Sharemaestro company-news research for Danaos Corporation (DAC), showing current tone, evidence confidence, direct company coverage, sector and industry context, completed price response and the source headlines used on the page. Scores describe published news evidence. Confidence describes the amount, freshness, source breadth and direct company relevance of that evidence. Price context is shown separately.

NYSE United States Provisional evidence

Company news sentiment

Latest DAC news and sentiment

Danaos Corporation

Company headlines from the last 30 days, weighted by freshness, relevance, publisher quality and the strength of the wording. Price is shown separately.

Latest weekly closeUSD 169.09week of 9 Oct 2026
Main news subjectCapital return74/100 share of current news
News data statusHealthy45 duplicate stories removed

Current company news

Early balanced news score

23 company-specific stories are available, but there are not yet enough fresh stories from separate publishers for a firm reading.

Observed headline tone66/100 Published 30-day score57/100

Older, less relevant and less reliable stories count for less. Confidence is shown separately.

Latest source headline Danaos Corp (DAC) Stock Up 3.5% but GF Value Says Overvalued -- GF Score: 74/100 GuruFocus ยท 09 Oct 2026 09:10

What supports the score

Direct evidence

23 current stories are mapped specifically to DAC.

Source breadth

The score uses 8 publishers rather than depending on one outlet.

What limits the score

Too little evidence

The stories agree, but freshness-weighted evidence is only 0.614.

Confidence

Confidence is 32/100, below the threshold for a firm score.

57/100
News scoreEarly balanced news score
32/100
Confidencethin evidence
98%/100
Company news23 company stories
95/100
Story agreement5/100 difference

News history

Daily score and story count over 30 days

Daily weighted evidence ยท gaps mean no reading
11 Sep: 3 stories17 Sep: 1 stories18 Sep: 1 stories23 Sep: 2 stories24 Sep: 1 stories26 Sep: 1 stories01 Oct: 6 stories02 Oct: 1 stories04 Oct: 1 stories06 Oct: 1 stories07 Oct: 1 stories09 Oct: 3 stories 11 Sep: tone 50, 3 stories17 Sep: tone 60, 1 stories18 Sep: tone 78, 1 stories23 Sep: tone 50, 2 stories24 Sep: tone 50, 1 stories26 Sep: tone 50, 1 stories01 Oct: tone 62, 6 stories02 Oct: tone 63, 1 stories04 Oct: tone 65, 1 stories06 Oct: tone 50, 1 stories07 Oct: tone 69, 1 stories09 Oct: tone 52, 3 stories 100500
11 Sep26 Sep10 Oct
News scoreStory count50 baseline

Confidence

How reliable the score is

Separate from direction

Confidence uses the amount of news, separate publishers, direct company relevance, freshness and agreement. A high or low score is not automatically reliable.

Amount of evidence12
0.614 after freshness weighting
Source breadth100
8 independent publishers
Company relevance98
share tied directly to this company
Freshness40
recency-weighted evidence
Agreement95
how closely stories agree
Publisher mix76
less reliance on one publisher

Price and news history

Weekly price and news-score history

Early company-news score

Company-specific news is present, but the evidence has not yet earned enough independent, fresh information weight for price confirmation to be treated as a firm signal.

26 completed price weeks21 comparable news-score weeks
One scoring method across the chart.Stored company headlines are recalculated at each weekly point with the current 30-day freshness weighting. Old published snapshots are left unchanged.
17 Apr 2026: close 116.986651, indexed 100.024 Apr 2026: close 116.569551, indexed 99.601 May 2026: close 118.943049, indexed 101.708 May 2026: close 133.700449, indexed 114.315 May 2026: close 129.281174, indexed 110.522 May 2026: close 129.946548, indexed 111.129 May 2026: close 125.21, indexed 107.005 Jun 2026: close 129.17, indexed 110.412 Jun 2026: close 131.3, indexed 112.219 Jun 2026: close 125.093586, indexed 106.926 Jun 2026: close 122.183509, indexed 104.403 Jul 2026: close 121.488268, indexed 103.810 Jul 2026: close 127.516995, indexed 109.017 Jul 2026: close 125.01413, indexed 106.924 Jul 2026: close 140.22, indexed 119.931 Jul 2026: close 141.63, indexed 121.107 Aug 2026: close 140.72, indexed 120.314 Aug 2026: close 141.92, indexed 121.321 Aug 2026: close 149.75, indexed 128.028 Aug 2026: close 150.68, indexed 128.804 Sep 2026: close 155.26, indexed 132.711 Sep 2026: close 159.33, indexed 136.218 Sep 2026: close 161.19, indexed 137.825 Sep 2026: close 154.14, indexed 131.802 Oct 2026: close 165.15, indexed 141.209 Oct 2026: close 169.09, indexed 144.5 15 May 2026: news score 50, close 129.281174, 2 stories5022 May 2026: news score 53, close 129.946548, 4 stories29 May 2026: news score 51, close 125.21, 4 stories05 Jun 2026: news score 50, close 129.17, 4 stories5012 Jun 2026: news score 50, close 131.3, 2 stories26 Jun 2026: news score 51, close 122.183509, 4 stories03 Jul 2026: news score 50, close 121.488268, 5 stories5010 Jul 2026: news score 52, close 127.516995, 8 stories17 Jul 2026: news score 49, close 125.01413, 11 stories24 Jul 2026: news score 50, close 140.22, 13 stories5031 Jul 2026: news score 51, close 141.63, 22 stories07 Aug 2026: news score 62, close 140.72, 46 stories14 Aug 2026: news score 57, close 141.92, 51 stories5721 Aug 2026: news score 54, close 149.75, 46 stories28 Aug 2026: news score 53, close 150.68, 38 stories04 Sep 2026: news score 54, close 155.26, 15 stories5411 Sep 2026: news score 56, close 159.33, 11 stories18 Sep 2026: news score 58, close 161.19, 9 stories25 Sep 2026: news score 54, close 154.14, 11 stories5402 Oct 2026: news score 58, close 165.15, 18 stories09 Oct 2026: news score 56, close 169.09, 24 stories56 Price index 149.9 122.1 94.3 News score 100 50 0
17 Apr14 Jul09 Oct
Weekly close, indexedSentiment score
26-week price+44.5%latest close 169.09
News score change+6first to latest comparable week
One-week response+2.4%Price confirming higher
Fair-value position+86.9%Materially above fair value
WeekNews scoreCloseWeekly move
09 Oct 202656USD 169.09+2.4%
02 Oct 202658USD 165.15+7.1%
25 Sep 202654USD 154.14-4.4%
18 Sep 202658USD 161.19+1.2%
11 Sep 202656USD 159.33+2.6%
04 Sep 202654USD 155.26+3.0%
28 Aug 202653USD 150.68+0.6%
21 Aug 202654USD 149.75+5.5%
Provisional evidence

News subjects

What is shaping the score

Capital return
Capital return619 stories ยท 39%
Earnings648 stories ยท 35%
Market update563 stories ยท 13%
Guidance542 stories ยท 9%
Deals and strategy501 stories ยท 4%

Source mix

Where the evidence comes from

76/100 independence
AD HOC NEWS684 stories ยท 17%
TradingView692 stories ยท 9%
GuruFocus632 stories ยท 9%
Investing.com602 stories ยท 9%
Simply Wall Street522 stories ยท 9%
Simply Wall St.502 stories ยท 9%
Pluang691 stories ยท 4%

Recurring subjects

Subjects appearing most often

Current evidence
Financial Markets19Earnings16Energy Transportation14Finance9Dividends3Economy Macro2Price Target1Mergers And Acquisitions1Manufacturing1Earnings Growth1

Earlier readings

How the score has changed

50 comparable readings ยท 152 days
Past and present use the same method.Each point recalculates the previous 30 days of stored company headlines with today's scoring rules. The original stored snapshots remain unchanged.
Comparable move+650 to 56 ยท Strengthening
Observed range49โ€“6250 is the neutral baseline
Evidence depth23stories at latest stored reading ยท +22
Confidence31/100Provisional ยท +31
11 May50 neutral10 Oct 18:52
ConstructiveBalanced or withheldCautious

Changes in the stored score

Scores are rebuilt from stored headlines with the current 30-day method. Days with no change are collapsed.

ObservedScoreMoveConfidenceStoriesStatus
10 Oct 18:5256+031/100 (-2)23 (-1)Provisional
09 Oct 23:5956-233/100 (-2)24 (+3)Provisional
07 Oct 23:5958+135/100 (+2)21 (+1)Provisional
06 Oct 23:5957-133/100 (-5)20 (+1)Provisional
04 Oct 23:5958+038/100 (-3)19 (+1)Measured
02 Oct 23:5958-141/100 (+1)18 (0)Measured
01 Oct 23:5959+640/100 (+18)18 (+6)Measured
26 Sep 23:5953-122/100 (-2)12 (+1)Provisional

Evidence behind the direction

What drives this reading?

9 directional stories ยท 5 publisher groups

Shares of weighted directional evidence in 23 retained current headlines. These weights already account for freshness, relevance and publisher limits; they are not additive points of the published score.

Which subjects lean each way

A subject can carry both supportive and cautious news.

SubjectCautious โ† 0 โ†’ Constructive
Capital return4 stories
0.0%55.5%
Earnings4 stories
0.0%34.3%
Market update1 story
0.0%10.2%

Each side uses the same scale: 0โ€“55.5% of the retained directional evidence.

Where the influence comes from

41.1%largest publisher share

A concentrated reading can depend heavily on one publisher.

AD HOC NEWS4 stories41.1%
GuruFocus2 stories22.5%
Investing.com1 story17.6%
Pluang1 story9.9%
TradingView1 story8.8%

Publisher groups follow the scoring rules. Company disclosures share one group; syndicated stories are consolidated before weighting.

Source headlines

The news behind the score

Showing 1-23 of 23

Only company-specific stories enter this score. The latest 30 days are shown newest first, with newer stories weighted more heavily and duplicate coverage combined.

Danaos Corp (DAC) shares rose 3.5% to $170.22, extending strong year-to-date and annual gains, but GuruFocus' GF Valueโ„ข indicates the stock is 77.9% overvalued compared to its intrinsic value of $95.69. Despite a solid GF Scoreโ„ข of 74/100, driven by high profitability and growth, the valuโ€ฆ

10.2% of directional evidence Medium story strength
Scoring detailsDirect company coverage

Danaos Corp (DAC) shares rose 3.5% to $170.22, extending strong year-to-date and annual gains, but GuruFocus' GF Valueโ„ข indicates the stock is 77.9% overvalued compared to its intrinsic value of $95.69. Despite a solid GF Scoreโ„ข of 74/100, driven by high profitability and growth, the valuation rank is low (1/10), and the current P/E ratio is significantly above its historical median. The absence of insider transactions further suggests caution for investors.

Published
09 Oct 2026 09:10
News subject
Market update
Why this score
Positive financial language
Company focus
Main company ยท 100%
How it is used
Direct company coverage
Story strength
Medium ยท 42/100
30-day weight
10.2% of directional evidence ยท 1.4d old
Text assessed
Available headline and article text
Duplicates
1 consolidated
Financial MarketsEarningsFinance
Company news retained for context; no directional weight.
Scoring detailsDirect company coverage
Published
09 Oct 2026 07:12
News subject
Capital return
Why this score
No clear directional signal in the available text
Company focus
Main company ยท 100%
How it is used
Shown as company news ยท not used in the score
Story strength
Not directional
30-day weight
None ยท 1.5d old
Text assessed
Available headline and article text
Duplicates
2 consolidated

Danaos Corporation has declared a regular quarterly dividend of US$1.00 per share and a special dividend of US$5.00 per share, both payable on October 22, 2026. This significant combined dividend payout reflects the company's confidence in its current cash generation and strong contractedโ€ฆ

Company news retained for context; no directional weight.
Scoring detailsDirect company coverage

Danaos Corporation has declared a regular quarterly dividend of US$1.00 per share and a special dividend of US$5.00 per share, both payable on October 22, 2026. This significant combined dividend payout reflects the company's confidence in its current cash generation and strong contracted revenue backlog. While analysts expect a near-term earnings decline, the increased regular dividend emphasizes the importance of future cash flow durability and execution on charter renewals and utilization.

Published
09 Oct 2026 07:10
News subject
Capital return
Why this score
Capital returned
Company focus
Main company ยท 100%
How it is used
Shown as company news ยท not used in the score
Story strength
Not directional
30-day weight
None ยท 1.5d old
Text assessed
Available headline and article text
Duplicates
2 consolidated
EarningsFinancial Markets

Danaos Corporation announced a quarterly dividend increase to USD 1.00 per share, an 11.11% rise, along with a special dividend of USD 5.00 per share. This combined payout of USD 6.00 per share is supported by strong second-quarter earnings, including USD 274.4 million in revenue and USD โ€ฆ

25% of directional evidence High story strength
Scoring detailsDirect company coverage

Danaos Corporation announced a quarterly dividend increase to USD 1.00 per share, an 11.11% rise, along with a special dividend of USD 5.00 per share. This combined payout of USD 6.00 per share is supported by strong second-quarter earnings, including USD 274.4 million in revenue and USD 151.8 million in net income, and a robust balance sheet with USD 1.01 billion in cash. The company emphasizes that the special dividend is a one-time event, distinct from the recurring quarterly payment.

Published
07 Oct 2026 01:03
News subject
Capital return
Why this score
Capital returned
Company focus
Main company ยท 100%
How it is used
Direct company coverage
Story strength
High ยท 59/100
30-day weight
25% of directional evidence ยท 3.7d old
Text assessed
Available headline and article text
Duplicates
1 consolidated
EarningsEnergy TransportationFinanceFinancial Markets
Company news retained for context; no directional weight.
Scoring detailsDirect company coverage
Published
06 Oct 2026 20:34
News subject
Capital return
Why this score
No clear directional signal in the available text
Company focus
Main company ยท 100%
How it is used
Shown as company news ยท not used in the score
Story strength
Not directional
30-day weight
None ยท 3.9d old
Text assessed
Available headline and article text
Duplicates
1 consolidated
11.8% of directional evidence Medium story strength
Scoring detailsDirect company coverage
Published
04 Oct 2026 17:47
News subject
Capital return
Why this score
Capital returned
Company focus
Main company ยท 100%
How it is used
Direct company coverage
Story strength
Medium ยท 50/100
30-day weight
11.8% of directional evidence ยท 6.0d old
Text assessed
Available headline and article text
Duplicates
1 consolidated

Danaos Corp (DAC) stock recently hit a 52-week high of $163.75, reflecting an 83.47% increase over the past year and strong investor confidence. The company reported better-than-expected Q2 2026 earnings and revenue, driven by improved dry bulk shipping rates and stable container revenue.โ€ฆ

17.6% of directional evidence Medium story strength
Scoring detailsDirect company coverage

Danaos Corp (DAC) stock recently hit a 52-week high of $163.75, reflecting an 83.47% increase over the past year and strong investor confidence. The company reported better-than-expected Q2 2026 earnings and revenue, driven by improved dry bulk shipping rates and stable container revenue. Freedom Broker upgraded Danaos to a "buy" rating, raising its price target from $140 to $155.

Published
02 Oct 2026 20:28
News subject
Earnings
Why this score
Analyst upgrade, Operating growth
Company focus
Main company ยท 100%
How it is used
Direct company coverage
Story strength
Medium ยท 48/100
30-day weight
17.6% of directional evidence ยท 7.9d old
Text assessed
Available headline and article text
Duplicates
3 consolidated
EarningsEnergy TransportationFinancial Markets

Danaos Corporation (DAC) announced an 11.1% increase in its quarterly dividend to $1.00 per share, reflecting confidence in its cash flow and earnings stability. The dividend yields 2.59% with a low payout ratio of 13%, indicating sustainability, though the stock is currently overvalued aโ€ฆ

12.3% of directional evidence Medium story strength
Scoring detailsDirect company coverage

Danaos Corporation (DAC) announced an 11.1% increase in its quarterly dividend to $1.00 per share, reflecting confidence in its cash flow and earnings stability. The dividend yields 2.59% with a low payout ratio of 13%, indicating sustainability, though the stock is currently overvalued according to its GF Value. The company boasts a strong GF Score of 81/100 due to excellent profitability and financial strength, despite its high valuation.

Published
01 Oct 2026 13:27
News subject
Earnings
Why this score
Capital returned
Company focus
Main company ยท 100%
How it is used
Direct company coverage
Story strength
Medium ยท 52/100
30-day weight
12.3% of directional evidence ยท 9.2d old
Text assessed
Available headline and article text
Duplicates
1 consolidated
EarningsEconomy MacroEnergy TransportationFinanceFinancial Markets

Danaos Corporation announced a total dividend of $6.00 per share, comprising a regular quarterly cash dividend of $1.00 and an extraordinary special cash dividend of $5.00 for Q3 2026. These dividends will be paid on October 22, 2026, to shareholders of record as of October 13, 2026. Thisโ€ฆ

9.9% of directional evidence Medium story strength
Scoring detailsDirect company coverage

Danaos Corporation announced a total dividend of $6.00 per share, comprising a regular quarterly cash dividend of $1.00 and an extraordinary special cash dividend of $5.00 for Q3 2026. These dividends will be paid on October 22, 2026, to shareholders of record as of October 13, 2026. This move highlights the company's strong financial position and commitment to returning value to its shareholders.

Published
01 Oct 2026 12:27
News subject
Capital return
Why this score
Capital returned
Company focus
Main company ยท 100%
How it is used
Direct company coverage
Story strength
Medium ยท 52/100
30-day weight
9.9% of directional evidence ยท 9.3d old
Text assessed
Available headline and article text
Duplicates
1 consolidated
EarningsEnergy TransportationFinanceFinancial Markets
—Unscored

Danaos Corporation (NYSE:DAC) has announced a quarterly cash dividend of $1.00 per share and an extraordinary special cash dividend of $5.00 per share. Both dividends will be paid on October 22, 2026, to shareholders of record as of October 13, 2026, resulting in a total distribution of $โ€ฆ

Company news retained for context; no directional weight.
Scoring detailsDirect company coverage

Danaos Corporation (NYSE:DAC) has announced a quarterly cash dividend of $1.00 per share and an extraordinary special cash dividend of $5.00 per share. Both dividends will be paid on October 22, 2026, to shareholders of record as of October 13, 2026, resulting in a total distribution of $6.00 per share. The company operates a large fleet of containerships and has expanded into the dry bulk sector.

Published
01 Oct 2026 12:27
News subject
Capital return
Why this score
Capital returned
Company focus
Main company ยท 100%
How it is used
Shown as company news ยท not used in the score
Story strength
Not directional
30-day weight
None ยท 9.3d old
Text assessed
Available headline and article text
Duplicates
4 consolidated
EarningsEnergy TransportationFinanceFinancial Markets

Danaos Corporation announced a quarterly dividend on its common stock for the third quarter of 2026, alongside an extraordinary special dividend. The news indicates a positive financial distribution to its shareholders. The brief announcement provides the headline but no further details rโ€ฆ

8.8% of directional evidence Medium story strength
Scoring detailsDirect company coverage

Danaos Corporation announced a quarterly dividend on its common stock for the third quarter of 2026, alongside an extraordinary special dividend. The news indicates a positive financial distribution to its shareholders. The brief announcement provides the headline but no further details regarding the dividend amounts or record dates.

Published
01 Oct 2026 11:27
News subject
Capital return
Why this score
Capital returned
Company focus
Shared story ยท 78%
How it is used
Direct company coverage
Story strength
Medium ยท 48/100
30-day weight
8.8% of directional evidence ยท 9.3d old
Text assessed
Available headline and article text
Duplicates
4 consolidated
ContainershipsDividendsEarningsEnergy TransportationFinanceFinancial Markets

This article provides a detailed financial overview of Danaos Corporation (DAC), a marine shipping company. It includes stock price information, key financial metrics like market cap, PE ratio, and EPS, as well as performance data, earnings trends, and analyst insights. The company operatโ€ฆ

Company news retained for context; no directional weight.
Scoring detailsDirect company coverage

This article provides a detailed financial overview of Danaos Corporation (DAC), a marine shipping company. It includes stock price information, key financial metrics like market cap, PE ratio, and EPS, as well as performance data, earnings trends, and analyst insights. The company operates a fleet of containerships and drybulk vessels globally.

Published
01 Oct 2026 11:27
News subject
Earnings
Why this score
No clear directional signal in the available text
Company focus
Main company ยท 100%
How it is used
Shown as company news ยท not used in the score
Story strength
Not directional
30-day weight
None ยท 9.3d old
Text assessed
Available headline and article text
Duplicates
1 consolidated
EarningsEnergy TransportationFinancial Markets
—Unscored

This article analyzes Danaos Corporation (DAC) using AI models to identify precision trading opportunities and risk zones. It highlights a neutral near and mid-term outlook that could moderate a long-term positive bias, noting an exceptional 21.3:1 risk-reward setup targeting a 6.1% gain โ€ฆ

Company news retained for context; no directional weight.
Scoring detailsDirect company coverage

This article analyzes Danaos Corporation (DAC) using AI models to identify precision trading opportunities and risk zones. It highlights a neutral near and mid-term outlook that could moderate a long-term positive bias, noting an exceptional 21.3:1 risk-reward setup targeting a 6.1% gain with minimal risk. The analysis provides specific institutional trading strategies, including position trading, momentum breakout, and risk hedging, along with multi-timeframe signal analysis for DAC.

Published
01 Oct 2026 00:06
News subject
Guidance
Why this score
Positive financial language
Company focus
Main company ยท 100%
How it is used
Shown as company news ยท not used in the score
Story strength
Not directional
30-day weight
None ยท 9.8d old
Text assessed
Available headline and article text
Duplicates
1 consolidated
Financial MarketsEnergy Transportation
—Unscored
Market updateNot used in direction

DAC6202569 Bond Profile: Coupon and Redemption

This article provides a detailed profile of the DAC6202569 bond issued by Danaos Corporation, highlighting its coupon and redemption information. It covers key facts such as the issuer type, issue and maturity dates, face value, and minimum denomination. The bond has a 6.88% fixed semi-anโ€ฆ

Company news retained for context; no directional weight.
Scoring detailsDirect company coverage

This article provides a detailed profile of the DAC6202569 bond issued by Danaos Corporation, highlighting its coupon and redemption information. It covers key facts such as the issuer type, issue and maturity dates, face value, and minimum denomination. The bond has a 6.88% fixed semi-annual coupon, with a next payment scheduled for October 15, 2032.

Published
26 Sep 2026 13:59
News subject
Market update
Why this score
No clear directional signal in the available text
Company focus
Company discussed ยท 86%
How it is used
Shown as company news ยท not used in the score
Story strength
Not directional
30-day weight
None ยท 14.2d old
Text assessed
Available headline and article text
Duplicates
1 consolidated
Energy TransportationFinanceFinancial Markets
—Unscored
Company news retained for context; no directional weight.
Scoring detailsDirect company coverage
Published
24 Sep 2026 07:00
News subject
Guidance
Why this score
No clear directional signal in the available text
Company focus
Main company ยท 100%
How it is used
Shown as company news ยท not used in the score
Story strength
Not directional
30-day weight
None ยท 16.5d old
Text assessed
Stored headline only
Duplicates
1 consolidated

Danaos (NYSE:DAC) has drawn investor attention after recent share price moves, alongside fresh financial metrics including US$1,055.063m in revenue and US$540.799m in net income. This has put its container and dry bulk shipping footprint in focus. The share price has eased in the past weeโ€ฆ

Company news retained for context; no directional weight.
Scoring detailsDirect company coverage

Danaos (NYSE:DAC) has drawn investor attention after recent share price moves, alongside fresh financial metrics including US$1,055.063m in revenue and US$540.799m in net income. This has put its container and dry bulk shipping footprint in focus. The share price has eased in the past week, with a 1-day share price return of 2.26% and a 7-day share price return of 2.25% down, yet Danaos still shows a 90-day share price return of 24.51% and a year-to-date share price return of 63.78%. That move has been reinforced by income and dividend effects, with a 1-year total shareholder return of 73.74%

Published
23 Sep 2026 20:17
News subject
Earnings
Why this score
No clear directional signal in the available text
Company focus
Shared story ยท 78%
How it is used
Shown as company news ยท not used in the score
Story strength
Not directional
30-day weight
None ยท 16.9d old
Text assessed
Available headline and article text
Duplicates
4 consolidated
Balance SheetDiscounted Cash FlowDividendsEarningsEarnings GrowthFinancial Markets
—Unscored
Deals and strategyNot used in direction

Danaos Corporation (DAC) options chain

This article provides the options chain information for Danaos Corporation (DAC), a stock listed on the NYSE. It shows that as of the data provided, there are no call or put options listed as "In the money" for the contract expiring on May 21, 2027. The stock closed at $154.42, down 1.01%.

Company news retained for context; no directional weight.
Scoring detailsDirect company coverage

This article provides the options chain information for Danaos Corporation (DAC), a stock listed on the NYSE. It shows that as of the data provided, there are no call or put options listed as "In the money" for the contract expiring on May 21, 2027. The stock closed at $154.42, down 1.01%.

Published
23 Sep 2026 02:43
News subject
Deals and strategy
Why this score
No clear directional signal in the available text
Company focus
Main company ยท 100%
How it is used
Shown as company news ยท not used in the score
Story strength
Not directional
30-day weight
None ยท 17.7d old
Text assessed
Available headline and article text
Duplicates
1 consolidated
Energy TransportationFinanceFinancial Markets

Danaos Corporation's stock has risen to USD 162.40, driven by strong Q2 2026 earnings and its high-margin containership business. The company maintains net income margins above 50% and is expanding into dry bulk shipping, while its dividend coverage remains high and its contracted revenueโ€ฆ

3% of directional evidence Medium story strength
Scoring detailsDirect company coverage

Danaos Corporation's stock has risen to USD 162.40, driven by strong Q2 2026 earnings and its high-margin containership business. The company maintains net income margins above 50% and is expanding into dry bulk shipping, while its dividend coverage remains high and its contracted revenue backlog provides multi-year visibility. Despite trading near its 52-week high, analysts suggest its P/E ratio and profitability offer a quantitative basis for assessing continued value.

Published
18 Sep 2026 19:22
News subject
Earnings
Why this score
Operating growth, Improving financial comparison
Company focus
Main company ยท 100%
How it is used
Direct company coverage
Story strength
Medium ยท 57/100
30-day weight
3% of directional evidence ยท 22.0d old
Text assessed
Available headline and article text
Duplicates
1 consolidated
EarningsEnergy TransportationFinancial Markets

Danaos Corporation's stock (DAC) is performing stably around USD 159.16, supported by strong Q2 2026 earnings with double-digit revenue growth and solid profitability, despite a normalizing rate environment. The company benefits from a robust charter backlog and a conservative financial pโ€ฆ

1.4% of directional evidence Medium story strength
Scoring detailsDirect company coverage

Danaos Corporation's stock (DAC) is performing stably around USD 159.16, supported by strong Q2 2026 earnings with double-digit revenue growth and solid profitability, despite a normalizing rate environment. The company benefits from a robust charter backlog and a conservative financial profile with reduced net debt. Analysts are monitoring the sustainability of cash flows and valuation, while key risks include freight-rate normalization and potential future charter renegotiations.

Published
17 Sep 2026 15:04
News subject
Earnings
Why this score
Operating growth, Balance sheet strengthened
Company focus
Main company ยท 100%
How it is used
Direct company coverage
Story strength
Medium ยท 36/100
30-day weight
1.4% of directional evidence ยท 23.2d old
Text assessed
Available headline and article text
Duplicates
2 consolidated
EarningsEconomy MacroEnergy TransportationFinancial Markets
—Unscored
Capital returnNot used in direction

Danaos Stock Just Hit a New All-Time High

Cargo port by cegoh via Pixabay Danaos Corporation (DAC) is a leading global containership owner. DAC exhibits robust technical momentum with shares trading at a new all-time high. The stock is up nearly 70% over the past year. Danaos also pays a dividend that yields 2.27%. Today's Featurโ€ฆ

Company news retained for context; no directional weight.
Scoring detailsDirect company coverage

Cargo port by cegoh via Pixabay Danaos Corporation (DAC) is a leading global containership owner. DAC exhibits robust technical momentum with shares trading at a new all-time high. The stock is up nearly 70% over the past year. Danaos also pays a dividend that yields 2.27%. Today's Featured Stock Valued at $2.86 billion, Danaos (DAC) is a leading international owner of containerships, chartering vessels to many of the world's largest liner companies. What I'm Watching I found today's Chart of the Day by using Barchart's powerful screening functions to sort for stocks with the highest technical

Published
11 Sep 2026 20:55
News subject
Capital return
Why this score
No clear directional signal in the available text
Company focus
Shared story ยท 78%
How it is used
Shown as company news ยท not used in the score
Story strength
Not directional
30-day weight
None ยท 28.9d old
Text assessed
Available headline and article text
Duplicates
3 consolidated
DividendsEarningsEnergy TransportationFinanceFinancial MarketsPrice Target
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Danaos (DAC) reported Q2 2026 earnings with an EPS of $7.29, beating the consensus estimate of $6.80, and revenue of $274.37 million, exceeding the $258.27 million estimate. The company's next earnings date is estimated for November 16, 2026, for Q3 results. Historical data shows consisteโ€ฆ

Company news retained for context; no directional weight.
Scoring detailsDirect company coverage

Danaos (DAC) reported Q2 2026 earnings with an EPS of $7.29, beating the consensus estimate of $6.80, and revenue of $274.37 million, exceeding the $258.27 million estimate. The company's next earnings date is estimated for November 16, 2026, for Q3 results. Historical data shows consistent reporting, with a trailing EPS of $29.55 and a P/E Ratio of 5.34.

Published
11 Sep 2026 17:38
News subject
Earnings
Why this score
No clear directional signal in the available text
Company focus
Main company ยท 100%
How it is used
Shown as company news ยท not used in the score
Story strength
Not directional
30-day weight
None ยท 29.1d old
Text assessed
Available headline and article text
Duplicates
1 consolidated
EarningsFinancial Markets
—Unscored

This article identifies three industrial stocksโ€”Danaos Corp (DAC), CBIZ Inc (CBZ), and Costamare Bulkers Holdings Ltd (CMDB)โ€”that may be poised for a downturn this quarter, based on their Relative Strength Index (RSI) values exceeding 70, indicating overbought conditions. Despite recent pโ€ฆ

Company news retained for context; no directional weight.
Scoring detailsDirect company coverage

This article identifies three industrial stocksโ€”Danaos Corp (DAC), CBIZ Inc (CBZ), and Costamare Bulkers Holdings Ltd (CMDB)โ€”that may be poised for a downturn this quarter, based on their Relative Strength Index (RSI) values exceeding 70, indicating overbought conditions. Despite recent positive news like strong financial results, acquisitions, and stock gains, their high RSI suggests a potential correction. The RSI is used as a momentum indicator to compare a stockโ€™s strength when prices rise versus when they fall, with values above 70 typically indicating an overbought state.

Published
11 Sep 2026 15:41
News subject
Earnings
Why this score
Positive financial language
Company focus
Company discussed ยท 86%
How it is used
Shown as company news ยท not used in the score
Story strength
Not directional
30-day weight
None ยท 29.1d old
Text assessed
Available headline and article text
Duplicates
1 consolidated
EarningsFinancial MarketsManufacturingMergers And Acquisitions

Danaos Corp (DAC) stock reached a 52-week high of $155.89, showcasing a 63.71% increase over the past year and a 68% year-to-date return, with an attractive P/E ratio of 5.26. This surge follows strong Q2 2026 earnings and revenue that surpassed analyst expectations, driven by improved drโ€ฆ

Company news retained for context; no directional weight.
Scoring detailsDirect company coverage

Danaos Corp (DAC) stock reached a 52-week high of $155.89, showcasing a 63.71% increase over the past year and a 68% year-to-date return, with an attractive P/E ratio of 5.26. This surge follows strong Q2 2026 earnings and revenue that surpassed analyst expectations, driven by improved dry bulk shipping rates and reduced interest expenses. Freedom Broker upgraded DAC's stock to "buy" and raised its price target to $155 from $140 due to these positive results.

Published
10 Sep 2026 19:35
News subject
Market update
Why this score
Beat expectations, Analyst upgrade, Operating growth
Company focus
Main company ยท 100%
How it is used
Shown as company news ยท not used in the score
Story strength
Not directional
30-day weight
None ยท 30.0d old
Text assessed
Available headline and article text
Duplicates
3 consolidated
EarningsEnergy TransportationFinancial Markets

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