Danaos Corporation (DAC) Revenue History
Annual and quarterly revenue from 2014 to 2025
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DAC Revenue Growth
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DAC's revenue distribution by segment and geography
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DAC Revenue Analysis (2014–2025)
As of May 8, 2026, Danaos Corporation (DAC) generated trailing twelve-month (TTM) revenue of $1.04 billion, reflecting modest growth of +3.1% year-over-year. The most recent quarter (Q4 2025) recorded $266.3 million in revenue, up 2.1% sequentially.
Looking at the longer-term picture, DAC's 5-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) stands at +17.7%, indicating consistent double-digit revenue growth. The company achieved its highest annual revenue of $1.04 billion in 2025, representing a new all-time high.
When compared to Industrials sector peers including ZIM (-18.1% YoY), GSL (+7.5% YoY), and MATX (-4.6% YoY), DAC has underperformed the peer group in terms of revenue growth. Compare DAC vs ZIM →
DAC Revenue vs Peers
Revenue metrics vs comparable public companies
| Company | TTM Revenue | YoY Growth | 5Y CAGR | Op. Margin | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DACCurrent | $1.0B | +3.1% | +17.7% | 47.8% | |
 ZIM | $6.9B | -18.1% | +11.6% | 12.2% | |
 GSL | $766M | +7.5% | +22.1% | 50.7% | |
 MATX | $3.3B | -4.6% | +7.0% | 14.0% | |
 SBLK | $1.0B | -17.6% | +8.5% | 13.5% | |
 CMRE | $878M | -38.7% | +13.8% | 51.7% |
DAC Historical Revenue Data (2014–2025)
| Year | Revenue | YoY % | Gross Profit | Gross Margin | Op. Income | Op. Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1.04B | +2.8% | $626.2M | 60.1% | $498.8M | 47.8% |
| 2024 | $1.01B | +4.2% | $615.9M | 60.7% | $540.9M | 53.3% |
| 2023 | $973.6M | -2.0% | $641.2M | 65.9% | $580.7M | 59.6% |
| 2022 | $993.3M | +44.1% | $665.0M | 66.9% | $653.4M | 65.8% |
| 2021 | $689.5M | +49.4% | $412.4M | 59.8% | $358.3M | 52.0% |
| 2020 | $461.6M | +3.2% | $234.9M | 50.9% | $199.5M | 43.2% |
| 2019 | $447.2M | -2.5% | $236.6M | 52.9% | $201.1M | 45.0% |
| 2018 | $458.7M | +1.5% | $234.2M | 51.0% | $-12,122,000 | -2.6% |
| 2017 | $451.7M | -9.4% | $216.9M | 48.0% | $187.5M | 41.5% |
| 2016 | $498.3M | -12.3% | $246.0M | 49.4% | $-212,643,000 | -42.7% |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying DAC stock.
Is DAC's revenue growth accelerating or slowing?
DAC revenue growth slowed to +3.1%, below the 5-year CAGR of +17.7%. TTM revenue is $1.0B. The deceleration marks a shift from historical growth rates.
What is DAC's long-term revenue growth rate?
Danaos Corporation's 5-year revenue CAGR of +17.7% reflects the variable expansion pattern. Current YoY growth of +3.1% is near this long-term average.
How is DAC's revenue distributed by segment?
DAC reports revenue by product line and geographic region. Annual and quarterly breakdowns from 2014-2025 are available for download. Segment mix reveals concentration and diversification trends.