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Two analysts give Danaos stock a USD 164.50 target

Published on 10/17/2026 at 20:36 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Danaos is expected to report on November 16, 2026. Danaos stock closed at USD 158.17 on October 16, 2026, down 0.35 percent on NYSE.

Analyst target and market date

Two analysts put the average Danaos target at USD 164.50 as of October 16, 2026.
Danaos is expected to report after the market closes on November 16, 2026.
Danaos stock closed at USD 158.17 on October 16, 2026, down 0.35 percent on the NYSE.
Danaos had a USD 2.9 billion market capitalization and a 5.36 trailing price-to-earnings ratio on October 16, 2026.

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Two analysts put the average target for Danaos at USD 164.50 as of October 16, 2026, or 4.00 percent above the stock's USD 158.17 closing price, according to StockAnalysis. Danaos stock closed at USD 158.17 on the NYSE on October 16, 2026, down 0.35 percent from the prior close.

November 16, 2026 is the next date

The next estimated earnings date is November 16, 2026, after the market closes, according to StockAnalysis. That date gives investors a defined checkpoint for the next operating update. The company has a long-term charter model focused on containership ownership and contracted cash flow, according to its investor-relations materials.

Range leaves room below the high

Danaos traded between a 52-week low of USD 85.31 and a high of USD 172.76 on the latest quoted market data. At USD 158.17, the stock stood 8.45 percent below its 52-week high. The price was also above the midpoint of that range, which was USD 129.04. Trading volume reached 119,085 shares on October 16, 2026, versus an average of 139,529 shares.

Valuation is 5.36 times earnings

Danaos had a market capitalization of USD 2.9 billion and a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 5.36 on October 16, 2026. StockAnalysis listed an annual dividend of USD 4.60 and a dividend yield of 2.91 percent on the same date. The next report will therefore matter for both earnings durability and the cash-return profile.

Comparison with peers

The following comparison uses October 16, 2026 closing data.

Danaos (NYSE, USD): minus 0.35 percent, P/E 5.36, market capitalization USD 2.9 billion
Global Ship Lease (NYSE, USD): minus 1.62 percent, P/E 3.99, market capitalization USD 1.5 billion
Star Bulk Carriers (Nasdaq, USD): minus 0.68 percent, P/E 10.90, market capitalization USD 3.1 billion

The stock remains below its high

The combination of a USD 164.50 average target, a November 16 reporting date and an 8.45 percent gap to the 52-week high gives Danaos stock three measurable reference points for the next update. The NYSE closing price was USD 158.17 on October 16, 2026.