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

Last close, 2 Oct 2026
$165
+2.17% on the day

The 2 Wall Street analysts covering Danaos Corp. hold a median 12-month price target of $165 — -0.5% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 89 of 100 as at 2 Oct 2026 — inside the top quartile. The factors read stronger than the Street's target implies. That gap is the story on this page.

Market cap
$3.0B
Ticker Nerd rank
89 / 100
Median analyst target
$165
Analysts covering
2
Revenue$274.4M+4.7% y/y
Operating income$132.7M
Net income$151.8M
Free cash flow$26.7M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
+7.2%
1M
+7.8%
YTD
+79.4%
1Y
+91.0%
From 52W high
0.0%
From 52W low
+101.0%
$82
$165
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 2 Oct 2026
89 / 100

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

Momentum
97
Volatility
95
Value
89
Revisions
85
Growth
69
Quality
65
Issuance
48
Accruals
31
Size
30

Momentum (97): The shares have been drifting up relative to others.

Accruals (31): A large share of reported profit has not shown up as cash, or the balance sheet is expanding quickly — both tend to unwind.

Size (30): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.

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$180Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 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.

Data provided by Twelve Data

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

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits −0.5% 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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Performance

DAC vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 2 Oct 2026, Danaos Corp. returned +91.0% against +16.2% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

DAC vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
100120140160180200Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26DACS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

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
5.6×

Cheaper than 65% of US stocks

Price / sales
2.8×

Cheaper than 42% of US stocks

Price / book
0.7×

Cheaper than 79% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
4.4×

Cheaper than 54% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
4.7%

Higher than 38% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
16.0%

Higher than 54% of US stocks

Gross margin
57.6%

Higher than 71% of US stocks

Operating margin
48.4%

Higher than 95% of US stocks

Net margin
51.3%

Higher than 96% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
14.1%

Higher than 72% of US stocks

Return on assets
6.4%

Higher than 83% of US stocks

Dividend yield
2.2%

Higher than 47% of US dividend payers

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

Key statistics

Danaos Corp. (DAC) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • Danaos Corp. has a market value of $3.0B and an enterprise value of $3.0B.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $1.1B. The latest quarter grew 4.7% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: $540.8M, a 51.3% net margin.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $196.7M.

  • Danaos Corp. spent $29.4M on share buybacks and $64.9M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.

  • Shares outstanding: 18.2M.

  • Trailing P/E: 5.6×; forward P/E: 6.7× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 2.18%, paying out 12% of earnings.

  • Danaos Corp. employs 4 people — $263.8M of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 3 Oct 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

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.$3.0B
89
SBLKStar Bulk Carriers Corp.$3.4B
98
ZIMZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd.$3.6B
88
SFLSFL Corp. Ltd.$1.9B
95
CMRECostamare, Inc.$1.9B
79
HAFNHafnia Ltd.$5.1B
92
HOSHornbeck Offshore Services, Inc.$1.7B
34

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

Danaos Corporation Declares Quarterly Dividend on Its Common Stock for the Third Quarter of 2026 and an Extraordinary Special Dividend

PRNewsWire · 1 Oct 2026positive

Danaos Corporation declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.00 per share on its common stock for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, payable on October 22, 2026, to shareholders of record as of October 13, 2026. The announcement also references an extraordinary special dividend.

Why it matters — Danaos watchers would note the company's continued return of capital to shareholders through regular and special dividends.

These Shipping Stocks Yield Up to 9%. The Dividends Come With a Catch

24/7 Wall Street · 18 Sept 2026neutral

A 24/7 Wall Street report highlights four US-listed shipping stocks with dividend yields up to 9%, noting that the contracts, balance sheets, and payout histories behind those yields vary significantly in how sustainable they are.

Why it matters — Danaos Corp. watchers would care because the report examines dividend sustainability across shipping companies, offering context on the factors that can affect payouts in the sector.

Top 3 Industrials Stocks That May Crash This Quarter

Benzinga · 11 Sept 2026neutral

A Benzinga article, as of Sept. 11, 2026, warns that three stocks in the industrials sector are showing potential momentum-based warning signs that could indicate a crash this quarter. The excerpt does not identify or mention Danaos Corp. by name.

Why it matters — Because Danaos Corp. operates within the industrials/shipping space, a broad warning about momentum risk in industrials stocks offers relevant sector-level context for DAC watchers, even though it does not single out the company.

Shipping stocks at a crossroads amid their best rally in decades

CNBC · 3 Sept 2026positive

Shipping company stocks have surged to their highest levels in a decade or more, driven by a prolonged crisis in the Strait of Hormuz that is squeezing the global supply of vessels. The rally is being fueled by disruption, which has pushed freight rates and stock prices higher.

Why it matters — A DAC watcher would care because the Strait of Hormuz disruption-driven rally lifting shipping stocks and freight rates could directly benefit the container-shipping sector in which Danaos Corp. operates.

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.

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. 89 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 2 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank DAC?

As at 2 Oct 2026, Danaos Corp. ranks 89 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 Momentum (97 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 -0.5% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Danaos Corp. 89 out of 100 as at 2 Oct 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 +91.0% over the 12 months to 2 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Danaos Corp. do?

Danaos Corporation is an international marine shipping company that owns and operates containerships and drybulk vessels. Its core business is providing seaborne transportation services through two operating segments: Container Vessels and Drybulk Vessels.

What is the latest news on DAC?

The most recent item we track (PRNewsWire, 1 Oct 2026): "Danaos Corporation Declares Quarterly Dividend on Its Common Stock for the Third Quarter of 2026 and an Extraordinary Special Dividend". Danaos Corporation declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.00 per share on its common stock for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, payable on October 22, 2026, to shareholders of record as of October 13, 2026. The announcement also references an extraordinary special dividend.

Company

About Danaos Corp.

Danaos Corporation is an international marine shipping company that owns and operates containerships and drybulk vessels. Its core business is providing seaborne transportation services through two operating segments: Container Vessels and Drybulk Vessels. Danaos primarily charters its container fleet to liner companies under long-term agreements, while its drybulk fleet serves the transport of bulk commodities across major trade routes. The company’s vessel operations support global supply chains and commodity movement across regions including Europe, Asia, Australia, and the United States. Headquartered in Piraeus, Greece, Danaos Corporation focuses on modern vessel operations, fleet management, and charter-based shipping services for customers in the international maritime market.

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