Daqo New Energy (DQ) Stock Overview
Manufactures and sells polysilicon to photovoltaic product manufacturers in the People’s Republic of China. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 4/6 |
| Future Growth | 5/6 |
| Past Performance | 0/6 |
| Financial Health | 6/6 |
| Dividends | 0/6 |
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | US$19.14 |
| 52 Week High | US$36.59 |
| 52 Week Low | US$12.52 |
| Beta | 0.80 |
| 1 Month Change | -9.33% |
| 3 Month Change | -21.75% |
| 1 Year Change | 48.49% |
| 3 Year Change | -57.21% |
| 5 Year Change | -74.38% |
| Change since IPO | 86.73% |
Recent News & Updates
Recent updates
DQ: Cost Control And Output Plans Will Support Future Re Rating
Analysts have trimmed their price targets on Daqo New Energy, with one moving from $30 to $25 after a mixed Q4 and lingering questions on industry reform, and others citing revised assumptions around growth, margins, and future P/E expectations. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts point to the Q4 EBITDA beat as a sign that Daqo New Energy can still execute on cost control and operational efficiency, which can support earnings quality even when revenue is under pressure.
DQ: Cost Execution And Reform Clarity Will Drive Future Re Rating Potential
Analysts have trimmed their price target on Daqo New Energy to $25 from $30, reflecting a mixed Q4 with a revenue miss, an EBITDA beat, and ongoing uncertainty around industry reform. Analyst Commentary Recent commentary reflects a cautious stance overall, with price targets adjusted to account for the mixed Q4 results and uncertainty around industry reform.DQ: Cost Execution And Reform Clarity Will Support Future Re Rating Potential
Analysts have trimmed their price target on Daqo New Energy to $25 from $30, citing a mixed Q4 with a revenue miss, an EBITDA beat, and ongoing uncertainty around industry reform as key reasons for resetting expectations. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts acknowledge the mixed Q4, but see elements of Daqo New Energy's performance that still support a constructive long term view, even with a lower price target.DQ: Cost Control And Output Guidance Will Support Future Re Rating
Analysts have trimmed their price target on Daqo New Energy to $25 from $30, citing a mixed Q4 with a revenue miss, stronger EBITDA, and limited visibility on industry reform. This feeds into slightly lower fair value and growth assumptions alongside a reduced future P/E outlook.DQ: Higher Future P/E And Margin Discipline Will Support Upside Potential
Analysts have reduced their price target on Daqo New Energy to $39.00, reflecting updated views on revenue, profit margins, and a higher future P/E multiple following recent research, including the downgrade from GLJ Research. Analyst Commentary Analysts are reassessing Daqo New Energy around the new US$39.00 price target, with views split on how current fundamentals and valuation line up.DQ: Higher Margin Outlook And Stable Fair Value Will Support Stronger Upside
Analysts have maintained their $39.00 price target for Daqo New Energy, citing updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E that keep their valuation broadly in line with prior estimates, despite a recent downgrade in Street research. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts highlight that the reaffirmed US$39.00 price target reflects confidence in the updated assumptions for revenue, margins and P/E, which still support the existing valuation framework.DQ: Higher Margin Outlook And Lower P/E Will Support Stronger Upside
Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for Daqo New Energy from US$37.00 to US$39.00, reflecting updated assumptions in their models for revenue growth, profit margins and a lower forward P/E multiple. Valuation Changes Fair Value Estimate increased from US$37.00 to US$39.00 per share.DQ: Stable Margins And Expanding Output Will Support Bullish Re Rating
Analysts have kept their fair value estimate for Daqo New Energy steady at about US$33.04 per share, pointing to largely unchanged assumptions for discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E in their updated models. What's in the News Daqo New Energy issued production guidance for the fourth quarter of 2025, expecting total polysilicon production volume of about 39,500 MT to 42,500 MT (company guidance).Slammed 26% Daqo New Energy Corp. (NYSE:DQ) Screens Well Here But There Might Be A Catch
Jan 10
DQ: Capacity Ramp And Margins Will Support Bullish Re-Rating Outlook
Narrative Update on Daqo New Energy Analysts have modestly raised their price target on Daqo New Energy, increasing fair value by about 6 percent to approximately $33.04, citing slightly higher assumed future valuation multiples while keeping growth and margin expectations largely unchanged. What's in the News Daqo New Energy issued production guidance for fourth quarter 2025, expecting polysilicon output of approximately 39,500 MT to 42,500 MT (company guidance).Daqo New Energy: Not Even Worth A Long-Term Bet
Dec 23DQ: Industry Stabilization And Anti Involution Policy Will Test Margin Recovery Prospects
Analysts have raised their price target on Daqo New Energy by $11 to $25 per share, citing expectations that industry stabilization and potential cash cost breakeven in Q3 could mark an earnings inflection point, despite recent below-cost sales and lowered 2025 production guidance. Analyst Commentary Street research points to a more constructive outlook on Daqo New Energy, even as near term fundamentals remain challenging.DQ: Margin Recovery Hopes Will Face Ongoing Industry Oversupply Challenges
Analysts have raised their price targets on Daqo New Energy, with the consensus moving upward by approximately $6 to $31. This change is attributed to an improved profit outlook, driven by anticipated higher polysilicon prices and signs of better cost management.DQ: Persistent Margin Pressure Will Limit Upside Despite Projected Earnings Recovery
The analyst price target for Daqo New Energy has been raised significantly, from $28.53 to $30.81, as analysts note improved operating cash flow, higher polysilicon prices, and expectations for earnings growth despite recent margin pressures. Analyst Commentary Recent analyst reports on Daqo New Energy highlight both promising developments and lingering uncertainties as the company navigates volatile market conditions.A Piece Of The Puzzle Missing From Daqo New Energy Corp.'s (NYSE:DQ) 41% Share Price Climb
Nov 09Policy Shifts And Rising Demand Will Drive A Turnaround In Polysilicon
Analysts have raised their average price target for Daqo New Energy by nearly $2 to $28.53. They cite improved expectations for margins and near-term profitability, driven by recent policy changes and a more optimistic outlook for cash flows.Chinese Intervention And Global Solar Demand Will Transform Polysilicon Markets
The upward revision in Daqo New Energy’s consensus price target to $26.58 is driven by optimism around China’s restructuring policies, anticipated higher polysilicon prices, and reduced capital spending supporting future profitability, despite near-term earnings volatility. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts cite the anticipated impact of China's new anti-involution policy and proposed market restructuring, including production quotas and potential closures of smaller competitors, as likely catalysts for a turnaround in industry margins and Daqo’s profitability.Chinese Intervention And Global Solar Demand Will Transform Polysilicon Markets
Analysts have raised Daqo New Energy's price target from $24.43 to $25.43, citing improved earnings prospects from higher polysilicon prices, stronger operating cash flow, and favorable regulatory changes expected to benefit the company’s competitive position in China. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts increased profit estimates based on higher polysilicon prices and improved operating cash flow, alongside reduced capital spending.Even With A 26% Surge, Cautious Investors Are Not Rewarding Daqo New Energy Corp.'s (NYSE:DQ) Performance Completely
Sep 03Chinese Intervention And Global Solar Demand Will Transform Polysilicon Markets
Analysts have raised their price target for Daqo New Energy, citing anticipated earnings growth and improved long-term competitiveness from favorable market restructuring in China's polysilicon sector, resulting in a new consensus fair value of $23.65. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts see significant upside due to anticipated monthly production quotas and imminent market restructuring in China's polysilicon sector, expected to benefit larger players like Daqo through forced closures of smaller competitors.Market Might Still Lack Some Conviction On Daqo New Energy Corp. (NYSE:DQ) Even After 36% Share Price Boost
Jul 03
China Tariff Reform And AI Adoption Will Drive Solar Progress
Strategic positioning in the global solar PV market and market-based reforms could enhance demand and future earnings despite short-term market fluctuations.Daqo New Energy Corp. (NYSE:DQ) Not Doing Enough For Some Investors As Its Shares Slump 26%
Apr 11Daqo New Energy: Accumulate In This Cycle Downturn Because Cash Is King
Mar 09Daqo New Energy: Quick Gains Likely Behind Us - Slow & Steady Ahead
Jan 16Daqo New Energy: Deeply Undervalued Amid Short-Term Challenges
Dec 07There's No Escaping Daqo New Energy Corp.'s (NYSE:DQ) Muted Revenues Despite A 28% Share Price Rise
Oct 23Daqo New Energy: The Bottom May Be Behind Us - Promising Market Trends Ahead
Sep 26Daqo New Energy: Q2 Shows Further Price Drops, I'm Staying Put
Aug 27Revenue Downgrade: Here's What Analysts Forecast For Daqo New Energy Corp. (NYSE:DQ)
Jul 22Daqo New Energy's (NYSE:DQ) Returns On Capital Not Reflecting Well On The Business
Jul 13Daqo New Energy Remains My Top Pick In The Green Energy Industry
Jul 09Investors Don't See Light At End Of Daqo New Energy Corp.'s (NYSE:DQ) Tunnel
Jun 13Daqo New Energy Corp. Just Missed EPS By 57%: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next
May 03Daqo New Energy Corp. (NYSE:DQ) Shares Could Be 25% Above Their Intrinsic Value Estimate
Apr 29Daqo New Energy Remains Too Cheap To Ignore - Bullish Support Is Here
Apr 20Returns At Daqo New Energy (NYSE:DQ) Appear To Be Weighed Down
Apr 08Daqo New Energy: An Opportunity To Buy The Company For Cents On The Dollar
Apr 03Daqo New Energy Corp. (NYSE:DQ) Held Back By Insufficient Growth Even After Shares Climb 46%
Mar 12Shareholder Returns
| DQ | US Semiconductor | US Market | |
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| 7D | -16.7% | -1.3% | 0.8% |
| 1Y | 48.5% | 109.3% | 27.8% |
Return vs Industry: DQ underperformed the US Semiconductor industry which returned 108.9% over the past year.
Return vs Market: DQ exceeded the US Market which returned 27.7% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| DQ volatility | |
|---|---|
| DQ Average Weekly Movement | 8.1% |
| Semiconductor Industry Average Movement | 10.6% |
| Market Average Movement | 7.1% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in US Market | 16.3% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in US Market | 3.2% |
Stable Share Price: DQ has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.
Volatility Over Time: DQ's weekly volatility (8%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
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| 2007 | 3,842 | Xiang Xu | www.dqsolar.com |
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.
Daqo New Energy Corp. Fundamentals Summary
| DQ fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | US$1.30b |
| Earnings (TTM) | -US$170.51m |
| Revenue (TTM) | US$665.42m |
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P/S Ratio-7.6x
P/E RatioIs DQ overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| DQ income statement (TTM) | |
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| Revenue | US$665.42m |
| Cost of Revenue | US$803.27m |
| Gross Profit | -US$137.85m |
| Other Expenses | US$32.66m |
| Earnings | -US$170.51m |
Last Reported Earnings
Dec 31, 2025
Next Earnings Date
n/a
| Earnings per share (EPS) | -2.52 |
| Gross Margin | -20.72% |
| Net Profit Margin | -25.63% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 0% |
How did DQ perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/03 14:15 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/01 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
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Analyst Sources
Daqo New Energy Corp. is covered by 25 analysts. 7 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Lu Wang | Bernstein |
| Ka So | CCB International Securities Limited |
| Yufei Miao | China International Capital Corporation Limited |