Renaissance Technologies LLC Cuts Stock Holdings in Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. $NGVC

Renaissance Technologies LLC trimmed its stake in Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. (NYSE:NGVC) by 14.6% during the 1st quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The firm owned 327,099 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock after selling 55,900 shares during the quarter. Renaissance Technologies LLC’s holdings in Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage were worth $8,456,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also bought and sold shares of the stock. NewEdge Advisors LLC grew its stake in Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage by 105.2% in the 4th quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC now owns 1,110 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock worth $28,000 after buying an additional 569 shares in the last quarter. Tower Research Capital LLC TRC increased its holdings in shares of 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 worth $44,000 after buying an additional 643 shares during the last quarter. Larson Financial Group LLC raised its position in shares of 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 valued at $52,000 after buying an additional 741 shares in the last quarter. Raymond James Financial Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage during the 2nd quarter valued at $63,000. Finally, CANADA LIFE ASSURANCE Co bought a new stake in shares of Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage during the 2nd quarter worth $64,000. 31.99% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage 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 transaction of $87,120.00. Following the completion of the sale, the insider directly owned 10,697 shares in the company, valued at $310,640.88. This represents a 21.90% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink. 58.30% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Stock Up 4.0%

Shares of NYSE NGVC opened at $33.33 on Tuesday. The stock has a market capitalization of $767.90 million, a P/E ratio of 16.02 and a beta of 1.33. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. has a one year low of $23.47 and a one year high of $45.98. The firm’s 50 day simple moving average is $31.32 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $28.28. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.19, a current ratio of 1.05 and a quick ratio of 0.25.

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

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, June 3rd. Shareholders of record on Monday, May 18th were paid a $0.15 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, May 18th. This represents a $0.60 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.8%. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage’s payout ratio is currently 28.85%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several research analysts recently issued reports on the stock. 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. Alliance Global Partners began coverage on Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage in a research report on Thursday, April 16th. They set a “buy” rating and a $40.00 price target on the stock. Finally, Weiss Ratings raised Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage from a “hold (c)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a research note on Wednesday, May 27th. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $47.00.

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.