DAC Dividend History & Analysis | 4.1% Yield
DAC has a dividend yield of 4.1% and paid 4.45 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
Top Dividend Payers in Marine Transportation
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | YIELD TTM | YIELD ON COST 5y |
|---|---|---|---|
| HAFNI OL Hafnia |
3,782 M | 79.96% | 601.97% |
| HAUTO OL Hoegh Autoliners ASA |
3,155 M | 15.69% | 228.81% |
| WAWI OL Wallenius Wilhelmsen |
6,211 M | 19.84% | 138.69% |
| ECO NYSE Okeanis Eco Tankers |
2,205 M | 11.83% | 103.55% |
| FLNG NYSE FLEX LNG |
1,649 M | 11.17% | 39.68% |
| DIS MI d'Amico International |
1,034 M | 5.16% | 49.53% |
| MPCC OL MPC Container Ships ASA |
1,222 M | 9.35% | 30.90% |
| GSL NYSE Global Ship Lease |
1,572 M | 6.86% | 19.19% |
| ESEA NASDAQ Euroseas |
534 M | 4.61% | 19.83% |
| ZIM NYSE ZIM Integrated Shipping |
3,003 M | 5.35% | 13.22% |
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | GROWTH RATE | CONSISTENCY |
|---|---|---|---|
| WAWI OL Wallenius Wilhelmsen |
6,211 M | 112.73% | 90.0% |
| ESEA NASDAQ Euroseas |
534 M | 21.14% | 100.0% |
| GSL NYSE Global Ship Lease |
1,572 M | 16.74% | 100.0% |
| HAUTO OL Hoegh Autoliners ASA |
3,155 M | 29.03% | 79.1% |
| DAC NYSE Danaos |
2,554 M | 6.70% | 100.0% |
| MATX NYSE Matson |
6,373 M | 4.69% | 100.0% |
| CMRE NYSE Costamare |
1,892 M | 7.57% | 81.8% |
| DIS MI d'Amico International |
1,034 M | 5.56% | 95.3% |
| SB NYSE Safe Bulkers |
769 M | 0.50% | 97.0% |
DAC Dividend History
Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 4.9 years of data
Average monthly dividend return by ex-dividend date. The score below shows reliability based on how consistently dividends were paid in that month.
| EX-DATE | RECORD | PAYMENT | PERIOD | DIV/SHARE | GROWTH | PAYOUT YIELD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-21 | 2026-07-21 | 2026-07-30 | Quarterly | 0.9 | 0% | 0.71% |
| 2026-05-26 | 2026-05-26 | 2026-06-04 | Quarterly | 0.9 | 0% | 0.69% |
| 2026-02-23 | 2026-02-23 | 2026-03-04 | Quarterly | 0.9 | 0% | 0.82% |
| 2025-12-02 | 2025-12-02 | 2025-12-11 | Quarterly | 0.9 | +5.9% | 0.93% |
| 2025-08-19 | 2025-08-19 | 2025-08-28 | Quarterly | 0.85 | 0% | 0.91% |
| 2025-05-27 | 2025-05-27 | 2025-06-05 | Quarterly | 0.85 | 0% | 1.01% |
| 2025-02-24 | 2025-02-24 | 2025-03-05 | Quarterly | 0.85 | 0% | 1.01% |
| 2024-11-25 | 2024-11-25 | 2024-12-04 | Quarterly | 0.85 | +6.3% | 1% |
| 2024-08-20 | 2024-08-20 | 2024-08-29 | Quarterly | 0.8 | 0% | 0.96% |
| 2024-06-11 | 2024-06-11 | 2024-06-20 | Quarterly | 0.8 | 0% | 0.87% |
| 2024-02-27 | 2024-02-28 | 2024-03-14 | Quarterly | 0.8 | 0% | 1.11% |
| 2023-11-24 | 2023-11-27 | 2023-12-06 | Quarterly | 0.8 | +6.7% | 1.16% |
| 2023-08-22 | 2023-08-23 | 2023-09-01 | Quarterly | 0.75 | 0% | 1.08% |
| 2023-05-25 | 2023-05-26 | 2023-06-07 | Quarterly | 0.75 | 0% | 1.28% |
| 2023-02-27 | 2023-02-28 | 2023-03-14 | Quarterly | 0.75 | 0% | 1.27% |
| 2022-11-17 | 2022-11-18 | 2022-11-30 | Quarterly | 0.75 | 0% | 1.33% |
| 2022-08-16 | 2022-08-17 | 2022-08-29 | Quarterly | 0.75 | 0% | 1.04% |
| 2022-05-26 | 2022-05-27 | 2022-06-08 | Quarterly | 0.75 | 0% | 0.92% |
| 2022-02-16 | 2022-02-17 | 2022-02-28 | Quarterly | 0.75 | +50% | 0.75% |
| 2021-11-18 | 2021-11-19 | 2021-12-02 | Quarterly | 0.5 | 0% | 0.69% |
| 2021-08-13 | 2021-08-16 | 2021-08-30 | Quarterly | 0.5 | 0% | 0.69% |
DAC Dividend FAQ
As of July 2026, DAC's dividend yield is 4.06%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 4.45 USD by the current share price of 140.41.
As of July 2026, DAC paid a dividend of 4.45 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-07-21 and the payout was 0.9 USD.
DAC pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, DAC has issued 5 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-07-21.
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for DAC for the next payments are between 0.899 (-0.1%) and 0.97 (+7.8%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 2.68%.
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.9 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-07-21. The next Ex-Dividend date for Danaos (DAC) is currently unknown.
The next Ex-Dividend date for Danaos (DAC) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.
DAC's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 6.70% per year. Strong growth: DAC's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.
DAC's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 7.92%. If you bought DAC's shares at 55.09 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (4.45 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 7.92% of your original purchase price.
DAC Payout Consistency is 100.0%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number. Very consistent: Danaos has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.
DAC's 4.06% Dividend Yield is considered as good. Make sure the dividend is sustainable: Check the Payouts-Ratio over time.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of DAC is 13.4%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.
DAC's Overall Dividend Rating is 68.73%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.
DAC Outstanding Shares Analysis
Key Metric Definitions
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.
Last update: 2026-07-24 02:37 UTC