Navios Maritime Partners LP (NYSE:NMM – Get Free Report) insider Angeliki Frangou bought 1,163 shares of Navios Maritime Partners stock in a transaction dated Monday, May 18th. The stock was acquired at an average cost of $71.85 per share, with a total value of $83,561.55. Following the transaction, the insider owned 4,725,107 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $339,498,937.95. This trade represents a 0.02% increase in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website.
Angeliki Frangou also recently made the following trade(s):
- On Wednesday, May 20th, Angeliki Frangou bought 1,113 shares of Navios Maritime Partners stock. The stock was acquired at an average cost of $75.48 per share, with a total value of $84,009.24.
- On Tuesday, May 19th, Angeliki Frangou bought 1,160 shares of Navios Maritime Partners stock. The stock was acquired at an average cost of $73.24 per share, with a total value of $84,958.40.
- On Friday, May 15th, Angeliki Frangou acquired 1,172 shares of Navios Maritime Partners stock. The shares were purchased at an average cost of $70.93 per share, with a total value of $83,129.96.
- On Thursday, May 14th, Angeliki Frangou acquired 1,169 shares of Navios Maritime Partners stock. The shares were purchased at an average cost of $71.61 per share, with a total value of $83,712.09.
- On Wednesday, May 13th, Angeliki Frangou acquired 1,134 shares of Navios Maritime Partners stock. The shares were purchased at an average cost of $72.69 per share, with a total value of $82,430.46.
- On Tuesday, May 12th, Angeliki Frangou acquired 1,138 shares of Navios Maritime Partners stock. The shares were purchased at an average cost of $72.99 per share, with a total value of $83,062.62.
- On Monday, May 11th, Angeliki Frangou acquired 1,111 shares of Navios Maritime Partners stock. The shares were purchased at an average cost of $73.85 per share, with a total value of $82,047.35.
- On Friday, May 8th, Angeliki Frangou acquired 1,164 shares of Navios Maritime Partners stock. The shares were purchased at an average cost of $74.62 per share, with a total value of $86,857.68.
- On Thursday, May 7th, Angeliki Frangou acquired 1,135 shares of Navios Maritime Partners stock. The shares were purchased at an average cost of $72.49 per share, with a total value of $82,276.15.
- On Wednesday, May 6th, Angeliki Frangou acquired 1,086 shares of Navios Maritime Partners stock. The shares were purchased at an average cost of $74.77 per share, with a total value of $81,200.22.
Navios Maritime Partners Trading Down 0.7%
NMM opened at $74.73 on Friday. Navios Maritime Partners LP has a twelve month low of $36.62 and a twelve month high of $80.69. The company has a 50-day simple moving average of $69.40 and a 200 day simple moving average of $61.30. The company has a quick ratio of 1.13, a current ratio of 1.12 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.56. The stock has a market capitalization of $2.14 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 7.78 and a beta of 1.06.
Navios Maritime Partners Increases Dividend
The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, May 14th. Investors of record on Monday, May 11th were given a dividend of $0.06 per share. This is a positive change from Navios Maritime Partners’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.05. This represents a $0.24 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.3%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, May 11th. Navios Maritime Partners’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 2.50%.
Navios Maritime Partners News Summary
Here are the key news stories impacting Navios Maritime Partners this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Navios Maritime Partners reported Q1 2026 EPS of $3.35, beating analyst estimates of $2.77, while revenue of $357.01 million also topped expectations; revenue rose 17.4% year over year, suggesting solid operating momentum. Q1 2026 earnings report and conference call
- Positive Sentiment: Insider buying continued this week, with Angeliki Frangou purchasing additional shares at prices ranging from about $71.85 to $75.48, reinforcing confidence in the company’s outlook. SEC insider transaction filing
- Positive Sentiment: The company recently increased its quarterly dividend to $0.06 per share from $0.05, which may appeal to income-focused investors.
- Neutral Sentiment: The market is also digesting the earnings call transcript and management commentary, which could influence expectations for freight rates, charter renewals, and future cash flow guidance. Q1 2026 earnings call transcript
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth
NMM has been the subject of several recent analyst reports. Wall Street Zen raised shares of Navios Maritime Partners from a “buy” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Saturday, March 21st. Weiss Ratings raised Navios Maritime Partners from a “hold (c)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a research note on Tuesday, March 17th. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group assumed coverage on Navios Maritime Partners in a research note on Friday, April 24th. They set a “buy” rating and a $85.00 target price for the company. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, According to MarketBeat, Navios Maritime Partners has a consensus rating of “Buy” and an average price target of $85.00.
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Institutional Inflows and Outflows
Several institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Royal Bank of Canada raised its stake in Navios Maritime Partners by 50.9% during the fourth quarter. Royal Bank of Canada now owns 599 shares of the shipping company’s stock worth $32,000 after acquiring an additional 202 shares in the last quarter. Raymond James Financial Inc. raised its stake in Navios Maritime Partners by 5.6% during the third quarter. Raymond James Financial Inc. now owns 7,192 shares of the shipping company’s stock worth $324,000 after acquiring an additional 380 shares in the last quarter. Moors & Cabot Inc. raised its stake in Navios Maritime Partners by 0.8% during the third quarter. Moors & Cabot Inc. now owns 92,682 shares of the shipping company’s stock worth $4,175,000 after acquiring an additional 750 shares in the last quarter. Valley Wealth Managers Inc. acquired a new position in Navios Maritime Partners during the first quarter worth about $63,000. Finally, BNP Paribas Financial Markets raised its stake in Navios Maritime Partners by 25.4% during the second quarter. BNP Paribas Financial Markets now owns 7,706 shares of the shipping company’s stock worth $290,000 after acquiring an additional 1,559 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 62.74% of the company’s stock.
Navios Maritime Partners Company Profile
Navios Maritime Partners L.P. (NYSE: NMM) is a dry bulk shipping company that owns and operates a fleet of Capesize, Panamax and Supramax vessels. The partnership charters its vessels under medium- and long-term contracts to a diverse group of charterers, providing seaborne transportation for major bulk cargoes such as iron ore, coal, grain and fertilizers. Through this asset-light model, Navios Maritime Partners seeks to generate stable cash flows while retaining flexibility to capitalize on market opportunities.
Formed in November 2007 and sponsored by Navios Maritime Holdings Inc, the partnership leverages the operating platform and commercial management capabilities of the Navios group.
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