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DANAOS CORP (DAC) Stock Technical Analysis

NYSE:DAC - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - MHY1968P1218 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

90.04  +0.79 (+0.89%)

Technical Rating and Analysis

8

We assign a technical rating of 8 out of 10 to DAC. Although DAC is only a medium performer in the overall market, the technical picture looks good in both the medium and short term time frames.

The long and short term trends are both positive. This is looking good!
DAC is part of the Marine Transportation industry. There are 36 other stocks in this industry. DAC outperforms 85% of them.
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 84.50 - 91.00 range, which is quite wide. It is currently trading near the high of this range.
When compared to the yearly performance of all other stocks, DAC outperforms 60% of them, which is more or less in line with the market.
Considerably lower volume is observed in the last couple of days.
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 and the volatility has been reduced. A pullback is taking place, which may present a nice opportunity for an entry. There is a resistance zone just above the current price starting at 90.02. Right above this resistance zone may be a good entry point. There is a support zone below the current price at 89.24, a Stop Loss order could be placed below this zone.

Support and Resistance Analysis

69.43

91.49

3 important support areas can be observed.

  • A support zone ranging from 85.70 to 90.02. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
  • Support @83.63 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.
  • A support zone ranging from 70.13 to 70.58. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in the weekly time frame.

When analyzing the resistance we notice one important area.

  • Resistance @90.58 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.
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 Strength60.92NEUTRALDAC is not amongst the best or worst performers 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)55.59NEUTRALThe RSI value for DAC is a neutral value.
Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9)0.03POSITIVEThe MACD value suggests DAC has a positive trend, although the MACD value is declining.
Stochastics (14,3)80.84OVERBOUGHTThe high Stochastics value suggests DAC may be overbought.
Average True Range in percent/ATR (20)2.2MEDIUM VOLATILITYThe ATR as a percentage value for DAC suggests some volalility.
Average Directional Index/ADX (14)20.37NEUTRALThe ADX value for DAC suggests a possible start of a new 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
90.5986.474.12 (4.55%)21.99%
An entry @90.59. This is a Buy Stop order right above the resistance zone.An exit @86.47. This is a Stop Loss order right below the 10 day low.The trade has a worst case loss of 4.12 points, which is 4.55%.For a 1.00% total portfolio risk, you can invest 21.99% of your capital in this trade.

  • 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 (7/22/2025, 1:48:29 PM)

90.04

+0.79 (+0.89%)

Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryMarine Transportation
Performance
% Chg0.89%
1 Week-0.11%
2 Weeks-0.02%
1 Month2.23%
3 Month10.92%
6 Month15.22%
12 Month6.45%
2 Year26.74%
3 Year22.04%
5 Year2450%
10 Year5.72%
15 Year53.25%
Volatility
ATR(14)1.97
ATR(20)%2.2%
ATR Inc-22.37%
Range Today0.9
ADR(20)1.94
ADR(20)%2.16%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS60.92
Mansfield0.02
10 Day High91
10 Day Low86.48
20 Day High91
20 Day Low84.5
52 Week High91
52 Week Low65.4
CS1 End89.24
CR1 Start90.02
Volume & EV
DER(3)1.61%
DER(5)-1.1%
Volume19.14K
Volume Incr-42.72%
Vol(5)59.30K
Vol(50)92.58K