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Why DAC Stock advanced +0.05% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
$158.86 +0.05% NYSE • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot)
EXT / AFTER-HRS: $158.57
Danaos Corporation (DAC) carries a Roarable Rating of C (Hold) with 65/100 RQD Confidence. The composite score sits in the neutral Hold band (59–69), meaning current holders don’t need to panic-sell while prospective buyers can wait for a move into the 70+ Buy zone.
ROARABLE C • HOLD / WATCH
Cap $2.89B
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Is DAC stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?
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As of 2026-11-01, Danaos Corporation (NYSE: DAC) is rated C (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 65/100 at a spot price of $158.86 (+0.05% 1D, market cap $2.89B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 14/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 8/20, Executive Insider Alignment 11/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 15/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 17/20. Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, DAC ranks #280 in composite RQD confidence.
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How does DAC compare to SBLK and CDLR in the Consumer Discretionary sector?
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Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Marine Transportation), DAC carries a Roarable C (65/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 5.8x, gross margin of —, and ROIC of 10.9%. By comparison, SBLK (Star Bulk Carriers Corp.) holds a C- grade (61/100 RQD, P/E 38.3x, ROIC 5.5%, cap $3.22B) and CDLR (Cadeler A/S (each representing four (4) )) posts a C grade (62/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC —, cap $2.58B). Among the 5-stock peer group, DAC leads on earnings multiple (5.8x) while TNK leads on capital efficiency (20.1% ROIC).
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What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for DAC?
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Per DAC's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001369241), Danaos Corporation generated $1.04B in revenue (+2.8% YoY), $494.6M in net income, and $644.8M in free cash flow against $5.11B in total assets and $872.1M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction.. Primary risk factors monitored: Recent SEC filings added new risk-factor disclosures that warrant keeping an eye on margins.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
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INTERACTIVE SCENARIO DECK:
EXT / AFTER-HRS: $158.57 (-0.18%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-2.64% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 14/20 (B-) • 61.8% FCF Margin
Verify 90D Bucket Audit →📊 Historical Track Record: Scores of 65/100 (C) historically posted market-perform odds over rolling 90-day windows (+1.3% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 55.6% hit rate — wait for RQD ≥ 70 breakout).
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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw C · Rk C
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE+3.1% Base Target
WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for DAC)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±4.9%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (65/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY DAC SCORES 65/100 (C) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution+17/20 pts (26% of score)
SEC Form 4 / 13F Thermometer: 85% Net Buy • Cannibal Buyback (-2.64% YoY Shares)
▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Macro Regime Fit+15/20 pts (23% of score)
FRED Regime × Technicals: 83% of 52W Range • RSI-14 at 45.3 (NEUTRAL RANGE)
▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Whale & Options Positioning8/20 pts (-12 pt drag)
Put hedging (50% put share) caps near-term gamma upside (-12 pts vs max)
📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)Grade B$169.09-6.5% Next Q
73
Q2 (-2Q)Grade B$158.17+0.1% Next Q
70
Q3 (-1Q)Grade B-$158.34+0.3% Next Q
68
CurrentGrade C$158.86+1.3% Hist 90D α
65
Trajectory: B (73) → C (65)Full Audit →
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⚔️ Adversarial Opposing Case: Why the DAC Bull Thesis Could Fail
Even with a 65/100 (C) score, DAC faces multiple-compression risk if 5.8x trailing P/E re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.
⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #1
Recent SEC filings added new risk-factor disclosures that warrant keeping an eye on margins.
⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2
Dilution & Margin Drag: Cannibal Buyback (-2.64% YoY Shares) — any gross margin slip below 49.5% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.
⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3
Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($157.75) or 200D SMA ($130.70) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($163.86) toward Bear Floor ($127.81).
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Why DAC Stock advanced +0.05% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
Danaos Corporation (DAC) advanced +0.05% to $158.86, trading at 83% of its 52-week range ($89.07 – $172.76). Solid steady margins (11% return on capital), mixed timing at 6x P/E—hold if owned, no rush to chase.
- ▸Technical Tape: Trading at 83% of its 52-week range ($89.07 – $172.76) with RSI-14 at 45.3 (NEUTRAL RANGE).
- ▸Volatility Profile: Historical 20-day realized swing band of ±4.9% around $158.86 (no active unusual options sweep snapshot on file).
- ▸Fundamental Anchor: Roarable C (Hold) backed by 52% gross margin and $644.8M annual free cash flow.
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DAC // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +31.93%🛡️ HOLDING TREND SUPPORT
2026-10-30O $158.0H $158.9L $155.5C $158.9VOL 106.6K
RES: $179.6SUP: $159.0SMA50: $157.8SMA200: $130.7
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DAC Dilution Monitor, Expectations Hurdle, Butterfly Connections & Policy Exposure
Share Count & Dilution Monitor (#25)
Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).
Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)
-11.4%/yr Implied 5Y Growth
vs. +2.8% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).
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Consumer Discretionary Rank #280 of 1011
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1. Head-to-Head Consumer Discretionary Peer Comparison (DAC vs. SBLK, CDLR, TNK, ZIM)
Industry: Marine Transportation (67 Tracked Issuers)Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Danaos Corporation (DAC) ranks #280 by composite RQD confidence (65/100, grade C) and #369 by equity capitalization ($2.89B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, DAC leads on earnings valuation at 5.8x trailing P/E, while TNK leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 20.1% ROIC and 66.7% gross margin. TNK currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 71/100 (B-) compared with DAC at 65/100 (C).
| Ticker / Company | Roarable Grade | RQD Score | Trailing P/E | Gross Margin | ROIC | 1D Change | Market Cap | Head-to-Head |
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| DAC
ACTIVE
Danaos Corporation | C | 65/100 | 5.8x | — | 10.9% | +0.05% | $2.89B | Benchmark Subject |
| SBLK Star Bulk Carriers Corp. | C- | 61/100 | 38.3x | — | 5.5% | +0.24% | $3.22B | /sblk-vs-dac → |
| CDLR Cadeler A/S (each representing four (4) ) | C | 62/100 | — | — | — | +3.49% | $2.58B | /cdlr-vs-dac → |
| TNK Teekay Tankers Ltd. | B- | 71/100 | — | 66.7% | 20.1% | +1.95% | $3.51B | /tnk-vs-dac → |
| ZIM ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. | D+ | 58/100 | — | — | — | -1.42% | $3.52B | /zim-vs-dac → |
2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)
SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0001369241In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Danaos Corporation (DAC) reported GAAP revenue of $1.04B (+2.8% vs. FY2024 revenue of $1.01B , and +7.1% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $494.6M, operating cash flow of $644.8M, and free cash flow of $644.8M (+3.7% YoY). On the balance sheet, DAC closed FY2025 with $5.11B in total assets against $872.1M in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 2.95, Piotroski F-Score: 7/9).
| Fiscal Period | Filing Date | Revenue | Net Income | Operating Cash Flow | Free Cash Flow | Total Assets | Total Debt |
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| FY2025 (FY) | 2025-12-31 | $1.04B | $494.6M | $644.8M | $644.8M | $5.11B | $872.1M |
| FY2024 (FY) | 2024-12-31 | $1.01B | $505.1M | $621.8M | $621.8M | $4.34B | $699.6M |
| FY2023 (FY) | 2023-12-31 | $973.6M | $576.3M | $576.3M | $576.3M | — | — |
3. DAC Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)
✓ SCHEMA.ORG FAQPAGE JSON-LD ENABLEDIs DAC stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?
As of 2026-11-01, Danaos Corporation (NYSE: DAC) is rated C (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 65/100 at a spot price of $158.86 (+0.05% 1D, market cap $2.89B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 14/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 8/20, Executive Insider Alignment 11/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 15/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 17/20. Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, DAC ranks #280 in composite RQD confidence.
How does DAC compare to SBLK and CDLR in the Consumer Discretionary sector?
Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Marine Transportation), DAC carries a Roarable C (65/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 5.8x, gross margin of —, and ROIC of 10.9%. By comparison, SBLK (Star Bulk Carriers Corp.) holds a C- grade (61/100 RQD, P/E 38.3x, ROIC 5.5%, cap $3.22B) and CDLR (Cadeler A/S (each representing four (4) )) posts a C grade (62/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC —, cap $2.58B). Among the 5-stock peer group, DAC leads on earnings multiple (5.8x) while TNK leads on capital efficiency (20.1% ROIC).
What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for DAC?
Per DAC's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001369241), Danaos Corporation generated $1.04B in revenue (+2.8% YoY), $494.6M in net income, and $644.8M in free cash flow against $5.11B in total assets and $872.1M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction.. Primary risk factors monitored: Recent SEC filings added new risk-factor disclosures that warrant keeping an eye on margins.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
Where is DAC trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?
DAC last traded at $158.86 (+0.05% on volume of 90,604 shares), positioning the stock +0.70% above its 50-day simple moving average ($157.75) and +21.55% above its 200-day simple moving average ($130.70). Across its 52-week range of $89.07 to $172.76, DAC sits at the 83.4% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 45.3 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±4.9% ($151.08 to $166.64).
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100% OPEN ACCESS • SEC EDGAR × CBOE × FREDWhy is DAC stock moving today?
Why DAC Stock advanced +0.05% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash. Solid steady margins (11% return on capital), mixed timing at 6x P/E—hold if owned, no rush to chase.