Danaos (DAC) Q2 2025 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Operating revenues for Q2 2025 rose to $262.2M, up $15.9M year-over-year, driven by new vessel additions and higher utilization, despite lower charter rates and increased expenses.

• Adjusted net income for Q2 2025 was $117.0M ($6.36 per share), down from $132.3M ($6.78) in Q2 2024.

• The company maintains a highly efficient, diversified fleet, including recent expansion into dry bulk with 10 Capesize vessels.

• Strong and stable cash flow profile with a $3.6B charter backlog through 2033 and 99% operating days contract coverage for 2025.

• Pioneers in digitalization and ESG, achieving IMO 2030 carbon intensity targets 11 years early and a 51.4% CO2 reduction per ton mile in 2024.

Financial highlights

• Q2 2025 operating revenues were $262.2M, up from $246.3M in Q2 2024; adjusted EBITDA was $176.0M, nearly flat year-over-year.

• Cash and cash equivalents as of June 30, 2025, were $546M, with total liquidity at $924M.

• Net debt as of June 30, 2025: $224M; net debt/adjusted EBITDA at 0.31x, down from 0.40x at year-end 2024.

• Vessel operating expenses rose due to fleet expansion and higher daily costs; interest expense increased with higher average indebtedness.

• Q2 2025 adjusted EBITDA margin: 67.2%.

Outlook and guidance

• Charter coverage for container fleet is 99% for 2025 and 88% for 2026, providing strong revenue visibility.

• Orderbook includes 16 newbuild containerships (134,234 TEU) with deliveries through 2028, all with multi-year charters secured.

• Expectation of gradual improvement in trade flows as inventories normalize and tariffs stabilize.

• Management remains cautious on speculative ordering, especially in the feeder segment, and is focused on disciplined capital allocation.

• Operating costs expected to normalize over the full year after a spike from bulk orders in Q2.