Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage (NYSE:NGVC) Stock Passes Above 200 Day Moving Average – What’s Next?

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. (NYSE:NGVC)’s share price passed above its 200-day moving average during trading on Thursday . The stock has a 200-day moving average of $26.95 and traded as high as $32.89. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage shares last traded at $31.55, with a volume of 125,760 shares.

Analyst Ratings Changes

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

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Stock Up 2.0%

The company’s fifty day simple moving average is $29.15 and its 200 day simple moving average is $26.99. 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 market capitalization of $740.48 million, a PE ratio of 15.45 and a beta of 1.32.

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage (NYSE:NGVC) last announced its earnings results on Thursday, May 7th. The specialty retailer reported $0.58 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.56 by $0.02. The firm had revenue of $337.38 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $348.00 million. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage had a return on equity of 22.26% and a net margin of 3.60%.Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.070-2.15 EPS. Analysts anticipate that Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. will post 2.11 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Dividend Announcement

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, June 3rd. Shareholders of record on Monday, May 18th were issued a $0.15 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Monday, May 18th. This represents a $0.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.9%. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage’s dividend payout ratio is 28.85%.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage news, insider Charity Isely sold 3,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Friday, May 29th. The stock was sold at an average price of $29.04, for a total transaction of $87,120.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider owned 10,697 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $310,640.88. This trade represents a 21.90% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. Corporate insiders own 58.30% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the business. NewEdge Advisors LLC boosted its stake in Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage by 105.2% during the fourth quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC now owns 1,110 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock worth $28,000 after acquiring an additional 569 shares in the last quarter. Tower Research Capital LLC TRC increased its stake in shares of Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage by 136.5% during the second quarter. Tower Research Capital LLC TRC now owns 1,114 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $44,000 after purchasing an additional 643 shares in the last quarter. Larson Financial Group LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage by 130.9% during the third quarter. Larson Financial Group LLC now owns 1,307 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $52,000 after purchasing an additional 741 shares during the last quarter. Raymond James Financial Inc. purchased a new position in shares of Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage during the second quarter valued at approximately $63,000. Finally, CANADA LIFE ASSURANCE Co bought a new stake in shares of Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $64,000. 31.99% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

About Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage

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.