Danaos (DAC) Dividend Yield, Date & History $84.48 +0.85 (+1.02%) Closing price 05/23/2025 03:59 PM EasternExtended Trading$82.63 -1.85 (-2.19%) As of 05/23/2025 06:21 PM Eastern Extended trading is trading that happens on electronic markets outside of regular trading hours. This is a fair market value extended hours price provided by Polygon.io. Learn more. Add Compare Share Share Dividend Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrendsBuy This Stock Danaos Dividend SummaryDividend Yield4.02%Annual Dividend$3.40Next Dividend Payment Jun. 5 Dividend Increase Track Record 3 YearsAnnualized 3-Year Dividend Growth 29.40%Dividend Payout Ratio 13.96% Danaos (DAC) pays an annual dividend of $3.40 per share, with a dividend yield of 4.02%. The next quarterly payment of $0.85 per share is scheduled for Thursday, June 5, to investors who own the stock before the ex-dividend date of Tuesday, May 27. DAC has grown its dividend for 3 consecutive years, with an average annual increase of 8.97%. The company currently pays out 13.96% of its earnings and 10.02% of its cash flow as dividends. Get Dividend Stock Ideas Daily Enter your email address below to receive the DividendStocks.com newsletter, a daily email that contains dividend stock ideas, ex-dividend stocks, and the latest dividend investing news. Enter your email to sign up for newsletter Sign Up Skip Charts & View Dividend HistoryDAC Dividend Payments by QuarterDividend Payments by Quarter Chart DescriptionThe chart below displays up to four years of Danaos' dividend payment history by quarter. The blue bars represent historical dividend payments, while the gray bars indicate future payments.Open Danaos in Dividend Calculator DAC Dividend Yield Over TimeDividend Yield Over Time Chart DescriptionThe chart below tracks Danaos' dividend yield over the past four years. The line represents changes in yield by quarter, providing a clear view of trends over time.Open Danaos in Dividend Yield Calculator Danaos vs. The CompetitionCompare Danaos' annual dividend, yield, and 3-year growth rate with averages for Transportation and NYSE companies to evaluate its performance against the market.TypeDanaosTransportation CompaniesNYSE CompaniesAnnual Dividend$3.40$0.01$1.42Dividend Yield4.02%3.75%3.86%Annualized 3-Year Dividend Growth29.40%18.99%11.27%Track Record3 years7 years11 yearsDanaos Dividend Payout RatioDividend payout ratios express the dividend as a percentage of another metric, such as earnings or cash flow, and can be used to assess dividend sustainability.TypePayout RatioBased on Trailing 12 Months of Earnings13.96%Based on This Year's Estimate11.64%Based on Next Year's Estimate12.04%Based on Cashflow10.02% Danaos Dividend History by Quarter Custom Range 3 Months 6 Months Year-to-Date 1 Year 2 Years 3 Years 5 Years 10 Years All Time Time Frame * Start Date * End Date AnnouncedPeriodPaymentPayment ChangeYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date5/14/2025quarterly$0.85 - 4%5/27/20255/27/20256/5/20252/10/2025quarterly$0.85 - 4.1%2/24/20252/24/20253/5/202511/12/2024quarterly$0.85+$0.056.25%4%11/25/202411/25/202412/4/20248/5/2024Quarterly$0.80 - 3.97%8/20/20248/20/20248/29/20245/28/2024Quarterly$0.80 - 3.64%6/11/20246/11/20246/20/2024 Get the Latest News and Ratings for DAC and Related StocksEnter your email address below to receive the latest news and analysts' ratings for Danaos and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. 2/13/2024Quarterly$0.80 - 4.41%2/27/20242/28/20243/14/202411/13/2023Quarterly$0.80+$0.056.67%4.75%11/24/202311/27/202312/6/20238/7/2023Quarterly$0.75 - 4.4%8/22/20238/23/20239/1/2023This table shows Danaos' quarterlydividend history, including payout amounts, yield, dividend changes, and key dates. Use the date filter to explore data as far back as 2013 to analyze trends over time. Danaos Dividend - Frequently Asked Questions What is Danaos's dividend yield? The current dividend yield for Danaos is 4.02%. Learn more on DAC's dividend yield history. How much is Danaos's annual dividend? The annual dividend for DAC shares is $3.40. Learn more on DAC's annual dividend history. How often does Danaos pay dividends? Danaos pays quarterly dividends to shareholders. When is Danaos's next dividend payment? Danaos's next quarterly dividend payment of $0.85 per share will be made to shareholders on Thursday, June 5, 2025. When was Danaos's most recent dividend payment? Danaos's most recent quarterly dividend payment of $0.85 per share was made to shareholders on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. When is Danaos's ex-dividend date? Danaos's next ex-dividend date is Tuesday, May 27, 2025. When was Danaos's most recent ex-dividend date? Danaos's most recent ex-dividend date was Monday, February 24, 2025. Is Danaos's dividend growing? Over the past three years, the company's dividend has grown by an average of 29.40% per year. What track record does Danaos have of raising its dividend? Danaos has increased its dividend for the past 3 consecutive years. When did Danaos last increase or decrease its dividend? The most recent change in the company's dividend was an increase of $0.05 on Tuesday, November 12, 2024. What is Danaos's dividend payout ratio? The dividend payout ratio for DAC is: 13.96% based on the trailing year of earnings 11.64% based on this year's estimates 12.04% based on next year's estimates 10.02% based on cash flow Is Danaos a good dividend stock? Danaos' dividend yield of 4.01% is higher than the average Transportation company that issues a dividend. The company's 3 consecutive years of dividend growth are not enough to demonstrate a strong track record of dividend growth yet. Danaos' dividend payout ratio of 13.96% is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75% of its earnings. Looking at the stock as a whole, market analysts rate Danaos stock as a Buy, with forecasts suggesting positive growth potential despite some reservations. 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