Navigator (NVGS) Expected to Announce Earnings on Wednesday

Navigator (NYSE:NVGS) will likely be posting its Q1 2025 quarterly earnings results after the market closes on Wednesday, May 14th. Analysts expect Navigator to post earnings of $0.33 per share and revenue of $128.26 million for the quarter.

Navigator (NYSE:NVGS) last released its earnings results on Wednesday, March 12th. The shipping company reported $0.38 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.37 by $0.01. Navigator had a return on equity of 7.40% and a net margin of 14.48%. The company had revenue of $144.03 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $120.87 million. On average, analysts expect Navigator to post $1 EPS for the current fiscal year and $2 EPS for the next fiscal year.

Navigator Stock Performance

NYSE NVGS opened at $13.43 on Monday. The company has a current ratio of 0.75, a quick ratio of 0.71 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.45. The business’s 50 day moving average is $13.03 and its two-hundred day moving average is $14.90. Navigator has a 12-month low of $10.55 and a 12-month high of $18.18. The stock has a market capitalization of $932.02 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of 11.89 and a beta of 0.77.

Navigator Announces Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, April 3rd. Shareholders of record on Monday, March 24th were given a dividend of $0.05 per share. This represents a $0.20 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.49%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, March 24th. Navigator’s payout ratio is 16.67%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Separately, Jefferies Financial Group reiterated a “buy” rating and set a $20.00 target price on shares of Navigator in a research report on Wednesday, March 12th. Six analysts have rated the stock with a buy rating, Based on data from MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of “Buy” and a consensus price target of $21.60.

Navigator Company Profile

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.