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DAC Stock Forecast: Danaos Corp. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 14 Aug 2026
$142
+1.10% on the day

The 2 Wall Street analysts covering Danaos Corp. hold a median 12-month price target of $165 — +15.9% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 87 of 100 as at 15 Aug 2026 — inside the top quartile. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.

Market cap
$2.6B
Ticker Nerd rank
87 / 100
Median analyst target
$165
Analysts covering
2
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
+0.9%
1M
+10.3%
YTD
+54.0%
1Y
+55.8%
From 52W high
−0.9%
From 52W low
+72.6%
$82
$143
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

DAC stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Danaos Corp. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 15 Aug 2026
87 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Volatility
92
Value
91
Momentum
88
Revisions
80
Growth
71
Quality
67
Issuance
48
Size
33
Accruals
30

Volatility (92): The share price has been relatively steady.

Accruals (30): A large share of reported profit has not shown up as cash, or the balance sheet is expanding quickly — both tend to unwind.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.

Wall Street

DAC stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on DAC, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$80$100$120$140$160$180Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26DACHigh $174Median $165Low $155

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

What Wall Street says2 analysts
2 Buy0 Hold0 Sell
Low $155Median $165High $174

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +15.9% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first
DateFirmActionRatingTarget
6 Aug 2026Freedom BrokerUpgradeBuy$140 → $155
10 Mar 2026Freedom BrokerInitiatesHold$120
10 Mar 2026Freedom BrokerInitiatesHold—
10 Mar 2026Freedom Capital MarketsInitiatesHold$120
5 Aug 2025JefferiesMaintainsBuy—
14 May 2025JefferiesMaintainsBuy—
11 Feb 2025JefferiesMaintainsBuy—
12 Nov 2024JefferiesMaintainsBuy—
28 May 2024JefferiesMaintainsBuy—
14 Feb 2024JefferiesReiteratesBuy—
14 Nov 2023JefferiesReiteratesBuy—
7 Aug 2023JefferiesReiteratesBuy—
16 May 2023JefferiesReiteratesBuy—
15 Feb 2023JefferiesReiteratesBuy—
8 Feb 2022JefferiesMaintainsBuy—
20 Jan 2022JefferiesMaintainsBuy—
2 July 2021JefferiesMaintainsBuy—
19 Mar 2021JefferiesMaintainsBuy—
4 Feb 2021JefferiesMaintainsBuy—
9 Dec 2020JefferiesMaintainsBuy—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

This page is one stock. Monday covers all of them.

Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.

Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. DAC appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Estimates

DAC analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
0.0%
Analysts raising
0
Analysts cutting
1
Fundamentals

Danaos Corp. (DAC) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
4.8×

Cheaper than 67% of US stocks

Price / sales
2.5×

Cheaper than 47% of US stocks

Price / book
0.6×

Cheaper than 82% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
3.8×

Cheaper than 55% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
4.7%

Higher than 38% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
16.0%

Higher than 55% of US stocks

Gross margin
57.6%

Higher than 71% of US stocks

Operating margin
48.4%

Higher than 96% of US stocks

Net margin
51.3%

Higher than 96% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
14.1%

Higher than 73% of US stocks

Return on assets
6.4%

Higher than 83% of US stocks

Dividend yield
2.5%

Higher than 57% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Peers

DAC vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelMarine Shipping
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
DACDanaos Corp.$2.6B
87
SBLKStar Bulk Carriers Corp.$3.3B
98
ZIMZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd.$3.4B
85
SFLSFL Corp. Ltd.$1.8B
75
CMRECostamare, Inc.$1.8B
80
HAFNHafnia Ltd.$3.9B
73
GSLGlobal Ship Lease, Inc.$1.5B
91

Look up any of the roughly 4,600 stocks we score.

The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own Danaos Corp. — and when they’d sell — is the membership. See the Ticker Nerd 20 →

News

Latest DAC news & analysis

This Danaos Analyst Turns Bullish; Here Are Top 5 Upgrades For Thursday

Benzinga · 6 Aug 2026positive

A Wall Street analyst changed their outlook on Danaos Corp. (DAC) to bullish, and this upgrade was listed among the top five analyst upgrades for Thursday. The item notes that top analysts adjusted their stances on several companies, with Danaos included.

Why it matters — A Danaos watcher would care because a bullish analyst outlook signals a notable change in how the company is being viewed by sell-side analysts.

Danaos Q2 Earnings Call Highlights

MarketBeat · 5 Aug 2026positive

Danaos Corp. reported higher second-quarter earnings, driven by strength in its dry bulk segment while container vessel revenue remained largely stable. The company also grew its contracted revenue backlog to a record $4.6 billion.

Why it matters — A record $4.6 billion contracted revenue backlog signals strong forward visibility and sustained demand across Danaos's operations.

Danaos Corporation (DAC) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Seeking Alpha · 4 Aug 2026neutral

Seeking Alpha published a transcript of Danaos Corporation's (DAC) Q2 2026 earnings call, as indicated by the item's headline and excerpt.

Why it matters — A Danaos watcher would care because the transcript offers the company's full earnings-call remarks and discussion for the period, beyond headline figures.

Danaos Corporation Reports Second Quarter and Half Year Results for the Period Ended June 30, 2026

PRNewsWire · 3 Aug 2026positive

Danaos Corporation reported unaudited financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026. Total operating revenues rose to $274.37 million in Q2 2026 from $262.154 million in Q2 2025, supported by growth in both container vessel and drybulk vessel revenues.

Why it matters — The quarterly results give DAC shareholders a current view of the company's revenue performance across its container and drybulk fleets.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about DAC stock

What is the DAC stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 2 Wall Street analysts covering Danaos Corp. have a median 12-month price target of $165, with estimates ranging from $155 to $174. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is DAC stock a buy right now?

Of the 2 analysts covering Danaos Corp., 2 rate it a Buy, 0 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Danaos Corp. 87 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 15 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank DAC?

As at 15 Aug 2026, Danaos Corp. ranks 87 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Volatility (92 of 100).

Will DAC stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 2 analysts implies +15.9% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Danaos Corp. 87 out of 100 as at 15 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the DAC stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Danaos Corp. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for DAC are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $155 to $174 over the next 12 months.

How has DAC stock performed over the past year?

Danaos Corp. returned +55.8% over the 12 months to 14 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Danaos Corp. do?

Danaos Corporation is a global marine transportation company specializing in the ownership and chartering of containerships and drybulk vessels. The company focuses on providing seaborne transportation services to the containership sector, supporting the flow of containerized cargo across major global trade routes.

What is the latest news on DAC?

The most recent item we track (Benzinga, 6 Aug 2026): "This Danaos Analyst Turns Bullish; Here Are Top 5 Upgrades For Thursday". A Wall Street analyst changed their outlook on Danaos Corp. (DAC) to bullish, and this upgrade was listed among the top five analyst upgrades for Thursday. The item notes that top analysts adjusted their stances on several companies, with Danaos included.

Company

About Danaos Corp.

Danaos Corporation is a global marine transportation company specializing in the ownership and chartering of containerships and drybulk vessels. The company focuses on providing seaborne transportation services to the containership sector, supporting the flow of containerized cargo across major global trade routes. Danaos Corporation operates through two primary segments: container vessels, which constitute the core of its fleet and revenue base, and drybulk vessels, which transport bulk commodities. Its containerships are typically employed under multi-year, fixed-rate time charter and bareboat charter agreements with some of the world’s largest liner companies, offering contracted capacity to key players in global logistics and trade. Headquartered in Piraeus, Greece, and founded in 1972, Danaos Corporation plays a significant role in the marine shipping industry by providing reliable vessel capacity across regions including Asia-Pacific, Europe, and the Americas, thereby underpinning international supply chains and containerized trade flows.

CEO Dr. John Coustas Ph.D. · 4 employees · Greece · https://www.danaos.com