# Danaos Corporation (DAC): Dividend & Fundamentals

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- Sector: Industrials · Industry: Marine Shipping
- Exchange: NYSE · Trading currency: USD

Danaos Corporation, operating through its subsidiaries, specializes in the ownership and management of containerships across key global markets including Australia, Asia, Europe, and the United States. The company's core business involves providing essential seaborne transportation by chartering its vessels to various international liner companies. As of February 28, 2022, its fleet consisted of 71 containerships, offering a combined capacity of 436,589 twenty-foot equivalent units. Originally founded in 1963 and headquartered in Piraeus, Greece, the company was known as Danaos Holdings Lim...

## Quote & Key Metrics

As of 2026-10-23:

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $158.62 USD |
| Market Cap | $2.89B |
| P/E (TTM) | 5.69 |
| EPS (TTM) | $27.90 |
| 52-Week Range | $86.82 – $172.76 |
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 5.48% |

## Dividend

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Yield (TTM) | 5.48% |
| Annual Dividend (TTM) | $8.70 /share |
| Annual Dividend (Forward) | $24.00 /share |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
| Consecutive Growth Streak | 4 years |
| Growth CAGR 1Y / 3Y / 5Y / 10Y | 605.9% / 95.7% / 64.4% / -0.8% |
| Payout Ratio (EPS, TTM) | 12.0% |
| Payout Ratio (FCF, TTM) | 36.5% |
| Payout Ratio (EPS, forward dividend) | 81.2% |
| Payout Ratio (FCF, forward dividend) | 246.6% |

### Recent Payments

| Ex-Date | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-13 | $6.0000 | 2026-10-22 |
| 2026-07-21 | $0.9000 | 2026-07-30 |
| 2026-05-26 | $0.9000 | 2026-06-04 |
| 2026-02-23 | $0.9000 | 2026-03-04 |
| 2025-12-02 | $0.9000 | 2025-12-11 |
| 2025-08-19 | $0.8500 | 2025-08-28 |
| 2025-05-27 | $0.8500 | 2025-06-05 |
| 2025-02-24 | $0.8500 | 2025-03-05 |
| 2024-11-25 | $0.8500 | 2024-12-04 |
| 2024-08-20 | $0.8000 | 2024-08-29 |
| 2024-06-11 | $0.8000 | 2024-06-20 |
| 2024-02-27 | $0.8000 | 2024-03-14 |

Full history: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/dac/dividend

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What does Danaos Corporation do?

Danaos Corporation (DAC) operates in the Marine Shipping industry within the Industrials sector. Full company description, peers, and segment breakdown are on the page above.

### What is DAC's market cap?

Danaos Corporation (DAC) has a market capitalization of approximately $2.89 billion, as of October 23, 2026, based on the most recent share price and shares outstanding.

### Does DAC pay a dividend?

Yes, Danaos Corporation (DAC) pays a dividend quarterly, with a trailing-twelve-month yield of 5.48%. Full distribution history, payout ratios, and growth rates are on the Dividend tab.

### How often does DAC pay dividends?

Danaos Corporation pays dividends quarterly. The forward annual rate is $24.00 per share at the current declared cadence. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page.

### What is DAC's payout ratio?

Danaos Corporation's payout ratio is the percentage of earnings (and free cash flow) returned to shareholders as dividends. Current EPS and FCF coverage are shown in the payout cards above, with green / amber / red coloring indicating sustainability.

## More on Dividend Data

- Overview (HTML): https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/dac
- Dividend history & safety: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/dac/dividend
- Earnings & EPS: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/dac/earnings
- Financial statements: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/dac/financials/income
- Valuation multiples: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/dac/valuation
- Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/dac/peers

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