Should I buy or sell Navigator stock right now?

1 Wall Street research 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 research 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 objectives for Navigator's shares. Their NVGS share price targets range from $20.00 to $20.00. On average, they expect the company's stock price to reach $20.00 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 34.9% 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 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, NVGS stock has increased by 1.9% and is now trading at $14.83. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here .

Are investors shorting Navigator?

Navigator saw a decrease in short interest during the month of March. As of March 31st, there was short interest totaling 320,100 shares, a decrease of 21.9% from the March 15th total of 410,100 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 187,500 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 1.7 days. Currently, 1.1% of the company's stock are sold short. View Navigator's Short Interest .

When is Navigator's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Monday, May 27th 2024. View our NVGS earnings forecast .

How were Navigator's earnings last quarter?

Navigator Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:NVGS) posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, March, 13th. The shipping company reported $0.32 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $0.31 by $0.01. The shipping company had revenue of $123.52 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $114.37 million. Navigator had a net margin of 14.94% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 6.96%.

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

Navigator declared a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, March 13th. Investors of record on Thursday, April 4th will be given a dividend of $0.05 per share on Thursday, April 25th. This represents a $0.20 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.35%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, April 3rd. 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 1.32%. The dividend payout ratio is 18.02%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, NVGS will have a dividend payout ratio of 10.20% 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 Hodges Capital Management Inc. (0.71%) and Penbrook Management LLC (0.14%).

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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$14.83

-0.27 (-1.79%)

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50-Day Range: $14.68
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52-Week Range: $12.32
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$16.48

Volume: 290,537 shs
Average Volume: 187,762 shs
Market Capitalization: $1.09 billion

P/E Ratio: 13.36
Dividend Yield: 1.35%
Price Target: $20.00

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Navigator MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating: Buy
3.00 Rating Score
Upside/Downside: 34.9% Upside
$20.00 Price Target
Short Interest: Healthy
1.10% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength: Moderate
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability: N/A
News Sentiment: N/A
Insider Trading: N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth: 34.25%
From $1.46 to $1.96 Per Share

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.

4.49 out of 5 stars

Transportation Sector

17th out of 106 stocks

Deep Sea Foreign Transportation Of Freight Industry

4th out of 24 stocks

3.5

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.
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
1.10% 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 1.7, 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 21.95%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

2.5

Dividend Strength

Dividend Yield
Navigator pays a meaningful dividend of 1.32%, 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 18.02%. 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 10.20% 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.

2.7

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment
Navigator has a news sentiment score of 1.92. 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 higher news sentiment than the 0.51 average news sentiment score of Transportation companies.
News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 1 news article for Navigator this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.
Search Interest
Only 2 people have searched for NVGS on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -71% compared to the previous 30 days.
MarketBeat Follows
Only 1 people have added Navigator to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of 0% compared to the previous 30 days.

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 18.95% of the stock of Navigator is held by institutions.

3.8

Earnings and Valuation

Earnings Growth
Earnings for Navigator are expected to grow by 34.25% in the coming year, from $1.46 to $1.96 per share.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of Navigator is 13.36, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 144.15.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of Navigator is 13.36, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Transportation sector average P/E ratio of about 17.09.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
Navigator has a P/B Ratio of 0.90. 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. 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.

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April 10, 2024 | benzinga.com

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Navigator Gas Announces Availability of its Annual Report on Form 20-F for the Year Ended December 31, 2023

March 16, 2024 | seekingalpha.com

Navigator Holdings Ltd. (NVGS) Q4 2023 Earnings Call Transcript

March 15, 2024 | msn.com

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Navigator Holdings Ltd. 2023 Q4 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation

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Navigator Holdings: Q4 Earnings Insights

March 13, 2024 | washingtonpost.com

Navigator Holdings: Q4 Earnings Snapshot

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Navigator Gas Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Results

March 13, 2024 | theglobeandmail.com

Stock Index Futures Muted After Post-CPI Rally, U.S. PPI and Retail Sales Data Awaited

March 12, 2024 | benzinga.com

A Preview Of Navigator Holdings's Earnings

February 28, 2024 | globenewswire.com

Navigator Gas Announces Date for the Release of Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Results and Zoom Conference Call

February 27, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

Navigator Holdings Ltd.'s (NYSE:NVGS) top owners are private companies with 59% stake, while 20% is held by institutions

February 23, 2024 | benzinga.com

Navigator Holdings Stock (NYSE:NVGS) Dividends: History, Yield and Dates

February 11, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

Is There An Opportunity With Navigator Holdings Ltd.'s (NYSE:NVGS) 41% Undervaluation?

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Navigator Holdings price target raised by $2 at Jefferies, here's why

January 29, 2024 | stockhouse.com

Navigator Gas to Present at Capital Link's Corporate Presentation Series

January 29, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

Navigator Gas to Present at Capital Link’s Corporate Presentation Series

January 26, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

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Navigator Holdings Ltd Shares Close in on 52-Week High - Market Mover

January 25, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

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Company Calendar

Last Earnings: 3/13/2024
Ex-Dividend for 4/25 Dividend: 4/03/2024
Today: 4/18/2024
Dividend Payable: 4/25/2024
Next Earnings (Estimated): 5/27/2024
Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2024

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: NYSE
Sector: Transportation
Industry: Deep sea foreign transportation of freight
Sub-Industry: N/A
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: $20.00
High Stock Price Target: $20.00
Low Stock Price Target: $20.00
Potential Upside/Downside: +34.9%
Consensus Rating: Buy
Rating Score (0-4): 3.00
Research Coverage: 1 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): $1.11
Trailing P/E Ratio: 13.36
Forward P/E Ratio: 10.16
P/E Growth: N/A
Net Income: $82.25 million
Net Margins: 14.94%
Pretax Margin: 12.82%
Return on Equity: 6.96%
Return on Assets: 3.76%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.59
Current Ratio: 1.38
Quick Ratio: 1.33

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: $550.74 million
Price / Sales: 1.97
Cash Flow: $2.86 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 5.19
Book Value: $16.51 per share
Price / Book: 0.90

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 73,180,000
Free Float: 72,883,000
Market Cap: $1.09 billion
Optionable: Optionable
Beta: 1.46

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Key Executives

Mr. 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 Reay
Head of Legal & Communications, General Counsel and Company Secretary
Mr. Oeyvind Lindeman (Age 45)
Chief Commercial Officer
Mr. Randall Giveans
Executive Vice President of Business Development & Investor Relations - North America

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NVGS Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Navigator stock right now?: 1 Wall Street research 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 research 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 objectives for Navigator's shares. Their NVGS share price targets range from $20.00 to $20.00. On average, they expect the company's stock price to reach $20.00 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 34.9% 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 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, NVGS stock has increased by 1.9% and is now trading at $14.83.
View the best growth stocks for 2024 here.
Are investors shorting Navigator?: Navigator saw a decrease in short interest during the month of March. As of March 31st, there was short interest totaling 320,100 shares, a decrease of 21.9% from the March 15th total of 410,100 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 187,500 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 1.7 days. Currently, 1.1% of the company's stock are sold short.
View Navigator's Short Interest.
When is Navigator's next earnings date?: The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Monday, May 27th 2024.
View our NVGS earnings forecast.
How were Navigator's earnings last quarter?: Navigator Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:NVGS) posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, March, 13th. The shipping company reported $0.32 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $0.31 by $0.01. The shipping company had revenue of $123.52 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $114.37 million. Navigator had a net margin of 14.94% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 6.96%.

How often does Navigator pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Navigator?: Navigator declared a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, March 13th. Investors of record on Thursday, April 4th will be given a dividend of $0.05 per share on Thursday, April 25th. This represents a $0.20 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.35%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, April 3rd.
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 1.32%. The dividend payout ratio is 18.02%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, NVGS will have a dividend payout ratio of 10.20% 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 Hodges Capital Management Inc. (0.71%) and Penbrook Management LLC (0.14%).
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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