DAC
Danaos Corporation
Deep Sea Foreign Transportation of Freight
Danaos (DAC) Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
$150.85
+3.61 (+2.45%)
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5d:
-1.05%
30d:
-8.54%
90d:
+7.47%
QUANTITATIVE VERDICT
WAIT
LOW Confidence (87%)
Quality Score
47/100
Position
OVERSOLD
30-Day Fair Range
$151.71 – $164.66
Position: OVERSOLD
Forward P/E & Valuation
6.2x
FAIR
vs 5.6x historical avg
Wall Street Target
$164.50
+9.0% upside
Options IV & Volume
HIGH Vol
HIGH volume confirmation
Support / Resistance
$144.24 / $160.80
Trend: Strong Uptrend
Executive Thesis & Bottom Line
Forward Earnings Fair Value & Price Prediction →
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Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$113.33
Based on -3.6% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$70.37
Trading above historical range
How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 5.6x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: DAC is currently trading at $150.85, which is considered oversold relative to its 30-day fair value range of $151.71 to $164.66. From a valuation perspective, the stock is trading at a premium (Forward PE: 6.2) compared to its historical average (5.6). At these levels, the market is pricing in 3.3% annual earnings growth. This growth rate appears achievable given the company's track record, suggesting the valuation is rational.
Technical Outlook: Technically, DAC is in a strong uptrend. Immediate support is located at $144.24, while resistance sits at $160.80.
Market Sentiment: DAC scores 61/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge — the chart has corrected and is stabilizing (RSI reset, momentum turning up), historically a favorable entry zone. Current signals suggest waiting for a better entry point before initiating new positions.
Technical Outlook: Technically, DAC is in a strong uptrend. Immediate support is located at $144.24, while resistance sits at $160.80.
Market Sentiment: DAC scores 61/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge — the chart has corrected and is stabilizing (RSI reset, momentum turning up), historically a favorable entry zone. Current signals suggest waiting for a better entry point before initiating new positions.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
OVERSOLD
Historical Trading Range
$151.71 -
$164.66
Company Quality Score
47/100
(HOLD)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
86.7%
Trading Range & Key Levels
30-Day Trading Range
$151.71 -
$164.66
Current vs Trading Range
OVERSOLD
Support Level
$144.24
Resistance Level
$160.80
Current Trend
Strong Uptrend
Technical data as of
Nov 11, 2026
Quantitative Signal Breakdown
- BULLISH: Price oversold vs 30-day range
- BULLISH: Strong technical setup (61/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- NEUTRAL: Near Wall St target ($164.50)
- NEUTRAL: Market pricing in 3.3% annual earnings growth - fairly valued
- WARNING: Composite score 47/100 in the bottom quintile — this cohort historically lags the market
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
6.16
Wall Street Target
$164.50
(+9.0%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
4.7%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
16.9%
Profit Margin
51.3%
Valuation Premium vs History
+3.3% premium
PE vs Historical
6.2 vs 5.6
FAIR
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
+3.3%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$155.83
(+3%)
2-Year Target
$160.97
(+7%)
3-Year Target
$166.28
(+10%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 6→6)
PE COMPRESSION
$151.24
(+0%)
Earnings growth offset by PE compression
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 19.9, Growth: -11.2%)
$354.71
(+135%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 6.2, Growth: -11.2%)
$109.97
(-27%)
Bear:
(PE: 5.2, Growth: -11.2%)
$93.47
(-38%)
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Valuation based on Current Earnings
Trailing PE: 4.98 | Current EPS (TTM): $29.55
Bull Case
$134.28
(-11%)
Analyst growth -17.1%, PE expands to 5.5
Base Case
$122.08
(-19%)
Market implied -17.1%, PE stable at 5.0
Bear Case
$100.12
(-34%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 4.2
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
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Bullish
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Reddit / WSB Comments
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Bullish
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Last Tracked
Jun 24, 2026
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Key Retail Themes:
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