DAC Stock Analysis: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
DAC - Danaos Corporation
$103.45
-1.29 (-1.23%)
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HOLD
MODERATE Confidence
Last Updated: January 30, 2026
Earnings: Feb 09, 2026
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Bottom Line:
📊 HOLD: DAC is fairly valued with market pricing in 2.9% annual growth. Fine to hold or accumulate slowly on dips.
📊 HOLD: DAC is fairly valued with market pricing in 2.9% annual growth. Fine to hold or accumulate slowly on dips.
Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$96.06
Based on 0.1% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$59.64
Trading above fair value
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 3.8x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: DAC is currently trading at $103.45, which is considered extended relative to its 30-day fair value range of $95.31 to $101.84. The stock's valuation (Forward PE: 4.2) is in line with its historical norms (3.8). At these levels, the market is pricing in 2.9% 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 uptrend. The price is approaching resistance at $104.83. A breakout above this level would be a bullish signal, while rejection here could lead to consolidation.
Market Sentiment: DAC has a strong technical setup (75/100), with favorable trendlines, momentum, and price action for short-term traders. The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Technical Outlook: Technically, DAC is in a uptrend. The price is approaching resistance at $104.83. A breakout above this level would be a bullish signal, while rejection here could lead to consolidation.
Market Sentiment: DAC has a strong technical setup (75/100), with favorable trendlines, momentum, and price action for short-term traders. The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
EXTENDED
Fair Price Range
$95.31 -
$101.84
Company Quality Score
64/100
(BUY)
Options IV Signal
50th percentile
(NORMAL)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
58.5%
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View Profit Protection PlanAll Signals
- BEARISH: Price extended above range
- NEUTRAL: Options fairly priced (IV 50th percentile)
- BULLISH: Strong technical setup (75/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BEARISH: Trading above Wall St target ($98.00)
- NEUTRAL: Market pricing in 2.9% annual earnings growth - fairly valued
Fair Price Analysis
30-Day Fair Range
$95.31 -
$101.84
Current vs Fair Value
EXTENDED
Expected Move (7 Days)
±$3.50
(3.4%)
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$98.41
Resistance Level
$104.83
Current Trend
Uptrend
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
4.16
Wall Street Target
$98.00
(-6.4%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
1.8%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
12.9%
Profit Margin
45.2%
Valuation Premium vs History
+2.9% premium
PE vs Historical
4.2 vs 3.8
FAIR
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
+2.9%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$107.78
(+3%)
2-Year Target
$110.90
(+6%)
3-Year Target
$114.12
(+9%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 4→4)
PE COMPRESSION
$104.34
(0%)
Earnings growth offset by PE compression
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 22.3, Growth: -3.8%)
$500.04
(+377%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 4.2, Growth: -3.8%)
$93.20
(-11%)
Bear:
(PE: 3.5, Growth: -3.8%)
$79.22
(-24%)
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Valuation based on Current Earnings
Trailing PE: 4.07 | Current EPS (TTM): $25.14
Bull Case
$112.91
(+8%)
Analyst growth 0.2%, PE expands to 4.5
Base Case
$102.64
(-2%)
Market implied 0.2%, PE stable at 4.1
Bear Case
$69.63
(-34%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 3.5
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
Last updated: January 30, 2026 5:36 PM ET
Data refreshes hourly during market hours. Next update: 6:36 PM
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