Nordic American Tankers Limited (NAT) Stock Price & Analysis
Nordic American Tankers Limited (NAT) closed at USD 7.54 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, down 0.53% on the day. The US market is currently closed (pre-market); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 7.58; the Oct 22, 2026 session ranged USD 7.41–7.68 on volume of 4,551,636 shares. Market capitalization is $1.60B, with a 52-week range of USD 3.33–8.88 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 10:00 UTC.
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Key facts (NAT)
- Analysts: Hold (mean 3.00 on a 1–5 scale) (2 analysts), mean target USD 7.5 (range 5–10).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +137.3% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y +392.1% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.
- Next earnings: 2026-11-27, EPS estimate USD 0.1, revenue estimate $69.3M.
Analysts (NAT)
Consensus Hold (mean 3.00 on a 1–5 scale), 2 analysts; mean target USD 7.5 (low 5, high 10).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-05 | B. Riley Securities | Target raised | Buy | $8 → $10 |
| 2026-08-28 | B. Riley Securities | Target raised | Buy | $7.5 → $8 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (NAT)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-18) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +137.3% | +392.1% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | +138.0% | +37.4% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 39.9% | 45.6% |
| Max drawdown | -18.4% (Apr 2026→May 2026) | -46.3% (Oct 2023→Mar 2025) |
NAT suppliers, customers and competitors (named in its 20-F)
| Relationship | Company | Sentence in the filing |
|---|---|---|
| Partner | Riley Securities | “On February 14, 2025, we cancelled the equity distribution agreement with B.Riley Securities, Inc, dated February 14, 2022, under which the Company could, from time to time,” |
Quoted from the company's 20-F filed Apr 29, 2026.
NAT analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Sep 2026) | $0.10 | $0.11 | -9.1% | $69.3M | 1 |
| Next quarter (ends Dec 2026) | $0.14 | $0.14 | +3.7% | $76.2M | 1 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Dec 2026) | $0.78 | $0.69 | +13.9% | $302.3M | 1 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Dec 2027) | $0.46 | $0.29 | +54.2% | $280.0M | 2 |
NAT options: expected move
Options price a move of about ±18.2% (±$1.38) by Dec 18, 2026, which includes earnings on Nov 27, 2026.
| Expiration | Days | ATM implied volatility | Expected move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2026 | 28 | 55.0% | ±13.6% |
| Dec 18, 2026 | 56 | 50.6% | ±18.2% |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 84 | 52.0% | ±21.6% |
| Apr 16, 2027 | 175 | 49.8% | ±28.8% |
30-day implied volatility 52.7% vs 43% realized over the last 30 trading days. Put/call ratio (volume) 2.38. Cboe delayed quotes (15 min). Expected move = at-the-money straddle.
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 10:00 UTC)
| Price | USD 7.54 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▼ 0.53% (down) |
| Previous Close | USD 7.58 |
| Open | USD 7.6 |
| Day Range | USD 7.41 – 7.68 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 3.33 – 8.88 |
| Volume | 4,551,636 shares |
| Market Cap | $1.60B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (NAT)
Nexqual's technical model rates NAT "SELL" based on 2 bullish and 4 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 10:00 UTC.
| Overall Signal | SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 43.79 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 7.56) |
| MACD | 0 (positive) |
Analyst Ratings (NAT)
Wall Street analysts rate NAT "Hold" based on 2 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 7.5 (range USD 5–10), per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:00 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Hold |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 2 |
| Mean Target | USD 7.5 |
| High Target | USD 10 |
| Low Target | USD 5 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 1 / 0 / 1 |
Earnings (NAT)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-11-27 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 0.1 |
| Revenue Estimate | $69.28M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | USD 0.15 vs est 0.19 ▼ miss |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 0.06 vs est 0.14 ▼ miss |
| 2025-09-30 | USD -0.01 vs est 0.03 ▼ miss |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:00 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (NAT)
| Total Revenue | $371.14M |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +97.50% |
| Gross Margin | +53.24% |
| Operating Margin | +51.91% |
| Profit Margin | +33.28% |
| ROE | +25.66% |
| Debt / Equity | 0.85 |
| Current Ratio | 3.27 |
| Total Cash | $133.29M |
| Total Debt | $406.57M |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:00 UTC.
Financial Health Score (NAT)
Nexqual rates Nordic American Tankers Limited's overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of October 23, 2026 at 10:00 UTC.
| Growth | Critical — Revenue -19% YoY (annual), sharp decline |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Strong — Gross margin 53%, operating 52% (last 12 months) |
| Balance Sheet | Mixed — $133M cash vs $407M debt |
| Cash Flow | Solid — Operating cash flow $118M (TTM) |
| Efficiency | Strong — ROE 26%, ROA 7.2% |
Ownership (NAT)
| Insider Ownership | +5.74% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +58.10% |
| Shares Outstanding | 211.75M |
| Float | 199.60M |
| Short % of Float | +7.72% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:00 UTC.
Leadership (NAT)
Nordic American Tankers Limited is led by Herbjorn Hansson, Founder, Chairman, President & CEO, per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:00 UTC.
| Founder, Chairman, President & CEO | Herbjorn Hansson |
|---|---|
| Executive VP, CFO & Secretary | Bjorn Giaever |
| Executive Vice President of Chartering | Erik Tomstad |
Major Backers & Investors (NAT)
Notable institutional backers of Nordic American Tankers Limited include Ameriprise Financial, Inc., Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs, according to Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:00 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Ameriprise Financial, Inc. | 4.67% |
| Morgan Stanley | 4.47% |
| Goldman Sachs | 4.27% |
| Castleknight Management LP | 3.39% |
| Mirae Asset Global ETFs Holdings Ltd. | 2.26% |
| DFA INVESTMENT DIMENSIONS GROUP INC-U.S. Small Cap Value Portfolio | 2.09% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 6.03% |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors | 5.74% |
| Nuveen | 2.66% |
| State Street | 2.16% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:00 UTC.
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