Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage (NYSE:NGVC) Issues FY 2026 Earnings Guidance

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage (NYSE:NGVC) updated its FY 2026 earnings guidance on Thursday. The company provided earnings per share guidance of 2.000-2.150 for the period, compared to the consensus earnings per share estimate of 2.110. The company issued revenue guidance of -.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several equities analysts recently issued reports on NGVC shares. Wall Street Zen raised shares of Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Saturday, October 25th. Northcoast Research set a $54.00 price target on Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, October 22nd. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $54.00.

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Stock Performance

Shares of NYSE:NGVC opened at $26.48 on Friday. The business has a 50-day moving average of $25.84 and a two-hundred day moving average of $33.05. The firm has a market capitalization of $609.83 million, a PE ratio of 12.85 and a beta of 1.35. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.21, a current ratio of 1.06 and a quick ratio of 0.22. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage has a 12 month low of $23.47 and a 12 month high of $61.22.

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage (NYSE:NGVC) last released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, February 5th. The specialty retailer reported $0.49 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.46 by $0.03. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage had a net margin of 3.58% and a return on equity of 23.61%. The company had revenue of $335.58 million during the quarter. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.000-2.150 EPS. As a group, research analysts forecast that Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage will post 1.61 earnings per share for the current year.

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, March 18th. Stockholders of record on Monday, March 2nd will be paid a dividend of $0.15 per share. The ex-dividend date is Monday, March 2nd. This represents a $0.60 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.3%. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 30.00%.

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q1 results beat expectations: NGVC reported $0.49 EPS vs. $0.46 consensus and $335.6M in revenue, highlighting solid margins and return on equity. Natural Grocers Announces First Quarter Fiscal 2026 Results
• Positive Sentiment: Dividend declared: Board approved a $0.15 quarterly cash dividend (about a 2.2% yield), returning capital to shareholders and supporting income-oriented investors. Dividend Announcement
• Positive Sentiment: Loyalty program driving sales: Management highlighted strength among loyalty shoppers as a key driver of Q1 performance, suggesting durable customer engagement. Natural Grocers rides the strength of loyalty shoppers for solid Q1
• Neutral Sentiment: New-store expansion continues: NGVC plans a Lake Geneva, WI store this spring and is targeting 6–8 new openings, which supports growth but requires upfront investment. Natural Grocers Plans Expansion to Lake Geneva, Wisconsin
• Neutral Sentiment: Guidance on same-store sales: Company sees up to ~4% daily comp sales growth amid a cautious consumer backdrop — positive if achieved but dependent on macro conditions. Store and comp-sales guidance article
• Negative Sentiment: Cautious FY2026 EPS range: Management set FY2026 EPS guidance at $2.00–$2.15, a range that left investors uncertain because the midpoint is slightly below some consensus expectations — weighing on the stock despite the beat. Earnings release with guidance

Institutional Trading of Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in NGVC. Tower Research Capital LLC TRC lifted its stake in Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage by 136.5% during the second quarter. Tower Research Capital LLC TRC now owns 1,114 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock worth $44,000 after purchasing an additional 643 shares during the last quarter. Larson Financial Group LLC raised its holdings in shares of Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage by 130.9% during the third quarter. Larson Financial Group LLC now owns 1,307 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock worth $52,000 after purchasing an additional 741 shares during the period. Raymond James Financial Inc. bought a new position in shares of Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage in the 2nd quarter worth about $63,000. CANADA LIFE ASSURANCE Co acquired a new position in shares of Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage in the 2nd quarter valued at about $64,000. Finally, Osaic Holdings Inc. boosted its holdings in shares of Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage by 44.3% in the 2nd quarter. Osaic Holdings Inc. now owns 1,931 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $76,000 after buying an additional 593 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 31.99% of the company’s stock.

About Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc operates a chain of specialty grocery stores focused on natural and organic products. Founded in 1955 by Margaret and Philip Isely in Lakewood, Colorado, the company has built a reputation on strict product standards, including certified organic produce, non-GMO groceries and dietary supplements. Natural Grocers emphasizes whole, unprocessed foods and carries a broad assortment of private-label and national brands that meet its quality guidelines.

The company’s core offerings include fresh fruits and vegetables, bulk foods, vitamins, minerals and nutritional supplements, as well as natural body care and household items.