Why Navigator Holdings Ltd.’s (NVGS) Stock Is Down 8.81%

By Cynthia McLaughlin
May 15, 2026
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In this article, we go over a few key elements for understanding Navigator Holdings Ltd.’s stock price such as:

  • Navigator Holdings Ltd.’s current stock price and volume
  • Why Navigator Holdings Ltd.’s stock price changed recently
  • Upgrades and downgrades for NVGS from analysts
  • NVGS’s stock price momentum as measured by its relative strength

About Navigator Holdings Ltd. (NVGS)

Before we jump into Navigator Holdings Ltd.’s stock price, history, target price and what caused it to recently dip, let’s take a look at some background.

Navigator Holdings Ltd. owns and operates a fleet of liquefied gas carriers worldwide. It engages in the international and regional seaborne transportation of petrochemical gases, liquefied petroleum gases, and ammonia for energy companies, industrial users, and commodity traders. The company also provides ship shore infrastructure and consultancy services. It operates through a fleet of 57 semi- or fully-refrigerated liquefied gas carriers. Navigator Holdings Ltd. was formerly known as Isle of Man public limited company and changed its name to Navigator Holdings Ltd. in 2006. The company was incorporated in 1997 and is based in London, the United Kingdom.

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Navigator Holdings Ltd.’s Stock Price as of Market Close

As of May 15, 2026, 2:02 PM, CST, Navigator Holdings Ltd.’s stock price was $23.560.

Navigator Holdings Ltd. is down 0.51% from its previous closing price of $23.680.

During the last market session, Navigator Holdings Ltd.’s stock traded between $23.380 and $23.780. Currently, there are approximately 64.94 million shares outstanding for Navigator Holdings Ltd..

Navigator Holdings Ltd.’s price-earnings (P/E) ratio is currently at 14.7, which is low compared to the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry median of 15.7. The price-earnings ratio gauges market expectation of future performance by relating a stock’s current share price to its earnings per share.

Navigator Holdings Ltd. Stock Price History

Navigator Holdings Ltd.’s (NVGS) price is currently up 8.07% so far this month.

During the month of May, Navigator Holdings Ltd.’s stock price has reached a high of $23.780 and a low of $21.430.

Over the last year, Navigator Holdings Ltd. has hit prices as high as $23.680 and as low as $13.502. Year to date, Navigator Holdings Ltd.’s stock is up 36.03%.

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What Caused Navigator Holdings Ltd. Stock’s Price to Dip?

Stock prices are primarily based on seller supply and buyer demand. But have you ever wondered about what other factors affect a stock's price?

When an analyst changes their opinion of a stock by upgrading or downgrading their rating, it often leads to a sudden stock price adjustment. As of May 14, 2026, there were 0 analysts who downgraded Navigator Holdings Ltd.’s stock and 1 analyst who upgraded over the last month.

Additionally, you'll want to evaluate Navigator Holdings Ltd.’s financial health and valuation. Investors can use AAII's Value Grade, which combines six key valuation metrics like P/E and P/S ratios for a comprehensive analysis to conduct analysis on Navigator Holdings Ltd.’s valuation and financial health. This approach mitigates the limitations of single-metric evaluations.

Navigator Holdings Ltd.’s current valuation based on AAII’s Value Grade is a B, which means it is considered to be Value.

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Lastly, news and media coverage as well as recent press reports about the company or its industry may cause stock prices to fluctuate. You can check out the most recent news articles about Navigator Holdings Ltd. (NVGS) by visiting AAII Stock Evaluator.

Relative Price Strength of Navigator Holdings Ltd.

Relative price strength measures a stock's performance against the market, helping investors identify stocks that are outperforming benchmarks.

For AAII’s Momentum Grade, a weighted relative price strength is calculated. Follow this link to learn more about the Momentum Grade.

As of May 14, 2026, Navigator Holdings Ltd. has a weighted four-quarter relative price strength of 8.73%, which translates to a Momentum Score of 80 and is considered to be Strong.

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Navigator Holdings Ltd. Stock Price: Bottom Line

As of May 15, 2026, Navigator Holdings Ltd.’s stock price is $23.560, which is down 0.51% from its previous closing price.

AAII advises against making stock decisions based solely on price or past returns. Instead, consider a variety of metrics, fundamentals, and analytics to evaluate a stock like Navigator Holdings Ltd. stock prices are influenced by market supply and demand and offer just a snapshot of a company's overall health.

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