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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$2.96 - $7.20
Previous Close$6.45
Volume3.30M
Average Volume (3M)4.45M
Market Cap
$1.46B
Enterprise Value$1.58K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$81.12M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$415.39M
Price to Earnings (P/E)25.3
Beta0.54
Next Earnings
Aug 31, 2026EPS Estimate
0.3Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield9.51%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.26
Shares Outstanding211,750,660
10 Day Avg. Volume3,109,705
30 Day Avg. Volume4,446,054
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 Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$4.50Price Target Upside-30.98% Downside
Rating ConsensusModerate Sell
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)0.69
Revenue Forecast (FY)$309.93M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Suezmax Demand And Contracted EmploymentHigh contracted utilization and forward bookings provide visibility into near-term revenue and reduce idle-vessel risk. Sustained freight demand also supports fleet earnings, although the benefit depends on the tanker market remaining favorable.
Improved Profitability And Revenue GrowthHealthy margins and recent growth show that NAT can generate meaningful earnings when vessel utilization and rates improve. This strengthens its ability to fund operations and shareholder returns, while remaining exposed to normal shipping-cycle volatility.
Fleet Modernization And Established Shareholder DistributionsPlanned newbuilds can improve fleet relevance and operating efficiency over time, while the long distribution record demonstrates a shareholder-focused capital policy. Together, they support asset renewal and investor confidence beyond a single quarter.
Bears Say
High Earnings CyclicalityThe decline across recent periods shows that NAT’s earnings remain strongly tied to volatile tanker rates and trade conditions. A weaker freight cycle can quickly reduce profitability, limiting the durability of current margins and distributions.
Negative Free Cash FlowNegative free cash flow indicates that operations are not currently covering investment and working-capital needs. Persistent cash shortfalls could increase reliance on financing and make fleet renewal, debt service, or distributions more sensitive to market downturns.
Rising Leverage And Modest Capital EfficiencyHigher leverage increases fixed financial obligations in a cyclical business and reduces flexibility if charter rates weaken. Low current ROE also suggests that the enlarged capital base is producing limited shareholder returns at this stage of the cycle.
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 $2.96 and its highest was $7.20 in the past 12 months.
What is Nordic American Tanker’s market cap?
Nordic American Tanker’s market cap is $1.46B.
When is Nordic American Tanker’s upcoming earnings report date?
Nordic American Tanker’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 31, 2026 which is in 3 days.
How were Nordic American Tanker’s earnings last quarter?
Nordic American Tanker released its earnings results on May 25, 2026. The company reported $0.22 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.187 by $0.033.
Is Nordic American Tanker overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Nordic American Tanker’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Nordic American Tanker pay dividends?
Nordic American Tanker pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.22 which represents an annual dividend yield of 9.51%. See more information on Nordic American Tanker dividends here
What is Nordic American Tanker’s EPS estimate?
Nordic American Tanker’s EPS estimate is 0.3.
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 $0.22 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.187. Following the earnings report the stock price went same 0%.
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
Moderate Sell
Average Price Target:
$4.50 (-30.98% Downside)
$4.50 (-30.98% Downside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
NAT Sentiment 67%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 23.6K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.7%
Last 30 Days ▼ 3.8%
Last 30 Days ▼ 3.8%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
172.11%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
9.51%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
3.92%
Trailing 12-Months
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
$4.50
▼(-30.98% Downside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
5.48% Insiders
8.09% Mutual Funds
7.26% Other Institutional Investors
66.52% Public Companies and
Individual Investors