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$DAC

Danaos Corporation

XNYSOtherUnknown

$141.92+1.10%+$1.55Prev $140.37LIVE Full chart Live alerts
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Why is DAC up today? It is at $141.92 (+1.10%), and our scanner flagged it 4 times on unusual volume this month. See the catalyst behind the move, real-time alerts the moment DAC spikes, and full due diligence on DAC — key stats, earnings, dilution and insider activity. Free.

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Key Stats

Price & performance
Price
$141.92
Change today
+1.10%
Previous close
$140.37
52-week range
$83.56 – $145.31
Valuation & dividend
Market cap
$2.58B
Dividend yield
2.54% ($3.60)
Ownership & volume
Shares outstanding
18.2M
Live vendor count
Institutional own.
23.95%
Total held
23.9%
Tradeable float
13.8M
76% of shares · after 24% institutions
Short interest
629K
▲ +17% vs prior · as of 2026-07-31
Short % of float
4.5%
Days to cover
5.2d
Avg daily volume
85K
Classification
Sector
Other
Industry
Unknown
Exchange
XNYS
Relative volumevs this time of day
5m
0.2x
15m
0.2x
1h
0.5x
1D
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Why is $DAC up today?

Here is the latest on DAC from our scanner (live price and day move above). We have not detected an unusual-volume catalyst for DAC today, so it is trading in line with its recent range. The moment our scanner flags unusual activity, the reason will appear here.

Why is $DAC moving? →▶ Replay the moveAuto-generated from live scanner data. Not investment advice.
Trading profileLow float · 13.8M shShortableEasy to borrowNo SSRBorrow via Alpaca · SSR from Reg SHO 201
Wall Street consensusStrong Buy1 analyst
Avg target $155.00(+9% upside)
Range $155 – $155
1 buy0 hold0 sell

Analyst data via Nasdaq. Not investment advice.

Dilution watch

Unavailable

We could not reach SEC EDGAR, so the dilution check did not run for $DAC. This is not a clean result: there may be an offering, a registration or a shelf on file that we were unable to read. Check it yourself on SEC EDGAR before trading it.

$DAC Sentiment

Bullish
Bearish81Bullish
📰 News: 1 bull · 0 bearToday: +1.1%👥 Community: 0 bull · 0 bear

Blend of news sentiment, today’s move, and community votes. Not investment advice.

$DAC Activity

News, unusual-volume alerts, AI-trader trades and community chatter - the whole story, newest first.

Alert· 11d ago -1.2% vs EMA
$DAC near 200 EMA: -1.22% from 200 EMA at 1:17 PM ET
at $137.69
Alert· 11d ago 5.3× RVOL
DAC hit 5.347x RVOL at 1:17 PM ET
at $137.69
Alert· 16d ago +1.2% vs EMA
DAC 200EMA (1m) Trending · 78 bars · L3 · +1.15% above EMA · slope +0.23%
at $142.37
Alert· 16d ago
The Watcher SOLD $DAC at $125.0400 __THOTH_JSON__{"side":"sell","strategyLabel":"The Watcher · swing","reason":"thesis_break","shares":32,"instance":"Rider"}
at $125.04
Alert· 22d ago +1.7% vs EMA
DAC 200EMA (1m) Trending · 109 bars · L4 · +1.65% above EMA · slope +0.28%
at $139.97
Alert· 22d ago +1.7% vs EMA
DAC 200EMA (1m) Trending · 109 bars · L4 · +1.65% above EMA · slope +0.28%
at $139.97
Alert· 22d ago
The Watcher BOUGHT $DAC at $139.9400 __THOTH_JSON__{"side":"buy","strategyLabel":"The Rider · position","reason":"position entry · breakout-daily","shares":45,"instance":"Rider"}
at $139.94
Alert· 23d ago +3.5% vs EMA
DAC 200EMA (5m) Trending · 59 bars · L3 · +3.51% above EMA · slope +0.70%
at $137.29
Alert· 23d ago +2.6% vs EMA
DAC 200EMA (1m) Trending · 98 bars · L3 · +2.59% above EMA · slope +0.53%
at $137.29
Alert· 23d ago +2.6% vs EMA
DAC 200EMA (1m) Trending · 98 bars · L3 · +2.59% above EMA · slope +0.53%
at $137.29
Alert· 23d ago +1.1% vs EMA
DAC 50EMA (5m) Trending · 59 bars · L3 · +1.10% above EMA · slope +0.96%
at $137.29
Alert· 23d ago +1.2% vs EMA
DAC 50EMA (1m) Trending · 50 bars · L3 · +1.21% above EMA · slope +0.66%
at $136.23
Alert· 23d ago 4.4× RVOL
DAC hit 4.401x RVOL at 12:42 PM ET
at $136.00
News· GlobeNewswire Inc.· 32d ago Neutral
Navigating the Future of Shipping: Leadership Insights – Q2 2026
News· The Motley Fool· 186d ago Bullish
Danaos (DAC) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
News· Zacks Investment Research· 785d ago
Strength Seen in Costamare (CMRE): Can Its 5.6% Jump Turn into More Strength?
News· Seeking Alpha· 804d ago
Wall Street Breakfast: The Week Ahead
News· Zacks Investment Research· 831d ago
Danaos (DAC) Increases Yet Falls Behind Market: What Investors Need to Know
News· Zacks Investment Research· 837d ago
Danaos (DAC) Stock Moves -0.75%: What You Should Know
News· Zacks Investment Research· 838d ago
Is Danaos (DAC) Outperforming Other Transportation Stocks This Year?
News· Seeking Alpha· 839d ago
Danaos: The Valuation Math Still Heavily Favors Bulls

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DAC stock FAQ

Why is $DAC up today?

Here is the latest on DAC from our scanner (live price and day move above). We have not detected an unusual-volume catalyst for DAC today, so it is trading in line with its recent range. The moment our scanner flags unusual activity, the reason will appear here.

What is the DAC stock price today?

DAC last traded at $141.92, up 1.10% on the day. The price and chart above update live during market hours (4 AM to 8 PM ET).

Does DAC pay a dividend?

Yes. DAC currently has a dividend yield of about 2.54% ($3.60 per share per year). Dividend figures can change; this is not investment advice.

Where can I see live DAC alerts?

The DAC Live Alerts panel on this page streams real-time unusual volume (RVOL), momentum, halt and 200-EMA alerts from our scanner the moment they fire. Our scanner has flagged DAC 4 times in the last 30 days.

What exchange is DAC on?

DAC (Danaos Corporation) trades on XNYS, with a market cap of about $2.58B in the UNKNOWN sector.

Is DAC good for day trading?

That depends on your strategy and risk. Day traders look for volume, volatility and a clear trend. Use the live chart, RVOL alerts and 200-EMA context on this page to judge DAC for yourself. This is not investment advice.

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