Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage (NYSE:NGVC) Issues FY 2026 Earnings Guidance

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage (NYSE:NGVC) issued an update on its FY 2026 earnings guidance on Thursday morning. The company provided earnings per share guidance of 2.070-2.110 for the period, compared to the consensus estimate of 2.120. The company issued revenue guidance of -.

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Stock Down 12.4%

Shares of NGVC stock traded down $4.03 during trading hours on Friday, hitting $28.43. 602,978 shares of the company were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 101,162. The business has a 50 day moving average of $31.48 and a two-hundred day moving average of $28.41. The company has a current ratio of 1.05, a quick ratio of 0.25 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.19. 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 market capitalization of $655.06 million, a PE ratio of 13.80 and a beta of 1.33.

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage (NYSE:NGVC) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, May 7th. The specialty retailer reported $0.58 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.56 by $0.02. The business had revenue of $337.38 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $348.00 million. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage had a net margin of 3.55% and a return on equity of 21.55%. Analysts anticipate that Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage will post 2.11 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Announces Dividend

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, September 2nd. Shareholders of record on Monday, August 17th will be paid a $0.15 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, August 17th. This represents a $0.60 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.1%. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 29.13%.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

NGVC has been the topic of a number of research reports. Wall Street Zen lowered Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Saturday, May 2nd. Alliance Global Partners started 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 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 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.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $47.00.

Insider Buying and Selling at Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage

In related news, insider Charity Isely sold 3,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Friday, May 29th. The shares were sold at an average price of $29.04, for a total transaction of $87,120.00. Following the transaction, the insider directly owned 10,697 shares in the company, valued at approximately $310,640.88. The trade was a 21.90% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Corporate insiders own 58.30% of the company’s stock.

Key Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage News

Here are the key news stories impacting Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage this week:

• Positive Sentiment: The board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.15 per share, payable September 2 to shareholders of record August 17. The dividend implies $0.60 in annualized payments and a yield of approximately 2.1%, supporting shareholder returns. Natural Grocers Declares Quarterly Dividend
• Positive Sentiment: Management is targeting 4% to 5% unit growth while expanding e-commerce, signaling plans to grow the store base and broaden sales channels. Natural Grocers FY2026 Forecast and Growth Plans
• Neutral Sentiment: Natural Grocers is promoting a Missouri Day customer event and discounts at its seven Missouri stores from August 10–12. The event may support traffic but is unlikely to materially affect near-term financial results. Natural Grocers Missouri Day Promotion
• Negative Sentiment: Third-quarter fiscal 2026 EPS was $0.48, below the $0.52 consensus estimate, while revenue of $334.74 million fell short of the $347.17 million forecast. The earnings shortfall and weaker sales point to near-term operating pressure. Natural Grocers Third Quarter Fiscal 2026 Results
• Negative Sentiment: Natural Grocers lowered or reaffirmed fiscal 2026 EPS guidance at $2.07–$2.11, below the $2.12 analyst consensus. The outlook suggests limited earnings upside and is the primary negative catalyst for NGVC. Natural Grocers Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the company. Millennium Management LLC raised its stake in Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage by 146.1% in the third quarter. Millennium Management LLC now owns 539,363 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $21,575,000 after buying an additional 320,186 shares during the period. Wellington Management Group LLP increased its holdings in shares of Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage by 64.6% during the 3rd quarter. Wellington Management Group LLP now owns 669,567 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock worth $26,783,000 after acquiring an additional 262,831 shares during the last quarter. Two Sigma Investments LP raised its stake in Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage by 126.7% in the 3rd quarter. Two Sigma Investments LP now owns 184,294 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $7,372,000 after acquiring an additional 102,997 shares during the period. Qube Research & Technologies Ltd raised its stake in Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage by 76.1% in the 2nd quarter. Qube Research & Technologies Ltd now owns 233,167 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $9,152,000 after acquiring an additional 100,732 shares during the period. Finally, Trexquant Investment LP raised its stake in Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage by 170.8% in the 4th quarter. Trexquant Investment LP now owns 157,761 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $3,952,000 after acquiring an additional 99,508 shares during the period. 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.