Should I buy or sell Navigator stock right now?

1 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Navigator in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "buy" NVGS shares. View NVGS analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks .

What is Navigator's stock price target for 2024?

1 brokers have issued 1 year price targets for Navigator's shares. Their NVGS share price targets range from $18.00 to $18.00. On average, they expect the company's share price to reach $18.00 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 20.5% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for NVGS or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts .

How have NVGS shares performed in 2023?

Navigator's stock was trading at $11.96 at the start of the year. Since then, NVGS stock has increased by 24.9% and is now trading at $14.94. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here .

When is Navigator's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Monday, March 18th 2024. View our NVGS earnings forecast .

How were Navigator's earnings last quarter?

Navigator Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:NVGS) announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, August, 17th. The shipping company reported $0.25 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, hitting the consensus estimate of $0.25. The shipping company earned $135.34 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $113.83 million. Navigator had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 5.96% and a net margin of 13.99%. During the same period last year, the company posted $0.18 EPS.

How often does Navigator pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Navigator?

Navigator announced a quarterly dividend on Monday, November 13th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, December 7th will be paid a dividend of $0.05 per share on Thursday, December 21st. This represents a $0.20 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.34%. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, December 6th. Read our dividend analysis for NVGS .

Is Navigator a good dividend stock?

Navigator (NYSE:NVGS) pays an annual dividend of $0.20 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.37%. The dividend payout ratio is 20.00%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, NVGS will have a dividend payout ratio of 13.79% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Read our dividend analysis for NVGS .

What ETFs hold Navigator's stock?

ETFs with the largest weight of Navigator (NYSE:NVGS) stock in their portfolio include Invesco Oil & Gas Services ETF (PXJ) . SonicShares Global Shipping ETF (BOAT) .

What other stocks do shareholders of Navigator own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Navigator investors own include Energy Transfer (ET) , Teekay LNG Partners (TGP) , GasLog (GLOG) , Enbridge (ENB) , Gilead Sciences (GILD) , GasLog Partners (GLOP) , New Residential Investment (NRZ) , Enterprise Products Partners (EPD) and Fanuc (FANUY) .

Who are Navigator's major shareholders?

Navigator's stock is owned by a variety of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. (0.78%), First Eagle Investment Management LLC (0.67%), Wellington Management Group LLP (0.33%), HighTower Advisors LLC (0.33%), Verdence Capital Advisors LLC (0.31%) and Stifel Financial Corp (0.26%).

How do I buy shares of Navigator?

Shares of NVGS stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull , Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab. Compare Top Brokerages Here .

Navigator Stock Price, News & Analysis (NYSE:NVGS)

$14.94

+0.34 (+2.33%)

(As of 12/1/2023 ET)

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Today's Range: $14.49
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$14.99
50-Day Range: $13.91
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$15.08
52-Week Range: $11.09
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$15.22

Volume: 137,289 shs
Average Volume: 115,696 shs
Market Capitalization: $1.12 billion

P/E Ratio: 14.94
Dividend Yield: 1.34%
Price Target: $18.00

Navigator MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating: Buy
3.00 Rating Score
Upside/Downside: 20.5% Upside
$18.00 Price Target
Short Interest: Healthy
1.12% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength: Moderate
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability: N/A
News Sentiment: 0.45
Based on 2 Articles This Week
Insider Trading: N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth: 28.32%
From $1.13 to $1.45 Per Share

Overall MarketRank^™

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

2.57 out of 5 stars

Transportation Sector

25th out of 117 stocks

Deep Sea Foreign Transportation Of Freight Industry

7th out of 26 stocks

2.5

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
Navigator has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 3.00, and is based on 1 buy rating, no hold ratings, and no sell ratings.
Price Target Upside/Downside
According to analysts' consensus price target of $18.00, Navigator has a forecasted upside of 20.5% from its current price of $14.94.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
Navigator has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days.

5.0

Short Interest

Percentage of Shares Shorted
1.12% of the float of Navigator has been sold short.
Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover
Navigator has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.4, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.
Change versus previous month
Short interest in Navigator has recently decreased by 8.24%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

2.5

Dividend Strength

Dividend Yield
Navigator pays a meaningful dividend of 1.37%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.
Dividend Growth
Navigator does not have a long track record of dividend growth.
Dividend Coverage
The dividend payout ratio of Navigator is 20.00%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.
Dividend Sustainability
Based on earnings estimates, Navigator will have a dividend payout ratio of 13.79% next year. This indicates that Navigator will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

N/A

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score
There is no current Upright™ data available for NVGS.

1.9

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment
Navigator has a news sentiment score of 0.45. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Transportation companies.
News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 2 news articles for Navigator this week, compared to 1 article on an average week.

0.0

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, Navigator insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
Only 0.40% of the stock of Navigator is held by insiders.
Percentage Held by Institutions
Only 18.48% of the stock of Navigator is held by institutions.

3.1

Earnings and Valuation

Earnings Growth
Earnings for Navigator are expected to grow by 28.32% in the coming year, from $1.13 to $1.45 per share.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of Navigator is 14.94, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 111.11.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of Navigator is 14.94, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Transportation sector average P/E ratio of about 11.89.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
Navigator has a P/B Ratio of 0.92. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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About Navigator Stock (NYSE:NVGS)

Navigator Holdings Ltd. owns and operates a fleet of liquefied gas carriers worldwide. It provides international and regional seaborne transportation services of petrochemical gases, liquefied petroleum gases, and ammonia for energy companies, industrial users, and commodity traders. The company also offers ship shore infrastructure and consultancy services. It operates a fleet of 56 semi- or fully-refrigerated liquefied gas carriers. The company was formerly known as Isle of Man public limited company and changed its name to Navigator Holdings Ltd. in 2006. Navigator Holdings Ltd. was incorporated in 1997 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

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NVGS Stock News Headlines

December 1, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Be Sure To Check Out Navigator Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:NVGS) Before It Goes Ex-Dividend

November 26, 2023 | americanbankingnews.com

Navigator (NYSE:NVGS) Reaches New 1-Year High at $15.22

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November 23, 2023 | americanbankingnews.com

Navigator (NYSE:NVGS) Stock Rating Upgraded by StockNews.com

November 15, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Navigator Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:NVGS) Q3 2023 Earnings Call Transcript

November 15, 2023 | morningstar.com

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November 15, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Investors in Navigator Holdings (NYSE:NVGS) have seen notable returns of 79% over the past three years

November 13, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Navigator Holdings Ltd. Third Quarter 2023 Results (Unaudited)

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Navigator Holdings Ltd. Third Quarter 2023 Results (Unaudited)

November 12, 2023 | msn.com

Navigator Holdings Q3 2023 Earnings Preview

November 3, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Navigator Gas Announces Date for the Release of Third Quarter 2023 Results and Zoom Conference Call

September 21, 2023 | msn.com

Navigator Holdings: Quality Growth At A Discount

September 12, 2023 | benzinga.com

Navigator Holdings - LPG Sector Outlook – Favorable Supply And Demand Fundamentals

September 7, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Navigator Holdings Ltd.'s (NYSE:NVGS) largest shareholders are private companies with 59% ownership, individual investors own 21%

August 31, 2023 | msn.com

Navigator Holdings (NVGS) Price Target Increased by 5.16% to 19.04

August 30, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Deep Dive into Navigator Holdings Ltd.: Mads Peter Zacho, CEO of NVGS, Discusses Navigator’s Corporate Achievements, Strategies, and LPG Sector Insights

August 22, 2023 | insidermonkey.com

Navigator Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:NVGS) Q2 2023 Earnings Call Transcript

August 20, 2023 | seekingalpha.com

Navigator Holdings Ltd. 2023 Q2 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation

August 18, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Is Now The Time To Put Navigator Holdings (NYSE:NVGS) On Your Watchlist?

August 17, 2023 | msn.com

Navigator Holdings: Celebrating Its First Dividend Payment

August 17, 2023 | msn.com

Jefferies Reiterates Navigator Holdings (NVGS) Buy Recommendation

August 16, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Navigator Holdings (NVGS) Q2 Earnings Match Estimates

August 16, 2023 | seekingalpha.com

Navigator Holdings Q2 2023 Earnings Preview

August 16, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Navigator Holdings Ltd. Preliminary Second Quarter 2023 Results (Unaudited)

August 15, 2023 | benzinga.com

Earnings Outlook For Navigator Holdings

August 10, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Why Navigator Holdings (NVGS) Might Surprise This Earnings Season

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Company Calendar

Last Earnings: 8/17/2023
Ex-Dividend for 9/22 Dividend: 9/07/2023
Dividend Payable: 9/22/2023
Today: 12/02/2023
Ex-Dividend for 12/21 Dividend: 12/06/2023
Dividend Payable: 12/21/2023
Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2023
Next Earnings (Estimated): 3/18/2024

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: NYSE
Industry: Deep sea foreign transportation of freight
Sub-Industry: N/A
Sector: Transportation
Current Symbol: NYSE:NVGS
CUSIP: N/A
CIK: 1581804
Web: www.navigatorgas.com
Phone: 442073404850
Fax: 44-20-7340-4858
Employees: 155
Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target: $18.00
High Stock Price Target: $18.00
Low Stock Price Target: $18.00
Potential Upside/Downside: +20.5%
Consensus Rating: Buy
Rating Score (0-4): 3.00
Research Coverage: 1 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): $1.00
Trailing P/E Ratio: 14.94
Forward P/E Ratio: 13.22
P/E Growth: N/A
Net Income: $53.47 million
Net Margins: 13.99%
Pretax Margin: 11.98%
Return on Equity: 5.96%
Return on Assets: 3.22%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.65
Current Ratio: 1.57
Quick Ratio: 1.50

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: $473.79 million
Price / Sales: 2.36
Cash Flow: $2.18 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 6.85
Book Value: $16.31 per share
Price / Book: 0.92

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 74,690,000
Free Float: 74,391,000
Market Cap: $1.12 billion
Optionable: Optionable
Beta: 1.53

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Key Executives

Mr. Mads Peter Zacho (Age 54)
Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Gary Chapman (Age 48)
Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Michael Schroder (Age 59)
Chief Operating Officer
Mr. John Reay
Company Secretary and Head of Legal & Communications
Mr. Oeyvind Lindeman (Age 44)
Chief Commercial Officer
Mr. Randall Giveans
Executive Vice President of Business Development & Investor Relations - North America

Key Competitors

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Institutional Ownership

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NVGS Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Navigator stock right now?: 1 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Navigator in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "buy" NVGS shares.
View NVGS analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks.
What is Navigator's stock price target for 2024?: 1 brokers have issued 1 year price targets for Navigator's shares. Their NVGS share price targets range from $18.00 to $18.00. On average, they expect the company's share price to reach $18.00 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 20.5% from the stock's current price.
View analysts price targets for NVGS or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts.
How have NVGS shares performed in 2023?: Navigator's stock was trading at $11.96 at the start of the year. Since then, NVGS stock has increased by 24.9% and is now trading at $14.94.
View the best growth stocks for 2023 here.
When is Navigator's next earnings date?: The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Monday, March 18th 2024.
View our NVGS earnings forecast.
How were Navigator's earnings last quarter?: Navigator Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:NVGS) announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, August, 17th. The shipping company reported $0.25 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, hitting the consensus estimate of $0.25. The shipping company earned $135.34 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $113.83 million. Navigator had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 5.96% and a net margin of 13.99%. During the same period last year, the company posted $0.18 EPS.
How often does Navigator pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Navigator?: Navigator announced a quarterly dividend on Monday, November 13th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, December 7th will be paid a dividend of $0.05 per share on Thursday, December 21st. This represents a $0.20 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.34%. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, December 6th.
Read our dividend analysis for NVGS.

Is Navigator a good dividend stock?: Navigator (NYSE:NVGS) pays an annual dividend of $0.20 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.37%. The dividend payout ratio is 20.00%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, NVGS will have a dividend payout ratio of 13.79% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
Read our dividend analysis for NVGS.
What ETFs hold Navigator's stock?: ETFs with the largest weight of Navigator (NYSE:NVGS) stock in their portfolio include Invesco Oil & Gas Services ETF (PXJ).SonicShares Global Shipping ETF (BOAT).
What other stocks do shareholders of Navigator own?: Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Navigator investors own include Energy Transfer (ET), Teekay LNG Partners (TGP), GasLog (GLOG), Enbridge (ENB), Gilead Sciences (GILD), GasLog Partners (GLOP), New Residential Investment (NRZ), Enterprise Products Partners (EPD) and Fanuc (FANUY).
Who are Navigator's major shareholders?: Navigator's stock is owned by a variety of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. (0.78%), First Eagle Investment Management LLC (0.67%), Wellington Management Group LLP (0.33%), HighTower Advisors LLC (0.33%), Verdence Capital Advisors LLC (0.31%) and Stifel Financial Corp (0.26%).
How do I buy shares of Navigator?: Shares of NVGS stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
Compare Top Brokerages Here.

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