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NVGS

Navigator Holdings Ltd.

NVGS

Energy · Oil & Gas Midstream · Stock · quarterly payer

$21.33

Fairly valued · +3% Add to Portfolio

Forward Yield

1.31%

Annual Dividend

$0.28

Payout Ratio

12%

5-Yr Growth

—

Ex-Date

Aug 19, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

Key facts about NVGS's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Oct 18, 2026, Navigator Holdings Ltd. (NVGS) has a forward dividend yield of 1.31%, based on an annual dividend of $0.28 per share and a share price of $21.33.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, NVGS's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is B (72 out of 100), which rates the dividend as safe.
  • NVGS has never cut its regular dividend in the payment history SmarterDividends has on record.
  • NVGS's most recent ex-dividend date was Aug 19, 2026, for a dividend of $0.0700 per share.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, NVGS pays out 12% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, NVGS's 1.31% yield is 16% above its five-year average yield of 1.13%.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for NVGS is $21.94 per share, 3% above the $21.33 share price, so NVGS screens as fairly valued.
  • Navigator Holdings Ltd. (NVGS) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
  • Navigator Holdings Ltd. (NVGS) has raised its regular dividend 1 time and cut it 0 times across the 13 payments on record since 2023. Its most recent change was a 40.0% increase to $0.0700 per share, going ex-dividend on Nov 25, 2025.
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SmarterDividends, "NVGS Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Oct 18, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/NVGS

Summary

As of Oct 18, 2026, Navigator Holdings Ltd. (NVGS) yields 1.31% ($0.28 a year per share) and has a dividend safety grade of B (72/100).

Is NVGS a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats

Navigator Holdings Ltd. (NVGS) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 1.31% ($0.28/yr), with 1 year of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

Advantages

  • Never cut its dividend on record
  • Comfortable payout ratio (12%)
  • 134% total price return over 5 years

Risks

  • Single-stock concentration risk — diversify

Key Data

Dividend Yield
1.31%
Payout Ratio
12%
Annual Dividend
$0.28
5-Yr Avg Growth
—
Ex-Dividend Date
Aug 19, 2026
Years of Growth
1
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
0.48
Market Cap
$1.3B
P/E Ratio
9.9
5-Yr Total Return
134%
52-Week Range
$14.96 – $25.48
Dividend Safety
B · 72/100
Ever Cut?
No

NVGS dividend raises and cuts

Navigator Holdings Ltd. (NVGS) has raised its regular dividend 1 time and cut it 0 times across the 13 payments on record since 2023. Its most recent change was a 40.0% increase to $0.0700 per share, going ex-dividend on Nov 25, 2025.

Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
Nov 25, 2025Raise$0.0500 → $0.0700+40.0%
Every NVGS payment →Download every raise and cut (CSV)
NVGS ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Aug 19, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →NVGS dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is NVGS a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats. Navigator Holdings Ltd. (NVGS) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 1.31% ($0.28/yr), with 1 year of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

Is NVGS undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, NVGS's fair value is about $21.94 versus a $21.33 share price — so it looks fairly valued (+3% vs. fair value).

Is NVGS's dividend safe?

NVGS has a dividend-safety grade of B (72/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 1-year growth streak, a clean no-cut history, debt and yield-versus-history.

What is NVGS's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for NVGS is about $21.94 per share, roughly 3% above the current $21.33 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is NVGS a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data NVGS screens as "yes, with caveats" and fairly valued. Navigator Holdings Ltd. (NVGS) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 1.31% ($0.28/yr), with 1 year of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

Will NVGS cut its dividend?

NVGS earns a dividend-safety grade of B (72/100), with no dividend cut on record. A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

Does NVGS pay a dividend?

Yes. Navigator Holdings Ltd. pays a quarterly dividend of about $0.28 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 1.31%.

What is NVGS's dividend yield?

As of Oct 18, 2026, NVGS's forward dividend yield is 1.31%, based on a $0.28 annual dividend and a $21.33 share price.

What is NVGS's dividend per share?

As of Oct 18, 2026, NVGS pays $0.28 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.

What is NVGS's dividend payout ratio?

As of Oct 18, 2026, NVGS's payout ratio is 12% of trailing 12-month earnings — a comfortable level that leaves room to keep raising the dividend.

How many years has NVGS grown its dividend?

As of Oct 18, 2026, NVGS has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

When is the next NVGS ex-dividend date?

As of Oct 18, 2026, NVGS's next ex-dividend date hasn't been announced. The most recent was Aug 19, 2026, for $0.0700 per share.

Income Calculator

At $0.28 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$7.00
Annual$28.00
Monthly avg$2.33

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