Navigator Holdings Ltd. owns and operates a fleet of liquefied gas carriers worldwide. The company provides international and regional seaborne transportation services of liquefied petroleum gas, petrochemical gases, and ammonia for energy companies, industrial users, and commodity traders. As of December 31, 2017, it owned and operated a fleet of 38 vessels.
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Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Deep sea foreign transportation of freight
Sub-IndustryN/A
SectorTransportation
Phone44-0-20-7340-4850
Debt
Price-To-Earnings
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$310.05 million
Profitability
Miscellaneous
Employees60
Next Earnings Date11/11/2019 (Estimated)
OptionableOptionable
Navigator (NYSE:NVGS) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Navigator's stock symbol?
Navigator trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "NVGS."
How were Navigator's earnings last quarter?
Navigator Holdings Ltd (NYSE:NVGS) issued its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, August, 8th. The shipping company reported ($0.14) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of ($0.06) by $0.08. The shipping company had revenue of $73.59 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $61.66 million. Navigator had a negative return on equity of 1.20% and a negative net margin of 4.62%. The company's revenue was up .6% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned ($0.06) EPS. View Navigator's Earnings History.
When is Navigator's next earnings date?
What price target have analysts set for NVGS?
4 equities research analysts have issued twelve-month target prices for Navigator's stock. Their forecasts range from $14.00 to $16.00. On average, they anticipate Navigator's share price to reach $15.00 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 56.7% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for Navigator.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Navigator?
4 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Navigator in the last year. There are currently 4 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Buy." View Analyst Ratings for Navigator.
What are Wall Street analysts saying about Navigator stock?
Here are some recent quotes from research analysts about Navigator stock:
- 1. According to Zacks Investment Research, "Navigator Holdings Ltd. provides international seaborne transportation and regional distribution services of liquefied petroleum gas, petrochemical gases and ammonia for energy companies, industrial users and commodity traders. Navigator Holdings Ltd. is based in London, the United Kingdom. " (8/20/2019)
- 2. Maxim Group analysts commented, "Navigator Holdings (NVGS) reported 4Q18 results below expectations due to the ongoing U.S.-China tariffs. Additionally, sanctions against Iran and Venezuela led to an increase in available tonnage, pressuring rates. Following the earnings call, we are revising our estimates and now look for 2019 net revenue of $247.5M ($259.7M prior), EBITDA of $123.7M ($133.7M prior), and operating loss of ($0.03) (EPS of $0.18 prior). For 2020, we expect net revenues of $281M ($284.5M prior), EBITDA of $168.5M ($172M prior), and operating EPS of $0.78 (EPS of $0.84 prior). We expect lower earnings through 3Q19 due to ongoing macro headwinds, but our thesis, which calls for the LPG sector to strengthen in 4Q19 is unchanged." (4/2/2019)
Has Navigator been receiving favorable news coverage?
News coverage about NVGS stock has been trending positive recently, according to InfoTrie. InfoTrie identifies positive and negative media coverage by reviewing more than six thousand blog and news sources. The firm ranks coverage of companies on a scale of negative five to five, with scores nearest to five being the most favorable. Navigator earned a news impact score of 2.5 on InfoTrie's scale. They also gave news stories about the shipping company a news buzz of 6.0 out of 10, indicating that recent media coverage is somewhat likely to have an impact on the stock's share price in the immediate future. View News Stories for Navigator.
Are investors shorting Navigator?
Navigator saw a increase in short interest in the month of July. As of July 31st, there was short interest totalling 327,900 shares, an increase of 25.3% from the June 30th total of 261,700 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 127,500 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 2.6 days. Currently, 1.1% of the shares of the stock are short sold. View Navigator's Current Options Chain.
Who are some of Navigator's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Navigator include Euronav (EURN), Ship Finance International (SFL), Scorpio Tankers (STNG), Frontline (FRO), PAC BASIN SHIPP/ADR (PCFBY), Star Bulk Carriers (SBLK), Seacor (CKH), DHT (DHT), COSTAMARE INC/SH (CMRE), Dorian LPG (LPG), DryShips (DRYS), Scorpio Bulkers (SALT), Teekay (TK), Genco Shipping & Trading (GNK) and Diana Shipping (DSX).
What other stocks do shareholders of Navigator own?
Who are Navigator's key executives?
Navigator's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. David J. Butters, Chairman, CEO & Pres (Age 79)
- Mr. Niall Nolan, Chief Financial Officer (Age 56)
- Mr. Oeyvind Lindeman, Chief Commercial Officer (Age 40)
Who are Navigator's major shareholders?
Navigator's stock is owned by many different of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. (3.04%), Steinberg Asset Management LLC (2.46%), Gagnon Securities LLC (2.40%), Gagnon Advisors LLC (1.26%), First Manhattan Co. (0.91%) and Northern Trust Corp (0.90%).
Which institutional investors are selling Navigator stock?
NVGS stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Wells Fargo & Company MN, Bank of New York Mellon Corp, Gabelli Funds LLC, First Manhattan Co., Teton Advisors Inc., Northern Trust Corp, Royal Bank of Canada and JPMorgan Chase & Co..
Which institutional investors are buying Navigator stock?
NVGS stock was bought by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Gagnon Securities LLC, Renaissance Technologies LLC, Gagnon Advisors LLC, Gamco Investors INC. ET AL, Steinberg Asset Management LLC, Oppenheimer & Co. Inc., Marshall Wace North America L.P. and Needham Investment Management LLC.
How do I buy shares of Navigator?
Shares of NVGS can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is Navigator's stock price today?
One share of NVGS stock can currently be purchased for approximately $9.57.
How big of a company is Navigator?
Navigator has a market capitalization of $534.31 million and generates $310.05 million in revenue each year. The shipping company earns $-5,740,000.00 in net income (profit) each year or ($0.05) on an earnings per share basis. Navigator employs 60 workers across the globe.View Additional Information About Navigator.
What is Navigator's official website?
How can I contact Navigator?
Navigator's mailing address is VERDE BUILDING 10 BRESSENDEN PLACE, LONDON X0, SW1E 5DH. The shipping company can be reached via phone at 44-0-20-7340-4850 or via email at [email protected]
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