Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage (NYSE:NGVC – Get Free Report) updated 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 Performance
Shares of Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage stock traded down $3.99 during trading hours on Friday, reaching $28.47. The company’s stock had a trading volume of 282,641 shares, compared to its average volume of 151,496. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage has a one year low of $23.47 and a one year high of $45.98. The company’s 50 day simple moving average is $31.50 and its 200 day simple moving average is $28.41. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.19, a quick ratio of 0.25 and a current ratio of 1.05. The stock has a market cap of $655.93 million, a P/E ratio of 13.68 and a beta of 1.33.
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage (NYSE:NGVC – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, May 7th. The specialty retailer reported $0.58 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate 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 for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $348.00 million. As a group, analysts expect that Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage will post 2.11 EPS for the current fiscal year.
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Insider Activity 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 value of $87,120.00. Following the sale, 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 legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Corporate insiders own 58.30% of the company’s stock.
Institutional Trading of Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage
Large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. NewEdge Advisors LLC increased its holdings in shares of Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage by 105.2% in the fourth quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC now owns 1,110 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $28,000 after buying an additional 569 shares in the last quarter. Tower Research Capital LLC TRC lifted its position in shares of 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 valued at $44,000 after acquiring an additional 643 shares during the last quarter. Larson Financial Group LLC boosted its stake 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 worth $52,000 after acquiring an additional 741 shares in the last quarter. Raymond James Financial Inc. bought a new stake in shares of Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage during the 2nd quarter worth $63,000. Finally, CANADA LIFE ASSURANCE Co acquired a new position in shares of Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage in the 2nd quarter worth $64,000. 31.99% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Company Profile
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.
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