Danaos Corp. (DAC) reached a 52-week high of $155.89, driven by second-quarter earnings that exceeded Wall Street expectations and a related upgrade from Freedom Broker, which raised its price target from $140 to $155.
The brokerage also upgraded the stock rating to buy from hold, citing robust quarterly performance and improvements in the dry bulk shipping sector.
In the second quarter of 2026, Danaos reported adjusted earnings of $7.29 per share, surpassing analyst estimates of $6.47. Revenue came in at $274.37 million, beating expectations of $255.41 million.
Earnings per share exceeded estimates by 12.67%, while revenue surpassed forecasts by 7.42%. The company traded at a trailing P/E ratio of 5.26.
Performance was fueled by stronger dry bulk shipping rates, stable container revenue, and reduced net interest expenses, according to the filing details.
Over the past year, Danaos shares have climbed 63.71%, with a year-to-date gain of 68%. Analysts at InvestingPro noted the stock is trading slightly above its estimated fair value.
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