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

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage (NYSE:NGVC) updated 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 -.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

NGVC has been the subject of a number of analyst reports. Wall Street Zen lowered shares of Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Saturday, May 2nd. Weiss Ratings upgraded Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage from a “hold (c)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a research report on Wednesday, May 27th. Finally, Alliance Global Partners began coverage on Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage in a research note on Thursday, April 16th. They issued a “buy” rating and a $40.00 price target on the stock. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $47.00.

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Stock Performance

NGVC traded up $0.39 on Thursday, hitting $32.34. The company had a trading volume of 102,103 shares, compared to its average volume of 150,666. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage has a 1-year low of $23.47 and a 1-year high of $45.98. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.19, a current ratio of 1.05 and a quick ratio of 0.25. The stock has a market cap of $745.07 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of 15.55 and a beta of 1.33. The company’s fifty day moving average price is $31.45 and its 200 day moving average price is $28.37.

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage (NYSE:NGVC) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, August 6th. The specialty retailer reported $0.48 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.52 by ($0.04). 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 2.070-2.110 EPS. Equities analysts predict that Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage will post 2.11 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Insider Activity

In other news, insider Charity Isely sold 3,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, May 29th. The shares were sold at an average price of $29.04, for a total value of $87,120.00. Following the sale, the insider directly owned 10,697 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $310,640.88. This represents a 21.90% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Corporate insiders own 58.30% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. NewEdge Advisors LLC lifted its stake in Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage by 105.2% during the 4th quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC now owns 1,110 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $28,000 after acquiring an additional 569 shares in the last quarter. Tower Research Capital LLC TRC boosted its holdings in Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage by 136.5% in the 2nd 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 during the period. Larson Financial Group LLC increased its stake in Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage by 130.9% in the 3rd quarter. Larson Financial Group LLC now owns 1,307 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock worth $52,000 after acquiring an additional 741 shares during the last quarter. Raymond James Financial Inc. bought a new position in shares of Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage in the second quarter worth approximately $63,000. Finally, CANADA LIFE ASSURANCE Co purchased a new stake in shares of Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage during the 2nd quarter valued at $64,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 31.99% of the company’s stock.

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.