Danaos Corporation (DAC)

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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Danaos Corporation, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.

Danaos Corporation (DAC) has returned 20.59% so far this year and 49.75% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, DAC has returned 10.04% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 16, 2006, DAC's average daily return is +0.07%, while the average monthly return is +1.16%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 5.0 years.

Historically, 51% of months were positive and 49% were negative. The best month was Dec 2020 with a return of +66.3%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -43.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.

On a daily basis, DAC closed higher 47% of trading days. The best single day was Nov 15, 2016 with a return of +42.6%, while the worst single day was Dec 26, 2018 at -27.4%.

Danaos Corporation has an annualized alpha of 6.18%, beta of 1.09, and R² of 0.12 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 17, 2006.

• This stock participated in 148.77% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 107.68% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
• R² of 0.12 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

DAC ranks 87 for risk / return — in the top 87% of stocks on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Danaos Corporation (DAC) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).

Danaos Corporation provided a 3.11% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $3.50 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 4 consecutive years.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Danaos Corporation. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Danaos Corporation. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Danaos Corporation was 99.42%, occurring on Mar 20, 2020. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current Danaos Corporation drawdown is 71.34%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Danaos Corporation over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Danaos Corporation is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Marine Shipping industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.