NovaGold Resources Inc. (NG) Stock Price & Analysis
NovaGold Resources Inc. (NG) closed at USD 6.56 on Thursday, October 15, 2026, up 5.30% on the day. The US market is currently closed; this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 6.23; the Oct 15, 2026 session ranged USD 6.2–6.57 on volume of 4,185,240 shares. Market capitalization is $2.88B, with a 52-week range of USD 5.08–14.4 (ASE). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
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Key facts (NG)
- 1 of 80 tracked superinvestors hold NG (13F, Q2 2026): 0 new, 0 added, 1 reduced, 0 unchanged.
- Analysts: Strong Buy (mean 1.33 on a 1–5 scale) (6 analysts), mean target USD 12.98 (range 12.23–13.74).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y -36.9% vs S&P 500 +18.1%; 5Y -14.0% vs S&P 500 +85.1%.
- Next earnings: 2026-10-08, EPS estimate USD -0.06, revenue estimate $0K.
Superinvestors (SEC 13F-HR, Q2 2026) (NG)
1 of 80 tracked investors hold NG. Change is vs their prior-quarter share count.
| Investor | Firm | % of portfolio | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Eagle Investment | First Eagle Investment Management | 0.07% | $44.7M | Reduced -18.4% |
Analysts (NG)
Consensus Strong Buy (mean 1.33 on a 1–5 scale), 6 analysts; mean target USD 12.98 (low 12.23, high 13.74).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-07 | Morgan Stanley | Target lowered | Overweight | $13.6 → $13 |
| 2026-07-08 | Morgan Stanley | Target lowered | Overweight | $13.8 → $13.6 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (NG)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-16) | 5Y (from 2021-10-11) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | -36.9% | -14.0% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +18.1% | +85.1% |
| Per year | -37.0% | -3.0% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 78.8% | 60.5% |
| Max drawdown | -63.5% (Mar 2026→Jul 2026) | -71.1% (Apr 2022→Feb 2024) |
Key Statistics (as of October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC)
| Price | USD 6.56 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 5.30% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 6.23 |
| Open | USD 6.3 |
| Day Range | USD 6.2 – 6.57 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 5.08 – 14.4 |
| Volume | 4,185,240 shares |
| Market Cap | $2.88B |
| Exchange | ASE |
Technical Analysis (NG)
Nexqual's technical model rates NG "STRONG SELL" based on 0 bullish and 5 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
| Overall Signal | STRONG SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 39.42 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 7.54) |
| MACD | -0.28 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (NG)
Wall Street analysts rate NG "Strong Buy" based on 6 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 12.98 (range USD 12.23–13.74), per Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Strong Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 6 |
| Mean Target | USD 12.98 |
| High Target | USD 13.74 |
| Low Target | USD 12.23 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 6 / 0 / 0 |
Earnings (NG)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-10-08 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD -0.06 |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | USD -0.11 vs est -0.08 ▼ miss |
| 2026-05-31 | USD -0.09 vs est -0.07 ▼ miss |
| 2026-02-28 | USD -0.06 vs est -0.08 ▲ beat |
| 2025-11-30 | USD -0.04 vs est -0.04 ▼ miss |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (NG)
| Gross Margin | +0.00% |
|---|---|
| Operating Margin | +0.00% |
| Profit Margin | +0.00% |
| ROE | -32.81% |
| Debt / Equity | 0.46 |
| Current Ratio | 44.51 |
| Total Cash | $343.39M |
| Total Debt | $178.14M |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
Financial Health Score (NG)
Nexqual rates NovaGold Resources Inc.'s overall financial health "Weak" across five dimensions, as of October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
| Growth | Mixed — No data |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Weak — Pre-revenue or very early stage |
| Balance Sheet | Strong — $343M cash vs $178M debt, net cash position |
| Cash Flow | Weak — Operating cash flow -$21M (TTM) |
| Efficiency | Critical — ROE -33%, ROA -5.2% |
Ownership (NG)
| Insider Ownership | +0.71% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +82.00% |
| Shares Outstanding | 438.82M |
| Float | 234.23M |
| Short % of Float | +8.51% |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
Leadership (NG)
NovaGold Resources Inc. is led by Gregory A. Lang (age 70), President, CEO & Non-Independent Director, per Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
| President, CEO & Non-Independent Director | Gregory A. Lang (age 70) |
|---|---|
| CFO & VP | Peter Adamek C.F.A. (age 50) |
| VP & COO | Richard Williams (age 64) |
| Vice President of Corporate Communications | Melanie Hennessey |
Major Backers & Investors (NG)
Notable institutional backers of NovaGold Resources Inc. include Electrum Group LLC, Lingotto Investment Management LLP, PAULSON & CO. INC., according to Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Electrum Group LLC | 21.17% |
| Lingotto Investment Management LLP | 7.62% |
| PAULSON & CO. INC. | 6.21% |
| FMR, LLC | 3.42% |
| First Eagle Investment Management, LLC | 3.03% |
| Capital Group | 2.42% |
| SmallCap World Fund Inc | 2.35% |
| Fidelity | 2.23% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 7.73% |
| Vanguard Group | 4.14% |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
Peers & Related Stocks
| Symbol | Name | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAUC | Allied Gold Corporation | USD 20.55 | ▲ 1.13% |
| FSM | Fortuna Mining Corp. | USD 10.54 | ▼ 0.38% |
| ARIS | Aris Mining Corporation | USD 17.36 | ▲ 2.6% |
| CGAU | Centerra Gold Inc. | USD 21.97 | ▲ 0.46% |
| OGC | OceanaGold Corporation | USD 26.65 | ▼ 1.7% |
| SSRM | SSR Mining Inc. | USD 31.75 | ▼ 4.08% |
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