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$2.8B
Market Cap
3.5
P/E
0.11
PEG
13.4%
ROCE
13.7%
ROE
0.30
D/E
47.7%
OPM
-6.5%
% from 52W High
92
α RS
🔍 DAC is showing a multi-screen setup because it matches 4 of 39 tracked screener presets, RS Rating is 92 (top decile vs market), it's within 6.5% of its 52-week high, and it has maintained a 25-day Near 52-Week High momentum persistence. The main caution: the Consistent Margins preset's Backtest win rate is only 45.4%. Net: Mixed signal stack, not a recommendation. ? Conviction RS Rating 52W High Momentum Streaks Backtest
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Conviction 4/39 · RS Rating 92 · 6.5% from 52W high · Near 52-Week High streak: 25d · Backtest win rate 45.4%
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About

Danaos Corporation, through its subsidiaries, owns and operates containerships and drybulk vessels in Australia, Europe, and the United States. It operates in two segments, Container Vessels and Drybulk Vessels. The company provides seaborne transportation services by operating vessels in the containership and drybulk sectors of the shipping industry. As of December 31, 2025, it had a fleet of 75 containerships aggregating 477,230 TEUs; 27 container vessels under construction containerships aggregating 173,314 TEUs; 10 Capesize bulk carriers aggregating 1,755,000 DWT; and 2 dry bulk vessels under construction aggregating 422,000 DWT. The company was formerly known as Danaos Holdings Limited and changed its name to Danaos Corporation in October 2005. Danaos Corporation was founded in 1963 and is based in Piraeus, Greece.

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Manager Shares Value % of Fund Period
Jim Simons Renaissance Technologies LLC 83.8K $9.4M 0.01% Mar 2026

SEC Form 13F data. 45-day lag from quarter end.

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📊 MIXED Danaos Q1 2026: $6.72 adj. EPS, $4.1B backlog, $1.3B liquidity
Revenue & Profitability
Adjusted net income for Q1 2026 was $122.5 million ($6.72 per share), compared to $113.4 million ($6.04 per share) in Q1 2025. Operating revenues increased $0.4 million year-over-year. Adjusted EBITDA rose 5.2% to $180.6 million from $171.7 million. Net debt stood at $170 million, cash at $0.9 billion, and total liquidity at $1.3 billion.
Outlook
Management noted that the closure of the Strait of Hormuz disrupted tanker rates but had limited impact on container rates, which stabilized. The dry bulk market has improved considerably and continues to strengthen. CEO John Coustas stated that globalization remains resilient and trade is becoming increasingly multilateral, benefiting the mid-sized containership segment. Resolution of conflicts in the Gulf and Ukraine is expected to bring stability.
Growth Drivers
Growth is driven by expansion in dry bulk with an order of four Newcastlemaxes for 2028 delivery and two 5,000 TEU containerships for 2027 delivery, both backed by three-year charters. The company is also focusing on the energy sector, particularly LNG, as seen in investments in Yoda and the Alaska LNG project earlier in 2026. These investments are expected to provide access to transportation and production.
Balance Sheet & CapEx
Not discussed in this earnings call beyond the newbuilding orders mentioned in the growth section and the earlier LNG investments referenced in Q&A.
Margins
Adjusted EBITDA increased 5.2% year-over-year. Total operating expenses improved by $4.4 million, driven by lower vessel operating expenses ($1.7 million decrease to $50 million) despite fleet growth. G&A expenses increased $2.4 million to $14.6 million due to higher management fees and corporate costs. No specific margin percentages or guidance were provided.
Key Risks
Management flagged geopolitical risks from the Gulf conflict and Strait of Hormuz closure, as well as the conflict in Ukraine. CEO noted that protectionism is likely to be the exception but could pose a risk. In Q&A, the CEO expressed caution on share buybacks given the stock's run to all-time highs, citing a belief that the stock remains undervalued.
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📞 Earnings Call Transcripts (5)
Q2 2026 Q2 2026 2026-08-04
Q2 2026 saw strong earnings growth, led by a surge in dry bulk performance and stable container revenues. Record contracted backlog and high liquidity provide revenue visibility, while management remains cautious on new investments amid market volatility.
Q1 2026 Q1 2026 2026-05-12
Q1 2026 saw higher adjusted net income and EBITDA, driven by improved dry bulk earnings and disciplined cost control, despite lower containership revenues. Strong liquidity, a robust order book, and high charter coverage support a positive outlook, with ongoing expansion in both shipping and LNG sectors.
Q4 2025 Q4 2025 2026-02-10
Record container volumes and strong demand for midsize vessels drove revenue growth, while new vessel orders and a strategic LNG investment expanded future earnings visibility. Liquidity remains robust, with a EUR 4.3 billion contract backlog and low net leverage.
Q3 2025 Q3 2025 2025-11-18
Q3 2025 saw strong charter demand, increased contracted backlog, and a 6% dividend hike. Adjusted EPS was $6.75, with robust liquidity and a $500M bond issued to refinance debt. Geopolitical risks and rising newbuilding prices remain key factors.
Q2 2025 Q2 2025 2025-08-05
Adjusted EPS and EBITDA declined year-over-year due to higher operating costs and lower charter rates, but strong contracted revenue backlog and liquidity provide stability. Disciplined capital allocation and a robust balance sheet support long-term growth, with most vessels fixed for 2025.
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Fair Value = Σ(FCFt / (1+WACC)t) + Terminal Value. Terminal Value uses the Gordon Growth Model: FCF5 × (1+g) / (WACC−g). Default WACC: 10% (US risk-free ~4.5%, equity risk premium ~5.5%). Default terminal growth: 3% (long-run US nominal GDP proxy).

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