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Novagold Resources Inc (NG)
XASE:NG
NG Stock Chart & Stats
$14.20
$0.02(0.60%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$14.20
$0.02(0.60%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$2.26 - $14.40
Previous CloseN/A
Volume425.84K
Average Volume (3M)4.61M
Market Cap
$6.22B
Enterprise Value$6.27B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$115.14M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$167.06M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta1.29
Next Earnings
Apr 07, 2026EPS Estimate
-0.05Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.03
Shares Outstanding438,014,530
10 Day Avg. Volume3,150,806
30 Day Avg. Volume4,611,741
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.51
Price to Book (P/B)23.30
Price to Sales (P/S)0.00
P/FCF Ratio-272.05
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.01
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit-285.17K
Enterprise Value/Ebitda-78.54
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$15.18Price Target Upside6.90% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering4
EPS Forecast (FY)-0.18
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strategic PartnershipIncreasing ownership to 60% combined with a deep-pocketed partner (Paulson) materially strengthens NovaGold's ability to access large-scale capital and align incentives for project advancement. Over months to years this reduces financing execution risk and improves credibility with lenders and contractors.
Large High-quality ResourceThe scale, grade and long mine life underpin durable project economics and optionality: a ~40–45 Moz resource at ~2.25 g/t targeting >1 Moz/year supports multi-decade cash flow potential and makes Donlin attractive to long‑term financiers and strategic partners once permitting and BFS milestones are met.
Strong Treasury & FinancingsA strengthened balance of cash after substantial financings gives NovaGold a measurable runway to fund the near-term BFS, drilling and permitting activities. This liquidity materially reduces immediate dilution pressure and buys time to advance technical work required to attract long‑term project financing.
Bears Say
Pre-revenue Cash BurnAs a pre‑production developer with no operating revenue, NovaGold relies on financing to cover persistent operating and project spend. Large annual losses and negative operating cash flow mean ongoing dilution/refinancing is likely, creating execution risk if capital markets tighten during the multi‑year development.
Meaningful LeverageDebt roughly equal to equity for a non‑producing company elevates financial risk: interest and repayment obligations reduce flexibility, increase refinancing needs and could constrain the company's ability to fund the BFS or absorb cost overruns without further dilutive financings or asset sales.
Regulatory Permitting RiskA court‑mandated supplemental EIS introduces material schedule and execution uncertainty for Donlin. Additional environmental study can change mitigation, design or timing assumptions, complicating lender diligence and potentially delaying BFS, permitting closure and subsequent project financing and construction decisions.
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NG FAQ
What was Novagold Resources Inc’s price range in the past 12 months?
Novagold Resources Inc lowest stock price was $2.26 and its highest was $14.40 in the past 12 months.
What is Novagold Resources Inc’s market cap?
Novagold Resources Inc’s market cap is $6.22B.
When is Novagold Resources Inc’s upcoming earnings report date?
Novagold Resources Inc’s upcoming earnings report date is Apr 07, 2026 which is in 35 days.
How were Novagold Resources Inc’s earnings last quarter?
Novagold Resources Inc released its earnings results on Jan 22, 2026. The company reported -$0.03 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of -$0.031 by <$0.001.
Is Novagold Resources Inc overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Novagold Resources Inc’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Novagold Resources Inc pay dividends?
Novagold Resources Inc does not currently pay dividends.
What is Novagold Resources Inc’s EPS estimate?
Novagold Resources Inc’s EPS estimate is -0.05.
How many shares outstanding does Novagold Resources Inc have?
Novagold Resources Inc has 438,014,530 shares outstanding.
What happened to Novagold Resources Inc’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Novagold Resources Inc reported an EPS of -$0.03 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of -$0.031. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 5.005%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Novagold Resources Inc?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in NG
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Novagold Resources New Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$15.18 (6.90% Upside)
$15.18 (6.90% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
NG Sentiment 50%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 9.5M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth $238.2K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 1.3%
Last 30 Days ▲ 3.9%
Last 30 Days ▲ 3.9%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
373.33%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-162.67%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
206.06%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Novagold Resources Inc
NovaGold Resources Inc. explores for and develops gold mineral properties in the United States. Its principal asset is the Donlin Gold project consisting of 493 mining claims covering an area of approximately 29,008 hectares located in the Kuskokwim region of southwestern Alaska. The company was formerly known as NovaCan Mining Resources (1985) Limited and changed its name to NovaGold Resources Inc. in March 1987. NovaGold Resources Inc. was incorporated in 1984 and is based in Vancouver, Canada.
NG Company Deck
NG Earnings Call
Q4 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presents significant operational and strategic progress: increased ownership and alignment with a deep-pocketed partner (Paulson), strong on-site activity (18,000 m drilling, local hiring, high-grade results), a robust treasury after recent financings, finalized tailings design and validated permitting work to date. Key near-term catalysts include announcing the BFS engineer and completing an ~18 month BFS. Major risks include fiscal 2025 net losses (including a $39.6M one-time noncash charge), a court-mandated supplemental EIS that adds permitting work and potential timing risk, slightly higher strip ratio noted in the technical update, and substantial 2026 expenditures (~$98.5M) with further large-scale financing required to build the project. On balance the positives around asset scale, jurisdiction, partner support, technical progress and funding activity outweigh the near-term financial and regulatory challenges.View all NG earnings summariesNG Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$15.18
▲(6.90% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
23.10% Insiders
14.63% Mutual Funds
46.10% Other Institutional Investors
6.18% Public Companies and
Individual Investors