Navios Maritime Partners (NYSE:NMM) Insider Buys $84,958.40 in Stock

Navios Maritime Partners LP (NYSE:NMM) insider Angeliki Frangou purchased 1,160 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, May 19th. The stock was acquired at an average price of $73.24 per share, for a total transaction of $84,958.40. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider directly owned 4,726,267 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $346,151,795.08. This trade represents a 0.02% increase in their position. The acquisition was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website.

Angeliki Frangou also recently made the following trade(s):

• On Wednesday, May 20th, Angeliki Frangou purchased 1,113 shares of Navios Maritime Partners stock. The stock was acquired at an average price of $75.48 per share, for a total transaction of $84,009.24.
• On Monday, May 18th, Angeliki Frangou purchased 1,163 shares of Navios Maritime Partners stock. The stock was acquired at an average price of $71.85 per share, for a total transaction of $83,561.55.
• On Friday, May 15th, Angeliki Frangou purchased 1,172 shares of Navios Maritime Partners stock. The stock was acquired at an average price of $70.93 per share, for a total transaction 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 price of $71.61 per share, for a total transaction 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 price of $72.69 per share, for a total transaction 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 price of $72.99 per share, for a total transaction 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 price of $73.85 per share, for a total transaction of $82,047.35.
• On Friday, May 8th, Angeliki Frangou purchased 1,164 shares of Navios Maritime Partners stock. The stock was bought at an average price of $74.62 per share, for a total transaction of $86,857.68.
• On Thursday, May 7th, Angeliki Frangou purchased 1,135 shares of Navios Maritime Partners stock. The stock was bought at an average price of $72.49 per share, for a total transaction of $82,276.15.
• On Wednesday, May 6th, Angeliki Frangou purchased 1,086 shares of Navios Maritime Partners stock. The stock was bought at an average price of $74.77 per share, for a total transaction of $81,200.22.

Navios Maritime Partners Stock Performance

Shares of NYSE NMM opened at $74.54 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.56, a quick ratio of 1.13 and a current ratio of 1.12. The company has a market cap of $2.14 billion, a P/E ratio of 6.28 and a beta of 1.06. The firm’s fifty day moving average is $69.63 and its two-hundred day moving average is $61.39. Navios Maritime Partners LP has a 52-week low of $36.62 and a 52-week high of $80.69.

Navios Maritime Partners (NYSE:NMM) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, May 21st. The shipping company reported $3.35 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.77 by $0.58. Navios Maritime Partners had a net margin of 25.05% and a return on equity of 10.62%. The business had revenue of $357.01 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $317.80 million. During the same period last year, the company posted $1.58 EPS. The business’s revenue was up 17.4% on a year-over-year basis.

Navios Maritime Partners Increases Dividend

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, May 14th. Investors of record on Monday, May 11th were paid a dividend of $0.06 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, May 11th. This represents a $0.24 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.3%. This is a boost from Navios Maritime Partners’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.05. Navios Maritime Partners’s dividend payout ratio is presently 2.50%.

Key Stories Impacting Navios Maritime Partners

Here are the key news stories impacting Navios Maritime Partners this week:

• Positive Sentiment: NMM reported Q1 2026 EPS of $3.35, topping estimates of $2.77, on revenue of $357.0 million versus expectations of $317.8 million, signaling better-than-expected operating performance. Article Title
• Positive Sentiment: The company highlighted growth on its earnings call, which likely reinforced confidence that shipping market conditions and Navios’s fleet strategy are supporting profits. Article Title
• Positive Sentiment: Chairwoman Angeliki Frangou continued buying shares in multiple recent transactions, a bullish insider signal that can suggest management confidence in the company’s outlook. Article Title
• Positive Sentiment: NMM also increased its quarterly dividend, which may appeal to income-focused investors and support the stock’s valuation. Article Title
• Positive Sentiment: The company agreed to a large $482 million VLCC newbuilding order and listed 2030 bonds in Oslo, suggesting continued fleet investment and access to capital for expansion. Article Title

Analysts Set New Price Targets

NMM has been the subject of a number of research analyst reports. Weiss Ratings upgraded shares of Navios Maritime Partners from a “hold (c)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a report on Tuesday, March 17th. Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of Navios Maritime Partners from a “buy” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Saturday, March 21st. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group initiated coverage on shares of Navios Maritime Partners in a report on Friday, April 24th. They set a “buy” rating and a $85.00 price objective for the company. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of “Buy” and a consensus target price of $85.00.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Navios Maritime Partners

Several large investors have recently modified their holdings of the business. Royal Bank of Canada raised its stake in shares of Navios Maritime Partners by 50.9% during the 4th 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. Valley Wealth Managers Inc. bought a new position in shares of Navios Maritime Partners during the 1st quarter worth approximately $63,000. State of Wyoming bought a new position in shares of Navios Maritime Partners during the 4th quarter worth approximately $137,000. Corient Private Wealth LLC bought a new position in shares of Navios Maritime Partners during the 4th quarter worth approximately $207,000. Finally, Mariner LLC bought a new position in shares of Navios Maritime Partners during the 4th quarter worth approximately $208,000. Institutional investors 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.