Natural Grocers By Vitamin Cottage (NGVC)
NYSE:NGVC
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Earnings Data
Report Date
Aug 06, 2026After Close (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2026 (Q3)Consensus EPS Forecast
0.52Last Year’s EPS
0.54Same Quarter Last Year
Moderate Buy
Based on 1 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presented modest but tangible progress: revenue, EPS, adjusted EBITDA and two‑year comps improved; the company completed a major ERP upgrade, maintained strong liquidity, and kept a constructive store growth plan. However, management flagged a softer consumer backdrop, lower transaction counts and basket depth, a prior distributor cyber disruption, and near-term margin and expense pressures (including higher admin/technology costs and new-store preopening investments). Guidance was refined conservatively to reflect these headwinds while still showing profitability and controlled capital deployment.Company Guidance
Revenue and Comparable Sales Growth
Net sales of $337.4M, up 0.5% year-over-year; daily average comparable store sales increased 0.5%, and 2-year comparable sales growth was +9.4%.
Profitability Improvements
Diluted earnings per share improved 3.6% to $0.58 and net income increased 2.5% to $13.4M in the quarter.
Adjusted EBITDA Expansion
Adjusted EBITDA increased 4% to $27.4M, reflecting disciplined expense management.
Gross Margin and Expense Trends
Gross margin expanded 10 basis points to 30.4%; store expenses decreased 1.6% (driven by expense management).
Customer Loyalty and Private Brand Momentum
{N}power sales penetration rose 3 percentage points to 84% of sales; Natural Grocers brand penetration was 9.8% of total sales, up 120 basis points year-over-year.
Basket Dynamics
Basket size increased 1.6% while transaction count declined 1.1%; reported loss of ~0.3 items per basket (roughly a 3% impact to comp sales).
Operational and Systems Upgrade
Completed a major ERP implementation that management highlighted as improving data visibility, operational efficiency and providing a scalable foundation for future growth.
Store Growth Progress and Pipeline
Opened 1 new store in the quarter (plus 1 relocation and 1 opening subsequent to quarter); company remains on track to open 6–8 new stores in fiscal 2026 and targets 4%–5% annual unit growth.
Strong Liquidity and Cash Generation
Quarter-end cash of $20.7M, no borrowings, $67.6M available on revolver; six-month cash from operations $43.8M, net capital expenditures $30.3M, free cash flow $13.5M.
Insurance Recovery Related to Disruption
Received a $2.0M insurance recovery related to a prior cybersecurity-related distribution disruption, equivalent to approximately $0.065 of diluted EPS and incorporated into guidance.
Refined Fiscal 2026 Guidance
Reissued FY26 outlook: daily average comparable store sales growth 1.5%–2.5%; diluted EPS $2.07–$2.15; capital expenditures lowered to $45M–$50M (from $50M–$55M).
NGVC Earnings History
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NGVC Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
May 07, 2026 | $27.61 | $26.27 | -4.86% |
Feb 05, 2026 | $26.74 | $26.14 | -2.22% |
Nov 20, 2025 | $29.86 | $28.35 | -5.04% |
Aug 07, 2025 | $36.31 | $38.74 | +6.70% |
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FAQ
When does Natural Grocers By Vitamin Cottage (NGVC) report earnings?
Natural Grocers By Vitamin Cottage (NGVC) is schdueled to report earning on Aug 06, 2026, After Close (Confirmed).
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NGVC EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2026 (Q3) is 0.52.