Danaos Corporation (DAC)

Danaos Corporation is a common stock listing on the NYSE for Danaos Corporation, an owner and operator of containerships and drybulk vessels. Through its subsidiaries, the company provides seaborne transportation services across the shipping industry, with operations tied to the container vessel and drybulk vessel segments. Its fleet includes containerships and Capesize bulk carriers serving routes in Australia, Europe, and the United States, and it also has vessels under construction. Founded in 1963 and based in Piraeus, Greece, the company was previously known as Danaos Holdings Limited before adopting its current name in October 2005.


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Ticker Fair Value Fair Value Upside/Downside Fair Value Rating Analyst Price Target Analyst Target Upside/Downside Analyst Target Rating Overall Financial Health Upcoming Dividend Ex-Date Dividend Payment Date Upcoming Dividend Dividend Yield Next Earnings Date P/E Ratio Price-to-Book Ratio Price-to-Sales Ratio Market Cap Enterprise Value Total Debt / Total Capital Free Float / Shares Outstanding Altman Z-Score Payout Ratio Free Cash Flow / Net Income
NYSE-DAC
$133.97
3.5% Upside
Fair
$157
21.2% Upside
Undervalued
Great
July 21, 2026
July 30, 2026
3.6
2.8%
August 10, 2026
4.5x
0.6x
2.3x
2.326 B
2.363 B
30.6%
46.2%
10.9
12.3%
59.9%
Valuation • Fair Value

Danaos Corporation (NYSE-DAC) Fair Value by Valuation Model

Compare the primary fair value estimate for Danaos Corporation (NYSE-DAC) with model-based valuation references such as DCF, Ben Graham, DDM, EPV and comparable-company valuation.

Primary Valuation Read

Fair Value

$133.97

Estimated upside of 3.5% versus the current market price.

Fair Value Confidence

High

Confidence level for the primary fair value estimate.

DCF Fair Value

$132.03

Discounted cash flow valuation reference.

Ben Graham Formula Value

$316.89

Classic Ben Graham valuation formula reference.

DDM Fair Value

$130.80

Dividend discount model valuation reference.

EPV Fair Value

NM

Earnings power value estimate.

Comps Fair Value

$136.13

Comparable-company valuation reference.

Analyst Price Target

$157

Analysts imply upside of 21.2%.

How to read these valuation models

Use this section to compare the primary fair value estimate for Danaos Corporation (NYSE-DAC) with several model-based valuation references. Different models can produce different outputs because each method relies on a different set of assumptions, so the primary fair value estimate should be read alongside the model spread rather than in isolation.

Profitability • Growth

Profitability & Growth for Danaos Corporation (NYSE-DAC)

A compact read on revenue, forward revenue expectations, EBITDA and operating profitability trends.

Revenue

1.043 B

Current operating scale indicator.

Revenue Forecast

1.064 B

Forward revenue estimate.

EBITDA

666.8 M

Current operating profitability reference.

EBITDA Forecast

739.2 M

Forward operating profitability estimate.

How to read profitability and growth

This section helps investors review Danaos Corporation (NYSE-DAC) from an operating perspective by combining current scale, forward revenue expectations and EBITDA-related profitability measures.

Quality • Risk

Quality & Financial Risk for Danaos Corporation (NYSE-DAC)

Review financial health, earnings quality and balance-sheet risk through Piotroski, Beneish, Altman and cash conversion metrics.

Financial Health

Great

Positive financial-health read.

Piotroski Score

5

Mid-range quality score.

Beneish M-Score

-2.32

No elevated caution signal from this screen.

Altman Z-Score

10.9

Relatively strong balance-sheet zone.

FCF / Net Income

59.9%

Cash conversion quality indicator.

How to read quality and risk

This section combines quality, balance-sheet and accounting-risk indicators for Danaos Corporation (NYSE-DAC). Read the metrics together: no single score is a complete investment conclusion, but the combined view can highlight financial strength, earnings quality and areas that may deserve closer review.

Events • Dividends

Upcoming Events & Dividends for Danaos Corporation (NYSE-DAC)

Track the next earnings date, ex-dividend date, dividend payment date, dividend yield and upcoming distribution details where available.

Next Earnings Date

August 10, 2026

Days to Earnings

20

Dividend Payment Date

July 30, 2026

Ex-Dividend Date

July 21, 2026

Dividend Yield

2.8%

Income yield reference.

Upcoming Dividend

3.6

Upcoming distribution amount.

Payment Type

Cash

Distribution type as reported in the data.

Dividend Currency

USD

Currency used for the distribution.

Payout Ratio

12.3%

Dividend payout reference.

How to read events and dividends

This section helps investors track time-sensitive items for Danaos Corporation (NYSE-DAC), including the next earnings date and dividend-related milestones. These items can matter for short-term volatility, income planning and event-driven positioning.

Stock Forecast • Technical Outlook

Danaos Corporation (NYSE-DAC) Stock Forecast & Technical Outlook

Review Danaos Corporation (NYSE-DAC) across multiple technical time frames, alongside analyst recommendation data, to form a faster read on market positioning and near-term sentiment.

Technical Signals by Time Frame

Switch between time frames to review the current technical signal for the stock.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: 15-minute • intraday
Strong Buy

The 15-minute technical read for Danaos Corporation (NYSE-DAC) is currently Strong Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: 1-hour • short-term
Strong Buy

The 1-hour technical read for Danaos Corporation (NYSE-DAC) is currently Strong Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: daily • daily
Strong Buy

The daily technical read for Danaos Corporation (NYSE-DAC) is currently Strong Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: weekly • weekly
Strong Buy

The weekly technical read for Danaos Corporation (NYSE-DAC) is currently Strong Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: monthly • monthly
Strong Buy

The monthly technical read for Danaos Corporation (NYSE-DAC) is currently Strong Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Analyst Consensus for Danaos Corporation (NYSE-DAC)

A consolidated view of buy, hold and sell recommendations based on the currently available analyst data.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Consolidated analyst recommendation mix
Buy

Based on the available recommendation mix, Danaos Corporation (NYSE-DAC) has a Buy consensus, with 1 buy, 1 hold and 0 sell recommendations in the current data set.

Buy 1
Hold 1
Sell 0
FAQ Fast Investor Answers

Danaos Corporation (NYSE-DAC) Stock FAQ

Quick answers about Danaos Corporation (NYSE-DAC) stock, including fair value, valuation rating, analyst price target, dividends, earnings dates, market capitalization, financial health and other key stock analysis metrics.

Fair Value
$133.97
Estimated upside 3.5%
Valuation Rating
Undervalued
Estimated upside of 3.5%
Analyst Target
$157
Implied upside 21.2%
Financial Health
Great
Current financial-health read

The current fair value estimate for Danaos Corporation (NYSE-DAC) is $133.97. This implies an estimated upside of 3.5% versus the current market price.

Based on the current fair value estimate, the stock appears undervalued, with estimated upside of 3.5% versus the current market price.

The available analyst price target for Danaos Corporation (NYSE-DAC) is $157. The analyst target implies estimated upside of 21.2%.

The current financial health read for Danaos Corporation (NYSE-DAC) is Great. This should be reviewed alongside valuation, profitability, debt and cash-flow quality metrics.

The next earnings date currently listed for Danaos Corporation (NYSE-DAC) is August 10, 2026.

Based on the current data, dividend yield is 2.8%, upcoming dividend amount is 3.6, ex-dividend date is July 21, 2026, payment date is July 30, 2026.

The current P/E ratio listed for Danaos Corporation (NYSE-DAC) is 4.5x. Use it together with growth, margins and sector comparisons rather than as a standalone valuation signal.

The current market capitalization listed for Danaos Corporation is 2.326 B.

The current enterprise value listed for Danaos Corporation is 2.363 B. Enterprise value can provide a broader valuation view than market capitalization alone because it also considers net debt.

The ticker symbol for Danaos Corporation is NYSE-DAC, and the stock is listed on NYSE.

Danaos Corporation (NYSE-DAC) is listed on NYSE.

The current debt-to-total-capital ratio listed for Danaos Corporation is 30.6%, which helps investors evaluate the company’s financing structure and leverage profile.

The free float listed for Danaos Corporation is 46.2%. Free float helps investors understand how much of the share base is available for public trading.