Danaos Corporation
DACDanaos Corporation (DAC) is a leading international shipping company specializing in the operation of containerships. Founded in Greece, it primarily focuses on chartering container vessels to major international shipping lines. The company is known for its fleet of modern vessels and its expertise in the global maritime shipping industry.
Dividend History
Investors can expect a dividend payout of $0.90 per share, scheduled to be distributed in 12 days on July 30, 2026
| Pay Date | Amount | Ex-Date | Record Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 30, 2026 | $0.90 | 2026-07-21 | 2026-07-21 |
| June 4, 2026 | $0.90 | 2026-05-26 | 2026-05-26 |
| March 4, 2026 | $0.90 | 2026-02-23 | 2026-02-23 |
| December 11, 2025 | $0.90 | 2025-12-02 | 2025-12-02 |
| August 28, 2025 | $0.85 | 2025-08-19 | 2025-08-19 |
Dividends Summary
- Consistent Payer: Danaos Corporation has rewarded shareholders with 30 dividend payments over the past 19 years.
- Total Returned Value: Investors who held DAC shares during this period received a total of $20.60 per share in dividend income.
- Latest Payout: The most recent dividend of $0.90/share was paid 44 days ago, on June 4, 2026.
- Yield & Schedule: DAC currently pays dividends quarterly with an annual yield of 2.86%.
- Dividend Growth: Since 2007, the dividend payout has grown by 104.5%, from $0.44 to $0.90.
- Dividend Reliability: DAC has maintained or increased its dividend for 30 consecutive payments.
Company News
Capital Link released its Q2 2026 Quarterly Shipping Insights report, a 132-page comprehensive analysis featuring exclusive interviews with senior executives from major shipping companies across container, dry bulk, LNG, LPG, and tanker sectors. The report covers key themes including regulatory updates, decarbonization efforts, fleet growth, glob...
Danaos reported Q4 2025 adjusted EPS of $7.14, slightly up from $6.93 in the prior year, with adjusted net income of $131.2 million. The company expanded its contracted revenue backlog to $4.3 billion with 100% contract coverage for 2026 and 87% for 2027. Danaos ordered 12 new container vessels and 2 Newcastle MAX dry bulk vessels for 2028-2029 d...
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Danaos (DAC) closed at $78.96 in the latest trading session, marking a +0.53% move from the prior day.
