National Vision Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:EYE) Receives $30.08 Average Price Target from Analysts

Shares of National Vision Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:EYE) have been assigned a consensus recommendation of “Moderate Buy” from the twelve research firms that are presently covering the firm, MarketBeat reports. Five equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and seven have issued a buy rating on the company. The average 1-year price target among brokerages that have covered the stock in the last year is $30.0833.

Several analysts have weighed in on EYE shares. UBS Group lowered their target price on shares of National Vision from $42.00 to $36.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Thursday, May 14th. Barclays decreased their target price on shares of National Vision from $38.00 to $27.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research report on Thursday, May 14th. Wall Street Zen cut National Vision from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Saturday, March 28th. Wolfe Research set a $35.00 price objective on National Vision in a research report on Wednesday, March 4th. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company decreased their price objective on National Vision from $30.00 to $20.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a report on Thursday, May 14th.

National Vision Stock Performance

National Vision stock opened at $15.44 on Friday. National Vision has a 52 week low of $14.75 and a 52 week high of $30.02. The company has a current ratio of 0.62, a quick ratio of 0.37 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.25. The stock has a market cap of $1.24 billion, a P/E ratio of 27.09, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.32 and a beta of 1.07. The stock has a 50 day moving average of $21.61 and a 200-day moving average of $25.42.

National Vision (NASDAQ:EYE) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, May 13th. The company reported $0.45 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.43 by $0.02. The firm had revenue of $543.88 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $545.09 million. National Vision had a net margin of 2.31% and a return on equity of 6.41%. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 6.6% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the company posted $0.34 earnings per share. National Vision has set its FY 2026 guidance at 0.850-1.090 EPS. On average, analysts expect that National Vision will post 0.59 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of large investors have recently modified their holdings of the business. Kestra Advisory Services LLC acquired a new stake in National Vision in the fourth quarter worth about $28,000. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC increased its stake in National Vision by 176.8% during the 4th quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 1,614 shares of the company’s stock valued at $42,000 after buying an additional 1,031 shares during the period. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd bought a new stake in shares of National Vision during the 4th quarter worth about $47,000. Quarry LP lifted its stake in shares of National Vision by 317.4% in the 3rd quarter. Quarry LP now owns 1,653 shares of the company’s stock worth $48,000 after acquiring an additional 1,257 shares during the period. Finally, Rockefeller Capital Management L.P. boosted its holdings in shares of National Vision by 416.9% in the fourth quarter. Rockefeller Capital Management L.P. now owns 2,047 shares of the company’s stock valued at $53,000 after acquiring an additional 1,651 shares in the last quarter.

About National Vision

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.