Navigator Holdings' reported margins have swung sharply, with gross margin ranging from 29.6% in 2026Q1 to 48.6% in 2026Q3 and operating margin reaching 54.3%, which suggests earnings are heavily tied to voyage timing and rate cycles rather than steady compounding.
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| Quarter | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|
Q4 2026Latest Nov 3, 2026 | $0.41+1.9% vs $0.40 | $155M+16.7% vs $133M |
Q3 2026 Aug 4, 2026 | $0.85+61.0% vs $0.53 | $168M+20.4% vs $139M |
Q2 2026 May 6, 2026 | $0.50+47.1% vs $0.34 | $141M+0.9% vs $139M |
Q2 2026 Mar 11, 2026 | $0.32-17.9% vs $0.39 | $139M-0.3% vs $140M |
Navigator Holdings (NVGS) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
LONDON, Oct. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Navigator Holdings Ltd. (described herein as “Navigator Gas” or the “Company”) (NYSE: NVGS), the owner and operator of the world's largest fleet of handysize liquefied gas carriers, announces today that it will release its results for the three months ended September 30, 2026, after markets close in New York, on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
LONDON, Oct. 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Navigator Holdings Ltd. (described herein as “Navigator Gas” or the “Company”) (NYSE: NVGS) announced today that, on October 8, 2026, it entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Merger Agreement”) with its wholly owned English subsidiary, Navigator Gas plc (the “New Parent”), and Navigator Gas Merger Co Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of the New Parent (the “Merger Sub”).
Shares of Navigator Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: NVGS - Get Free Report) have earned an average rating of "Moderate Buy" from the five brokerages that are covering the stock, MarketBeat.com reports. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a hold recommendation and four have given a buy recommendation to the company. The average 12-month price objective
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| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $19.84 | $1.22B | 6.63 | 3.58% | 30.06% | 14.57% | 1.09% | |
| $43.07 | $4.38B | 26.86 | 51.14% | 31.27% | 7.51% | 7.01% | |
| $26.06 | $1.41B | 13.72 | -2.44% | 28.5% | 14.38% | 11.51% | |
| $7.90 | $293.77M | 4.91 | 3.53% | 34.97% | 8.47% | — | |
| $21.85 | $3.32B | 7.54 | 9.55% | 12.63% | 22.23% | 6.2% | |
| $3.06 | $111.33M | 1.64 | 0.14% | 42.18% | 14.11% | 15.1% |
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Navigator Holdings Ltd. (NVGS) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Navigator Holdings Ltd. (NVGS) reported $616.4M in revenue over the trailing twelve months. Revenue was $587.0M in fiscal year 2025. That is 1042% more than the $51.4M of fiscal year 2007.
Navigator Holdings Ltd. (NVGS) grew revenue by 6.6% over the trailing twelve months, compared with the twelve months before.
Yes. Navigator Holdings Ltd. (NVGS) earned $185.3M in net income over the trailing twelve months (a 30.1% net margin).
Yes. Navigator Holdings Ltd. (NVGS) pays a dividend that yields 1.09% at the current price, a moderate yield.
Navigator Holdings Ltd. (NVGS) had a return on equity (ROE) of 14.6% over the trailing twelve months. That is in line with the market's typical 10-15%.
Navigator Holdings Ltd. (NVGS) generated $159.1M in free cash flow over the trailing twelve months.
