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Danaos Corp is an international owner of containerships. It provides international seaborne transportation services by operating vessels in the containership sector of the shipping industry. The company's customers include, HMM, MSC, Yang Ming, Hapag Lloyd, ZIM, Maersk, COSCO, OOCL, ONE, PIL, Sealead, Niledutch, Samudera, OSC, and Arkas. Geographically, the company operates in Australia-Asia, Europe, and America, with maximum revenue from the Australia-Asia region. It has two reporting segments Container vessels and Drybulk vessels segment. It generates the majority of its revenue from Container vessels.

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Possible labor strikes may cause disruptions in container industry and affect freight rates. Market braces for impact, experts say

Strikes At US Ports, Canada&#39;s Railways May Cause Container Freight Rate Volatility

Transatlantic Container Shipping Volumes Rise As Possible Strike At U.S. Ports Hovers

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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the to-be-reported quarter&#39;s earnings and revenues is pegged at 72 cents per share and $380.41 million, respectively.

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Possible labor strikes at U.S. East and Gulf coast ports and Canadian railways may lead to volatility in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/24/08/40451543/transatlantic-container-shipping-volumes-rise-as-possible-strike-at-u-s-ports-hovers">container freight rates</a> by causing supply-chain disruptions for the container industry and cargo owners, according to an industry expert.
&#8220;With the looming strikes at Canadian railways and U.S. ports, we may see an immediate uptick in freight rates as market participants brace for significant disruptions,&#8221; said Christian Roeloffs, CEO of German online container marketplace Container xChange.
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&#8220;The possibility of simultaneous strikes at U.S. ports and Canadian railways present a perfect storm for North American trade.&#8221;
Canadian&nbsp;National&nbsp;Railway and&nbsp;Canadian&nbsp;Pacific Kansas City plan to lock out thousands of rail workers on Thursday if they cannot reach labor agreements with the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference, Reuters reported.
The Teamsters issued a 72-hour strike notice on Sunday to CPKC ahead of the company's lockout notice.
Meanwhile, the International Longshoreman Association, which represents 45,000 dockworkers at three dozen U.S. ports, plans to go on strike on Oct. 1 if it does not sign a new labor contract with the U.S. Maritime Alliance by that date.
Price Action: Container leasing and container liner stocks saw gains and losses on Wednesday.
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<li>Triton International Limited (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TRTN#NYSE">TRTN</a>) was down 0.53% to close at $26.18</li>
<li>Euroseas Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ESEA#NASDAQ">ESEA</a>) declined 4.98% to $45.42.</li>
<li>Global Ship Lease, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GSL#NYSE">GSL</a>) slipped 0.87% to $26.17</li>
<li>Matson, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MATX#NYSE">MATX</a>) picked up 2.09% to $133.73</li>
<li>Danaos Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAC#NYSE">DAC</a>) declined 0.90% to $82.36</li>
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Strikes At US Ports, Canada's Railways May Cause Container Freight Rate Volatility

Transatlantic container shipping volumes into the U.S. are <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/08/40439449/why-is-israel-based-cargo-shipping-company-zim-integrated-stock-surging-today">making a comeback </a>as U.S. retailers look to replenish inventories ahead of possible strike action at U.S. ports.
&#8220;There is some temptation by customers to bring in goods ahead of the labor contract expiry on Sept. 30,&#8221; Hapag-Lloyd CEO Rolf Habben Jansen said in an online news briefing, Reuters reported.
Hapag-Lloyd is the world&#8217;s fifth-largest container liner.
Freight sector analysts are closely following contract talks between cargo worker unions and port managers in case the September deadline is missed and a strike becomes imminent.
Retailers have also put in their orders sooner as they expect their goods to take longer trips around Africa to avoid Houthi-led attacks in the Red Sea, Hansen said.
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This jump in ordering by U.S. retailers can be good news for several other liner operators that ship goods across the Atlantic basin to the U.S., such as Euroseas Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ESEA#NASDAQ">ESEA</a>), Global Ship Lease Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GSL#NYSE">GSL</a>) and Danaos Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAC#NYSE">DAC</a>).
This good news for container shipping comes as ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZIM#NYSE">ZIM</a>) posted very strong second-quarter earnings on Monday by capitalizing on transpacific trade into the U.S.
The company&#8217;s average freight rate for a 20-foot container came in at $1,674 for the second quarter, up from $1,193 for the same period last year. ZIM carried 952,000 20-foot containers in the quarter, up from 860,000 such containers a year ago.
ZIM posted earnings per share of $3.08 for the quarter, blowing away analyst EPS consensus of $1.79. Second-quarter revenue totaled $1.933 billion, up from $1.31 billion a year earlier.
Price Actions: Container shipping stocks trended upward on Monday.
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<li>ZIM jumped 16.74% to close at $22.25</li>
<li>Euroseas gained 6.36% to finish the day at $47.02</li>
<li>Global Ship Lease rose 1.26% to $27.24</li>
<li>Danaos picked up 2% to $84.23</li>
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Danaos (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAC#NYSE">DAC</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $6.78 per share which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $7.28 by 6.87 percent. This is a 5.04 percent decrease over earnings of $7.14 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $246.306 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $239.479 million by 2.85 percent. This is a 2.00 percent increase over sales of $241.479 million the same period last year.

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Danaos Q2 2024 Adj. EPS $6.78 Misses $7.28 Estimate, Sales $246.306M Beat $239.479M Estimate

Costamare (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/cmre#NYSE">CMRE</a>) is scheduled to release second-quarter 2024 results on Jul 31, before market open.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the to-be-reported quarter&#39;s earnings and revenues is pegged at 72 cents per share and $380.41 million, respectively.
The earnings estimate for the to-be-reported quarter has declined 6.5% over the past 60 days. The bottom-line projection indicates year-over-year growth of 28.6%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for quarterly revenues suggests a year-over-year increase of 3.5%.
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CMRE has an impressive earnings surprise history, as reflected in the chart below.
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Earnings Whispers for Q2
Our proven model does not conclusively predict an earnings beat for Costamare this time around. The combination of a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold) increases the odds of an earnings beat. That&#39;s not the case here.
CMRE has an Earnings ESP of 0.00% and a Zacks Rank #3.
<h3>Factors Likely to Shape CMRE&#39;s Q2 Results</h3>
We expect CMRE&#39;s second-quarter bottom-line performance to have been affected by higher vessel operating expenses, mainly due to the increased average number of vessels in its fleet. High fuel costs are likely to have shot up total expenses.
With the normalization of economic activities, world trade has gathered pace, which is a positive for shipping stocks like Costamare. This is because the shipping industry is responsible for transporting a high proportion of goods involved in world trade.
Bullishness surrounding the containership market is a tailwind for Costamare. A ramp-up of manufacturing activities in Asia aids the containership market besides other factors. Favorable market conditions in the dry bulk sector are also likely to have aided CMRE&#39;s performance in the to-be-reported quarter. Factors like a build-up of iron ore inventories in China have resulted in higher capesize freight rates.
<h3>Price Performance &amp; Valuation</h3>
Costamare, one of the leading owners and providers of containerships and dry bulk vessels for charter across the globe, has gained in excess of 35% on a year-to-date basis, outperforming not only its industry but also other shipping companies like Danaos Corporation (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/dac#NYSE">DAC</a>) and Frontline plc (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/fro#NYSE">FRO</a>).
<h3>YTD Price Comparison</h3>
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From a valuation perspective, Costamare is trading at a discount compared to the industry going by its price/sales ratio. The reading is also below its median over the last five years. The company has a Value Score of A.
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<h3>Investor Considerations</h3>
The company&#39;s dry bulk and containership fleets are being aided by the ongoing Red Sea tensions. Reduced container availability due to the Red Sea tensions has resulted in a rise in freight costs. Costamare has been benefiting from the surge in dry bulk rates. Lower capacity is expected to boost earnings. Rates are likely to remain high for quite some time, which should aid Costamare.
CMRE&#39;s focus on fleet modernization and leasing is also impressive. The significant amount of contract coverage generated by CMRE lowers its exposure to shipping market volatility. The fleet renewal strategy improves operational efficiency. Even though CMRE&#39;s future looks bright, one should be mindful of headwinds like high vessel operating costs and fuel expenses apart from the escalated debt load.
<h3>Final Thoughts</h3>
Given the abovementioned headwinds, we believe that investors should refrain from rushing to buy CMRE before Wednesday despite it being attractively valued and having a lot in its favor. Instead, they should monitor the developments pertaining to the stock closely for a more appropriate entry point, as an erroneous and hasty decision could affect portfolio gains. If an investor already holds CMRE stock in his/her portfolio, sit tight, as the upcoming earnings report is likely to confirm the company&#39;s strong performance.
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Shares of shipping and tanker stocks are trading lower amid reported hopes of an Israel-Hamas ceasefire, which could ease Red Sea uncertainty and pressure freight rates.

Jefferies analyst Omar Nokta maintains Danaos (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAC#NYSE">DAC</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $90 to $105.

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Jefferies Maintains Buy on Danaos, Raises Price Target to $105

Danaos Corporation&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAC#NYSE">DAC</a>) shares are trading lower after it reported<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/05/b39035638/danaos-corporation-reports-first-quarter-results-for-period-ended-march-31-2024" rel="noreferrer noopener">&nbsp;first-quarter FY24 results</a>.
Operating revenues increased by 4.0% Y/Y to $253.4 million, missing the consensus of $256.0 million.
Vessel operating expenses increased by $2.5 million to $43.1 million in the quarter due to an increase in the average number of vessels in the fleet due to recent dry bulk&nbsp;vessels&nbsp;acquisitions.
Adjusted EBITDA declined to $177.2 million from $179.0 million a year ago. Adjusted EPS of $7.15 missed <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/guidance" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">the consensus of $7.74</a>.
In the quarter, Danaos had an average of 68.0 container vessels and 7.0 Capesize&nbsp;drybulk&nbsp;vessels.&nbsp;
As of March-end, the container&nbsp;vessels&nbsp;utilization stood at 97.3%,&nbsp;higher&nbsp;than 96.8% a year ago quarter, led by decreased days of scheduled dry-docking of the vessels.
In the quarter, the company secured multi-year chartering agreements for all of its 14&nbsp;newbuildings&nbsp;and added around $423 million to its contracted revenue backlog, which currently stands at $2.5 billion with an average charter duration of 2.9 years.
Dividend: Danaos declared a dividend per share of $0.80 for the first quarter of 2024, payable on June 20 to stockholders of record as of June 11.
Buyback: As&nbsp;of the date&nbsp;of this release, Danaos repurchased shares worth $104.4 million under its share repurchase program of up to $200&nbsp;million&nbsp;announced in June 2022, as amended on November 10, 2023.
The&nbsp;company&#8217;s&nbsp;contracted operating&nbsp;days&#8217;&nbsp;charter coverage for the containership fleet is&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/guidance" rel="noreferrer noopener">99% for 2024 and 69% for 2025</a>.
As of March-end,&nbsp;Danaos&#8217;s&nbsp;cash and equivalents were $324.3 million.
John Coustas, CEO, said,&nbsp;&#8220;The container market continued to strengthen in the first quarter of 2024, a trend that has continued into the second quarter. Both charter and box rates are gaining momentum, and we have completed all necessary rechartering activity&nbsp;in excess of&nbsp;our internal forecasts.&#8221;
&#8220;The renewed optimism in the market extends to the longer term view of the charterers, who are making charter commitments on newbuilding vessels with deliveries scheduled from 2025 through the end of 2027.&#8221;
Price Action:&nbsp;DAC shares&nbsp;are&nbsp;down 1.93% at $88.84&nbsp;at the last check Tuesday.

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Danaos Navigates Rough Waters: Q1 Earnings Fall Short Despite Revenue Growth And Strategic Expansions

Danaos (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAC#NYSE">DAC</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $7.15 per share which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $7.74 by 7.62 percent. The company reported quarterly sales of $253.449 million which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $256.000 million by 1.00 percent. This is a 4.05 percent increase over sales of $243.574 million the same period last year.

Danaos Q1 2024 Adj EPS $7.15 Misses $7.74 Estimate, Sales $253.449M Miss $256.000M Estimate

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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">FREYR Battery, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FREY#NYSE">FREY</a>)</h3>
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<li>On May 22, FREYR Battery announced that it completed its first production trial of unit cells using the full capabilities of the Casting and Unit Cell Assembly at the Customer Qualification Plant. The company's stock gained around 26% over the past five days and has a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/FREY">52-week high of $10.10</a>.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 70.13&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>FREY Price Action: Shares of FREYR Battery rose 17.3% to close at $2.58 on Friday.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Redwire Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RDW#NYSE">RDW</a>)</h3>
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<li>On May 8, Redwire reported better-than-expected first-quarter sales. &#8220;During the first quarter we executed on our 2024 growth strategy as planned, resulting in both record revenue of $87.8 million and positive Adjusted EBITDA,&#8221; stated Peter Cannito, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Redwire. &#8220;We&#8217;ve started the year strong with many large, transformative opportunities in the pipeline.&#8221; The company's stock gained around 32% over the past month and<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/RDW"> has a 52-week </a>high of $5.11.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 70.07</li>
<li>RDW Price Action: Shares of Redwire rose 5.2% to close at $5.03 on Friday.</li>
<li><a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro&#8217;s charting tool</a> helped identify the trend in Redwire&#8217;s stock.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Bloom Energy Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BE#NYSE">BE</a>)</h3>
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<li>On May 24, Bloom Energy priced its upsized $350 million 3.00% green convertible senior notes offering due 2029. The company's stock gained around 30% over the past five days and has a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BE">52-week high</a> of $18.76.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 71.98</li>
<li>BE Price Action: Shares of Bloom Energy gained 3.6% to close at $16.29 on Friday.</li>
<li><a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro&#8217;s earnings calendar</a> was used to track Bloom Energy&#8217;s upcoming earnings report</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Construction Partners, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROAD#NASDAQ">ROAD</a>)</h3>
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<li>On May 10, Construction Partners posted a narrower-than-expected quarterly loss. Fred J. (Jule) Smith, III, the Company&#8217;s President and Chief Executive Officer, said, &#8220;We are pleased to report a strong second quarter in the slowest winter quarter of our seasonal business, achieving year-over-year growth in revenue, gross profit and gross profit margin, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin.&#8221; The company's stock jumped around 11% over the past five days and has a 52-week high is $61.45.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 72.14</li>
<li>ROAD Price Action: Shares of Construction Partners rose 5% to close at $61.44 on Friday.</li>
<li><a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro&#8217;s signals</a> feature notified of a potential breakout in ROAD shares.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Danaos Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAC#NYSE">DAC</a>)</h3>
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<li>Danaos is expected to release its results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024, before the opening bell on Tuesday, May 28. The company's stock jumped around 18% over the past month and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/DAC">has a 52-week high</a> of $90.95.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 91.13</li>
<li>DAC Price Action: Shares of Danaos rose 2.7% to close at $90.59 on Friday.</li>
<li>Insider trades for Danaos were monitored <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">using Benzinga Pro.</a></li>
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As of April 29, 2024, four stocks in the industrials sector could be flashing a real warning to investors who value momentum as a key criteria in their trading decisions.
The RSI is a momentum indicator, which compares a stock&#8217;s strength on days when prices go up to its strength on days when prices go down. When compared to a stock&#8217;s price action, it can give traders a better sense of how a stock may perform in the short term. An asset is typically considered overbought when the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/rsi">RSI is above 70</a>, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>.  
Here's the latest list of major overbought players in this sector.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Danaos Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAC#NYSE">DAC</a>)</h3>
<ul>
<li>On Feb. 13, Danaos posted downbeat quarterly results. The company's stock gained around 3% over the past five days and has a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/DAC">52-week high of $80.39</a>.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 70.03&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>DAC Price Action: Shares of Danaos gained 1.7% to close at $75.21 on Friday.</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WAB#NYSE">WAB</a>)</h3>
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<li>On April 24, Wabtec reported better-than-expected first-quarter financial results and raised its 2024 guidance. "Looking ahead, we continue to see underlying customer demand for our products and solutions. Our orders pipeline and 12-month backlog continue to be strong, which provides visibility for profitable growth ahead. Our team is focused on product innovation, disciplined cost management, and relentless execution for our customers. These factors, coupled with our strong Q1 results, give us confidence to raise our full-year 2024 guidance," commented Rafael Santana, Wabtec's President and CEO. The company's stock gained around 14% over the past five days and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/WAB">has a 52-week high</a> of $167.49.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 82.14</li>
<li>WAB Price Action: Shares of Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies gained 0.7% to close at $164.36 on Friday.</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">JanOne Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JAN#NASDAQ">JAN</a>)</h3>
<ul>
<li>On March 15, JanOne regained compliance with Nasdaq&#8217;s listing requirements. The company's stock gained around 98% over the past month and has a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/JAN">52-week high </a> of $5.11.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 77.93</li>
<li>JAN Price Action: Shares of JanOne gained 8.3% to close at $5.10 on Friday.</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Tutor Perini Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TPC#NYSE">TPC</a>)</h3>
<ul>
<li>On April 25, Tutor Perini reported better-than-expected first-quarter financial results and issued FY24 EPS guidance. The company's stock jumped around 34% over the past five days and has a 52-week high is $17.95.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 78.91</li>
<li>TPC Price Action: Shares of Tutor Perini gained 28% to close at $17.78 on Friday.</li>
</ul>
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Monday marks the last chance for investors to receive the next dividend payout from Danaos (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAC#NYSE">DAC</a>). 
<h3>What's Happening</h3>
The company announced on Tuesday that it would pay shareholders a quarterly dividend of 80 cents per share. On Tuesday, Danaos will go ex-dividend, meaning the stock will trade lower to reflect that payout. In other words, the stock will likely open 80 cents lower than it would have opened on any other day.
In order to be eligible to receive a company's dividend, shareholders must own the stock prior to the ex-dividend date—in this case, Tuesday. Shareholders who own DAC as of the end of Monday's session are eligible to receive the 80 cents dividend payout for every share that they own. 
According to the company, this dividend will be paid out to shareholders on March 14, 2024. Investors will then be able to either reinvest those dividends back into the stock or use the payment in some other way. 
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/DAC">See current stock movements Danaos on Benzinga.</a>

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Monday Is Your Last Chance To Buy Danaos Before The Dividend Payout

Jefferies analyst Omar Nokta reiterates Danaos (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAC#NYSE">DAC</a>) with a Buy and maintains $90 price target.

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Jefferies Reiterates Buy on Danaos, Maintains $90 Price Target

Danaos (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAC#NYSE">DAC</a>) reported its Q4 earnings results on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at 04:30 PM.
Here's what investors need to know about the announcement.
<h3>Earnings</h3>
Danaos missed estimated earnings by 10.15%, reporting an EPS of $6.99 versus an estimate of $7.78.
Revenue was down $3.17 million from the same period last year.
<h3>Past Earnings Performance</h3>
Last quarter the company missed on EPS by $0.1 which was followed by a 6.47% increase in the share price the next day.
Here's a look at Danaos's past performance:

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Quarter</th>
<th>Q3 2023</th>
<th>Q2 2023</th>
<th>Q1 2023</th>
<th>Q4 2022</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>EPS Estimate</td>
<td>7.36</td>
<td>6.67</td>
<td>5.89</td>
<td>7.24</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EPS Actual</td>
<td>7.26</td>
<td>7.14</td>
<td>7.14</td>
<td>6.99</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Revenue Estimate</td>
<td>234.25M</td>
<td>225.75M</td>
<td>209.71M</td>
<td>242.64M</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Revenue Actual</td>
<td>239.22M</td>
<td>241.48M</td>
<td>243.57M</td>
<td>252.48M</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

To track all earnings releases for Danaos <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/DAC/earnings">visit their earnings calendar here.</a> 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Danaos: Q4 Earnings Insights

Danaos (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAC#NYSE">DAC</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $7.70 per share which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $7.79 by 1.16 percent. The company reported quarterly sales of $249.31 million which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $250.19 million by 0.35 percent. This is a 1.25 percent decrease over sales of $252.48 million the same period last year.

Danaos Q4 2023 GAAP EPS $7.70 Misses $7.79 Estimate, Sales $249.31M Miss $250.19M Estimate

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Earnings Scheduled For February 13, 2024

Danaos (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAC#NYSE">DAC</a>) is set to give its latest quarterly earnings report on Tuesday, 2024-02-13. Here's what investors need to know before the announcement.
Analysts estimate that Danaos will report an earnings per share (EPS) of $7.78. 
Danaos bulls will hope to hear the company announce they've not only beaten that estimate, but also to provide positive guidance, or forecasted growth, for the next quarter.
New investors should note that it is sometimes not an earnings beat or miss that most affects the price of a stock, but the guidance (or forecast).
<h3>Past Earnings Performance</h3>
Last quarter the company missed EPS by $0.10, which was followed by a 6.47% increase in the share price the next day.
Here's a look at Danaos's past performance and the resulting price change:

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Quarter</th>
<th>Q3 2023</th>
<th>Q2 2023</th>
<th>Q1 2023</th>
<th>Q4 2022</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>EPS Estimate</td>
<td>7.36</td>
<td>6.67</td>
<td>5.89</td>
<td>7.24</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EPS Actual</td>
<td>7.26</td>
<td>7.14</td>
<td>7.14</td>
<td>6.99</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Price Change %</td>
<td>6.47%</td>
<td>2.57%</td>
<td>4.58%</td>
<td>-3.17%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1707764516_0.png" alt="eps graph" />
<h3>Stock Performance</h3>
Shares of Danaos were trading at $74.34 as of February 09. Over the last 52-week period, shares are up 28.87%. Given that these returns are generally positive, long-term shareholders are likely bullish going into this earnings release. 
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/DAC/earnings">To track all earnings releases for Danaos visit their earnings calendar on our site.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Danaos's Earnings: A Preview

<h3>What are Value Stocks?</h3>
A value stock traditionally has a lower price when compared to stock prices of companies in the same industry. This indicates that the company may be undervalued, as investors are not expressing as much interest in such companies. The most commonly used way to check for value is with the price-to-earnings multiple, or P/E. A low P/E multiple is a good indication that the stock is undervalued. 
<h2>Benzinga Insights has compiled a list of value stocks in the industrials sector that may be worth watching:</h2>
<ol>
<li>Intuitive Machines (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUNR#NASDAQ">LUNR</a>) - P/E: 0.82</li>
<li>Harte-Hanks (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HHS#NASDAQ">HHS</a>) - P/E: 2.35</li>
<li>Navios Maritime Partners (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NMM#NYSE">NMM</a>) - P/E: 2.12</li>
<li>Greenpro Capital (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GRNQ#NASDAQ">GRNQ</a>) - P/E: 3.53</li>
<li>Danaos (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAC#NYSE">DAC</a>) - P/E: 2.66</li>
</ol>
This quarter, Intuitive Machines experienced a decrease in earnings per share, which was $1.52 in Q2 and is now $1.29. Harte-Hanks saw a decrease in earnings per share from 0.16 in Q2 to $0.08 now. Its most recent dividend yield is at 10.59%, which has increased by 0.76% from 9.83% in the previous quarter.
Most recently, Navios Maritime Partners reported earnings per share at $2.68, whereas in Q2 earnings per share sat at $3.32. Most recently, the company reported a dividend yield of 0.88%, which has increased by 0.01% from last quarter's yield of 0.87%.
This quarter, Greenpro Capital experienced a decrease in earnings per share, which was $0.86 in Q2 and is now $-0.02. Danaos has reported Q3 earnings per share at $7.26, which has increased by 1.68% compared to Q2, which was 7.14. The company's most recent dividend yield sits at 5.05%, which has increased by 0.65% from 4.4% last quarter. 
The Significance: A value stock may need some time to rebound from its undervalued position. The risk of investing in a value stock is that this emergence may never materialize.

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Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on Danaos (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAC#NYSE">DAC</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with DAC, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 8 uncommon options trades for Danaos.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 50% bullish and 50%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 2 are puts, for a total amount of $62,655, and 6 are calls, for a total amount of $363,690.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $55.0 to $80.0 for Danaos over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for Danaos options trades today is 1520.0 with a total volume of 2,072.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for Danaos's big money trades within a strike price range of $55.0 to $80.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>Danaos Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1704481250_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

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<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Volume</th>
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<td>DAC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/16/24</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$138.3K</td>
<td>222</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">402</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DAC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/16/24</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$89.0K</td>
<td>222</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">184</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DAC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$41.2K</td>
<td>973</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
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<tr>
<td>DAC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/19/24</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$36.2K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">465</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DAC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/19/24</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$32.7K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">283</td>
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</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Danaos</h3>
Danaos Corp is an international owner of containerships. It provides international seaborne transportation services by operating vessels in the containership sector of the shipping industry. The company's customer includes CMA-CGM, Hyundai Merchant Marine, MSC, Yang Ming, Hapag Lloyd, ZIM, Maersk, COSCO, OOCL, Evergreen, KMTC, SITC, Niledutch, Samudera and ONE; and for Gemini, MSC, CMA-CGM, Hapag Lloyd and TS Lines. Geographically, the company operates in Australia-Asia, Europe, and America, with maximum revenue from the Australia-Asia region.
Having examined the options trading patterns of Danaos, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Where Is Danaos Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 152,884, with DAC's price down by -0.61%, positioned at $77.14.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be overbought.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 39 days.</li>
</ul>
Options are a riskier asset compared to just trading the stock, but they have higher profit potential. Serious options traders manage this risk by educating themselves daily, scaling in and out of trades, following more than one indicator, and following the markets closely.
If you want to stay updated on the latest options trades for Danaos, <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a> gives you real-time options trades alerts.

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Market Whales and Their Recent Bets on DAC Options

<h3>What Defines a Value Stock?</h3>
A value stock traditionally has a lower price when compared to stock prices of companies in the same industry. This indicates that the company may be undervalued, as investors are not expressing as much interest in such companies. The most commonly used way to check for value is with the price-to-earnings multiple, or P/E. A low P/E multiple is a good indication that the stock is undervalued. 
<h2>Benzinga Insights has compiled a list of value stocks in the industrials sector that may be worth watching:</h2>
<ol>
<li>AGCO (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AGCO#NYSE">AGCO</a>) - P/E: 7.87</li>
<li>Danaos (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAC#NYSE">DAC</a>) - P/E: 2.49</li>
<li>Bridger Aerospace Gr (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAER#NASDAQ">BAER</a>) - P/E: 0.89</li>
<li>Navios Maritime Partners (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NMM#NYSE">NMM</a>) - P/E: 2.02</li>
<li>Hyster-Yale Materials (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HY#NYSE">HY</a>) - P/E: 9.5</li>
</ol>
AGCO has reported Q3 earnings per share at $3.97, which has decreased by 7.46% compared to Q2, which was 4.29. Most recently, the company reported a dividend yield of 1.03%, which has increased by 0.17% from last quarter's yield of 0.86%.
Most recently, Danaos reported earnings per share at $7.26, whereas in Q2 earnings per share sat at $7.14. Its most recent dividend yield is at 5.05%, which has increased by 0.65% from 4.4% in the previous quarter.
Bridger Aerospace Gr's earnings per share for Q3 sits at $0.15, whereas in Q2, they were at -0.55. Navios Maritime Partners's earnings per share for Q3 sits at $2.68, whereas in Q2, they were at 3.32. Its most recent dividend yield is at 0.88%, which has increased by 0.01% from 0.87% in the previous quarter.
Most recently, Hyster-Yale Materials reported earnings per share at $2.06, whereas in Q2 earnings per share sat at $2.21. The company's most recent dividend yield sits at 2.9%, which has increased by 0.07% from 2.83% last quarter. 
These 5 value stocks were selected by Benzinga Insights based on quantified analysis. While this methodical judgment process is not meant to make final decisions, our technology can give investors additional perception into the sector.

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On December 7, 2023, prominent figures in the container shipping industry delved into the intricacies of the market&rsquo;s supply and demand fundamentals, their own company&rsquo;s strategies, and their outlook on the segment&rsquo;s outlook during Capital Link&rsquo;s recent webinar focused on container shipping.
Highlights:
<ul>
<li>Container shipping remains a critical element of global trade, facilitating the transportation of approximately 80% of the world&#39;s manufactured goods.</li>
<li>Container market shifts after a two-year rate boom, yet rates remain above pre-pandemic levels.</li>
<li>Despite economic challenges, signs indicate strength in the container segment, especially for mid-sized and small vessels, driven by factors like a smaller order book, increased scrapping, and environmental regulations.</li>
<li>Large vs. mid-sized/small container vessels face different realities.</li>
<li>Companies in the mid-sized and small segment invest in new buildings for fleet renewal, focusing on modern vessels with advanced technology to enhance efficiency and reduce environmental impact.</li>
<li>The industry&#39;s commitment to sustainability is highlighted, with a shift towards investing in technology, innovation, and green fuels, aligning with regulatory changes and meeting evolving customer needs.</li>
<li>Container shipping companies balance shareholder rewards and fleet investment</li>
</ul>
Webinar Participants: 
Mr. Chris Robertson, Vice President of Deutsche Bank, served as the webinar&rsquo;s moderator. He was joined by:
<ul>
<li>Mr. Evangelos Chatzis, CFO of Danaos Corporation (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/dac#NYSE">DAC</a>)</li>
<li>Dr. Anastasios Aslidis, CFO of Euroseas Ltd. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/esea#NASDAQ">ESEA</a>)</li>
<li>Mr. Thomas Lister, CCO &amp; Head of ESG of Global Ship Lease (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/gsl#NYSE">GSL</a>) (The day after the webinar, it was announced that Mr. Lister will become CEO as of March 31, 2024)</li>
<li>Mr. Constantin Baack, CEO of MPC Container Ships (OSLO: MPCC)</li>
</ul>
The full webinar can be accessed <a href="https://youtu.be/2o3-kHd4GLM?si=wx87W1HEuzmVKQwx">here</a>. 
<h3>Sustained Strength In Global Container Trade </h3>
Coming down from the boom in rates in the last two years, the container market has experienced a softening, although current rates are still higher than pre-pandemic levels. Container shipping makes up a critical element of global trade. As Global Ship Lease&rsquo;s (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/gsl#NYSE">GSL</a>) Chief Commercial Officer, Mr. Thomas Lister noted, around 80% of the world&rsquo;s manufactured goods are transported by containers. These goods total about 200 million TEUs, which are carried by nearly 6,000 container ships each year. Despite the weakened economy and what seems to be a large orderbook, there are signs that the container segment will remain strong, particularly for mid-sized and small vessels, where a smaller orderbook, increased scrapping, and environmental regulations will make supply and demand fundamentals more dynamic.
This incredibly complex segment is made up of liners, who connect producers of goods with consumers by arranging the transportation of goods, as Mr. Evangelos Chatzis, CFO of Danaos Corporation (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/dac#NYSE">DAC</a>), noted, and owners, who provide the vessels for transportation.
Typically, liners own about 50% of the vessels they employ, and charter in the rest. Usually, they prefer to own the large vessels measuring over 15,000 TEU, while opting to charter the smaller tonnage. However, this varies from company to company, as some liners own all their tonnage, while others charter all of it from owners. Owners and liners tend to have a symbiotic relationship &ndash; as, although owners provide the vessels, liners cover fuel costs, Mr. Lister noted, and around half of the global fleet is owned by liner companies.
Liners tend to prefer owning larger vessels, which make up 45% of the global fleet, as these strategic assets operate on the major global East-West trade routes like Asia to Europe, trans-Pacific, and transatlantic trips, Mr. Lister stressed.
<h3>Midsized And Smaller Container Vessels Subject To Different Market Dynamics Than Larger Ships</h3>
Mid-sized and smaller ships, which are up to 10,000 TEUs, service intermediary trade routes, such as North-South trips. Smaller ships such as those operated by MPC Container Ships (OSLO: MPCC), which range from 1,000 - 6,000 TEU, are used for intra-regional trade routes, including intra-Asian, intra-European, and intra-South American journeys, the company&rsquo;s CEO, Mr. Constantin Baack, stated. Around 98% of the ships used in these smaller trade routes are below 5,000 TEU, he continued. These mid-sized and smaller vessels, all under 10,000 TEU, are a fundamental part of global trade, as they account for around 70% of global containerized trade volumes, GSL&rsquo;s CCO Mr. Lister noted.
All of the companies participating in the webinar are focused on mainly smaller and midsized vessels. Euroseas (Nasdaq: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/esea#Nasdaq">ESEA</a>) is centered on vessels ranging from 1,500 to 6,500 TEU, GSL&rsquo;s fleet ranges from 2,000 TEU to 11,000 TEU, DAC is focused on ships from 2,200 TEU up to 13,000 TEU, and MPC owns those measuring 1,000 to 6,000 TEU.
Although large, midsized, and small vessels are all operating in the container shipping industry, they experience significantly different market dynamics. While the orderbook for larger vessels is incredibly high due to the massive profits liner companies experienced during the pandemic, there are far fewer new builds on the order book in the mid-sized and smaller container shipping space.
Spurred on by significant cashflows during the pandemic, liner companies invested in new, larger vessels in order to maintain competitiveness on mainline trades, Mr. Baack stated. However, while many companies did opt to purchase new builds for the smaller ships, the orderbook is not nearly as high as it is for the larger vessels. Additionally, a number of factors such as global fleet age and environmental regulations will impact the smaller container vessels heavily. The global fleet on the water has an average of 15 to 16 years, compared to the average economic lifespan of a ship, which is around 25 years. These factors will likely prompt more recycling, taking a portion of the global fleet off the water, MPCC&rsquo;s CEO stated.&nbsp;
Mr. Lister from GSL delved into the specifics of the orderbook, noting that the order book to fleet ratio is 29%, and is weighed heavily toward very large ships. For sub-10,000 TEU ships, however, the ratio is 14%, and deliveries extend until 2027. GSL&rsquo;s CCO emphasized that there has been chronic underinvestment in mid and smaller-sized container vessels, a major cause of the aging fleet. So, although there are a number of new builds on the books for smaller vessels, net growth is minimal compared to the aging fleet for this segment.
<h3>Demand And Charter Rates</h3>
In general, economic growth drives demand in the container shipping sector. Historically, GDP growth served as a metric for container demand. Currently, the ratio of demand growth per GDP growth measures at around 0.8 to 1.2, MPCC&rsquo;s CEO stated. Currently, as the world economy stagnates, demand is low, yet rates remain higher than they were before the pandemic.
As container demand is propelled by economic growth, and the world economy is subject to volatility, the security and up-front cash flow that longer-term charters provide is quite attractive to container companies. This is compared to shorter-term spot rates, which offer the potential of incredibly high rates when the market is high but do not provide the security of long-term, predictable profit.
Although owners of smaller-sized ships usually opt for shorter-term charters, ESEA capitalized on a number of competitive opportunities during the pandemic and secured longer-term charters, Dr. Anastasios Aslidis, CFO of Euroseas Ltd. said. The company has secured significant charter coverage for 2024, with almost 70% of the new buildings covered at rates near $30,000 a day. Additionally, the company has a charter cover of 25% for 2025. For GSL, which prioritizes the forward cash flow visibility that longer-term charters provide, 80% of 2024 is covered. The company has contracted revenues of $1.8 billion with an average remaining charter term of 2.1 years. Mr. Chatzis of DAC noted that the company has a substantial contract backlog of $2.5 billion, translating to approximately $1.9 billion of EBITDA, with an average charter duration of three years. Currently, the company is 90% covered for 2024 and 60% covered for 2025, highlighting DAC&rsquo;s commitment to securing charters for medium to long durations. Opting for shorter-term charters ranging from three to twelve months, MPCC aims for a staggered charter book, avoiding having all ships open simultaneously. MPCC has fixed 67% of its operating day for 2024.
As the market is currently soft, and many tonnage providers secured high rates from liner companies when the market was booming, there has been some concern that these contracts will be renegotiated. However, Mr. Chatzis of DAC dismissed the notion, stating that in his over two decades in the industry, there has never been a contract renegotiation without exception. He clarifies that liners, despite facing challenges, are companies with real assets and business infrastructure, servicing the global logistical chain. The contractual commitments are not easily altered simply due to market fluctuations.
<h3>Investing In Fleet Renewal And Newbuilds</h3>
While companies strive to maintain competitive supply and demand dynamics, they also aim to maintain a competitive and relatively young fleet. Therefore, a number of companies in the small and midsized segment have invested in new buildings. ESEA&rsquo;s CFO noted that the company has ordered nine ships over the past few years, with two already delivered and seven more to come. The new additions to the fleet are modern vessels with advanced technology, burning 35% to 40% less fuel per day compared to similar-sized ships, Dr. Aslidis noted.&nbsp;
DAC has also invested in new vessels. The company has 10 ships on order, all ranging from 6,000 to 8,000 TEU. These new vessels are designed to be methanol-ready, equipped with scrubbers, and incorporate the latest emission-reducing technologies.
Mr. Chatzis, DAC&rsquo;s CFO, stressed the importance of fleet modernization and staying competitive through innovation and renewal. He said that, in order to meet the evolving needs of its customers, DAC believes in investing in the latest technology and aligning with developments and regulatory changes in the industry.
Although faced with an aging fleet, owners may be hesitant to invest in new buildings due to the lack of certainty surrounding green fuels and environmental technology, weighing out the benefits of these pricey investments with the risk that they may not prove advantageous.&nbsp;
GSL&rsquo;s CCO expressed caution and a preference for an &quot;active wait-and-see approach.&quot; He pointed out the challenges of choosing the right fuel among the many options like methanol, ammonia, and nuclear. Rather than purchasing new ships, Global Ship Lease focuses on retrofitting existing ships to enhance efficiency, collaborating with charterers on operational improvements in order to optimize ship performance and reduce emissions.
<h3>Capital Allocation &ndash; Shareholder Rewards Or Fleet Renewal?</h3>
After container shipping companies welcomed increased profitability during the pandemic, they were faced with the option of offering larger rewards to shareholders or investing in renewing their fleets.
Dr. Aslidis of ESEA stressed the importance of returning value to shareholders and highlighted the company&rsquo;s two-pronged approach to returning value to its shareholders. First, the company initiated a dividend payment of $0.50 per quarter, totaling $2 per year. This dividend distribution has been in place for nearly two years, and the company aims to sustain it for the foreseeable future. Secondly, ESEA has implemented a share repurchase program, aiming to maximize repurchases within the allowed liquidity constraints. This is all while ESEA seeks to balance its cost allocation, enabling it to fund its new building program, cultivate an environmentally friendly fleet, offer shareholder rewards, and maintain liquidity so that it may jump on any advantageous opportunities that may arise now that the market is weaker.&nbsp;
Similarly, Mr. Baack of MPCC stated that the company places a strong emphasis on returning capital to investors through dividends and noted that MPCC has paid out over $730 million in dividends in less than 24 months. MPCC&rsquo;s policy is to pay out 75% of its adjusted net profits as a quarterly dividend. The company is able to offer dividends while remaining well-positioned for investment opportunities due to its low leverage &ndash; it has a net debt of around $1 million per vessel. The company has also renewed its fleet, with a substantial portion of its fleet being either newly built or quite young. MPCC&rsquo;s CEO expressed his belief that cautiously adopting new technology allows the company to remain a strong partner for charterers. Generally, MPCC has invested in new technology where the locked-in EBITDA is higher than the construction Capex, providing limited risk to the company.
For DAC, paying dividends has been a high priority, Mr. Chatzis stated. The company has increased its dividend steadily over the past few years, reaching $3.2 per share, offering a yield of approximately 4.5% to 5%. The company&rsquo;s intention is to sustain a fixed dividend that is not tied to income or cash flow percentages, ensuring investors view it as a reliable component of their returns. Apart from the dividend, DAC&rsquo;s CFO noted that, as he believes the company is undervalued, DAC has begun a share buyback program to reward shareholders. So far, the company has completed a $100 million buyback and has authorized an additional $100 million program.&nbsp;
In terms of fleet renewal, DAC considers it a priority, not only for replacing aging vessels but also for enhancing the environmental performance of its fleet, which has an average age of 14 years. To this end, DAC has placed orders for methanol-ready ships, enabling the option of retrofitting for methanol use without committing the capital upfront.
Mr. Lister of Global Ship Lease highlighted the company&#39;s considered approach to capital allocation, taking risks, opportunities, and relative risk-adjusted returns into account. The company has designed its dividend of $1.50 per share, approximately 8% at the current stock price, to be sustainable throughout market cycles. GSL has also implemented a share buyback program, which started in the third quarter of 2021 and has continued quarterly.&nbsp;
Despite its recent softening from the pandemic-induced boom, the container sector remains a vital component of global trade. The market dynamics vary significantly between larger and mid-sized to small vessels, with the latter showing potential for growth amid environmental regulations and a smaller order book.
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Mid-Sized And Small Vessels Steer Container Market Growth

Danaos goes ex dividend tomorrow

Danaos Corporation (DAC) beat analysts' estimates on the top and bottom lines in the second quarter of 2024. Factors like leading industry position, strategic arrangements, and solid financial performance are key drivers of the company's continued growth. So, let's determine whether Danaos Corporation is an ideal addition to your portfolio. Read more to find out... Danaos Corporation (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/DAC/">DAC</a>), one of the world's largest independent owners of container vessels and drybulk vessels, reported solid second-quarter financial results. The company reported record quarterly operating revenues of $246.31 million, surpassing analysts' estimate by $8.39 million.
Analysts' expectations for the upcoming quarters remain positive. DAC's revenue for the fourth quarter (ending December 2024) is expected to increase 8.8% year-over-year to $259.94 million and its EPS is expected to grow 5.9% year-over-year to $7.40 for the same quarter.
During the second quarter, DAC took delivery of its first three newbuilding containerships, consisting one 7,165 TEU and two 8,010 TEU vessels and it had also added 6 newbuilding containerships to the orderbook. Further, the company secured multi-year charter arrangements for all of the vessels in its newbuilding orderbook with an average charter duration of about 4.5 years.
As of August 5, Danaos had repurchased total 1,671,059 shares of its common stock from the open market for $104.4 million under its $200 million authorized share repurchase program originally introduced in June 2022. DAC declared a dividend of $0.80 per share of common stock for the second quarter, payable on August 29, 2024, to stockholders of record as of August 20, 2024.
Danaos' CEO Dr. John Coustas commented, "With respect to our activities in the dry bulk sector, we have recently taken delivery of all 10 capesize vessels. We have been gearing up our operations to ensure the integration within our fleet during this building phase before we continue to explore opportunities to further our reach in this sector."
He added, "Our revenues from the dry bulk sector have been steadily increasing, and we look forward to further diversifying our revenues and creating upside through the spot market exposure offered by the sector. Despite our recent fleet growth, renewal, and diversification activities, our balance sheet remains very strong, with a low net debt position."
Shares of DAC have surged 15.2% over the past six months and 18.4% over the past year to close its last trading session at $82.58.
Let's look at factors that could influence DAC's performance in the upcoming months.
Robust Financials
DAC's operating revenues increased 2% year-over-year to $246.31 million during the second quarter that ended June 30, 2024 and its income from operations was $139.98 million for the quarter. In addition, the company's adjusted <a href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/n/netincome.asp">net income</a> and adjusted EPS came in at $132.31 million and $6.78 for the quarter, respectively.
Also, the company's cash and cash equivalents stood at $372.45 million as of June 30, 2024, compared to $271.81 million as of December 31, 2023.
Solid Historical Growth
DAC's revenue and EBITDA have grown at respective CAGRs of 24.1% and 25.6% over the past three years. The company's EBIT has increased at a CAGR of 32.7% over the same timeframe, while its normalized net income and tangible book value have improved at CAGRs of 40.5% and 24.1%, respectively.
Furthermore, the company's total assets have grown at a CAGR of 8.1% over the past three years.
Favorable Analyst Estimates
Analysts expect DAC's revenue for the fourth quarter (ending December 2024) to increase 8.8% year-over-year to $259.94 million. The consensus EPS estimate of $7.40 for the same quarter indicates a 5.9% year-over-year improvement. Moreover, DAC has an impressive earnings surprise history, having topped consensus revenue estimates in three of the trailing four quarters.
For the fiscal year ending December 2024, the company's revenue is expected to grow 2.5% year-over-year to $986.93 million, while its EPS is expected to be $28.32 for the same period.
High Profitability
DAC's trailing-12-month EBIT margin of 55.77% is 458.7% higher than the industry average of 9.98%. Its trailing-12-month net income margin of 58.15% is significantly higher than the industry average of 6.14%. Similarly, its trailing-12-month gross profit margin of 74.67% is 137.7% higher than the industry average of 31.41%.
Furthermore, the stock's trailing-12-month ROCE, ROTC, and ROTA of 18.95%, 9.77%, and 14.20% favorably compared to the industry averages of 12.80%, 7.12%, and 4.94%, respectively.
POWR Ratings Reflect Promise
DAC's solid fundamentals are reflected in its <a href="https://stocknews.com/powr-ratings/">POWR Ratings</a>. The stock has an overall rating of B, translating to a Buy in our proprietary system. The POWR Ratings are calculated by considering 118 different factors, with each factor weighted to an optimal degree.
Our proprietary rating system also evaluates each stock based on eight distinct categories. DAC has a B grade for Quality, consistent with its higher-than-industry profitability.
In addition, the stock has a B grade for Stability, in sync with its impressive historical growth and solid financial performance in the last reported quarter.
DAC is ranked #16 in the 42-stock A-rated <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/shipping/">Shipping</a> industry.
Beyond what I have stated above, we have also given DAC grades for Growth, Sentiment, Value, and Momentum. Get access to all the DAC ratings <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/DAC/">here</a>.
Bottom Line
DAC reported better-than-expected earnings for the second quarter of fiscal 2024. The company's strong industry footing, multi-year charter arrangements, and solid financial performance positions it for bright long-term prospects. The Board declared a dividend of $0.80 per share for the second quarter of 2024 and repurchased 1,671,059 shares of its common stock in the open market for $104.4 million.
Given DAC's solid financials, accelerating profitability, reliable dividends, and promising growth outlook, this stock could be an ideal buy now.
How Does Danaos Corporation (DAC) Stack Up Against Its Peers?
While DAC has an overall POWR Rating of B, investors could also check out these other stocks within the A-rated <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/shipping/">Shipping</a> industry with A (Strong Buy) or B (Buy) ratings: BW LPG Limited (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/BWLP/">BWLP</a>), Overseas Shipholding Group, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/OSG/">OSG</a>), and   Teekay Corporation (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/TK/">TK</a>).
For exploring more A and B-rated shipping stocks, <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/shipping/">click here</a>.
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DAC shares were trading at $84.35 per share on Monday afternoon, up $1.77 (+2.14%). Year-to-date, DAC has gained 16.13%, versus a 18.14% rise in the benchmark S&amp;P 500 index during the same period.
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The shipping industry is set for significant growth with the expansion of global trade and rising shipping volumes, driven by booming e-commerce this year and technological advancements. Given this positive outlook, it could be wise to invest in solid shipping stocks such as Danaos (DAC), Global Ship Lease (GSL), and Matson (MATX), which are benefiting from global trade. Keep reading... The shipping industry shows promise with rising global demand, increased U.S. imports and e-commerce expansion, and robust container movement. Therefore, it could be a smart move to invest in fundamentally strong shipping stocks that are capitalizing on global trade, such as Danaos Corporation (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/DAC/">DAC</a>), Global Ship Lease, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/GSL/">GSL</a>), and Matson, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/MATX/">MATX</a>).
Despite challenges such as labor shortages, logistical issues, and geopolitical tensions impacting shipping routes, the industry's strong growth prospects remain strong. Advancements in technology, sustainable practices, and expanding logistics infrastructure are driving future expansion, making investing now a promising opportunity.
Meanwhile, global supply chain growth, relaxed trade policies, and innovations in cargo shipping are driving up trade in intermediate and manufactured goods, while also lowering coordination and transportation costs. The cargo shipping market is projected to expand from 11.89 billion tons in 2024 to <a href="https://www.fortunebusinessinsights.com/cargo-shipping-market-102045">14.72 billion tons by 2032</a>, with a 2.7% CAGR, due to its cost-effective and eco-friendly long-distance transport.
Moreover, advancements in seaborne transportation, container ships, and logistics services are significantly boosting global trade networks and fueling the industry's expansion. The container shipping market is projected to reach $134.03 billion by 2029, with a robust <a href="https://www.mordorintelligence.com/industry-reports/global-container-shipping-market">CAGR of 3.1%</a>, highlighting the sector's dynamic growth.
Given these favorable trends, let's take a closer look at the fundamentals of the three <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/shipping/">Shipping</a> picks, starting with number three.
Stock #3: Danaos Corporation (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/DAC/">DAC</a>)
Based in Piraeus, Greece, DAC and its subsidiaries own and operate containerships in Australia, Asia, Europe, and the United States. The company offers seaborne transportation services, such as chartering its vessels to liner companies.
In terms of the trailing-12-month <a href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/e/ebit.asp">EBIT</a> margin, DAC's 55.77% is 460.2% higher than the 9.96% industry average. Likewise, its 18.95% trailing-12-month Return on Common Equity is 47.9% higher than the 12.81% industry average. Additionally, its 68.09% trailing-12-month EBITDA margin is 394.8% higher than the 13.76% industry average.
During the fiscal second quarter ended June 30, 2024, DAC's operating revenues increased 2% year-over-year to $246.31 million. Its income from operations was $139.98 million for the quarter. The company's adjusted net income and adjusted EPS were $132.31 million and $6.78, respectively.
Moreover, as of June 30, 2024, DAC's cash and cash equivalents stood at $372.45 million, compared to $271.81 million as of December 31, 2023.
Analysts expect DAC's revenue for the quarter ending September 30, 2024, to increase 5% year-over-year to $251.16 million. Its EPS for the quarter ending December 31, 2024, is expected to increase 5.9% year-over-year to $7.40. DAC's stock has gained 22.8% over the past nine months to close the last trading session at $83.63.
DAC's <a href="https://stocknews.com/powr-ratings/">POWR Ratings</a> reflect solid prospects. It has an overall rating of B, which translates to a Buy in our proprietary rating system. The POWR Ratings assess stocks by 118 different factors, each with its own weighting.
It is ranked #15 out of 41 stocks in the A-rated <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/shipping/">Shipping</a> industry. It has a B grade for Stability and Quality. To see DAC's Growth, Value, Momentum, and Sentiment ratings, <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/DAC/">click here</a>.
Stock #2: Global Ship Lease, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/GSL/">GSL</a>)
Based in Athens, Greece, GSL and its subsidiaries engage in owning and chartering containerships under fixed-rate charters to container shipping companies worldwide. As of March 11, 2024, it owned 68 mid-sized and smaller containerships, ranging from 2,207 to 11,040 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEU), with an aggregate capacity of 375,406 TEU.
In terms of the trailing-12-month EBITDA margin, GSL's 64.77% is 370.7% higher than the 13.76% industry average. Likewise, its 47.30% trailing-12-month net income margin is 668.4% higher than the 6.16% industry average. Furthermore, its 70.06% trailing-12-month gross profit margin is 123.7% higher than the 31.32% industry average.
For the fiscal second quarter ended June 30, 2024, GSL's operating revenues were $175 million, an 8% increase year-over-year. Similarly, its operating income rose 10.3% from the year-ago value to $93.84 million.
GSL's adjusted EBITDA grew 13.1% year-over-year to $122.35 million. The company's normalized net income and normalized EPS increased 17.1% and 17.7%, respectively, over the prior-year quarter, reaching $86.66 million and $2.46.
Street expects GSL's EPS for the quarter ending September 30, 2024, to increase 6% year-over-year to $2.47. Its revenue for the same quarter is expected to grow marginally year-over-year to $175.82 million. GSL surpassed the consensus EPS estimates in each of the trailing four quarters. The stock has gained 52.6% over the past nine months to close the last trading session at $27.24.
GSL's positive outlook is reflected in its POWR Ratings. It has an overall rating of B, translating to a Buy in our proprietary rating system.
It has an A grade for Quality and a B for Value. It is ranked #4 in the same industry. <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/GSL/">Click here</a> to see GSL's Growth, Momentum, Stability, and Sentiment ratings.
Stock #1: Matson, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/MATX/">MATX</a>)
Headquartered in Honolulu, Hawaii, MATX and its subsidiaries engage in providing ocean transportation and logistics services. It operates through two segments: Ocean Transportation and Logistics.
In terms of the trailing-12-month levered FCF margin, MATX's 12.78% is 93% higher than the 6.62% industry average. Its 7.76% trailing-12-month Capex / Sales is 167% higher than the 2.91% industry average. Also, its 10.41% trailing-12-month net income margin is 69.1% higher than the 6.16% industry average.
MATX's total operating revenues for the second quarter ended June 30, 2024, increased 10.1% year-over-year to $847.40 million. The company's operating income rose 28.9% over the prior-year quarter to $124.60 million. In addition, its net income and EPS rose 40.1% and 46.5% from the year-ago values to $113.20 million and $3.31, respectively.
For the quarter ending September 30, 2024, MATX's EPS and revenue are expected to increase 37.2% and 16.9% year-over-year to $4.66 and 967.68 million, respectively. It surpassed the Street EPS estimates in each of the trailing four quarters. MATX's stock has gained 52.9% over the past year to close the trading session at $135.11.
MATX's strong fundamentals are reflected in its POWR Ratings. It has an overall rating of A, translating to a Strong Buy in our proprietary rating system.
It has a B grade for Sentiment and Quality. It is ranked #2 in the Shipping industry. To access additional grades of MATX for Growth, Value, Momentum, and Stability ratings, <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/MATX/">click here</a>.
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MATX shares were trading at $131.68 per share on Tuesday afternoon, down $4.21 (-3.10%). Year-to-date, MATX has gained 21.14%, versus a 18.45% rise in the benchmark S&amp;P 500 index during the same period.
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3 Shipping Container Stocks Benefiting From Global Trade

Danaos Corporation: Drybulk Debut Not The Only Attractive Aspect

The shipping industry is experiencing growth, driven by increased global trade and rising demand for the transport of goods across international markets. So, let's analyze International Seaways (INSW) and Danaos Corp. (DAC) to determine which shipping stock has smoother sailing ahead. Read more... The increasing need for importing and exporting manufactured goods, transporting raw materials in large quantities, and delivering affordable food products is driving the demand for waterborne freight transportation. Hence, the cargo shipping market is expected to grow from <a href="https://www.fortunebusinessinsights.com/cargo-shipping-market-102045">11.89 billion tons in 2024 to 14.72 billion tons by 2032</a>, exhibiting a CAGR of 2.7%.
Additionally, the shipping container market is estimated to be <a href="https://www.futuremarketinsights.com/reports/shipping-container-market">around $7.75 billion in 2024</a>. The global shipping container market is rapidly evolving due to maritime trade and agreements.
Against this backdrop, let's compare two <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/shipping/">Shipping</a> stocks, International Seaways, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/INSW/">INSW</a>) and Danaos Corporation (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/DAC/">DAC</a>), to analyze which shipping stock has smoother sailing ahead.
The Case for International Seaways, Inc. Stock
Valued at $2.58 billion by market cap, International Seaways, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/INSW/">INSW</a>) owns and operates a fleet of oceangoing vessels for the transportation of crude oil and petroleum products in the international flag trade. It operates in two segments: Crude Tankers and Product Carriers.
INSW's stock has declined 6.3% over the past month but gained 22.6 % over the past nine months to close the last trading session at $51.83.
In terms of the trailing-12-month net income margin, INSW's 50.70% is 344.5% higher than the 11.41% industry average. Likewise, its 50.51% trailing-12-month <a href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/e/ebitda-margin.asp">EBITDA margin</a> is 152.3% higher than the industry average of 20.02%. However, its 0.38x trailing-12-month asset turnover ratio is 2% lower than the industry average of 0.50x.
INSW's total shipping revenues for the second quarter that ended June 30, 2024, were reported at $257.41 million. The company's adjusted net income and adjusted EPS came in at $118.01 million and $2.37, respectively. Moreover, its adjusted EBITDA stood at $166.96 million.
Street expects INSW's revenue for the quarter ending September 30, 2024, to decline 5.5% year-over-year to $222.99 million. The company's EPS for the same quarter is expected to decline 14.9% year-over-year to $1.74. However, the company surpassed consensus revenue estimates in each of the trailing four quarters.
INSW's <a href="https://stocknews.com/powr-ratings/">POWR Ratings</a> reflect a neutral outlook. The stock has an overall rating of C, which translates to a Neutral in our proprietary rating system. The POWR Ratings are calculated by considering 118 different factors, with each factor weighted to an optimal degree.
It has a C grade for Momentum, Stability, Value, and Sentiment. Within the <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/shipping/">Shipping</a> industry, it is ranked #29 out of 39 stocks. To see the additional grades of INSW for Growth and Quality, <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/INSW/">click here</a>.
The Case for Danaos Corporation Stock
Valued at $1.59 billion by market cap, Danaos Corporation (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/DAC/">DAC</a>) and its subsidiaries own and operate containerships in Australia, Asia, Europe, and the United States. The company offers seaborne transportation services, such as chartering its vessels to liner companies. The company is based in Piraeus, Greece.
DAC's stock has gained 16.6% over the past nine months to close the last trading session at $82.04.
In terms of the trailing-12-month EBIT margin, DAC's 55.77% is 455.2% higher than the 10.05% industry average. Likewise, its 18.95% trailing-12-month Return on Common Equity is 47.9% higher than the 12.81% industry average. Additionally, its 68.09% trailing-12-month EBITDA margin is 393.8% higher than the 13.79% industry average.
During the fiscal second quarter ended June 30, 2024, DAC's operating revenues increased 2% year-over-year to $246.31 million. Its income from operations was $139.98 million for the quarter. The company's adjusted net income and adjusted EPS were $132.31 million and $6.78, respectively.
Moreover, as of June 30, 2024, DAC's cash and cash equivalents stood at $372.45 million, compared to $271.81 million as of December 31, 2023.
Analysts expect DAC's revenue for the quarter ending September 30, 2024, to increase 5% year-over-year to $251.16 million. Its EPS for the quarter ending December 31, 2024, is expected to increase 5.9% year-over-year to $7.40. 
DAC's strong fundamentals are reflected in its POWR Ratings. The stock has an overall B rating, translating to a Buy in our proprietary rating system.
DAC has a B grade for Stability, Momentum, and Quality. It is ranked #14 in the same industry.
<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/DAC/">Click here</a> for the additional POWR Ratings for DAC (Growth, Value, and Sentiment).
International Seaways vs. Danaos Corporation: Which Shipping Stock Has Smoother Sailing Ahead?
The cargo shipping market is driven by factors such as an increase in international marine freight transport, a rise in demand for cargo transportation through ships, and a surge in trade-related agreements.
Furthermore, automation in marine transportation, an increase in marine safety norms, and the growth of the digital freight forwarding industry create lucrative growth opportunities for the market. Both INSW and DAC stand to capitalize on these burgeoning industry trends. However, DAC's higher profitability and strong analysts' sentiments favor it as the better shipping stock pick.
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International Seaways vs. Danaos Corporation: Which Shipping Stock Has Smoother Sailing Ahead?

Danaos Corporation (DAC) reported strong financial results in the last reported quarter. DAC's solid industry position and strategic fleet expansion are key drivers of the company's growth prospects. So, should you buy this stock? Read more to find out... Headquartered in Piraeus, Greece, Danaos Corporation (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/DAC/">DAC</a>) is a leading provider of container and dry bulk vessel services in Australia, Asia, and Europe. It offers seaborne transportation services by operating vessels in the containership and drybulk sectors of the shipping industry.
The company currently has a total fleet of 72 Container Vessels ranging from 2,200 TEU to 13,100 TEU and 10 Capesize Dry Bulk Vessels. Also, it has 15 Container Vessels under construction. Further, recently, it received delivery of its first three newbuilding containerships, including one 7,165 TEU and two 8,010 TEU vessels, and it had also added six newbuilding containerships to the order book.
Moreover, in July, the company added $616 million to its contracted revenue backlog and added an extra five newbuilding containerships to its orderbook.
Danaos declared a dividend of $0.80 per share of common stock during the second quarter, which was paid on August 29, 2024, to stockholders of record as of August 20, 2024.
Danaos' CEO, Dr. John Coustas, said, "With respect to our activities in the dry bulk sector, we have recently taken delivery of all ten capesize vessels. We have been gearing up our operations to ensure the integration within our fleet during this building phase before we continue to explore opportunities to further our reach in this sector."
He added, "Our revenues from the dry bulk sector have been steadily increasing, and we look forward to further diversifying our revenues and creating upside through the spot market exposure offered by the sector. Despite our recent fleet growth, renewal, and diversification activities, our balance sheet remains very strong, with a low net debt position."
Shares of DAC have gained 11.3% over the past six months and 22.7% over the past year to close its last trading session at $78.84.
Let's look at factors that could influence DAC's performance in the upcoming months.
Stable Financials
For the second quarter that ended June 30, 2024, DAC's operating revenues rose 2% from the prior year's quarter to $246.31 million. The company's income from operations for the quarter was $139.98 million. Also, its adjusted <a href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/n/netincome.asp">net income</a> and adjusted EPS amounted to $132.31 million and $6.78 for the quarter, respectively.
Furthermore, net cash provided by operating activities increased 0.8% from the year-ago value to $154.28 million. The company's cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash stood at $372.45 million as of June 30, 2024, compared to $271.81 million as of December 31, 2023.
Impressive Historical Growth
DAC's revenue grew at a CAGR of 24.1% over the past three years, while its EBITDA improved at a CAGR of 25.6%. Its EBIT increased at a CAGR of 32.7% over the same period, while the company's normalized net income and tangible book value grew at respective CAGRs of 40.5% and 24.1% over the same time frame.
Also, the company's total assets increased at a CAGR of 8.1% over the same timeframe.
Favorable Analyst Estimates
Analysts expect DAC's revenue for the fourth quarter (ending December 2024) to come in at $259.94 million, indicating an increase of 8.8% year-over-year and the consensus EPS is expected to improve 5.9% year-over-year to $7.40 for the same period. Moreover, the company has surpassed the consensus revenue estimates in three of the trailing four quarters.
For the fiscal year (ending December 2024), the company's revenue is anticipated to grow 2.5% year-over-year to $986.93 million, while its EPS is expected to be $28.32.
High Profitability
DAC's trailing-12-month EBIT margin and net income margin of 55.77% and 58.15% are 457% and 844.7% higher than the 10.01% and 6.16% industry average, respectively. Its trailing-12-month gross profit margin of 74.67% is considerably higher than the industry average of 31.57%.
Furthermore, the stock's trailing-12-month ROCE, ROTC, and ROTA of 18.95%, 9.77%, and 14.20% are higher than the respective industry averages of 12.79%, 7.06%, and 4.95%.
Low Valuation
In terms of forward non-GAAP P/E, DAC is currently trading at 2.78x, 85.7% lower than the industry average of 19.51x. Likewise, the stock's forward EV/Sales and EV/EBIT of 1.64x and 2.83x are considerably lower than the industry average of 1.85x and 16.03x, respectively.
Additionally, the stock's forward Price/Book and Price/Cash Flow of 0.44x and 2.19x are 84.2% and 85.3% lower than the industry averages of 2.79x and 14.90x, respectively.
POWR Ratings Reflect Promise
DAC's sound fundamentals are reflected in its <a href="https://stocknews.com/powr-ratings/">POWR Ratings</a>. The stock has an overall rating of B, translating to a Buy in our proprietary system. The POWR Ratings are calculated by considering 118 different factors, with each factor weighted to an optimal degree.
Our proprietary rating system also evaluates each stock based on eight distinct categories. DAC has a B grade for for Stability, in sync with its 24-month beta of 0.57. It has a B grade for Quality, consistent with its higher-than-industry profitability.
DAC is ranked #13 among the 38 stocks in the A-rated <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/shipping/">Shipping</a> industry.
Beyond what I have stated above, we have also given DAC grades for Growth, Sentiment, Momentum, and Value. Get access to all the DAC ratings <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/DAC/">here</a>.
Bottom Line
DAC reported solid financial results in the last reported quarter. The company has a strong presence in the shipping business, and with its rapidly expanding fleet, it continues to expand its operations.
Also, with a diversified range of services and solutions and solid financial performance, the company is poised to grow in the market. Given its strong financials, accelerating profitability, lower valuation, and robust growth outlook, it could be wise to invest in this stock.
How Does Danaos Corporation (DAC) Stack Up Against Its Peers?
While DAC has an overall POWR Rating of B, investors could also check out these other stocks within the A-rated <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/shipping/">Shipping</a> industry with A (Strong Buy) or B (Buy) ratings:
Global Ship Lease Inc. Cl A (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/GSL/">GSL</a>)
Dynagas LNG Partners LP (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/DLNG/">DLNG</a>)
Overseas Shipholding Group, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/OSG/">OSG</a>)
For exploring more A and B-rated Shipping stocks, <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/shipping/">click here</a>.
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DAC shares were unchanged in after-hours trading Monday. Year-to-date, DAC has gained 11.31%, versus a 19.17% rise in the benchmark S&amp;P 500 index during the same period.
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