National Vision (NASDAQ:EYE – Get Free Report) issued an update on its FY 2026 earnings guidance on Thursday. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of 0.850-1.090 for the period, compared to the consensus earnings per share estimate of 0.900. The company issued revenue guidance of $2.0 billion-$2.1 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $2.1 billion.
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades
Several research firms recently issued reports on EYE. Barclays lowered their target price on shares of National Vision from $38.00 to $27.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday, May 14th. Wells Fargo & Company dropped their price target on National Vision from $30.00 to $20.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday, May 14th. Guggenheim increased their price objective on National Vision from $32.00 to $33.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, March 5th. Wall Street Zen downgraded shares of National Vision from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Saturday, March 28th. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group reiterated a “buy” rating and set a $40.00 target price on shares of National Vision in a research note on Thursday, March 5th. Seven investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and five have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $30.08.
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National Vision Stock Performance
National Vision (NASDAQ:EYE – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, May 13th. The company reported $0.45 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.43 by $0.02. The company had revenue of $543.88 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $545.09 million. National Vision had a return on equity of 6.41% and a net margin of 2.31%.The company’s quarterly revenue was up 6.6% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the business earned $0.34 earnings per share. National Vision has set its FY 2026 guidance at 0.850-1.090 EPS. As a group, research analysts forecast that National Vision will post 0.58 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
Institutional Investors Weigh In On National Vision
Several large investors have recently made changes to their positions in EYE. Mercer Global Advisors Inc. ADV boosted its position in 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 last quarter. Uniplan Investment Counsel Inc. grew its position in shares of National Vision by 274.6% in the 4th quarter. Uniplan Investment Counsel Inc. now owns 73,198 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,890,000 after acquiring an additional 53,660 shares during the period. Wellington Management Group LLP grew its position in shares of National Vision by 27.6% in the 4th quarter. Wellington Management Group LLP now owns 5,783,699 shares of the company’s stock valued at $149,335,000 after acquiring an additional 1,251,499 shares during the period. Millennium Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of National Vision during the 4th quarter worth about $16,109,000. Finally, Inspire Investing LLC raised its holdings 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 purchasing an additional 47,776 shares during the period.
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.
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