6 top container stocks to buy in 2024

The best container stocks depend on your portfolio and investment goals — while volatility can be ideal for day traders, long-term investors will want to look to stocks with steadier gains over time.

6 popular container stocks picks to buy in 2024

We round up a selection of stocks in or related to the shipping and storage industry, weighting the list more heavily towards popular mid- and large-cap US stocks.

1. Danaos Corporation (DAC)
2. Costamare (CMRE)
3. Textainer Group (TGH)
4. Nordic American Tankers (NAT)
5. Container Store Group (TCS)
6. Navios Maritime Containers L-P (NMCI)

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The container stocks industry is affected by a range of complex factors such as trade policies, regulations, and fluctuating supply and demand. So when considering container stocks to buy, it's important that you have access to vital information about a company's financial health, leadership team, and market positioning.

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2. Sign up for an account. Provide your personal information and sign up.
3. Set up a funding method to pay for the transaction. Deposit funds into your account by linking your banking information.
4. Choose the stocks you want to buy. Search for the stock by name or ticker symbol like DAC or CMRE.
5. Place your order. Buy the stock. It's that simple.

Take a deeper dive into container stocks

If you're interested in investing in the shipping and storage industry, take a closer look at what companies in this industry do and how the stocks have historically performed. Keep in mind that positive past performance doesn't guarantee that a stock will continue to rise in the future.

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1. Danaos Corporation (DAC)

Danaos Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, provides container and drybulk vessels services in Australia, Asia, and Europe. The company offers seaborne transportation services by operating vessels in the containership and drybulk sectors of the shipping industry. As of April 03, 2024, it had a fleet of 68 containerships aggregating 421,293 twenty-foot equivalent units in capacity.

Danaos Corporation stock opened the day at $74.60 after a previous close of $74.33. The latest price was $73.91 (25-minute delay). Danaos Corporation is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD973.6 million and employs 4 staff.

• Market capitalization: $1,397,369,600
• P/E ratio: 2.4857
• PEG ratio: 0.52

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2. Costamare (CMRE)

Costamare Inc. owns and operates containerships and dry bulk vessels that are chartered to liner companies providing transportation of cargoes worldwide. As of March 19, 2024, it had a fleet of fleet of 68 containerships and 37 dry bulk vessels.

Costamare stock opened the day at $11.53 after a previous close of $11.53. The latest price was $11.36 (25-minute delay). Costamare is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$1.5 billion and employs 2,750 staff.

• Market capitalization: $1,268,730,624
• P/E ratio: 3.6203
• PEG ratio: -0.8

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3. Textainer Group (TGH)

Textainer Group Holdings Limited, through its subsidiaries, engages in the purchase, ownership, management, leasing, and disposal of a fleet of intermodal containers worldwide. It operates through three segments: Container Ownership, Container Management, and Container Resale. The company's containers include standard and specialized dry freight, and refrigerated containers, as well as other special-purpose containers, which include tank, 45', pallet-wide, and other types of containers.

The latest price was $49.99 (25-minute delay). Textainer Group is listed on the NYSE and has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$816.3 million.

• Market capitalization: $2,068,376,320
• P/E ratio: 11.545
• PEG ratio: 11.4

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4. Nordic American Tankers (NAT)

Nordic American Tankers Limited, a tanker company, acquires and charters double-hull tankers in Bermuda and internationally. It operates a fleet of 19 Suezmax crude oil tankers. The company was incorporated in 1995 and is headquartered in Hamilton, Bermuda. . . . .

Nordic American Tankers stock opened the day at $3.78 after a previous close of $3.78. The latest price was $3.79 (25-minute delay). Nordic American Tankers is listed on the NYSE and has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$262.2 million.

• Market capitalization: $793,424,768
• P/E ratio: 8.0851
• PEG ratio: -2.5

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5. Container Store Group (TCS)

The Container Store Group, Inc. operates as a specialty retailer of organizing solutions, custom spaces, and in-home organizing services in the United States. The company operates in two segments, The Container Store and Elfa.

Container Store Group stock opened the day at $0.88 after a previous close of $0.90. The latest price was $0.89 (25-minute delay). Container Store Group is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$901.5 million and employs 2,500 staff.

• Market capitalization: $47,715,108
• PEG ratio: 1.71

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6. Navios Maritime Containers L-P (NMCI)

Navios Maritime Containers L. P. owns and operates containerships for the maritime industry in Asia and Europe. As of March 12, 2020, it owned a fleet of 29 vessels.

Navios Maritime Containers L-P is listed on the NASDAQ and has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$134.4 million.

• Market capitalization: $299,974,976
• P/E ratio: 66.8841

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Bottom line

While it’s possible to turn a profit investing in container stocks, keep in mind that — like any investment — container stocks are not immune to risk. These stocks are subject to fluctuating conditions — both in the market and in the shipping and storage industry, so carefully vet your picks before you invest. And if you’re new to investing, or if it’s been awhile since you’ve taken a critical look at your investing accounts, compare brokers to make sure you’re getting the best features in your trading account.

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