NextDecade Corporation

NextDecade Corporation

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$8.54

+1.2%
EnergyOil & Gas Exploration & Production

NextDecade Corporation engages in the development activities related to the liquefaction and sale of liquefied natural gas (LNG); and capture and storage of CO2 emissions. The company focuses on the development activities on the Rio Grande LNG terminal facility located in the Port of Brownsville in southern Texas. It also focuses on a carbon capture and storage project (CCS project) at the terminal, as well as on other CCS projects with third-party industrial source facilities. The company was founded in 2010 is based in Houston, Texas.

At a Glance

Live Snapshot
Market Cap$2.26B
EPS-1.1700
P/E Ratio-7.30
Earnings Date06/03/2026

Intrinsic Alpha Methodology

Thesis Lenses

Signal ยท Driver ยท Risk

Signal

Medium confidence

Valuation multiple is compressed (P/E -7.3).

Valuation inputs: P/E -7.3, earnings yield N/A, momentum +1.2%.

If multiples stay elevated while momentum fades, downside repricing risk rises.

Driver

High confidence

Return profile is soft (ROE -3.2%, ROIC -2.0%).

Profitability stack: net margin 0.0%, ROE -3.2%, ROIC -2.0%.

Quality deterioration often appears in margins before it shows up in headline EPS.

Risk

High confidence

Downside profile is elevated and scenario stress-testing is essential.

Risk factors: liabilities/assets +81.5%, momentum +1.2%, net margin 0.0%.

Higher leverage with weak momentum and thin margins can amplify drawdown severity.

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NextDecade Corporation Market vs Earnings Trajectory

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NextDecade Corporation Fair Value Envelope

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Our analysis suggests that NEXT has a fair value of HIDDEN per share in the Base Case projection. With shares currently trading at $8.5388, this represents a potential HIDDEN relative to our calculated worth for NextDecade Corporation.

Intrinsic Value
Current Price: $8.5388
3Y+80.0%
5Y+388.0%
10Y+1111.0%

No Revenue Data

NEXT has not reported any revenue values in the available annual periods.

3Y+410.0%
5Y+2039.0%
10Y+70345.0%
3Y+323.0%
5Y+545.0%
10Y+34962.0%
3Y+6694.0%
5Y+8459.0%
10Y+25139.0%
3Y+3877.0%
5Y+6062.0%
10Y+10471.0%
NextDecade Corporation

NextDecade Corporation Profit Bridge

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Revenue0.00
Cost of Goods Sold (12.12M)
Gross Profit-12.12M
Operating Expenses (213.81M)
Operating Income-225.93M
Interest Expense (170.01M)
Other Income/Expense-203.71M
Pretax Income-429.64M
Income Tax (0.00)
Net Income-306.43M
Net Income
-306.43M

Profitability Analysis

No Gross Profit Margin Data

NEXT has not reported any gross profit margin values in the available annual periods.

No Operating Profit Margin Data

NEXT has not reported any operating profit margin values in the available annual periods.

No Net Profit Margin Data

NEXT has not reported any net profit margin values in the available annual periods.

-321.42%
Return on Equity
1866%
3Y+1274.0%
5Y+3775.0%
10Y+83429.0%
-2.47%
Return on Assets
156%
3Y-87.0%
5Y-65.0%
10Y+567.0%
-2.04%
Return on Invested Capital
-31%
3Y-89.0%
5Y-82.0%
10Y+251.0%
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NextDecade Corporation Cash Conversion Engine

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Net Income-429.64M
Depreciation & Amortization1.78M
Stock-Based Compensation39.21M
Change in Working Capital36.82M
Others182.42M
Capital Expenditures-4.85B
Free Cash Flow-5.02B

Cash Flow Quality Analysis

FCF Conversion Rate

1167.5%

Excellent cash generation. The company converts earnings to cash at or above 100%, indicating high-quality earnings.

CapEx Intensity

-2861.2%

Asset-light business model. Low capital requirements leave more cash available for shareholders and growth investments.

FCF Growth Trend

-88.3%

Significant FCF decline raises concerns. Urgent review needed of operational performance and capital allocation.

Working Capital Impact

+$36.82M

Working capital inflow boosted cash flow. Efficient management of receivables, inventory, and payables contributing positively.

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NextDecade Corporation Funding & Solvency Profile

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Cash & Cash Equivalents465.06M
Net Receivables0.00
Inventory0.00
Other Current Assets22.46M
Total Current Assets488 M
Property, Plant & Equipment11.80B
Goodwill & Intangible Assets0.00
Long-Term Investments501.21M
Other Non-Current Assets443.93M
Total Non-Current Assets13 B
Total Assets
13.23B

Financial Health Analysis

Current Ratio

0.40x

Warning: Liquidity concerns. Current assets may not be sufficient to cover short-term obligations.

Debt-to-Equity Ratio

4.61x

High financial leverage. Heavy reliance on debt may indicate increased financial risk and potential solvency concerns.

Working Capital

-726838000

Negative working capital indicates short-term liabilities exceed short-term assetsโ€”potential liquidity stress.

Asset Composition

4% Current

Capital-intensive business with significant long-term investments in property, equipment, or intangibles.

Financial Health Insight

Financial stress indicators: Both liquidity and leverage metrics raise concerns. The company may face challenges meeting obligations and should focus on strengthening its balance sheet.

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NextDecade Corporation Street Expectations Map

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Wall Street analysts project that NEXT stock may decline over the coming 12 months. The consensus 1-year price target stands at 7.00, with estimates ranging from a low of 7.00 to a high of 7.00.

Lowest Target
7.00
-18.02%
Consensus Target
7.00
-18.02%
Highest Target
7.00
-18.02%

The consensus 1-year price target stands at 7.00, with estimates ranging from a low of 7.00 to a high of 7.00.

Analyst Consensus Analysis

Upside Potential

-18.0%

Significant downside risk. Stock trading well above analyst consensus suggests elevated valuation concerns and potential correction.

Analyst Agreement

0.0% spread

High analyst agreement. Narrow target range indicates strong consensus on valuation, suggesting clear investment thesis and predictable outlook.

Risk-Reward Profile

1.00x

Balanced risk-reward. Upside and downside potential relatively symmetric. Suitable for moderate risk tolerance with conviction in thesis.

Analyst Conviction

Low

Bearish or uncertain outlook. Limited upside or poor consensus suggests challenges ahead or fundamental concerns.

Market Sentiment Insight

Consensus overvaluation: Analysts agree the stock is richly valued with limited upside. Consider booking profits or defensive positioning unless you have contrarian conviction in unrecognized catalysts.

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NextDecade Corporation Insider Positioning

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During the last 12 months, insiders have purchased $63.14M worth of NEXT shares, with no selling activity reported.

3 Months

Bought

71.5K

505.50K

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+506K

+$506K

3-6 Months

Bought

2.6M

15.14M

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+15.1M

+$15.14M

6-9 Months

Bought

7.6M

47.50M

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+47.5M

+$47.50M

9-12 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+0

+$0

Top Buyers

1
HACL

Hanwha Aerospace Co., Ltd.

10 Percent Owner

8.9M sharesโ€ข24 transactions

$53.70M

2
VWC

Vrattos William C

Director

600.0K sharesโ€ข2 transactions

$4.34M

3
BHIPL

Bardin Hill Investment Partners Lp

Other: Director By Deputization

357.0K sharesโ€ข1 transactions

$2.49M

4
SMK

Schatzman Matthew K

Director, Officer: Chief Executive Officer

281.5K sharesโ€ข1 transactions

$2.01M

5
BPK

Beall Pamela K.M.

Director

71.5K sharesโ€ข1 transactions

$506K

Top Sellers

No selling activity

Insider Activity Analysis

Net Insider Sentiment

Bullish

Strong bullish signal with $63.14M net buying. Insiders are aggressively accumulating shares, suggesting significant confidence in future prospects.

Buy/Sell Ratio

โˆž:1

Perfect buy/sell ratio. Only buying activity with zero sellingโ€”the most bullish possible insider signal.

Recent Trend (3 Months)

$506K

Very strong recent buying momentum. Recent insider purchases significantly outpace sales, suggesting near-term optimism.

Insider Participation

High Buying

5 insider buyers vs. 0 sellers. Broad-based buying across management team suggests widespread confidence.

Insider Activity Insight

Strong confluence of bullish signals: High buy/sell ratio, multiple insiders participating, and recent buying momentum all point to significant insider confidence. This level of coordinated buying often precedes positive developments.

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Dividend Yield
3Y-100.0%
5Y-100.0%
10Y-
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10Y CAGR +0%
Latest $0
Annual $0
Stable dividend payments
Last Period: +0%