Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage (NYSE:NGVC) Releases 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 earnings per share estimate of 2.120. The company issued revenue guidance of -.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

NGVC has been the topic of a number of analyst reports. Wall Street Zen cut shares of Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Saturday, May 2nd. 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 for the company. Finally, Weiss Ratings raised Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage from a “hold (c)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a report on Wednesday, May 27th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has assigned a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from 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 Trading Up 1.2%

Shares of Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage stock traded up $0.39 during trading hours on Thursday, reaching $32.34. 102,103 shares of the company’s stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 150,666. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage has a 52-week low of $23.47 and a 52-week high of $45.98. The company has a fifty day moving average of $31.45 and a 200-day moving average of $28.37. 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 firm has a market capitalization of $745.07 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of 15.55 and a beta of 1.33.

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage (NYSE:NGVC) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, August 6th. The specialty retailer reported $0.48 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. Sell-side analysts forecast that Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage will post 2.11 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Insider Transactions at Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage

In other Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage news, insider Charity Isely sold 3,000 shares of the business’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 transaction, the insider directly owned 10,697 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $310,640.88. The trade was a 21.90% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink. 58.30% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage

Institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the company. NewEdge Advisors LLC boosted its position in shares of 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 raised its stake in Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage by 136.5% during 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 period. Larson Financial Group LLC boosted 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 purchasing an additional 741 shares during the period. Raymond James Financial Inc. bought a new stake in Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage during the 2nd quarter worth about $63,000. Finally, CANADA LIFE ASSURANCE Co bought a new position in shares of Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage in the 2nd quarter valued at about $64,000. Institutional investors own 31.99% of the company’s stock.

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.