Natural Gas Services Group, Inc. (NGS) Stock Price & Analysis
Natural Gas Services Group, Inc. (NGS) closed at USD 30.96 on Thursday, October 15, 2026, down 0.96% on the day. The US market is currently closed; this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 31.26; the Oct 15, 2026 session ranged USD 30.51–31.26 on volume of 111,222 shares. Market capitalization is $399.33M, with a 52-week range of USD 25.72–44.61 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 16, 2026 at 05:20 UTC.
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Key facts (NGS)
- 1 of 80 tracked superinvestors hold NGS (13F, Q2 2026): 0 new, 1 added, 0 reduced, 0 unchanged.
- Analysts: Strong Buy (mean 1.33 on a 1–5 scale) (3 analysts), mean target USD 56 (range 53–60).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +20.3% vs S&P 500 +18.1%; 5Y +151.2% vs S&P 500 +85.1%.
- Next earnings: 2026-11-09, EPS estimate USD 0.48, revenue estimate $55.2M.
Superinvestors (SEC 13F-HR, Q2 2026) (NGS)
1 of 80 tracked investors hold NGS. Change is vs their prior-quarter share count.
| Investor | Firm | % of portfolio | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Eagle Investment | First Eagle Investment Management | 0.03% | $15.0M | Added +21.1% |
Analysts (NGS)
Consensus Strong Buy (mean 1.33 on a 1–5 scale), 3 analysts; mean target USD 56 (low 53, high 60).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-10 | Raymond James | Target raised | Outperform | $53 → $54 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (NGS)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-16) | 5Y (from 2021-10-11) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +20.3% | +151.2% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +18.1% | +85.1% |
| Per year | +20.4% | +20.2% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 34.7% | 42.8% |
| Max drawdown | -29.6% (Jun 2026→Oct 2026) | -36.3% (Jan 2025→Mar 2025) |
Key Statistics (as of October 16, 2026 at 05:20 UTC)
| Price | USD 30.96 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▼ 0.96% (down) |
| Previous Close | USD 31.26 |
| Open | USD 31.3 |
| Day Range | USD 30.51 – 31.26 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 25.72 – 44.61 |
| Volume | 111,222 shares |
| Market Cap | $399.33M |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (NGS)
Nexqual's technical model rates NGS "SELL" based on 2 bullish and 5 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 16, 2026 at 05:20 UTC.
| Overall Signal | SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 34.36 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 34.94) |
| MACD | -0.89 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (NGS)
Wall Street analysts rate NGS "Strong Buy" based on 3 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 56 (range USD 53–60), per Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:20 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Strong Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 3 |
| Mean Target | USD 56 |
| High Target | USD 60 |
| Low Target | USD 53 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 3 / 0 / 0 |
Earnings (NGS)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-11-09 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 0.48 |
| Revenue Estimate | $55.24M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 0.3 vs est 0.33 ▼ miss |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 0.55 vs est 0.44 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 0.52 vs est 0.35 ▲ beat |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 0.45 vs est 0.34 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:20 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (NGS)
| Total Revenue | $189.42M |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +24.20% |
| Gross Margin | +59.16% |
| Operating Margin | +19.30% |
| Profit Margin | +10.81% |
| ROE | +7.31% |
| Debt / Equity | 1.12 |
| Current Ratio | 2.01 |
| Total Cash | $84,000 |
| Total Debt | $329.28M |
| Free Cash Flow (fiscal year ended Dec 2025, SEC 10-K) | -$58.56M (-34.0% of revenue) |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:20 UTC.
Financial Health Score (NGS)
Nexqual rates Natural Gas Services Group, Inc.'s overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of October 16, 2026 at 05:20 UTC.
| Growth | Solid — Revenue +10% YoY (annual) |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Strong — Gross margin 59%, operating 19% |
| Balance Sheet | Mixed — $84K cash vs $329M debt |
| Cash Flow | Weak — FCF negative: -$59M (FY ended Dec 2025, 10-K), burning cash |
| Efficiency | Mixed — ROE 7%, ROA 4.4% |
Ownership (NGS)
| Insider Ownership | +3.20% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +94.13% |
| Shares Outstanding | 12.90M |
| Float | 12.59M |
| Short % of Float | +3.70% |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:20 UTC.
Leadership (NGS)
Natural Gas Services Group, Inc. is led by Justin C. Jacobs (age 50), CEO & Director, per Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:20 UTC.
| CEO & Director | Justin C. Jacobs (age 50) |
|---|---|
| Chief Financial Officer | Ian M. Eckert (age 37) |
| Senior Vice President of Operations | B.J. Ellis |
| Senior Vice President of Technical | John A. Rowell |
| Director of Investor Relations | Greg Wright |
Major Backers & Investors (NGS)
Notable institutional backers of Natural Gas Services Group, Inc. include American Century Companies Inc, First Eagle Investment Management, LLC, Aegis Financial Corporation, according to Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:20 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| American Century Companies Inc | 6.35% |
| First Eagle Investment Management, LLC | 5.42% |
| Aegis Financial Corporation | 4.53% |
| Aegis Funds-Aegis Value Fund | 4.43% |
| Weber Capital Management LLC /ADV | 3.72% |
| Two Sigma Investments, LP | 3.18% |
| Ameriprise Financial, Inc. | 2.95% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 9.71% |
| Vanguard Group | 6.89% |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors | 6.59% |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:20 UTC.
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