Daqo New Energy (DQ.US) Price Target 2026/2027: 80% Upside – Rating and Stock Analysis
Daqo New Energy Price Target 2026: Analysts See 78% Upside
The average price target for Daqo New Energy is $23.95. This price target represents the analysts' view of the stock price over the next 12 months. The stock may be undervalued, because the price target is higher than the current price. The stock is 78,46% below the target, which can point to potential returns within the next 12 months if the analysts' view proves right. Also consider the stock's valuation ratios such as P/E, P/S and P/B, plus the technical analysis further down the page, for the full picture.Is Daqo New Energy overvalued or undervalued?
Daqo New Energy is currently undervalued with a gap of 78.5% relative to the price target.
The current price is $13.42, which places Daqo New Energy in the undervalued category. The stock is considered undervalued when the price is below $21.56, and overvalued when the price exceeds $26.35.
The fair value range is defined as ±10% of the price target, because price targets are estimates rather than exact values. For Daqo New Energy, the fair value range lies between $21.56 and $26.35.
Analyst Ratings for Daqo New Energy stock in 2026: Buy
9 analysts cover Daqo New Energy. The ratings are mixed, with 55.5% Buy, 44.4% Hold and 0% Sell. The average price target is $23.95, which gives an upside of 78.5% from the current price.
About Daqo New Energy – Semiconductor Equipment & Materials
Daqo New Energy Corp., together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells polysilicon to photovoltaic product manufacturers in the People's Republic of China. The company offers ready-to-use polysilicon, packaged to meet crucible stacking, pulling, and solidification. Its products are used in ingots, wafers, cells, and modules for solar power solutions. The company was formerly known as Mega Stand International Limited and changed its name to Daqo New Energy Corp. in August 2009. Daqo New Energy Corp. was founded in 2007 and is based in Shanghai, the People's Republic of China. Read more about the companyKey Figures for Daqo New Energy
What kind of stock is Daqo New Energy?
Daqo New Energy is classified as a speculative stock.
Score Overview for Daqo New Energy
📈 Valuation
The P/S ratio is 1.6. The P/B ratio is 0.2, below book value, which can point to a value opportunity. The PEG ratio is 0.17 — below 1.0 suggests the stock is cheap relative to its growth rate.
💵 Profitability & Growth
The latest quarterly earnings grew -93.3% year over year — falling earnings.
🏦 Financial Health
The Piotroski score is 2 out of 9 — weak financial health, be careful. Altman Z2 is 12.18 (healthy balance sheet — low risk). The debt-to-equity ratio (D/E) is 12.8% — low debt, a solid balance sheet.
🚀 Momentum & Short Interest
Short interest is 11.07% — very high, the market is skeptical.
Daqo New Energy Short Selling 2026: 11.1% Sold Short
What does this mean for you as an investor?
A short interest of 11.1% means that 11.1% of the freely traded shares in Daqo New Energy have been borrowed and sold by investors betting on falling prices. On positive surprises (e.g. a strong earnings report), short sellers can be forced to buy back shares quickly to close their positions, which can cause a short squeeze with sharp price gains in a short time.
The next potential catalyst is the earnings report on 8/25/2026. With a short interest of 11.1%, the report can trigger considerable volatility.
Data is updated daily based on official filings with the SEC.
When Does Daqo New Energy Report Earnings – Next Date: 8/25/2026
The next earnings report from Daqo New Energy is scheduled for August 25, 2026. This report covers the second quarter (Q2), which ended on June 30, 2026.Technical Analysis of Daqo New Energy 2026 – Signal: Strong Sell
Based on trend analysis (SMA50/SMA200) and MACD trend (positive/negative on a daily + weekly basis). Updated August 6, 2026.
Trend Analysis of Daqo New Energy Corp
Daqo New Energy Corp is in a short-term uptrend. The price of $13.28 is 8.6% above the 20-day average ($12.23). Medium term, the picture is negative: the price is 3.1% below the 50-day average ($13.70). Long term, the stock is 41.5% below the 200-day average ($22.70), which signals a long-term downtrend.
Death Cross: The 50-day average (13.70) is below the 200-day average (22.70), which is a classic bearish signal for Daqo New Energy Corp.
Is Daqo New Energy Corp overbought or oversold?
Daqo New Energy Corp has an RSI of 55.3. The stock shows positive momentum in the upper part of the neutral zone.
MACD Analysis for Daqo New Energy Corp
Daily MACD: MACD is negative (-0.168), which means the short-term trend is bearish (the 12-day EMA is below the 26-day EMA). MACD is above the signal line (-0.487) by 0.319, which suggests the negative momentum is fading – a potential trend reversal could be ahead.
Weekly MACD: MACD5 is negative (-3.240), which indicates a broader bearish long-term trend. MACD5 is below the signal line (-2.856) by 0.384, which confirms continued negative long-term momentum.
Overall MACD assessment: Both the daily and weekly trend are bearish (MACD negative). However, momentum shows signs of improving on a daily basis – a potential trend reversal could be ahead, but it is not confirmed yet.
Risk Profile for Daqo New Energy Corp
Daqo New Energy Corp has an annual standard deviation of 63.5%, which classifies the stock as high risk. Sizeable price swings are normal, and the stock requires a higher risk tolerance.
Overall Technical Conclusion for Daqo New Energy Corp
Trend: Negative. The price trades below SMA50 and SMA200.
MACD trend (zero line): Daily bearish (-0.168). Weekly bearish (-3.240).
MACD momentum (signal): Daily rising. Weekly falling.
RSI: 55.3 – neutral.
Technical signal: Strong Sell
The price is in a downtrend (below SMA50/SMA200) and MACD is negative on both a daily and weekly basis. Avoid buying and consider closing existing positions.