National Vision (NASDAQ:EYE) Stock Price Up 11.1% on Better-Than-Expected Earnings

National Vision Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:EYE) shares were up 11.1% on Wednesday after the company announced better than expected quarterly earnings. The company traded as high as $29.58 and last traded at $29.58. Approximately 786,437 shares changed hands during trading, a decline of 32% from the average daily volume of 1,158,297 shares. The stock had previously closed at $26.63.

The company reported $0.15 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.05 by $0.10. National Vision had a negative net margin of 0.12% and a positive return on equity of 3.58%. The firm had revenue of $503.41 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $495.26 million. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted ($0.04) EPS. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 15.1% compared to the same quarter last year. National Vision has set its FY 2026 guidance at 0.850-1.090 EPS.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

EYE has been the subject of a number of analyst reports. Zacks Research upgraded National Vision from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, January 20th. Wall Street Zen cut National Vision from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Saturday, November 8th. National Bank Financial set a $32.00 price objective on shares of National Vision in a report on Tuesday, December 9th. Morgan Stanley upped their target price on shares of National Vision from $26.00 to $30.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Thursday, January 15th. Finally, Weiss Ratings reissued a “sell (d-)” rating on shares of National Vision in a report on Thursday, January 22nd. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, six have issued a Buy rating, four have assigned a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $29.17.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of EYE. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. bought a new stake in shares of National Vision in the 3rd quarter worth about $29,000. Kestra Advisory Services LLC purchased a new stake in National Vision in the 4th quarter worth about $28,000. Elevation Point Wealth Partners LLC purchased a new position in shares of National Vision during the second quarter valued at approximately $35,000. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC grew its stake in shares of National Vision by 176.8% during the fourth quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 1,614 shares of the company’s stock valued at $42,000 after buying an additional 1,031 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Quarry LP grew its stake in shares of National Vision by 317.4% during the third quarter. Quarry LP now owns 1,653 shares of the company’s stock valued at $48,000 after buying an additional 1,257 shares during the last quarter.

National Vision Stock Performance

The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.28, a current ratio of 0.53 and a quick ratio of 0.32. The stock has a market capitalization of $2.36 billion, a PE ratio of -993.00, a P/E/G ratio of 1.53 and a beta of 1.38. The firm has a fifty day moving average price of $27.19 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $26.52.

National Vision Company Profile

National Vision Holdings, Inc is an American optical retailer specializing in accessible vision care and eyewear. The company operates under multiple retail banners, offering comprehensive eye health services and a wide range of optical products. Since its founding in the early 1990s, National Vision has focused on providing value-driven solutions, targeting underserved and price‐conscious consumer segments.

Through its primary retail brands—including America’s Best Contacts & Eyeglasses, Eyeglass World, Optical America and Vista Optical—National Vision delivers services such as comprehensive eye examinations, prescription eyewear, contact lenses, sunglasses and lens accessories.