Navigator Holdings

NVGS · NYSE

$21.10+$0.35 (+1.69%)TodayMarket closed · Oct 20, 7:30 PM ET

Prev close $20.75

NVGS analyst rating

BuyConsensus of 2 analysts over the last 12 months. 100% rate it a buy.

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Buy2
Hold0
Underperform0
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12-month price target · 9 analysts

Average $26.01 (+23.3% upside)

Low: $22.22
Now: $21.10
High: $28.35

Upgrades and downgrades

The latest rating actions, newest first

NVGS analyst upgrades, downgrades and rating actions
Firm	Date	Action	Rating	Price target	Hit rate
Citigroup	May 12, 2026	Maintains	Buy	$24.00 → $27.00	66%
Jefferies	Nov 5, 2025	Maintains	Buy	$19.00	72%

The case for and against

Updated Feb 2, 2026

Bull case

Navigator Holdings Ltd has demonstrated a significant improvement in its liquidity position, with total liquidity increasing to $316 million from $139 million in the previous quarter, reflecting strong cash management and financial health. The company's adjusted EBITDA of $76.5 million surpassed both consensus estimates and internal forecasts, indicating robust operational performance and a positive trajectory for the second half of the year. Additionally, the revision of its capital allocation policy to increase the quarterly dividend to $0.07 per share, alongside a commitment to returning 30% of net income via dividends and buybacks, underscores the company's stronger financial stability and commitment to shareholder returns.

Bear case

Navigator Holdings Ltd's recent quarterly earnings report indicates considerable financial challenges, as the company reported an adjusted EPS of $0.14, falling short of consensus estimates and reflecting a significant decline when factoring out the one-time gain from a vessel sale. The adjusted EBITDA of $60.0 million also demonstrated underperformance, missing forecasted values and contributing to concerns over rising operational expenses that are affecting profitability. Additionally, the company's reliance on fluctuating charter rates due to regional price disparities in competing feedstocks further complicates its revenue stability, leading to a negative outlook on its stock performance.

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