NVGSEnergy · Oil & Gas MidstreamThe 6 Wall Street analysts covering Navigator Holdings Ltd. hold a median 12-month price target of $26 — +17.2% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 95 of 100 as at 22 Aug 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 Navigator Holdings 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
Issuance (99): The share count has been shrinking and the company is not leaning on new borrowing.
Quality (51): Profits are thin or unreliable for the size of the business, or they are not turning into cash.
Size (41): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on NVGS, 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.
The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +17.2% from it.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 May 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy | $24 → $27 |
| 5 Nov 2025 | Jefferies | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 25 Sept 2025 | Deutsche Bank | Initiates | Buy | — |
| 13 Aug 2025 | Jefferies | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 12 Mar 2025 | Jefferies | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 22 Nov 2024 | Jefferies | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 7 Nov 2024 | Jefferies | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 28 Oct 2024 | Alliance Global Partners | Initiates | Buy | — |
| 12 Sept 2024 | DNB Markets | Initiates | Buy | — |
| 15 Aug 2024 | Jefferies | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 31 July 2024 | Citigroup | Initiates | Buy | — |
| 14 Mar 2024 | Jefferies | Reiterates | Buy | — |
| 14 Nov 2023 | Jefferies | Reiterates | Buy | — |
| 17 Aug 2023 | Jefferies | Reiterates | Buy | — |
| 23 May 2023 | Jefferies | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 24 Apr 2023 | Jefferies | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 14 June 2021 | Evercore ISI Group | Upgrade | Outperform | — |
| 29 Jan 2021 | Jefferies | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 27 Jan 2021 | Evercore ISI Group | Downgrade | In-Line | — |
| 25 July 2019 | Wells Fargo | Upgrade | Outperform | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. NVGS appears on the weeks it earns a place.
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 59% of US stocks
Cheaper than 50% of US stocks
Cheaper than 71% of US stocks
Cheaper than 46% of US stocks
Higher than 78% of US stocks
Higher than 87% of US stocks
Higher than 45% of US stocks
Higher than 86% of US stocks
Higher than 84% of US stocks
Higher than 67% of US stocks
Higher than 72% of US stocks
Higher than 31% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
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Navigator Holdings (NYSE: NVGS) reported record second-quarter results for 2026, citing higher shipping demand, elevated time charter equivalent rates, and record throughput at its Morgan's Point ethylene export terminal.
Why it matters — Record quarterly performance across both shipping rates and terminal throughput signals strong operational momentum for Navigator Holdings watchers.
Published on Seeking Alpha is the transcript of Navigator Holdings Ltd.'s (NVGS) Q2 2026 earnings call. The excerpt contains only the headline and source information, with no details on the company's financial results or commentary.
Why it matters — A transcript of the Q2 2026 earnings call offers NVGS watchers an accessible record of management's prepared remarks and discussion of the quarter.
Navigator Holdings (NVGS) reported quarterly earnings of $0.85 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.52 per share and up from $0.14 per share a year ago. The headline indicates revenue also topped estimates.
Why it matters — For Navigator Holdings watchers, the results show quarterly earnings that exceeded both analyst expectations and the prior-year figure.
Navigator Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: NVGS) announced its unaudited preliminary financial results for the second quarter of 2026, covering the three months ended June 30, 2026.
Why it matters — This quarterly results announcement provides NVGS watchers with the latest financial performance data for the world's largest fleet of handysize liquefied gas carriers.
Navigator Gas announced that subsidiaries of its Navigator Amon Shipping AS joint venture signed a $121.8 million senior secured post-delivery term loan with ING Bank, Société Générale and OCBC to finance two newbuild ammonia carriers currently under construction in China.
Why it matters — This financing supports the delivery of two ammonia-fuelled carriers for the Navigator Amon joint venture, advancing Navigator Gas's presence in low-emission shipping and expanding its fleet with dual-capability vessels.
The 6 Wall Street analysts covering Navigator Holdings Ltd. have a median 12-month price target of $26, with estimates ranging from $22 to $27. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 6 analysts covering Navigator Holdings Ltd., 5 rate it a Buy, 1 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Navigator Holdings Ltd. 95 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 22 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 22 Aug 2026, Navigator Holdings Ltd. ranks 95 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 Issuance (99 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 6 analysts implies +17.2% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Navigator Holdings Ltd. 95 out of 100 as at 22 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering Navigator Holdings Ltd. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for NVGS are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $22 to $27 over the next 12 months.
Navigator Holdings Ltd. returned +38.8% over the 12 months to 21 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Navigator Holdings Ltd. is a company at the forefront of the global shipping and logistics sector, specializing in the transportation of liquefied gases.
The most recent item we track (MarketBeat, 8 Aug 2026): "Navigator Q2 Earnings Call Highlights". Navigator Holdings (NYSE: NVGS) reported record second-quarter results for 2026, citing higher shipping demand, elevated time charter equivalent rates, and record throughput at its Morgan's Point ethylene export terminal.
Navigator Holdings Ltd. is a company at the forefront of the global shipping and logistics sector, specializing in the transportation of liquefied gases. It operates the world’s largest fleet of handysize liquefied gas carriers, with a focus on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), petrochemical gases, and ammonia. These carriers serve a crucial role in connecting global production hubs to industrial markets that rely on these chemical feedstocks. The company's fleet is equipped to manage both short sea and intercontinental passages, reflecting its versatility and capacity to meet diverse shipping needs. Navigator Holdings Ltd. is integral to the logistics chain of the energy and chemical industries, ensuring efficient and safe transport of essential gases used in numerous applications, from fuel production to plastic manufacturing. Its strategic operations and investments in cutting-edge shipping solutions underscore its status as an industry leader, significantly contributing to the global supply chain ecosystem.
1,975 employees · United Kingdom · https://navigatorgas.com