Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.22
Navigator Holdings Ltd. (NVGS) Dividend History
Income profile from 2023 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.0%
Payout Ratio
14.7%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
3 years
NVGS Dividend Income Check
Safety
14.7% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
3 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 2.1% and trend is unknown.
NVGS Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.0%
Trailing DPS$0.22
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout14.7%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout10.1%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak3 years
3Y CAGRN/A
5Y CAGRN/A
Yield on Cost (5Y)2.1%
YOC Trendunknown
Total Returns
Buyback Yield4.4%
Total Shareholder Yield5.4%
1Y Total Return50.8%
5Y Total Return110.2%
Div Contribution (5Y)6.2%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$21,02410Y ago$19,40120Y ago$17,208
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). NVGS's recent 5Y regime has been stronger than its full 10Y period, so 5Y can appear higher than 10Y.
NVGS Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (4 years of payments)
NVGS Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Navigator Holdings Ltd. distributes 14.7% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 10.1%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
NVGS has raised its dividend for 3 consecutive years.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, NVGS returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.0% dividend yield, 4.4% buyback yield, 5.4% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 2.1% and is currently unknown. The 5-year total return is 110.2%, with dividends contributing 6.2% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $19,401 today.
NVGS Recent Dividend Payments
Last 12 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$0.66
Avg/Payment$0.0550
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2026Latest | $0.0700 | — | 1.09% | Jun 10, 2026 |
| Mar 23, 2026 | $0.0700 | — | 1.29% | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Nov 25, 2025 | $0.0700 | ↑ +40.0% | 1.24% | Dec 16, 2025 |
| Aug 28, 2025 | $0.0500 | — | 1.25% | Sep 17, 2025 |
| May 29, 2025 | $0.0500 | — | 1.39% | Jun 17, 2025 |
| Mar 24, 2025 | $0.0500 | — | 1.44% | Apr 3, 2025 |
| Nov 25, 2024 | $0.0500 | — | 1.26% | Dec 17, 2024 |
| Sep 3, 2024 | $0.0500 | — | 1.25% | Sep 24, 2024 |
NVGS Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#8 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.0%
#8 of 8
Safety
Sustainable
14.7% payout
Streak
3Y
— 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
5.4%
#7 of 8
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NVGSNavigator Holdings L… | $1.4B | 1.0% | 14.7% | 3 | Sustainable |
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3rd  FLNGFLEX LNG Ltd. | $1.6B | 10.1% | 2.2% | 0 | Sustainable |
1st  CLCOCool Company Ltd. | $511M | 14.2% | 75.5% | 2 | Watch |
 BWLPBW LPG Limited | $2.7B | 7.5% | 82.5% | 0 | Watch |
2nd  DLNGDynagas LNG Partners… | $128M | 13.1% | 27.4% | 1 | Sustainable |
 KNOPKNOT Offshore Partne… | $345M | 3.0% | 44.7% | 0 | Sustainable |
 TKTeekay Corporation | $1.0B | 8.3% | 86.9% | 0 | At Risk |
NVGS Annual Dividend History (2007–2026)
19 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.14 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1.3% |
| 2025 | $0.22 | 10.0% | 4 | $1.47 | 15.0% | 6.68x | 2.1% |
| 2024 | $0.20 | 100.0% | 4 | $1.19 | 16.8% | 5.95x | 1.9% |
| 2023 | $0.10 | — | 2 | $1.10 | 9.1% | 11.00x | 1.0% |
| 2022 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $0.69 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $-0.58 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $0.01 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $-0.28 | — | — | — |
| 2018 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $-0.10 | — | — | — |
| 2017 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $0.10 | — | — | — |
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NVGS — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying NVGS stock.
How much dividend does NVGS pay per share?
Navigator Holdings Ltd. (NVGS) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.22 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.0%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is NVGS's next ex-dividend date?
NVGS's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. NVGS typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is NVGS's dividend safe?
NVGS's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +14.7% and FCF payout ratio of +10.1%. The 3-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is NVGS a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Navigator Holdings Ltd. is classified as a Dividend Payer with 3 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is N/A, demonstrating modest dividend growth.
How often does NVGS pay dividends?
Navigator Holdings Ltd. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.22 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 3+ years from 2023 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in NVGS grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in NVGS five years ago would be worth approximately $21,024 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is NVGS's yield on cost for long-term holders?
NVGS's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +2.1% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.0% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.