DAC Danaos Corporation

$93.92

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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 12/31/2025

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

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DAC News & Sentiment

Dec 23, 2025 • Tradewinds News BULLISH
Boxship giants Danaos and Navios clinch lucrative charters from MSC and Cosco
Danaos and Navios, two major boxship companies, have secured profitable charter agreements with MSC and Cosco, indicating a strong and continuing upward trend in the container ship charter market. These deals highlight the current buoyancy of the sector, as reported by TradeWinds.
Dec 19, 2025 • Stock Traders Daily SOMEWHAT-BULLISH
Trading the Move, Not the Narrative: (DAC) Edition
This article analyzes Danaos Corporation (NYSE: DAC), noting divergent sentiment across all time horizons, suggesting choppy market conditions. It highlights an exceptional 21.7:1 risk-reward short setup and outlines three AI-generated institutional trading strategies for different risk profiles. The analysis includes position trading, momentum breakout, and risk hedging strategies, along with multi-timeframe signal analysis.
Dec 19, 2025 • MarketBeat SOMEWHAT-BULLISH
Danaos (NYSE:DAC) Stock Price Crosses Above Two Hundred Day Moving Average - Here's Why
Danaos (NYSE:DAC) shares recently crossed above their 200-day moving average, a key technical indicator. Analysts maintain a "Buy" rating on the stock with a $105 target, and the company raised its quarterly dividend to $0.90, representing a 3.8% yield. Despite missing EPS estimates, Danaos exceeded revenue expectations and continues to benefit from increasing demand in container shipping.
Dec 18, 2025 • Yahoo Finance BULLISH
With 54% ownership, Danaos Corporation (NYSE:DAC) insiders have a lot riding on the company's future
Insiders at Danaos Corporation (NYSE:DAC) collectively own 54% of the company, indicating a strong vested interest in its performance. CEO John Koustas is the largest shareholder, holding 52% of shares, which grants him significant control. This substantial insider ownership suggests an alignment of interests between management and shareholders.
Dec 15, 2025 • 富途牛牛 SOMEWHAT-BEARISH
Danaos Corporation's (NYSE:DAC) Share Price Is Matching Sentiment Around Its Earnings
Danaos Corporation (NYSE:DAC) currently has a low P/E ratio of 3.7x, indicating a potentially bearish sentiment from investors. This is likely due to its recent disappointing earnings performance, with a 14% decline last year and an 8.6% aggregate EPS shrinkage over the last three years. Analyst forecasts predict a modest 2.2% growth for Danaos in the coming year, significantly trailing the broader market's anticipated 16% growth, which further explains the low P/E as investors expect limited future growth.
Dec 13, 2025 • iMarine NEUTRAL
CIMC SOE Wins Order for up to Eight 1,800 TEU Boxships for Danaos
CIMC SOE has secured a contract to build six firm and two optional 1,800 TEU container ships for Danaos Corporation, with the first vessel expected for delivery in 2027. This order provides significant support for CIMC SOE's production, and the ships have long-term charter agreements, enhancing Danaos' contract revenue backlog by approximately $236 million.
Sentiment Snapshot

Average Sentiment Score:

0.274
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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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