Logo image of DAC

DANAOS CORP (DAC) Stock Technical Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:DAC - MHY1968P1218 - Common Stock

98.07 USD
+0.33 (+0.34%)
Last: 12/5/2025, 8:12:33 PM
98.07 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 12/5/2025, 8:12:33 PM
Technical Rating and Analysis

10

Taking everything into account, DAC scores 10 out of 10 in our technical rating. Both in the recent history as in the last year, DAC has proven to be a steady performer, scoring decent points in every aspect analyzed.

The long and short term trends are both positive. This is looking good!
Looking at the yearly performance, DAC did better than 76% of all other stocks. On top of that, DAC also shows a nice and consistent pattern of rising prices.
DAC is currently trading near its 52 week high, which is a good sign. The S&P500 Index however is also trading near new highs, which makes the performance in line with the market.
In the last month DAC has a been trading in the 91.48 - 99.56 range, which is quite wide. It is currently trading near the high of this range.
DAC is an average performer in the Marine Transportation industry, it outperforms 50% of 35 stocks in the same industry.
Weekly and Daily overview Charts
DANAOS CORP / DAC Weekly stock chart
DANAOS CORP / DAC Daily stock chart
Setup Rating and Analysis

8

DAC has an excellent technical rating and also presents a decent setup pattern. Prices have been consolidating lately. There is a resistance zone just above the current price starting at 98.08. Right above this resistance zone may be a good entry point. There is a support zone below the current price at 97.06, a Stop Loss order could be placed below this zone.

Support and Resistance Analysis

69.43

99.51

When analyzing the support we can see 5 important areas.

  • A support zone ranging from 95.78 to 97.06. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in the daily time frame.
  • A support zone ranging from 88.60 to 89.05. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
  • Support @85.70 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.
  • A support zone ranging from 83.63 to 84.19. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
  • Support @70.13 from a horizontal line in the weekly time frame.

We found 1 important resistance area.

  • A resistance zone ranging from 98.08 to 98.52. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
Technical Indicator Signal Analysis

The Technical Rating and Setup analysis above combine different indicators and trends in different timeframes. Individual signals from indicators may give more contradictive signals and should always be interpreted in the more global context.

IndicatorValueSignalComment
ChartMill Long Term Trend IndicatorUPPOSITIVEThe long term trend for DAC is up.
ChartMill Short Term Trend IndicatorUPPOSITIVEThe short term trend for DAC is up.
ChartMill Relative Strength76.33POSITIVEDAC has a high relative strength, it outperformed 76.33% off all stocks on the market.
Simple Moving Average/SMA (20)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of DAC is above the rising SMA(20).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (50)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of DAC is above the rising SMA(50).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (200)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of DAC is above the rising SMA(200).
Relative Strength Index/RSI (14)64.11NEUTRALThe RSI value for DAC is a neutral value.
Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9)0.08POSITIVEThe MACD value suggests DAC has a positive trend, although the MACD value is declining.
Stochastics (14,3)79.46NEUTRALThe Stochastics value for DAC is a neutral value.
Average True Range in percent/ATR (20)2.14MEDIUM VOLATILITYThe ATR as a percentage value for DAC suggests some volalility.
Average Directional Index/ADX (14)31.99POSITIVEThe high ADX value value for DAC suggests a strong trend.
Chart- and CandleStick Pattern Analysis
Daily CandleStick Patterns
Bullish Engulfing (D)
Bullish Hammer (D)
Bearish Inverted Hammer (D)
Hanging Man (D)
Bullish Harami (D)
Doji (D)
Gravestone Doji (D)
DragonFly Doji (D)
Bearish Engulfing (D)
Bearish Shooting Star (D)
Bearish Harami (D)
Inside Bar (D)
Red Dog Reversal Down (D)
Red Dog Reversal Up (D)
Dark Cloud Cover (D)
Weekly CandleStick Patterns
Bullish Engulfing (W)
Bullish Hammer (W)
Bearish Inverted Hammer (W)
Hanging Man (W)
Bullish Harami (W)
Doji (W)
Gravestone Doji (W)
DragonFly Doji (W)
Bearish Engulfing (W)
Bearish Shooting Star (W)
Bearish Harami (W)
Inside Bar (W)
Dark Cloud Cover (W)
Daily Chart Patterns
Bull Flag
Bear Flag
Ascending Triangle (D)
Descending Triangle (D)
Symmetrical Triangle (D)
Squeeze
Channel (D)
Channel Up (D)
Channel Down (D)
Rising Wedge (D)
Falling Wedge (D)
Double Bottom (D)
Multiple Bottom (D)
Double Top (D)
Multiple Top (D)
Weekly Chart Patterns
Weekly Bull Flag
Weekly Bear Flag
Squeeze Week
Channel (W)
Double Bottom (W)
Multiple Bottom (W)
Double Top (W)
Multiple Top (W)
Example Setup

Important!: this is just an example which is fully automatically generated based on the analysis above and should in no way be interpreted as a suggestion. Always make your own analysis and determine your own entry and exit points.

ENTRYEXITDISTANCECAPITAL
98.5395.772.76 (2.80%)25.00%
An entry @98.53. This is a Buy Stop order right above the resistance zone.An exit @95.77. This is a Stop Loss order right below the support zone.The trade has a worst case loss of 2.76 points, which is 2.80%.For a 0.70% total portfolio risk, you can invest 25.00% of your capital in this trade.

  • The distance between exit and entry is rather small compared to the average daily movement of DAC. Please evaluate whether better entry and exit points can be found.
  • The generated setup is based on the nearest support and resistance areas. If you are looking for a more long term trade, probably a wider stop is advisable.
  • This trade setup was generated fully automatically and should not be interpreted as trading advice. Always check the related news for upcoming earnings or other events. Make your own analysis and trade at your own responsibility.
DANAOS CORP / DAC Daily stock chart

DANAOS CORP

NYSE:DAC (12/5/2025, 8:12:33 PM)

After market: 98.07 0 (0%)

98.07

+0.33 (+0.34%)

Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryMarine Transportation
Performance
% Chg0.34%
1 Week0.28%
2 Weeks5.45%
1 Month6.09%
3 Month2.73%
6 Month12.89%
12 Month20.52%
2 Year32.42%
3 Year86.23%
5 Year357.63%
10 Year16.94%
15 Year87.3%
Volatility
ATR(14)2.24
ATR(20)%2.14%
ATR Inc-0.93%
Range Today1.52
ADR(20)2.04
ADR(20)%2.08%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS76.33
3 months CRS60.54
6 months CRS69.44
Mansfield0.22
10 Day High99.56
10 Day Low92.5
20 Day High99.56
20 Day Low91.48
52 Week High99.56
52 Week Low65.4
CS1 End97.06
CR1 Start98.08
Volume & EV
DER(3)1.48%
DER(5)1.63%
Volume51.30K
Volume Incr-13.54%
Vol(5)73.92K
Vol(50)74.77K

DANAOS CORP / DAC FAQ

What is the technical rating for DAC stock?

ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 10 / 10 to DAC.


Can you provide the trend direction for DANAOS CORP?

The current trend direction for DANAOS CORP (DAC) is Bullish.


What is the RSI signal for DAC stock?

DANAOS CORP (DAC) has an RSI value of 64.1055. This indicates that the stock is currently neutral.


Can you provide the short term momentum for DANAOS CORP?

The short term momentum for DANAOS CORP (DAC) is positive.


What is the buy/sell signal for DAC stock?

The buy/sell signal for DANAOS CORP (DAC) is buy as both the short term and long term trends are positive.