CSM Advisors LLC Has $4.20 Million Stake in Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. $NGVC

CSM Advisors LLC lifted its stake in Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. (NYSE:NGVC) by 42.0% during the third quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 104,955 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock after acquiring an additional 31,060 shares during the period. CSM Advisors LLC owned 0.46% of Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage worth $4,197,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

A number of other large investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. State of Alaska Department of Revenue acquired a new position in Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage during the third quarter valued at approximately $36,000. Tower Research Capital LLC TRC boosted its holdings in shares of Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage by 136.5% during the 2nd quarter. Tower Research Capital LLC TRC now owns 1,114 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock worth $44,000 after buying an additional 643 shares during the period. New York State Teachers Retirement System boosted its holdings in shares of Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage by 36.2% during the 3rd quarter. New York State Teachers Retirement System now owns 1,154 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock worth $46,000 after buying an additional 307 shares during the period. Ameritas Investment Partners Inc. grew its stake in Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage by 48.9% in the 2nd quarter. Ameritas Investment Partners Inc. now owns 1,303 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $51,000 after buying an additional 428 shares during the last quarter. Finally, State of Wyoming acquired a new position in Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage in the 3rd quarter valued at $61,000. Institutional investors own 31.99% of the company’s stock.

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Stock Performance

Shares of NGVC opened at $25.54 on Monday. The company has a market capitalization of $588.21 million, a PE ratio of 12.40 and a beta of 1.37. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.20, a current ratio of 1.07 and a quick ratio of 0.25. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. has a one year low of $23.47 and a one year high of $61.22. The company’s fifty day moving average price is $25.96 and its 200 day moving average price is $30.64.

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage (NYSE:NGVC) last released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, February 5th. The specialty retailer reported $0.49 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.46 by $0.03. The company had revenue of $335.58 million during the quarter. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage had a net margin of 3.58% and a return on equity of 23.11%. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.000-2.150 EPS. As a group, analysts expect that Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. will post 1.61 earnings per share for the current year.

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Announces Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, March 18th. Shareholders of record on Monday, March 2nd will be issued a $0.15 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, March 2nd. This represents a $0.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.3%. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 29.13%.

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.