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Danaos Corporation is projected to rise to $168.53 by 2027, a +19% move from its current price of $142.07. DAC is currently trading above its 50-day average (a bullish sign). Technical indicators currently lean strong buy.
A data-driven summary — not financial advice. See the full breakdown below.
Live market data via Yahoo Finance · updated 7/31/2026
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1 | $140.17 | $142.12 | $144.10 | +0.04% |
| Aug 2 | $139.42 | $142.17 | $144.98 | +0.07% |
| Aug 3 | $138.86 | $142.22 | $145.67 | +0.11% |
| Aug 4 | $138.39 | $142.27 | $146.27 | +0.14% |
| Aug 5 | $137.99 | $142.33 | $146.80 | +0.18% |
| Aug 6 | $137.63 | $142.38 | $147.28 | +0.22% |
| Aug 7 | $137.31 | $142.43 | $147.74 | +0.25% |
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | $137.31 | $142.43 | $147.74 | +0.25% |
| Week 2 | $135.58 | $142.79 | $150.37 | +0.50% |
| Week 3 | $134.35 | $143.15 | $152.52 | +0.76% |
| Week 4 | $133.38 | $143.51 | $154.41 | +1.01% |
| Week 5 | $132.56 | $143.87 | $156.14 | +1.27% |
| Week 6 | $131.86 | $144.23 | $157.76 | +1.52% |
| Week 7 | $131.25 | $144.59 | $159.30 | +1.78% |
Short-term targets derived from the forecast trend and recent volatility. Highly uncertain — not financial advice.
Danaos Corporation is an industrials company that owns and operates containerships and drybulk vessels in Australia, Europe, and the United States. It operates in two segments, Container Vessels and Drybulk Vessels, and provides seaborne transportation services by operating vessels in the containership and drybulk sectors of the shipping industry.
As of December 31, 2025, it had a fleet of 75 containerships aggregating 477,230 TEUs; 27 container vessels under construction aggregating 173,314 TEUs; 10 Capesize bulk carriers aggregating 1,755,000 DWT; and 2 dry bulk vessels under construction aggregating 422,000 DWT. The company was formerly known as Danaos Holdings Limited and changed its name to Danaos Corporation in October 2005. Danaos Corporation was founded in 1963 and is based in Piraeus, Greece.
Danaos Corporation (DAC) is an industrial stock trading at $142.07 with a market cap of $2.59B, and it ranks 1748.
The stock's near-term technical backdrop includes RSI14 of 70; the SMA50 is $129.38 and the SMA200 is $111.02; it trades with support at $122.32 and resistance at $142.07.
The 30-day price range is $129.69 to $155.64 and the annualized volatility is 30%.
Forecasts show a rising path over time, with 2026 average price of $142.07, 2030 average of $315.61, 2040 average of $928.63, and 2050 average of $2,185.53, with bullish sentiment indicated for many years.
A major floor 22.7% below — a decisive break under it would weaken the trend.
The nearest floor, 13.9% below — buyers have tended to step in here.
Price is pressing into resistance (0.0% away) — a breakout level to watch.
A major ceiling 9.3% above — clearing it would confirm fresh momentum.
Key DAC support and resistance from recent price action — levels where the trend has historically paused or reversed. Percentages are the distance from the current price.
A snapshot of DAC market posture derived from its technical indicators and recent volatility. Higher trend and alignment lean bullish; higher risk means larger swings.
Technical Analysis
Indicators computed on daily closing prices.
| Period | SMA | Action | EMA | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA 5 | $140.32 | Buy | $139.51 | Buy |
| MA 10 | $135.63 | Buy | $136.82 | Buy |
| MA 20 | $131.55 | Buy | $133.48 | Buy |
| MA 50 | $129.38 | Buy | $129.34 | Buy |
| MA 100 | $124.01 | Buy | $123.79 | Buy |
| MA 200 | $111.02 | Buy | $114.58 | Buy |
| Name | Value | Action |
|---|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 72.08 | Sell |
| Stoch RSI (14) | 95.27 | Sell |
| CCI (20) | 139.20 | Buy |
| Williams %R (14) | 0.00 | Info |
| MACD (12,26,9) | 1.30 | Buy |
| ROC (12) | 9.63 | Buy |
| Bollinger %B (20,2) | 0.94 | Neutral |
| Stochastic %K (14) | 100.00 | Sell |
| TRIX (15) | 0.24 | Buy |
| Awesome (5,34) | 10.86 | Buy |
| Ultimate (7,14,28) | 81.31 | Sell |
| Momentum (10) | 11.54 | Buy |
| Aroon Osc (25) | 76.00 | Buy |
| Hull MA (9) | 142.27 | Sell |
| ADX (14) | 25.35 | Buy |
| ATR (14) | 1.72 | Info |
The 30-day range is $129.69 to $155.64; RSI14 is 70. The price is above the SMA50 ($129.38) and above the SMA200 ($111.02).
Support is at $122.32 and resistance is at $142.07. Near-term sentiment is BULLISH.
| Year | Min | Avg | Max | ROI | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $94.32 | $142.07 | $187.41 | 0% | Neutral | |
| $138.18 | $168.53 | $214.78 | +19% | Neutral | |
| $169.52 | $210.69 | $275.89 | +48% | Bullish | |
| $217.01 | $273.91 | $366.39 | +93% | Bullish | |
| $246.70 | $315.61 | $429.84 | +122% | Bullish | |
| $286.95 | $371.60 | $514.14 | +162% | Bullish | |
| $311.09 | $407.43 | $571.78 | +187% | Bullish | |
| $328.31 | $434.53 | $617.74 | +206% | Bullish | |
| $378.34 | $505.75 | $727.62 | +256% | Bullish | |
| $423.90 | $572.03 | $832.16 | +303% | Bullish | |
| $659.74 | $928.63 | $1,415.88 | +554% | Bullish | |
| $1,447.64 | $2,185.53 | $3,572.40 | +14.4x | Bullish |
Current year — the forecast is anchored to the live price, so ROI shows 0%.
| Month | Min | Avg | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | $94.32 | $142.07 | $165.60 | +0.00% |
| August 2026 | $125.66 | $146.52 | $174.11 | +3.13% |
| September 2026 | $125.18 | $146.80 | $176.09 | +0.19% |
| October 2026 | $127.43 | $150.12 | $181.41 | +2.26% |
| November 2026 | $130.63 | $154.47 | $187.79 | +2.90% |
| December 2026 | $129.22 | $153.33 | $187.41 | -0.74% |
Click any year to see its month-by-month DAC forecast. Min / Avg / Max are a bear / base / bull scenario; ROI is the projected move from the current price. Change is the month-over-month move in the average. Estimates, not guarantees.
By 2026, DAC could reach as high as $187.41, with a base case around $142.07 and support toward $94.32 — roughly 0% from $142.07. A consolidation phase looks the most probable path here.
Expect DAC to range from $138.18 to $214.78 through 2027. The $168.53 average target implies a +19% move from current prices. That is up +19% on the projected 2026 average. Price action looks broadly range-bound.
The DAC price prediction for 2028 points to an average of $210.69 (low $169.52, high $275.89) — a potential gain of +48% on today's $142.07. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
In 2029, DAC is projected to trade between $217.01 and $366.39, averaging $273.91 — a potential gain of +93% from today's $142.07. That is up +30% on the projected 2028 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
Danaos Corporation's 2030 outlook centres on $315.61, within a $246.70 to $429.84 range. That is up +15% on the projected 2029 average. That marks a +122% change versus current levels. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
By 2031, DAC could reach as high as $514.14, with a base case around $371.60 and support toward $286.95 — roughly +162% from $142.07. Momentum favours further upside here.
Expect DAC to range from $311.09 to $571.78 through 2032. The $407.43 average target implies a +187% move from current prices. That is up +10% on the projected 2031 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
The DAC price prediction for 2033 points to an average of $434.53 (low $328.31, high $617.74) — a potential gain of +206% on today's $142.07. Momentum favours further upside here.
In 2034, DAC is projected to trade between $378.34 and $727.62, averaging $505.75 — a potential gain of +256% from today's $142.07. That is up +16% on the projected 2033 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Danaos Corporation's 2035 outlook centres on $572.03, within a $423.90 to $832.16 range. That is up +13% on the projected 2034 average. That marks a +303% change versus current levels. Momentum favours further upside here.
By 2040, DAC could reach as high as $1,415.88, with a base case around $928.63 and support toward $659.74 — roughly +554% from $142.07. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Expect DAC to range from $1,447.64 to $3,572.40 through 2050. The $2,185.53 average target implies a +14.4x move from current prices. That is up +135% on the projected 2040 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
Investing $1,000 in DAC today (≈ 7.038784 DAC) could be worth
$15,383.44
+$14,383.44 (+1438%) by 2050 · US Dollar
Based on the average projected DAC price of $2,185.53 in 2050.
Based on the base (average) forecast scenario. FX rates are indicative. Estimates only — not financial advice.
See what a past investment in DACwould be worth at today's price.
$1,000 invested in DAC on Jul 30, 2025 (≈ 10.863661 DAC) would be worth
$1,543.4
+$543.4 (+54.3%) today · 1.54× · US Dollar
Based on a DAC entry price of $92.05 vs. today's $142.07.
| Invested | Entry price | Value today | Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 week ago | $137.44 | $1,033.69 | +3.4% |
| 1 month ago | $122.37 | $1,160.99 | +16.1% |
| 3 months ago | $119.77 | $1,186.19 | +18.6% |
| 6 months ago | $103.45 | $1,373.32 | +37.3% |
| 1 year ago | $92.05 | $1,543.4 | +54.3% |
| All time (5.0y) ago | $69.49 | $2,044.47 | +104.4% |
Past performance from historical market data — it does not predict future results. FX rates are indicative. Not financial advice.
Enter a price to see how it sits against our DAC forecast.
Our base-case forecast reaches $280.00 around 2030.
Implied market cap at $280.00: $5.1B
The multi-year forecast presents a rising path with a sequence of annual averages and ROI figures. The 2026 average is $142.07 with ROI of 0 and NEUTRAL sentiment, followed by 2027 average $168.53 with ROI 18.6 and NEUTRAL sentiment, 2028 average $210.69 with ROI 48.3 and BULLISH sentiment, 2029 average $273.91 with ROI 92.8 and BULLISH sentiment, and 2030 average $315.61 with ROI 122.2 and BULLISH sentiment.
Beyond 2030, the forecast continues higher: 2031 average $371.60 ROI 161.6 (BULLISH), 2032 average $407.43 ROI 186.8 (BULLISH), 2033 average $434.53 ROI 205.9 (BULLISH), 2034 average $505.75 ROI 256 (BULLISH), 2035 average $572.03 ROI 302.6 (BULLISH). The path then extends to 2040 average $928.63 ROI 553.6 (BULLISH) and 2050 average $2,185.53 ROI 1438.3 (BULLISH).
These are estimates, not guarantees; actual results may differ.
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The forecast shows a 2030 average price of $315.61 with ROI 122.2% and bullish sentiment.
The forecast depicts a rising price path with increasing averages and bullish sentiment from 2028 onward, including an average of $315.61 in 2030 and $2,185.53 in 2050, with ROI rising to 122.2% by 2030 and 1,438.3% by 2050.
Yes. The forecast shows a 2040 average of $928.63 and a 2050 average of $2,185.53, indicating that the price could exceed $1,000 by 2050.
Current price is $142.07 and market cap is $2.59B.
The 30-day range is $129.69 to $155.64.
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