Investors need to pay close attention to Danaos (DAC) stock based on the movements in the options market lately.
Danaos (DAC) came out with quarterly earnings of $6.78 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $7.04 per share. This compares to earnings of $7.14 per share a year ago.
Danaos Corp. NYSE: DAC is a leader in the global container shipping industry. The company specializes in operating dry bulk and container vessels.
Danaos Corporation (NYSE:DAC ) Q1 2024 Earnings Conference Call May 28, 2024 9:00 AM ET Company Participants John Coustas - CEO Evangelos Chatzis - CFO Conference Call Participants Omar Nokta - Jefferies Operator Good day, and welcome to the Danaos Corporation Conference Call to discuss the financial results for the Three Months ended March 31, 2024. As a reminder, today's call is being recorded.
The containership market has strengthened significantly in the past few months, with rates exceeding 2024 highs set earlier this year. With a strengthening containership market, Danaos low valuation and high cash flow make it a compelling target for a take-private or acquisition. DAC has underperformed competitor GSL by a large amount, despite their businesses being impacted by the same geopolitical events and performance being largely the same.