National Vision (NASDAQ:EYE) Given New $33.00 Price Target at Guggenheim

National Vision (NASDAQ:EYE) had its target price lifted by Guggenheim from $32.00 to $33.00 in a research report sent to investors on Thursday morning,Benzinga reports. Guggenheim currently has a buy rating on the stock.

A number of other equities analysts have also recently commented on EYE. UBS Group reduced their target price on National Vision from $41.00 to $39.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Tuesday, November 18th. Wall Street Zen downgraded National Vision from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Saturday, November 8th. Morgan Stanley raised their price objective on National Vision from $26.00 to $30.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a report on Thursday, January 15th. Wolfe Research set a $35.00 target price on shares of National Vision in a research note on Wednesday. Finally, Weiss Ratings reiterated a “sell (d-)” rating on shares of National Vision in a research report on Thursday, January 22nd. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eight have given a Buy rating, four have given a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $31.21.

National Vision Stock Performance

EYE opened at $29.07 on Thursday. The firm’s fifty day simple moving average is $27.22 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $26.56. National Vision has a 52-week low of $10.45 and a 52-week high of $30.02. The company has a market cap of $2.31 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 78.57, a PEG ratio of 1.66 and a beta of 1.38. The company has a quick ratio of 0.32, a current ratio of 0.55 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.26.

National Vision (NASDAQ:EYE) last released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, March 4th. The company reported $0.15 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.05 by $0.10. The firm had revenue of $503.41 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $495.26 million. National Vision had a net margin of 1.49% and a return on equity of 5.15%. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 15.1% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned ($0.04) EPS. National Vision has set its FY 2026 guidance at 0.850-1.090 EPS. Equities analysts anticipate that National Vision will post 0.31 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Institutional Trading of National Vision

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Mercer Global Advisors Inc. ADV raised its holdings in shares of National Vision by 16.6% during the 4th quarter. Mercer Global Advisors Inc. ADV now owns 8,303 shares of the company’s stock worth $214,000 after acquiring an additional 1,185 shares during the period. Uniplan Investment Counsel Inc. raised its stake in National Vision by 274.6% during the fourth quarter. Uniplan Investment Counsel Inc. now owns 73,198 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,890,000 after purchasing an additional 53,660 shares during the period. Wellington Management Group LLP raised its stake in National Vision by 27.6% during the fourth quarter. Wellington Management Group LLP now owns 5,783,699 shares of the company’s stock worth $149,335,000 after purchasing an additional 1,251,499 shares during the period. Millennium Management LLC acquired a new position in National Vision in the 4th quarter valued at about $16,109,000. Finally, Inspire Investing LLC grew its stake in shares of National Vision by 308.2% in the 4th quarter. Inspire Investing LLC now owns 63,277 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,634,000 after buying an additional 47,776 shares during the period.

National Vision News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting National Vision this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Several major analysts raised targets and maintained buy ratings, providing upside to the stock (UBS to $42, Citi to $40, Guggenheim to $33). These upgrades signal renewed analyst confidence following the quarter. UBS PT Raise Citi PT Raise Guggenheim PT Raise
• Positive Sentiment: Q4 results beat estimates: EPS $0.15 vs. consensus ~$0.05 and revenue $503.4M (up ~15% YoY). Management highlighted traffic, ticket growth and margin expansion — fundamental drivers that support the recent analyst optimism. Press Release
• Neutral Sentiment: FY?2026 guidance: management set EPS guidance of $0.85–$1.09, above the street EPS consensus (~$0.81), but revenue guidance was roughly in line or slightly below some forecasts — a mixed signal that helped EPS outlook but left revenue expectations ambiguous. Slide Deck / Guidance
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst and media coverage (earnings call transcripts and writeups) is amplifying the stock move — coverage highlights strong execution on the company’s strategic plan but also digs into guidance cadence and margin sustainability. These narratives can add volatility as investors parse details. Earnings Call Transcript
• Negative Sentiment: Some outlets flagged “soft” revenue guidance relative to expectations, which prompted cautious reactions and explains mixed short?term sentiment despite the EPS beat — a risk that could cap gains if future top?line momentum slows. Investing.com: Soft Guidance

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.