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Navient (NAVI) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?

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HERNDON, Va., Feb. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Navient (Nasdaq: NAVI) announced that its board of directors approved a 2026 first quarter dividend of $0.16 per share on the company's common stock.

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CAL, HPK and NAVI have been added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List on February 3, 2026.

Navient's Q4 results benefit from lower expenses and provisions. However, shares slid nearly 10.8% as net interest and other income declined year over year.