DAC Dividend History & Analysis | 3.4% Yield
DAC has a dividend yield of 3.4% and paid 3.55 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
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| EX-DATE | RECORD | PAYMENT | PERIOD | DIV/SHARE | GROWTH | PAYOUT YIELD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-26 | 2026-05-26 | 2026-06-04 | Quarterly | 0.9 | 0% | 0.691% |
| 2026-02-23 | 2026-02-23 | 2026-03-04 | Quarterly | 0.9 | 0% | 0.823% |
| 2025-12-02 | 2025-12-02 | 2025-12-11 | Quarterly | 0.9 | +5.9% | 0.932% |
| 2025-08-19 | 2025-08-19 | 2025-08-28 | Quarterly | 0.85 | 0% | 0.912% |
| 2025-05-27 | 2025-05-27 | 2025-06-05 | Quarterly | 0.85 | 0% | 1.009% |
| 2025-02-24 | 2025-02-24 | 2025-03-05 | Quarterly | 0.85 | 0% | 1.012% |
| 2024-11-25 | 2024-11-25 | 2024-12-04 | Quarterly | 0.85 | +6.3% | 1.003% |
| 2024-08-20 | 2024-08-20 | 2024-08-29 | Quarterly | 0.8 | 0% | 0.961% |
| 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% | 1.112% |
| 2023-11-24 | 2023-11-27 | 2023-12-06 | Quarterly | 0.8 | +6.7% | 1.156% |
| 2023-08-22 | 2023-08-23 | 2023-09-01 | Quarterly | 0.75 | 0% | 1.084% |
| 2023-05-25 | 2023-05-26 | 2023-06-07 | Quarterly | 0.75 | 0% | 1.284% |
| 2023-02-27 | 2023-02-28 | 2023-03-14 | Quarterly | 0.75 | 0% | 1.266% |
| 2022-11-17 | 2022-11-18 | 2022-11-30 | Quarterly | 0.75 | 0% | 1.333% |
| 2022-08-16 | 2022-08-17 | 2022-08-29 | Quarterly | 0.75 | 0% | 1.035% |
| 2022-05-26 | 2022-05-27 | 2022-06-08 | Quarterly | 0.75 | 0% | 0.917% |
| 2022-02-16 | 2022-02-17 | 2022-02-28 | Quarterly | 0.75 | +50% | 0.754% |
| 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 June 2026, DAC's dividend yield is 3.36%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 3.55 USD by the current share price of 125.95.
As of June 2026, DAC paid a dividend of 3.55 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-05-26 and the payout was 0.9 USD.
DAC pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, DAC has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-05-26.
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for DAC for the next payments are between 0.901 (+0.1%) and 0.975 (+8.3%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 2.96%.
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.9 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-05-26. 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 6.91% per year. Strong growth: DAC's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.
DAC's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 5.92%. If you bought DAC's shares at 59.92 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (3.55 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 5.92% 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 3.36% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of DAC is 13.2%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.
DAC's Overall Dividend Rating is 64.88%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.
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: 2026-06-16 11:25 UTC