6.95
Revenue Estimate: $255.18M

Latest Earnings Insight

Danaos Corporation (DAC) is poised to report its earnings on November 10, and all eyes are on its robust EPS estimate of $7.10, which significantly surpasses the whisper number of $6.43, suggesting a positive market sentiment around the company's performance. With a market cap of approximately $1.65 billion, Danaos has been navigating the volatile shipping industry with strategic agility, focusing on optimizing its fleet and enhancing operational efficiencies. The revenue estimate stands at $257.72 million, reflecting the company's ability to capitalize on favorable freight rates and demand dynamics. Despite the absence of recent news, Danaos's consistent focus on cost management and strategic charter agreements positions it well to meet or exceed expectations, potentially driving further investor confidence. As the company continues to leverage its strong market position, the upcoming earnings release will be a critical indicator of its ability to sustain growth and profitability in a challenging economic environment.

Updated On 11/17/2025

About Danaos Corporation

Danaos Corporation owns and operates container ships in Australia, Asia, Europe and the United States. The company is headquartered in Piraeus, Greece.

Website: https://www.danaos.com

Sector
ENERGY & TRANSPORTATION
Industry
DEEP SEA FOREIGN TRANSPORTATION OF FREIGHT
Exchange
NYSE
Country
USA
Currency
USD
Fiscal Year End
December
CIK
1369241
Address
14 AKTI KONDYLI, 185 45 PIRAEUS, ATHENS, GR
Valuation
Market Cap
$1.43B
P/E Ratio
2.94
PEG Ratio
0.52
Price to Book
0.42
Performance
EPS
$26.05
Dividend Yield
4.43%
Profit Margin
49.80%
ROE
15.70%
Technicals
50D MA
$79.08
200D MA
$81.47
52W High
$94.59
52W Low
$65.40
Fundamentals
Shares Outstanding
19M
Target Price
$97.00
Beta
1.32

DAC EPS Estimates vs Actual

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DAC News & Sentiment

Sep 30, 2025 • Benzinga NEUTRAL
Danaos Corporation Adds $304 million to Contracted Revenue Backlog and Orders Two Additional Containership Vessels Newbuildings - Danaos ( NYSE:DAC )
ATHENS, Greece, Sept. 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Danaos Corporation ( NYSE:DAC ) , one of the world's largest independent owners of containerships, announced today that since the date of its last earnings release, it has ( i ) added $304 million to its contracted revenue backlog and ( ii ) ordered ...
Aug 04, 2025 • Zacks Commentary NEUTRAL
Danaos ( DAC ) Q2 Earnings and Revenues Miss Estimates
Danaos (DAC) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of -2.45% and -3.05%, respectively, for the quarter ended June 2025. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?
Jul 30, 2025 • Zacks Commentary NEUTRAL
Ardmore Shipping ( ASC ) Q2 Earnings and Revenues Beat Estimates
Ardmore Shipping (ASC) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of +22.22% and +5.44%, respectively, for the quarter ended June 2025. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?
May 21, 2025 • Benzinga NEUTRAL
5 Undervalued Stocks To Buy On China Tariff Cuts 5 Undervalued Stocks Benefitting From China Tariff Cuts - ASE Technology Holding Co ( NYSE:ASX ) , ( DAC )
Markets have come close to returning to February highs after China and the U.S. reduced their tariffs. While markets are still shaky, with a Treasury bond auction on Tuesday sending stocks down, most of the tariff drama seems to be over for now.
May 14, 2025 • Benzinga SOMEWHAT-BULLISH
Coinbase To Rally Around 17%? Here Are 10 Top Analyst Forecasts For Wednesday - Annexon ( NASDAQ:ANNX ) , Camtek ( NASDAQ:CAMT )
Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades and downgrades, please see our analyst ratings page. HC Wainwright & Co. cut Annexon, Inc. ANNX price target from $20 to $14.
Apr 08, 2025 • Benzinga NEUTRAL
Price Over Earnings Overview: Danaos - Danaos ( NYSE:DAC )
In the current session, Danaos Inc. DAC is trading at $66.47, after a 3.58% drop. Over the past month, the stock fell by 17.30%, and in the past year, by 9.12%. With performance like this, long-term shareholders are more likely to start looking into the company's price-to-earnings ratio.
Sentiment Snapshot

Average Sentiment Score:

0.183
50 articles with scored sentiment

Overall Sentiment:

Bullish

DAC Reported Earnings

Aug 04, 2025
Jun 30, 2025 (Post market)
-0.3 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $6.36
  • Estimate: $6.66
  • Whisper: —
  • Surprise %: -4.5%
May 13, 2025
Mar 31, 2025 (Post market)
-0.4 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $6.04
  • Estimate: $6.44
  • Whisper: —
  • Surprise %: -6.2%
Feb 10, 2025
Dec 31, 2024 (Post market)
-2.06 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $4.70
  • Estimate: $6.76
  • Whisper: —
  • Surprise %: -30.5%
Nov 12, 2024
Sep 30, 2024 (Pre market)
-0.28 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $6.50
  • Estimate: $6.78
  • Whisper: —
  • Surprise %: -4.1%
Aug 05, 2024
Jun 30, 2024 (Post market)
-0.5 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $6.78
  • Estimate: $7.28
  • Whisper: —
  • Surprise %: -6.9%
May 28, 2024
Mar 31, 2024 (Pre market)
-0.59 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $7.15
  • Estimate: $7.74
  • Whisper: —
  • Surprise %: -7.6%
Feb 13, 2024
Dec 31, 2023 (Post market)
-0.8 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $6.99
  • Estimate: $7.79
  • Whisper: —
  • Surprise %: -10.3%
Nov 13, 2023
Sep 30, 2023 (Post market)
-0.1 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $7.26
  • Estimate: $7.36
  • Whisper: —
  • Surprise %: -1.4%
Aug 07, 2023
Jun 30, 2023 (Pre market)
0.21 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $7.14
  • Estimate: $6.93
  • Whisper: —
  • Surprise %: 3.0%

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