Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. (NGVC) To Go Ex-Dividend on March 2nd

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. (NYSE:NGVC) announced a quarterly dividend on Thursday, February 5th. Stockholders of record on Monday, March 2nd will be given a dividend of 0.15 per share by the specialty retailer on Wednesday, March 18th. This represents a c) dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.3%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, March 2nd.

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage has increased its dividend payment by an average of 0.1%annually over the last three years and has raised its dividend every year for the last 1 years. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage has a payout ratio of 28.7% meaning its dividend is sufficiently covered by earnings.

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Trading Down 2.0%

Shares of NYSE NGVC opened at $26.48 on Friday. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage has a 1 year low of $23.47 and a 1 year high of $61.22. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.21, a current ratio of 1.06 and a quick ratio of 0.22. The firm has a 50-day moving average of $25.84 and a 200 day moving average of $33.05. The stock has a market cap of $609.83 million, a P/E ratio of 12.85 and a beta of 1.35.

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage (NYSE:NGVC) last announced its earnings results on Thursday, February 5th. The specialty retailer reported $0.49 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates 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 business 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, sell-side analysts expect that Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage will post 1.61 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Trending Headlines about Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage

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

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.