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

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage (NYSE:NGVC) issued an update on its FY 2026 earnings guidance on Thursday morning. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of 2.070-2.110 for the period, compared to the consensus EPS estimate of 2.120. The company issued revenue guidance of -.

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Trading Up 1.2%

Shares of NGVC stock traded up $0.39 on Thursday, reaching $32.34. 102,134 shares of the stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 100,169. The stock has a market cap of $745.07 million, a P/E ratio of 15.55 and a beta of 1.33. The company has a quick ratio of 0.25, a current ratio of 1.05 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.19. The firm has a 50 day moving average of $31.50 and a two-hundred day moving average of $28.41. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage has a 1-year low of $23.47 and a 1-year high of $45.98.

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage (NYSE:NGVC) last issued its earnings results on Thursday, August 6th. The specialty retailer reported $0.48 earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.52 by ($0.04). Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage had a net margin of 3.60% and a return on equity of 22.26%. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.070-2.110 EPS. On average, research analysts anticipate that Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage will post 2.11 EPS for the current year.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several research firms have recently weighed in on NGVC. Wall Street Zen lowered Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Saturday, May 2nd. Alliance Global Partners began coverage on shares of Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage in a research report on Thursday, April 16th. They set a “buy” rating and a $40.00 target price for the company. Finally, Weiss Ratings upgraded shares of Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage from a “hold (c)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a report on Wednesday, May 27th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $47.00.

Insider Activity

In other news, insider Charity Isely sold 3,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Friday, May 29th. The shares were sold at an average price of $29.04, for a total transaction of $87,120.00. Following the transaction, the insider directly owned 10,697 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $310,640.88. The trade was a 21.90% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink. 58.30% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage

A number of large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in NGVC. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. grew its holdings in Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage by 4.4% during the 1st quarter. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. now owns 5,600 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock worth $225,000 after acquiring an additional 234 shares in the last quarter. Jane Street Group LLC raised its stake in shares of Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage by 2.6% in the 2nd quarter. Jane Street Group LLC now owns 19,546 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $767,000 after purchasing an additional 495 shares in the last quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC raised its stake in shares of Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage by 105.2% in the 4th quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC now owns 1,110 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $28,000 after purchasing an additional 569 shares in the last quarter. Osaic Holdings Inc. raised its stake 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 purchasing an additional 593 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Invesco Ltd. lifted its position in shares of Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage by 2.1% during the fourth quarter. Invesco Ltd. now owns 29,862 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock worth $748,000 after purchasing an additional 604 shares during the last quarter. 31.99% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Company Profile

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.