Navient Restructures Leadership, Promotes New Chief Financial Officer

The latest update is out from Navient ( (NAVI) ).

On January 6, 2026, Navient’s board approved a leadership reshuffle to better align the company with its business strategy, effective January 7, 2026, including the promotion of longtime executive Steve Hauber to executive vice president, chief financial officer and principal accounting officer while he retains oversight of legal, internal audit, risk management and corporate compliance. Executive vice president and chief operating officer Troy Standish will continue to lead Navient’s education finance operations, including FFELP and private portfolios and in-school originations, and has assumed responsibility for technology and human resources, while former CFO Joe Fisher stepped down from his roles as of January 6, 2026 and will depart after a transition period in the first quarter; Navient also created a new, dedicated CFO position for its Earnest fintech subsidiary and enhanced compensation packages for Hauber and Standish, signaling a push to operate Navient and Earnest more independently and to sharpen their focus on growth opportunities in their respective markets.

The most recent analyst rating on (NAVI) stock is a Sell with a $11.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Navient stock, see the NAVI Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on NAVI Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, NAVI is a Neutral.

Navient’s overall stock score reflects significant financial challenges, including high leverage and negative profitability, despite positive developments in loan origination and strategic initiatives. Technical indicators and valuation metrics provide a mixed outlook, while the earnings call and corporate events suggest potential for future improvement.

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More about Navient

Navient (Nasdaq: NAVI) operates in the education finance and digital financial services industry, providing responsible lending, flexible refinancing, loan servicing oversight, and long-term portfolio management, with a focus on federal FFELP and private student loan portfolios and in-school loan originations. Through its Earnest fintech subsidiary, Navient offers digital financial services aimed at helping consumers achieve financial success, positioning the company as a major player in student lending and related credit markets.

Average Trading Volume: 833,511

Technical Sentiment Signal: Hold

Current Market Cap: $1.25B

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