NATEnergy · Oil & Gas MidstreamThe 2 Wall Street analysts covering Nordic American Tankers Ltd. hold a median 12-month price target of $8.5 — +21.2% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 97 of 100 as at 4 Nov 2026 — among the strongest tenth. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Nordic American Tankers Ltd. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Momentum (97): The shares have been drifting up relative to others.
Accruals (43): A large share of reported profit has not shown up as cash, or the balance sheet is expanding quickly — both tend to unwind.
Size (39): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on NAT, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +21.2% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 2 moved their price target up and 1 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Oct 2026 | B. Riley Securities | Maintains | Buy | $8.00 → $10 |
| 28 Aug 2026 | B. Riley Securities | Maintains | Buy | $7.50 → $8.00 |
| 28 Aug 2026 | B. Riley Securities | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 22 Apr 2026 | Evercore ISI Group | Downgrade | Underperform | — |
| 22 Apr 2026 | Evercore ISI Group | Downgrade | Underperform | $5.00 → $4.50 |
| 28 Nov 2025 | Jefferies | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 28 Oct 2025 | Evercore ISI Group | Maintains | In-Line | — |
| 28 Aug 2025 | Jefferies | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 29 May 2025 | Jefferies | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 28 Feb 2025 | Jefferies | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 29 Nov 2024 | Jefferies | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 14 Nov 2024 | Jefferies | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 12 Sept 2024 | Jefferies | Downgrade | Hold | — |
| 30 Aug 2024 | Evercore ISI Group | Maintains | In-Line | — |
| 29 Aug 2024 | Jefferies | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 29 May 2024 | Jefferies | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 29 Feb 2024 | Evercore ISI Group | Maintains | In-Line | — |
| 29 Feb 2024 | Jefferies | Reiterates | Buy | — |
| 29 Aug 2023 | B. Riley Securities | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 22 May 2023 | Jefferies | Reiterates | Buy | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 4 Nov 2026, Nordic American Tankers Ltd. returned +121.7% against +14.8% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 51% of US stocks
Cheaper than 28% of US stocks
Cheaper than 28% of US stocks
Cheaper than 33% of US stocks
Higher than 92% of US stocks
Higher than 83% of US stocks
Higher than 77% of US stocks
Higher than 97% of US stocks
Higher than 91% of US stocks
Higher than 85% of US stocks
Higher than 85% of US stocks
Higher than 97% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.
Nordic American Tankers Ltd. has a market value of $1.6B and an enterprise value of $1.8B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $370.4M. The latest quarter grew 97.5% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: $123.5M, a 33.3% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $0.59.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $119.1M.
Nordic American Tankers Ltd. spent $131.3M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.
Trailing P/E: 12.6×; forward P/E: 8.5× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 14.52%, paying out 105% of earnings.
Nordic American Tankers Ltd. employs 18 people — $20.6M of revenue per employee.
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Nordic American Tankers said the market for its ships remains very strong and that it is entering into contracts at historically high levels not seen before.
Why it matters — The update describes strong market conditions and historically high contract levels for NAT’s ships.
Seeking Alpha says small caps have lost their lead over large caps in 2026 as Treasury yields rose, while citing potential for a rebound if yields decline. The article highlights three small-cap stocks that have outperformed the market since the Russell 2000’s recent high.
Why it matters — The excerpt does not identify NAT as one of the stocks discussed, so it provides no company-specific news for NAT watchers.
A Seeking Alpha article highlights Nordic American Tankers’ recent fixtures averaging $96,800 per day, up from $63,000 in Q2, and an approximate 13% but variable dividend yield. It also notes that rate volatility, high payout ratios, and vessel sales make dividend sustainability uncertain.
Why it matters — NAT watchers may weigh stronger recent fixture rates against uncertainty about how long cash flows and dividend payments can be sustained.
Zacks Investment Research identified Nordic American Tankers, alongside Corsair Gaming and HireQuest, as a potential October breakout stock, citing strong gains and proximity to 52-week highs.
Why it matters — The item highlights NAT's recent share performance and position relative to its 52-week high as reasons it drew attention.
Alexander Hansson, NAT vice-chairman, bought 300,000 shares at $8.44 each, increasing his holding to 6.3 million shares. Following the purchase, members of the Hansson family collectively own 12 million NAT shares.
Why it matters — NAT watchers may note the disclosed share purchase and the family's reported collective ownership.
The 2 Wall Street analysts covering Nordic American Tankers Ltd. have a median 12-month price target of $8.5, with estimates ranging from $7 to $10. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 2 analysts covering Nordic American Tankers Ltd., 1 rate it a Buy, 0 a Hold and 1 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Nordic American Tankers Ltd. 97 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 4 Nov 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 4 Nov 2026, Nordic American Tankers Ltd. ranks 97 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Momentum (97 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 2 analysts implies +21.2% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Nordic American Tankers Ltd. 97 out of 100 as at 4 Nov 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering Nordic American Tankers Ltd. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for NAT are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $7 to $10 over the next 12 months.
Nordic American Tankers Ltd. returned +121.7% over the 12 months to 4 Nov 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Nordic American Tankers Limited is an international shipping company focused on the ownership, operation, and chartering of Suezmax crude oil tankers. The company provides marine transportation services that support global crude oil logistics, serving oil companies, commodity traders, refiners, and other customers that require reliable seaborne transport.
The most recent item we track (GlobeNewsWire, 3 Nov 2026): "Nordic American Tankers Ltd (NYSE: NAT) – Very strong market continues". Nordic American Tankers said the market for its ships remains very strong and that it is entering into contracts at historically high levels not seen before.
Nordic American Tankers Limited is an international shipping company focused on the ownership, operation, and chartering of Suezmax crude oil tankers. The company provides marine transportation services that support global crude oil logistics, serving oil companies, commodity traders, refiners, and other customers that require reliable seaborne transport. Its business is centered on a standardized fleet of double-hull tankers designed for long-haul crude oil carriage across major international trade routes. Nordic American Tankers Limited operates as a specialized tanker operator with a narrow focus on crude oil transportation, making it a distinct participant in the energy and maritime shipping markets. Headquartered in Hamilton, Bermuda, the company emphasizes vessel operations, chartering activity, and fleet deployment within the global tanker industry.
CEO Mr. Herbjorn Hansson · 18 employees · Bermuda · https://www.nat.bm
