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Danaos (DAC) Dividend Yield, Date & History

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$130.18 +2.41 (+1.88%)
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Danaos Dividend Summary

Dividend Yield
2.77%
Annual Dividend
$3.60
Next
Dividend Payment
Jul. 30
Dividend Increase
Track Record
3 Years
Dividend Payout Ratio
12.70%

Danaos (DAC) pays quarterly dividends, with an annual dividend of $3.60 per share and a dividend yield of 2.77%. Investors who owned the stock before the ex-dividend date of Tuesday, July 21, 2026 will receive the next quarterly payment of $0.90 per share, scheduled for Thursday, July 30, 2026. The company currently pays out 12.70% of its earnings and 9.07% of its cash flow as dividends.

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DAC Dividend Payments by Quarter

The 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.

DAC Dividend Yield Over Time

The 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.

Danaos vs. The Competition

Compare Danaos' annual dividend and yield with averages for Transportation and NYSE companies to evaluate its performance against the market.

TypeDanaosTransportation CompaniesNYSE Companies
Annual Dividend$3.60$0.02$1.72
Dividend Yield2.77%974.03%4.15%
Track Record3 years7 years11 years

Danaos Dividend Payout Ratio

Dividend 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 Ratio
Based on Trailing 12 Months of Earnings12.70%
Based on Cashflow9.07%

Danaos Dividend History by Quarter

AnnouncedPeriodPaymentPayment ChangeYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date
7/6/2026quarterly$0.90 - 2.78%7/21/20267/21/20267/30/2026
5/11/2026quarterly$0.90 - 2.77%5/26/20265/26/20266/4/2026
2/9/2026quarterly$0.90 - 3.32%2/23/20262/23/20263/4/2026
11/17/2025quarterly$0.90+$0.05
5.88%
3.73%12/2/202512/2/202512/11/2025
8/4/2025quarterly$0.85 - 3.7%8/19/20258/19/20258/28/2025
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5/14/2025quarterly$0.85 - 4%5/27/20255/27/20256/5/2025
2/10/2025quarterly$0.85 - 4.1%2/24/20252/24/20253/5/2025
11/12/2024quarterly$0.85+$0.05
6.25%
4%11/25/202411/25/202412/4/2024
8/5/2024quarterly$0.80 - 3.97%8/20/20248/20/20248/29/2024

This table shows Danaos' quarterly dividend 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

The current dividend yield for Danaos is 2.77%. Learn more on DAC's dividend yield history.

The annual dividend for DAC shares is $3.60. Learn more on DAC's annual dividend history.

Danaos pays quarterly dividends to shareholders.

Danaos' next quarterly dividend payment of $0.90 per share will be made to shareholders on Thursday, July 30, 2026.

Danaos' most recent quarterly dividend payment of $0.90 per share was made to shareholders on Thursday, June 4, 2026.

Danaos' next ex-dividend date is Tuesday, July 21, 2026.

Danaos' most recent ex-dividend date was Tuesday, May 26, 2026.

Danaos has increased its dividend for the past 3 consecutive years.

The most recent change in the company's dividend was an increase of $0.05 on Monday, November 17, 2025.

The dividend payout ratio for DAC is:
  • 12.70% based on the trailing year of earnings
  • 9.07% based on cash flow

Danaos' dividend yield of 2.86% is lower 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 12.70% 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.


This page (NYSE:DAC) was last updated on 7/21/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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