Danaos Corporation (DAC) Stock Price & Analysis
Danaos Corporation (DAC) closed at USD 157.81 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, down 0.43% on the day. The US market is currently closed (pre-market); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 158.49; the Oct 22, 2026 session ranged USD 155.98–159.17 on volume of 161,874 shares. Market capitalization is —, with a 52-week range of USD 86.75–172.76 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 11:22 UTC.
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Key facts (DAC)
- Analysts: Buy (mean 2.00 on a 1–5 scale) (2 analysts), mean target USD 164.5 (range 155–174).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +86.0% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y +157.9% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.
- Next earnings: 2026-11-16, EPS estimate USD 7.06, revenue estimate $274M.
Analysts (DAC)
Consensus Buy (mean 2.00 on a 1–5 scale), 2 analysts; mean target USD 164.5 (low 155, high 174).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-06 | Freedom Broker | Upgrade | Hold → Buy | $140 → $155 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (DAC)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-18) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +86.0% | +157.9% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | +86.4% | +20.8% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 23.6% | 30.4% |
| Max drawdown | -9.5% (Mar 2026→Mar 2026) | -48.4% (Mar 2022→Mar 2023) |
DAC suppliers, customers and competitors (named in its 20-F)
| Relationship | Company | Sentence in the filing |
|---|---|---|
| Partner | Danaos Shipping | “Dr. Coustas, our chief executive officer, has entered into a restrictive covenant agreement with us under which he is precluded during the term of our management agreement with our Manager, Danaos Shipping, and the term of our brokerage services agreement with Danaos Chartering, and for one year thereafter from owning and operating drybulk ships or containerships larger than 2,500 TEUs and from acquiring or invest…” |
| Partner | Glenfarne Group | “Our growth strategy includes expansion in the LNG sector, where we recently entered into a strategic partnership with Glenfarne Group to advance the Alaska LNG Project, which partnership includes our $50 million development capital equity investment in Glenfarne Alaska Partners LLC and our designation as a preferred tonnage provider to construct and operate six LNG carriers to deliver LNG to global customers for G…” |
| Partner | Glenfarne Alaska Partners | “Our growth strategy includes expansion in the LNG sector, where we recently entered into a strategic partnership with Glenfarne Group to advance the Alaska LNG Project, which partnership includes our $50 million development capital equity investment in Glenfarne Alaska Partners LLC and our designation as a preferred tonnage provider to construct and operate six LNG carriers to deliver LNG to global customers for G…” |
| Partner | Glenfarne Alaska LNG | “Our growth strategy includes expansion in the LNG sector, where we recently entered into a strategic partnership with Glenfarne Group to advance the Alaska LNG Project, which partnership includes our $50 million development capital equity investment in Glenfarne Alaska Partners LLC and our designation as a preferred tonnage provider to construct and operate six LNG carriers to deliver LNG to global customers for G…” |
Quoted from the company's 20-F filed Feb 27, 2026.
DAC analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Sep 2026) | $7.06 | $0.00 | — | $274.0M | 1 |
| Next quarter (ends Dec 2026) | $7.13 | $0.00 | — | $260.4M | 1 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Dec 2026) | $27.60 | $27.60 | +0.0% | $1.08B | 1 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Dec 2027) | $24.50 | $24.50 | +0.0% | $1.09B | 1 |
DAC options: expected move
Options price a move of about ±7.2% (±$11.30) by Nov 20, 2026, which includes earnings on Nov 16, 2026.
| Expiration | Days | ATM implied volatility | Expected move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2026 | 28 | 31.3% | ±7.2% |
| Dec 18, 2026 | 56 | 28.1% | ±9.0% |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 84 | 27.3% | ±10.8% |
| Feb 19, 2027 | 119 | 29.3% | ±13.5% |
| Mar 19, 2027 | 147 | 28.3% | ±14.4% |
| Apr 16, 2027 | 175 | 27.4% | ±15.3% |
| May 21, 2027 | 210 | 28.4% | ±17.3% |
30-day implied volatility 30.1% vs 25.2% realized over the last 30 trading days. Put/call ratio (volume) 0.69. Cboe delayed quotes (15 min). Expected move = at-the-money straddle.
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 11:22 UTC)
| Price | USD 157.81 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▼ 0.43% (down) |
| Previous Close | USD 158.49 |
| Open | USD 156.92 |
| Day Range | USD 155.98 – 159.17 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 86.75 – 172.76 |
| Volume | 161,874 shares |
| Market Cap | — |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (DAC)
Nexqual's technical model rates DAC "BUY" based on 4 bullish and 2 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 11:22 UTC.
| Overall Signal | BUY |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 46.04 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 156.19) |
| MACD | 0.7 (positive) |
Analyst Ratings (DAC)
Wall Street analysts rate DAC "Buy" based on 2 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 164.5 (range USD 155–174), per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 11:22 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 2 |
| Mean Target | USD 164.5 |
| High Target | USD 174 |
| Low Target | USD 155 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 2 / 0 / 0 |
Earnings (DAC)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-11-16 |
|---|---|
| Revenue Estimate | $274.04M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 7.29 vs est 7.6 ▼ miss |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 6.72 vs est 6.6 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 7.14 vs est 6.77 ▲ beat |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 6.75 vs est 7.1 ▼ miss |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 11:22 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (DAC)
| Total Revenue | $1.06B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +4.70% |
| Gross Margin | +70.77% |
| Operating Margin | +48.38% |
| Profit Margin | +51.26% |
| ROE | +14.14% |
| Debt / Equity | 0.3 |
| Current Ratio | 9.3 |
| Total Cash | $1.23B |
| Total Debt | $1.21B |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 11:22 UTC.
Financial Health Score (DAC)
Nexqual rates Danaos Corporation's overall financial health "Solid" across five dimensions, as of October 23, 2026 at 11:22 UTC.
| Growth | Mixed — Revenue +2.0% YoY (annual), slow |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Strong — Gross margin 71%, operating 48% (last 12 months) |
| Balance Sheet | Strong — $1.23B cash vs $1.21B debt, net cash position |
| Cash Flow | Solid — Operating cash flow $716M (TTM) |
| Efficiency | Mixed — ROE 14%, ROA 6.4% |
Ownership (DAC)
| Insider Ownership | +53.79% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +22.00% |
| Float | 8.41M |
| Short % of Float | +14.87% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 11:22 UTC.
Leadership (DAC)
Danaos Corporation is led by John Coustas, Chairman, President & CEO, per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 11:22 UTC.
| Chairman, President & CEO | John Coustas |
|---|---|
| VP, CFO, Treasurer & Secretary | Evangelos Chatzis |
| VP & COO | Dimitris Vastarouchas |
Major Backers & Investors (DAC)
Notable institutional backers of Danaos Corporation include Acadian Asset Management. LLC, RBF Capital, LLC, Ion Fund Management Ltd, according to Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 11:22 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Acadian Asset Management. LLC | 3.8% |
| RBF Capital, LLC | 2.3% |
| Ion Fund Management Ltd | 2.26% |
| No Street GP LP | 1.37% |
| Goldman Sachs | 1.23% |
| Arrowstreet Capital, Limited Partnership | 0.84% |
| JPMorgan | 0.67% |
| Qube Research & Technologies Ltd | 0.55% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 1.75% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 11:22 UTC.
Peers & Related Stocks
| Symbol | Name | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEX | Kirby Corporation | USD 131.5 | ▼ 4.18% |
| MATX | Matson, Inc. | USD 227.48 | ▼ 3.23% |
| HAFN | Hafnia Limited | USD 10.33 | ▼ 1.9% |
| ECO | Okeanis Eco Tankers Corp. | USD 90.05 | ▼ 1.29% |
| ZIM | ZIM Integrated Shipping Service | USD 29.08 | ▼ 0.24% |
| SBLK | Star Bulk Carriers Corp. | USD 28.65 | ▼ 0.59% |
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