Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage (NYSE:NGVC) Shares Pass Above Two Hundred Day Moving Average – Here’s Why

Shares of Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. (NYSE:NGVC) passed above its 200-day moving average during trading on Monday . The stock has a 200-day moving average of $27.79 and traded as high as $32.75. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage shares last traded at $31.4370, with a volume of 93,900 shares trading hands.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several research firms have weighed in on NGVC. Alliance Global Partners began coverage on Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage in a research report on Thursday, April 16th. They issued a “buy” rating and a $40.00 target price for the company. Wall Street Zen cut Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Saturday, May 2nd. Finally, Weiss Ratings raised Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage from a “hold (c)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a research report on Wednesday, May 27th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $47.00.

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Price Performance

The company has a market capitalization of $723.57 million, a PE ratio of 15.10 and a beta of 1.33. The company has a current ratio of 1.05, a quick ratio of 0.25 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.19. The stock has a fifty day simple moving average of $30.80 and a 200-day simple moving average of $27.84.

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage (NYSE:NGVC) last released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, May 7th. The specialty retailer reported $0.58 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.56 by $0.02. The business had revenue of $337.38 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate 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. Equities analysts anticipate that Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. will post 2.11 earnings per share for the current year.

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Dividend Announcement

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, June 3rd. Shareholders of record on Monday, May 18th were issued a dividend of $0.15 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend 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 (DPR) is presently 28.85%.

Insider Activity

In related news, insider Charity Isely sold 3,000 shares of the stock in a transaction on Friday, May 29th. The shares were sold at an average price of $29.04, for a total value of $87,120.00. Following the transaction, the insider directly owned 10,697 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $310,640.88. This trade represents a 21.90% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through the SEC website. Insiders own 58.30% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Trading of Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the business. NewEdge Advisors LLC lifted its holdings in shares of 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 purchasing an additional 569 shares during the period. Tower Research Capital LLC TRC increased its stake 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 buying an additional 643 shares during the period. Larson Financial Group LLC raised its position in Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage by 130.9% during the 3rd quarter. Larson Financial Group LLC now owns 1,307 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock worth $52,000 after buying an additional 741 shares during the last quarter. Copeland Capital Management LLC purchased a new position in Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage during the 4th quarter worth $63,000. Finally, Raymond James Financial Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage in the 2nd quarter worth $63,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors 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.