Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. (NYSE:NGVC) Given Consensus Recommendation of “Moderate Buy” by Analysts

Shares of Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. (NYSE:NGVC) have earned a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” from the five analysts that are currently covering the firm, Marketbeat Ratings reports. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and three have issued a buy rating on the company. The average 12-month price objective among brokers that have issued a report on the stock in the last year is $43.00.

NGVC has been the topic of a number of research analyst reports. Bank of America assumed coverage on shares of Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage in a report on Friday, September 18th. They set a “buy” rating and a $35.00 price objective on the stock. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage in a report on Monday, August 24th. Zacks Research upgraded Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage to a “hold” rating in a research report on Monday. Finally, Wall Street Zen downgraded shares of Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Sunday, September 13th.

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Stock Down 2.5%

NGVC stock opened at $30.12 on Wednesday. The stock has a market capitalization of $694.27 million, a PE ratio of 14.62, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.91 and a beta of 1.30. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage has a 52 week low of $23.47 and a 52 week high of $41.14. The company has a quick ratio of 0.25, a current ratio of 1.10 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.18. The firm has a 50 day moving average of $29.40 and a 200 day moving average of $28.82.

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage (NYSE:NGVC) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, August 6th. The specialty retailer reported $0.48 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.52 by ($0.04). The company had revenue of $334.74 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $347.17 million. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage had a net margin of 3.55% and a return on equity of 21.11%. 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 2.1 earnings per share for the current year.

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Announces Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, September 2nd. Stockholders of record on Monday, August 17th were paid a $0.15 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Monday, August 17th. This represents a $0.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.0%. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage’s dividend payout ratio is presently 29.13%.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. BlackRock Inc. purchased a new position in shares of Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage during the 2nd quarter valued at about $30,766,000. Bank of New York Mellon Corp purchased a new position in Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage during the second quarter valued at approximately $5,366,000. Connor Clark & Lunn Investment Management Ltd. acquired a new position in Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage in the second quarter valued at approximately $2,751,000. Man Group plc acquired a new position in Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage in the second quarter valued at approximately $2,308,000. Finally, Green Alpha Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $2,004,000. 31.99% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Company Profile

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc is a specialty retailer focused on natural and organic foods, dietary supplements, and health-oriented products. Its stores offer groceries such as fresh produce, meat, dairy, frozen foods, pantry staples, and bulk items, along with vitamins, nutritional supplements, body care products, and household goods.

The company emphasizes USDA-certified organic and non-genetically modified products, product-quality standards, and nutritional education. Many locations also provide free nutrition classes, educational materials, and guidance from credentialed nutrition professionals as part of the company’s focus on supporting healthy lifestyles.

Natural Grocers was founded in 1955 in Golden, Colorado, by Margaret and Philip Isely and remains family operated.