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Highlights

  • NGI reported a 589% YoY profit jump, reaching USD 68.79 million in 1HFY25, driven by fair value gains, performance fees, and absence of prior-year liabilities.
  • In 1HFY25, NGI’s revenue rose 39.82% YoY to USD 148.06 million, while ownership-adjusted AUM reached USD 27.1 billion.
  • Adjusted EBITDA guidance for FY25 lifted to USD 106–110 million, marking a 17–22% increase over FY24.
  • Second-half EBITDA expected to grow 18–25% YoY.

Navigator Global Investments Limited (ASX:NGI) is an ASX-listed company that invests in a diversified portfolio of alternative asset management businesses. In the half-year ended 31 December 2024 (1HFY25), the company reported significant revenue and profit growth, as well as continued momentum from its Partner Firms, particularly Lighthouse Investment Partners.

Financial Performance in 1HFY25

NGI posted a 589.36% year-on-year (YoY) increase in profit,  from USD 9.99 million in 1HFY24 to USD 68.79 million in 1HFY25. Revenue increased by 39.82% during the reported period, reaching USD 148.06 million, up from USD 105.90 million in the prior corresponding period.

Ownership-adjusted assets under management (AUM) rose 3.83% YoY, reaching USD 27.1 billion as of 31 December 2024.

The surge in profitability was largely attributed to fair value gains on investments, increased performance fee revenue from NGI’s U.S. subsidiary, and the absence of a one-off USD 20.6 million liability expense recorded in 1HFY24. Additionally, investment performance by Lighthouse drove management and record performance fees, boosting adjusted EBITDA by 16% YoY.

FY25 Outlook Upgraded

On the back of the recent interim results, NGI has upgraded its full-year FY25 earnings guidance. The company now anticipates adjusted EBITDA to range between USD 106.0 million and 110.0 million, representing a 17-22% increase over FY24. The second-half EBITDA is forecast between USD 64.9 million and 68.9 million, translating to an 18-25% YoY growth.

This upward revision is underpinned by increase in firm-wide AUM to USD 80.8 billion. However, NGI cautioned that FY26 distributions and direct performance fee revenue may not match FY25 levels.

Strategic Initiatives

Firms like Lighthouse remain central to NGI’s earnings power, delivering across both management and investment levels.

Furthermore, NGI has entered into an agreement to acquire a minority stake in 1315 Capital, LLC, and its affiliates. This move marks a strategic entry into healthcare-focused private equity and broadens the firm’s private markets exposure.

The company targets 1–2 new Partner Firm investments each year, aiming to enhance earnings contribution and portfolio diversification, supported by robust cash flow and credit capacity.

Stock Performance of NGI

NGI shares closed 1.47% higher at AUD 1.725 per share on 22 May 2025. NGI’s share price has dropped by approximately 3.63% in a year and has increased by around 4.55% in the last six months.

52-week high of NGI is AUD 2.20, recorded on 3 June 2024 and 52-week low is AUD 1.45, recorded on 7 April 2025.

Support and Resistance Summary

Note 1: Past performance is neither an Indicator nor a guarantee of future performance.

Note 2: The reference date for all price data, and currency, is 22 May 2025. The reference data in this report has been partly sourced from EODHD/Others.

 

Technical Indicators Defined:

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Resistance: A level at which the stock prices tend to find resistance when they are rising, and an uptrend may take a pause due to profit booking or selling interest. Resistance 1 refers to the nearby resistance level for the stock and if the price surpasses the level, then Resistance 2 may act as the crucial resistance level for the stock.