Wells Fargo & Company Issues Positive Forecast for National Vision (NASDAQ:EYE) Stock Price

National Vision (NASDAQ:EYE) had its price target boosted by Wells Fargo & Company from $27.00 to $30.00 in a research note released on Thursday morning,Benzinga reports. Wells Fargo & Company currently has an equal weight rating on the stock.

EYE has been the subject of a number of other reports. Citigroup upped their price objective on National Vision from $29.00 to $35.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, November 18th. Barclays boosted their price target on shares of National Vision from $30.00 to $32.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Monday. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “sell (d-)” rating on shares of National Vision in a report on Thursday, January 22nd. Morgan Stanley lifted their price objective on shares of National Vision from $26.00 to $30.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Thursday, January 15th. Finally, Wolfe Research set a $35.00 target price on shares of National Vision in a research note on Wednesday. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eight have issued a Buy rating, four have given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, National Vision presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $31.21.

National Vision Price Performance

Shares of NASDAQ:EYE opened at $29.07 on Thursday. The company has a market cap of $2.31 billion, a PE ratio of 78.57, a P/E/G ratio of 1.66 and a beta of 1.38. National Vision has a fifty-two week low of $10.45 and a fifty-two week high of $30.02. The firm has a 50-day simple moving average of $27.22 and a 200 day simple moving average of $26.56. The company has a quick ratio of 0.32, a current ratio of 0.55 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.26.

National Vision (NASDAQ:EYE) last issued its earnings results on Wednesday, March 4th. The company reported $0.15 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.05 by $0.10. The company had revenue of $503.41 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $495.26 million. National Vision had a return on equity of 5.15% and a net margin of 1.49%.National Vision’s quarterly revenue was up 15.1% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the firm posted ($0.04) earnings per share. National Vision has set its FY 2026 guidance at 0.850-1.090 EPS. On average, sell-side analysts anticipate that National Vision will post 0.31 EPS for the current year.

Institutional Trading of National Vision

Institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Asset Management One Co. Ltd. bought a new position in National Vision during the 3rd quarter valued at $4,090,000. Allianz Asset Management GmbH bought a new stake in shares of National Vision in the 3rd quarter worth $8,390,000. Public Sector Pension Investment Board raised its stake in shares of National Vision by 14.6% in the 3rd quarter. Public Sector Pension Investment Board now owns 308,942 shares of the company’s stock worth $9,018,000 after buying an additional 39,394 shares in the last quarter. Jupiter Asset Management Ltd. lifted its holdings in shares of National Vision by 4,726.8% in the third quarter. Jupiter Asset Management Ltd. now owns 977,525 shares of the company’s stock valued at $28,534,000 after buying an additional 957,273 shares during the period. Finally, VIRGINIA RETIREMENT SYSTEMS ET Al bought a new position in National Vision during the third quarter valued at about $747,000.

More National Vision News

Here are the key news stories impacting National Vision this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Several major analysts raised targets and maintained buy ratings, providing upside to the stock (UBS to $42, Citi to $40, Guggenheim to $33). These upgrades signal renewed analyst confidence following the quarter. UBS PT Raise Citi PT Raise Guggenheim PT Raise
• Positive Sentiment: Q4 results beat estimates: EPS $0.15 vs. consensus ~$0.05 and revenue $503.4M (up ~15% YoY). Management highlighted traffic, ticket growth and margin expansion — fundamental drivers that support the recent analyst optimism. Press Release
• Neutral Sentiment: FY‑2026 guidance: management set EPS guidance of $0.85–$1.09, above the street EPS consensus (~$0.81), but revenue guidance was roughly in line or slightly below some forecasts — a mixed signal that helped EPS outlook but left revenue expectations ambiguous. Slide Deck / Guidance
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst and media coverage (earnings call transcripts and writeups) is amplifying the stock move — coverage highlights strong execution on the company’s strategic plan but also digs into guidance cadence and margin sustainability. These narratives can add volatility as investors parse details. Earnings Call Transcript
• Negative Sentiment: Some outlets flagged “soft” revenue guidance relative to expectations, which prompted cautious reactions and explains mixed short‑term sentiment despite the EPS beat — a risk that could cap gains if future top‑line momentum slows. Investing.com: Soft Guidance

National Vision Company Profile

National Vision Holdings, Inc is an American optical retailer specializing in accessible vision care and eyewear. The company operates under multiple retail banners, offering comprehensive eye health services and a wide range of optical products. Since its founding in the early 1990s, National Vision has focused on providing value-driven solutions, targeting underserved and price‐conscious consumer segments.

Through its primary retail brands—including America’s Best Contacts & Eyeglasses, Eyeglass World, Optical America and Vista Optical—National Vision delivers services such as comprehensive eye examinations, prescription eyewear, contact lenses, sunglasses and lens accessories.