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NAT Stock Chart & Stats
$6.52
<$0.01(0.16%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$6.52
<$0.01(0.16%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$3.33 - $8.88
Previous Close$6.45
Volume3.30M
Average Volume (3M)5.28M
Market Cap
$1.59B
Enterprise Value$1.45B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$133.29M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$406.57M
Price to Earnings (P/E)12.8
Beta0.55
Next Earnings
Dec 02, 2026EPS Estimate
0.19Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield10.63%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.58
Shares Outstanding211,750,660
10 Day Avg. Volume6,230,454
30 Day Avg. Volume5,283,911
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.81
Price to Book (P/B)1.63
Price to Sales (P/S)2.49
P/FCF Ratio-6.25
Enterprise Value/Market Cap0.91
Enterprise Value/Revenue3.89
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit10.24
Enterprise Value/Ebitda8.02
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$7.25Price Target Upside11.20% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering2
EPS Forecast (FY)0.83
Revenue Forecast (FY)$320.59M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Current ProfitabilityStrong current margins and approximately 11% revenue growth indicate that NAT is converting its tanker operations into meaningful earnings. This provides internal capacity to support fleet investment, debt service, and shareholder distributions while reinforcing the company’s operating position over coming quarters.
Improved Cash GenerationThe return to positive operating and free cash flow improves NAT’s ability to fund maintenance, meet financing obligations, and support distributions without relying entirely on external capital. Although not yet fully consistent, the current recovery strengthens near-term financial resilience.
Established Suezmax Fleet PlatformA sizeable operating fleet gives NAT an established platform for participating in global crude transportation demand, while two vessels on order provide measured fleet growth. Strong recent EBITDA suggests the existing asset base can generate substantial operating earnings when charter conditions are supportive.
Bears Say
High Earnings CyclicalityNAT’s historical revenue declines and large profit swings show that earnings depend heavily on the tanker cycle rather than following a smooth growth path. A weaker freight environment could therefore reduce margins and earnings materially within the next several quarters.
Elevated LeverageDebt running close to equity increases NAT’s fixed financial burden and limits flexibility if freight rates weaken. Higher leverage can constrain investment and distributions, while making balance-sheet protection and debt servicing more important during a cyclical shipping downturn.
Inconsistent Free Cash FlowRepeated negative free-cash-flow years and the sharp latest-period decline show that cash conversion is not yet dependable across the cycle. This volatility can complicate fleet funding, debt reduction, and dividend planning even when reported profitability remains strong.
Nordic American Tanker News
NAT FAQ
What was Nordic American Tanker’s price range in the past 12 months?
Nordic American Tanker lowest stock price was $3.33 and its highest was $8.88 in the past 12 months.
What is Nordic American Tanker’s market cap?
Nordic American Tanker’s market cap is $1.59B.
When is Nordic American Tanker’s upcoming earnings report date?
Nordic American Tanker’s upcoming earnings report date is Dec 02, 2026 which is in 42 days.
How were Nordic American Tanker’s earnings last quarter?
Nordic American Tanker released its earnings results on Aug 27, 2026. The company reported $0.32 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.303 by $0.017.
Is Nordic American Tanker overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Nordic American Tanker’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Nordic American Tanker pay dividends?
Nordic American Tanker pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.27 which represents an annual dividend yield of 10.63%. See more information on Nordic American Tanker dividends here
What is Nordic American Tanker’s EPS estimate?
Nordic American Tanker’s EPS estimate is 0.19.
How many shares outstanding does Nordic American Tanker have?
Nordic American Tanker has 211,750,660 shares outstanding.
What happened to Nordic American Tanker’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Nordic American Tanker reported an EPS of $0.32 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.303. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 3.68%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Nordic American Tanker?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in NAT
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Nordic American Tanker Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$7.25 (11.20% Upside)
$7.25 (11.20% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
NAT Sentiment 63%
Sector Average 65%
Sector Average 65%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 23.6K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 0.6%
Last 30 Days ▲ 5.6%
Last 30 Days ▲ 5.6%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
142.96%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
26.85%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-4.17%
Trailing 12-Months
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Company Description
Nordic American Tanker
Founded in 1995 and headquartered in Hamilton, Bermuda, Nordic American Tankers Limited (NAT) is a shipping enterprise focused on the acquisition and chartering of double-hull tanker vessels. The company's operations extend internationally as well as within Bermuda, and it currently manages a fleet of 24 Suezmax-class crude oil tankers. In June 2011, the firm changed its name to Nordic American Tankers Limited, having previously operated as Nordic American Tanker Shipping Limited.
NAT Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$7.25
▲(11.20% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
5.48% Insiders
8.09% Mutual Funds
0.15% Other Institutional Investors
70.89% Public Companies and Individual Investors