Danaos Corporation (DAC)
NYSE: DACConsumer DiscretionaryMarine TransportationUSD
At close: Oct 7, 4:00 PM ET · Delayed 15 min
After hours: 164.48 -0.27%
DAC stock chart
Technical analysisKey statistics
All statistics- P/E (TTM)
- 5.57
- Forward P/E
- 6.71
- EPS (TTM)
- $29.55
- Dividend yield
- 2.19% ($3.60)
- Ex-dividend date
- Jul 21, 2026
- 52-week range
- 83.56 – 167.98
- Day range
- 164.35 – 167.98
- Volume / Avg
- 328.26K / 124.97K
- Beta
- —
52-week range
DAC stock today
On Oct 7, DAC ended the session at $164.48, shedding $1.46 (0.88%), versus the S&P 500's 0.22% decline. Volume was 2.6x the average at 328.26K shares, a sign of unusually heavy trading. At this level, DAC sits near the top of its 52-week range of $83.56 to $167.98: 2.1% below the high, set on Oct 7, 2026 and 96.8% above the low.
DAC is up 74.6% year to date, outperforming the S&P 500 (+14.0%). Over the past 12 months, the stock has gained 88.3%. At 5.6x trailing earnings, Danaos trades below the peer-group median of 8.1x. Its forward P/E of 6.7x is higher than the trailing multiple, which means analysts expect earnings to decline over the next year. Danaos pays an annual dividend of $3.60 per share, a 2.19% yield at the current price.
Summary generated from market data by MetaCap's automated system. Methodology
About Danaos
Company profileDanaos 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.
- Sector
- Consumer Discretionary
- Industry
- Marine Transportation
- CEO
- Dr. John Coustas Ph.D.
- Headquarters
- Piraeus
- Employees
- 4
- IPO year
- 2006
- Website
- danaos.com
Analyst forecast
ForecastConsensus (2 analysts)
strong_buy
Avg. price target
$164.50+0.01%
- Strong buy 0
- Buy 2
- Hold 0
- Sell 0
- Strong sell 0
Target range
Ratings and targets reflect third-party analyst opinions, not MetaCap recommendations.
Dividends
Dividend history- Annual dividend
- $3.60
- Dividend yield
- 2.19%
- Last payment
- $0.90
- Ex-dividend date
- Jul 21, 2026
Danaos peers
Consumer Discretionary sector| Company | Price | % Chg | Market cap | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECOOkeanis Eco Tankers Corp. | 88.04 | +1.37% | $3.44B | vs DAC |
| SBLKStar Bulk Carriers Corp. | 29.69 | -0.57% | $3.45B | vs DAC |
| TNKTeekay Tankers Ltd. | 102.12 | +0.87% | $3.54B | vs DAC |
| ZIMZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. | 29.99 | +2.71% | $3.61B | vs DAC |
| LPGDorian LPG Ltd. | 56.21 | -0.43% | $2.40B | vs DAC |
| DHTDHT Holdings Inc. | 23.71 | +0.81% | $3.82B | vs DAC |
| CDLRCadeler A/S ADR | 21.77 | -1.23% | $2.10B | vs DAC |
| TRMDTORM plc Class A | 38.92 | -0.33% | $4.00B | vs DAC |
Indexes, lists and sector
Appears in lists
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Danaos stock FAQ
What is Danaos's stock price today?
DAC last traded at $164.48 as of Oct 7, 4:00 PM EDT, down 0.88% on the day. Prices are delayed at least 15 minutes.
Does Danaos pay a dividend?
Yes. Danaos pays $3.60 per share annually, a 2.19% yield. The most recent dividend of $0.90 had an ex-dividend date of Jul 21, 2026.
What is DAC's P/E ratio?
DAC trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 5.57 and a forward P/E of 6.71, compared with a median of 8.1 for its closest peers.
Who is Danaos's CEO?
Dr. John Coustas Ph.D. is the chief executive officer of Danaos Corporation, which has about 4 employees.
Has DAC ever split its stock?
Yes. The most recent DAC stock split was a 1-for-14 split on May 2, 2019.
What is the DAC 52-week high?
The 52-week high for DAC is $167.98 and the 52-week low is $83.56. The stock is currently 2.1% below its high.