Nordic American Tanker Shipping (NAT)
NYSE:NAT
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NAT Stock Chart & Stats
$6.03
>-$0.01(>-0.01%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$6.03
>-$0.01(>-0.01%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$2.60 - $6.34
Previous CloseN/A
Volume827.84K
Average Volume (3M)3.43M
Market Cap
$1.24B
Enterprise Value$1.51B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$81.12M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$415.39M
Price to Earnings (P/E)22.8
Beta0.60
Next Earnings
Aug 31, 2026EPS Estimate
0.24Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield10.65%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.27
Shares Outstanding211,750,660
10 Day Avg. Volume4,120,476
30 Day Avg. Volume3,431,832
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 Cap1.22
Enterprise Value/Revenue4.53
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit15.56
Enterprise Value/Ebitda10.11
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$6.25Price Target Upside3.65% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering2
EPS Forecast (FY)0.64
Revenue Forecast (FY)$313.10M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Fleet Utilization / Forward CoverageHigh forward employment coverage (about 90% for Q2 at elevated TCEs and bookings into Q3) materially reduces near-term revenue volatility. Durable charter coverage improves cash flow predictability, aids maintenance and financing planning, and supports dividend execution during cycles.
Consistent Shareholder DistributionsA 115-quarter consecutive dividend record reflects persistent capital allocation discipline and a shareholder-focused policy. This long track record supports investor confidence, signals management consistency, and is a durable governance attribute that helps attract income-oriented investors through cycles.
Fleet Renewal / NewbuildsCommitting to two new Suezmax newbuilds and broader fleet modernization enhances operational efficiency, emissions compliance and charter appeal. Newer tonnage typically has lower operating and regulatory costs and can secure longer, higher-rate charters, strengthening medium-term competitive positioning.
Bears Say
Negative Free Cash FlowDeeply negative TTM free cash flow (~-$86M) indicates operating cash isn’t covering capex, working capital or payouts. Persistent negative FCF forces reliance on debt, asset sales or equity issuance, raising structural financing risk and threatening dividend sustainability if markets weaken.
Rising LeverageDebt-to-equity rising to ~0.91 from ~0.53 shows increasing leverage and reduced balance-sheet flexibility. Higher indebtedness elevates interest and refinancing risk, constrains strategic options, and leaves the company more vulnerable to rate shifts or a downturn in tanker charter rates.
Cyclical Earnings VolatilityRevenue and net income swings across 2024–2025 underscore the structural cyclicality of Suezmax markets. Such volatility impairs predictability of cash flows and complicates long-term planning for dividends, capex and debt service, increasing exposure to prolonged downturns.
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NAT FAQ
What was Nordic American Tanker Shipping’s price range in the past 12 months?
Nordic American Tanker Shipping lowest stock price was $2.60 and its highest was $6.34 in the past 12 months.
What is Nordic American Tanker Shipping’s market cap?
Nordic American Tanker Shipping’s market cap is $1.24B.
When is Nordic American Tanker Shipping’s upcoming earnings report date?
Nordic American Tanker Shipping’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 31, 2026 which is in 72 days.
How were Nordic American Tanker Shipping’s earnings last quarter?
Nordic American Tanker Shipping 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 Shipping overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Nordic American Tanker Shipping’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Nordic American Tanker Shipping pay dividends?
Nordic American Tanker Shipping pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.22 which represents an annual dividend yield of 10.65%. See more information on Nordic American Tanker Shipping dividends here
What is Nordic American Tanker Shipping’s EPS estimate?
Nordic American Tanker Shipping’s EPS estimate is 0.24.
How many shares outstanding does Nordic American Tanker Shipping have?
Nordic American Tanker Shipping has 211,750,660 shares outstanding.
What happened to Nordic American Tanker Shipping’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Nordic American Tanker Shipping 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 Shipping?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in NAT
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Nordic American Tanker Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$6.25 (3.65% Upside)
$6.25 (3.65% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
NAT Sentiment 50%
Sector Average 72%
Sector Average 72%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 44.7K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.9%
Last 30 Days ▼ 4.8%
Last 30 Days ▼ 4.8%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
135.98%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
11.76%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
3.92%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Nordic American Tanker Shipping
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
$6.25
▲(3.65% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
5.41% Insiders
6.95% Mutual Funds
7.06% Other Institutional Investors
68.60% Public Companies and Individual Investors