NYSE:NVGS Navigator (NVGS) Stock Price, News & Analysis → What’s Really Next for America… (From Porter & Company) (Ad) Free NVGS Stock Alerts $16.69 +0.47 (+2.90%) (As of 05/17/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$16.33▼$16.7550-Day Range$14.83▼$16.6852-Week Range$12.33▼$16.75Volume223,023 shsAverage Volume178,553 shsMarket Capitalization$1.22 billionP/E Ratio14.26Dividend Yield1.20%Price Target$20.00 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial Media Get Navigator alerts: Email Address Navigator MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingBuy3.00 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside19.8% Upside$20.00 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy0.99% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthModerateBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.33Based on 10 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth33.79%From $1.45 to $1.94 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.3.51 out of 5 starsTransportation Sector48th out of 114 stocksDeep Sea Foreign Transportation Of Freight Industry7th out of 27 stocks 2.5 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingNavigator 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.Amount of Analyst CoverageNavigator has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days.Read more about Navigator's stock forecast and price target. Previous Next 4.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted0.99% of the float of Navigator has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverNavigator has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 1.9, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Navigator has recently decreased by 0.83%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving. Previous Next 2.5 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldNavigator pays a meaningful dividend of 1.23%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthNavigator does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Navigator is 17.09%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, Navigator will have a dividend payout ratio of 10.31% next year. This indicates that Navigator will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.Read more about Navigator's dividend. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for NVGS. Previous Next 2.4 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentNavigator has a news sentiment score of 0.33. 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 is a lower news sentiment than the 0.59 average news sentiment score of Transportation companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 10 news articles for Navigator this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 2 people have searched for NVGS on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of 0% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows2 people have added Navigator to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. Previous Next 0.0 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Navigator insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 0.40% of the stock of Navigator is held by insiders.Percentage Held by InstitutionsOnly 18.95% of the stock of Navigator is held by institutions.Read more about Navigator's insider trading history. Previous Next 3.1 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Navigator are expected to grow by 33.79% in the coming year, from $1.45 to $1.94 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Navigator is 14.26, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 133.36.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Navigator is 14.26, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Transportation sector average P/E ratio of about 20.93.Price to Book Value per Share RatioNavigator has a P/B Ratio of 1.01. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about Navigator's valuation and earnings. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Crypto 101 MediaShocking $16T Elon Musk Crypto LeakReports of a leaked meeting between Elon Musk and staff at X.com could send shockwaves through the crypto market. Musk revealed a "mind-blowing" plan to take over the global payment system. In his own words, the world's richest man said "you won't need a bank account." Prominent voices in crypto believe what comes next will mirror a crypto mass adoption similar to the one that triggered bitcoin's last bull run.Click here now to get your copy. About Navigator Stock (NYSE:NVGS)Navigator Holdings Ltd. engages in owning and operating 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 based in London, the United Kingdom.Read More NVGS Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart NVGS Stock News HeadlinesMay 17 at 9:40 AM | msn.comNavigator Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:NVGS) Q1 2024 Earnings Call TranscriptMay 16 at 12:52 AM | markets.businessinsider.comHere's what to expect from Navigator's earningsMay 15 at 4:15 PM | globenewswire.comNavigator Gas First Quarter 2024 ResultsMay 15 at 5:27 AM | americanbankingnews.comNavigator (NYSE:NVGS) Rating Lowered to Hold at StockNews.comMay 13, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comNavigator (NVGS) Scheduled to Post Quarterly Earnings on WednesdayMay 6, 2024 | globenewswire.comNavigator Gas Announces Date for the Release of First Quarter 2024 Results and Zoom Conference CallMay 6, 2024 | globenewswire.comNavigator Gas Announces Date for the Release of First Quarter 2024 Results and Zoom Conference CallMay 1, 2024 | globenewswire.comNavigator Gas Releases ESG 2023 Report: Demonstrating Commitment to Sustainability and Social ResponsibilityApril 23, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comNavigator Holdings (NYSE:NVGS) shareholders have earned a 13% CAGR over the last three yearsApril 10, 2024 | benzinga.comNavigator Gas - Looks Toward Ammonia, CO2 Growth Opportunities - Capital Link's Trending News PodcastApril 9, 2024 | globenewswire.comNavigator Gas Announces Successful First Ship-to-Ship Transfer of AmmoniaApril 5, 2024 | seekingalpha.comNavigator Holdings: Bet On Rising Handysize LPG Carriers' DeficitMarch 27, 2024 | globenewswire.comNavigator Gas Announces Availability of its Annual Report on Form 20-F for the Year Ended December 31, 2023March 16, 2024 | seekingalpha.comNavigator Holdings Ltd. (NVGS) Q4 2023 Earnings Call TranscriptMarch 15, 2024 | msn.comNavigator Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:NVGS) Q4 2023 Earnings Call TranscriptMarch 15, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comNavigator Holdings Full Year 2023 Earnings: EPS Misses ExpectationsMarch 14, 2024 | seekingalpha.comNavigator Holdings Ltd. 2023 Q4 - Results - Earnings Call PresentationMarch 13, 2024 | benzinga.comNavigator Holdings: Q4 Earnings InsightsMarch 13, 2024 | washingtonpost.comNavigator Holdings: Q4 Earnings SnapshotMarch 13, 2024 | globenewswire.comNavigator Gas Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 ResultsMarch 13, 2024 | theglobeandmail.comStock Index Futures Muted After Post-CPI Rally, U.S. PPI and Retail Sales Data AwaitedMarch 12, 2024 | benzinga.comA Preview Of Navigator Holdings's EarningsFebruary 28, 2024 | globenewswire.comNavigator Gas Announces Date for the Release of Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Results and Zoom Conference CallFebruary 27, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comNavigator Holdings Ltd.'s (NYSE:NVGS) top owners are private companies with 59% stake, while 20% is held by institutionsFebruary 23, 2024 | benzinga.comNavigator Holdings Stock (NYSE:NVGS) Dividends: History, Yield and DatesSee More Headlines Receive NVGS Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Navigator and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings3/13/2024Ex-Dividend for 4/25 Dividend4/03/2024Dividend Payable4/25/2024Today5/18/2024Ex-Dividend for 6/25 Dividend6/04/2024Dividend Payable6/25/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)8/21/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE SectorTransportation Industry Deep sea foreign transportation of freight Sub-IndustryN/A Current SymbolNYSE:NVGS CUSIPN/A CIK1581804 Webwww.navigatorgas.com Phone442073404850Fax44-20-7340-4858Employees175Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$20.00 High Stock Price Target$20.00 Low Stock Price Target$20.00 Potential Upside/Downside+19.8%Consensus RatingBuy Rating Score (0-4)3.00 Research Coverage1 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$1.17 Trailing P/E Ratio14.26 Forward P/E Ratio11.51 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$82.25 million Net Margins15.68% Pretax Margin12.82% Return on Equity6.91% Return on Assets3.77% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.59 Current Ratio1.38 Quick Ratio1.33 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$550.74 million Price / Sales2.22 Cash Flow$2.99 per share Price / Cash Flow5.58 Book Value$16.51 per share Price / Book1.01Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares73,180,000Free Float72,883,000Market Cap$1.22 billion OptionableOptionable Beta1.45 (Almost) Everything You Need To Know About The EV MarketClick the link below and we'll send you MarketBeat's guide to investing in electric vehicle technologies (EV) and which EV stocks show the most promise. Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Mads Peter Zacho (Age 55)Chief Executive Officer Mr. Gary Chapman (Age 49)Chief Financial Officer Mr. Michael Schroder (Age 60)Chief Operating Officer Mr. John ReayHead of Legal & Communications, General Counsel and Company SecretaryMr. Oeyvind Lindeman (Age 45)Chief Commercial Officer Mr. Randall GiveansExecutive Vice President of Business Development & Investor Relations - North AmericaMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsNavios Maritime PartnersNYSE:NMMGenco Shipping & TradingNYSE:GNKArdmore ShippingNYSE:ASCGlobal Ship LeaseNYSE:GSLTsakos Energy NavigationNYSE:TNPView All CompetitorsInstitutional OwnershipTidal Investments LLCBought 5,285 shares on 5/17/2024Ownership: 0.046%Levin Capital Strategies L.P.Bought 9,600 shares on 5/16/2024Ownership: 0.031%Quadrature Capital LtdSold 4,868 shares on 5/15/2024Ownership: 0.062%Aristides Capital LLCBought 16,400 shares on 5/15/2024Ownership: 0.022%EntryPoint Capital LLCSold 3,804 shares on 5/14/2024Ownership: 0.006%View All Institutional Transactions 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 analysts have issued 1-year price targets for Navigator's stock. Their NVGS share price targets range from $20.00 to $20.00. On average, they anticipate the company's stock price to reach $20.00 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 19.8% 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 2024? Navigator's stock was trading at $14.55 at the beginning of the year. Since then, NVGS stock has increased by 14.7% and is now trading at $16.69. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. When is Navigator's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, August 21st 2024. View our NVGS earnings forecast. How were Navigator's earnings last quarter? Navigator Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:NVGS) posted its earnings results on Wednesday, March, 13th. The shipping company reported $0.32 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.31 by $0.01. The shipping company had revenue of $123.52 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $114.37 million. Navigator had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 6.91% and a net margin of 15.68%. How often does Navigator pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Navigator? Navigator declared a quarterly dividend on Tuesday, May 14th. Investors of record on Tuesday, June 4th will be paid a dividend of $0.05 per share on Tuesday, June 25th. This represents a $0.20 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.20%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, June 4th. 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 1.23%. The dividend payout ratio is 17.09%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, NVGS will have a dividend payout ratio of 10.31% 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 number of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Acadian Asset Management LLC (1.48%), Gagnon Securities LLC (1.27%), Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. (0.92%), First Eagle Investment Management LLC (0.74%), Hodges Capital Management Inc. (0.71%) and Gagnon Advisors LLC (0.69%). 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 Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here. 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