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NGVC Stock Chart & Stats
$30.01
$1.64(5.46%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$30.01
$1.64(5.46%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$23.47 - $45.98
Previous Close$31.65
Volume77.74K
Average Volume (3M)125.02K
Market Cap
$741.45M
Enterprise Value$903.91
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$20.72M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$323.07M
Price to Earnings (P/E)15.3
Beta0.59
Next Earnings
Aug 06, 2026EPS Estimate
0.52Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.78%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)2.09
Shares Outstanding23,040,787
10 Day Avg. Volume120,089
30 Day Avg. Volume125,022
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.56
Price to Book (P/B)4.32
Price to Sales (P/S)0.69
P/FCF Ratio38.35
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$40.00Price Target Upside33.29% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)2.12
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.38B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Revenue And Margin ImprovementRevenue acceleration to double-digit TTM growth alongside EBIT margin expansion to ~4.7% reflects improving unit economics and better cost control. This durable trend bolsters earnings power, funds measured store growth and supports reinvestment in loyalty and private-label initiatives over the next several quarters.
Improved Balance Sheet And ReturnsLeverage has meaningfully declined from prior years while ROE climbed to ~22%, enhancing financial flexibility. A stronger capital structure reduces refinancing risk and supports organic store investment, making the business better positioned to weather macro swings and pursue steady unit growth.
Customer Loyalty & Private‑brand MomentumHigh loyalty program penetration and rising private‑label sales increase repeat purchase rates and typically carry higher margins. Durable improvements in brand penetration can lift basket economics, reduce promotional dependence, and create a more stable, higher-margin revenue base over multiple quarters.
Bears Say
Leverage Still MeaningfulWhile leverage has improved, debt still exceeds equity which constrains financial flexibility. In a rising rate or downturn scenario, higher relative leverage increases interest and refinancing vulnerability, limiting the company's ability to accelerate investment or absorb prolonged sales weakness.
Thin Grocery MarginsNet and EBIT margins remain modest, leaving limited room to absorb inflation, promotional programs or wage pressure without eroding profitability. Given grocery's structural cost volatility, narrow margins increase earnings sensitivity to commodity, labor and promotional swings over the medium term.
Soft Consumer Trends And Investment DragDeclining transactions and fewer items per basket signal durable shifts in shopper behavior toward value or fewer trips. Coupled with planned new‑store preopening costs (~$0.09 EPS drag) and conservative comp guidance, weaker demand and investment drag can slow payback on expansion and pressure near‑term cash returns.
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NGVC FAQ
What was Natural Grocers’s price range in the past 12 months?
Natural Grocers lowest stock price was $23.47 and its highest was $45.98 in the past 12 months.
What is Natural Grocers’s market cap?
Natural Grocers’s market cap is $741.45M.
When is Natural Grocers’s upcoming earnings report date?
Natural Grocers’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 06, 2026 which is in 4 days.
How were Natural Grocers’s earnings last quarter?
Natural Grocers released its earnings results on May 07, 2026. The company reported $0.621 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.56 by $0.061.
Is Natural Grocers overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Natural Grocers’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Natural Grocers pay dividends?
Natural Grocers pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.15 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.78%. See more information on Natural Grocers dividends here
What is Natural Grocers’s EPS estimate?
Natural Grocers’s EPS estimate is 0.52.
How many shares outstanding does Natural Grocers have?
Natural Grocers has 23,040,787 shares outstanding.
What happened to Natural Grocers’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Natural Grocers reported an EPS of $0.621 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.56. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -4.864%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Natural Grocers?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in NGVC
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$40.00 (33.29% Upside)
$40.00 (33.29% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
NGVC Sentiment 83%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $87.1K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-39.82%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
1.78%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
3.03%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Natural Grocers
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. (NGVC) operates as a retailer specializing in natural and organic food items and dietary supplements across the United States. Its stores provide an extensive array of natural and organic groceries, including fresh produce and bulk foods. The comprehensive grocery selection spans dry, frozen, and canned goods; fresh meats and seafood; dairy products and their plant-based alternatives; prepared foods; fresh bread and baked items; and a variety of beverages, including beer, wine, and hard cider. A significant portion of their inventory comprises private label products, offering a wide range of essentials such as pasta, sauces, canned goods (beans, vegetables), frozen items (vegetables, fruits, meals, pizza), baking mixes, plant-based butter, various oils, sweeteners (honey, maple syrup), coffee, chocolates, meats (bacon, jerky), snacks (popcorn, chips), and household staples like eggs, cheese, applesauce, water, paper products, and cleaning supplies. Beyond edible goods, Natural Grocers also stocks private label and brand-name dietary supplements; natural and organic body care items covering cosmetics, skincare, haircare, and personal care; pet care products and food; books and informational guides; and general household merchandise like cleaning supplies, soaps, and baby diapers. Operating under the "Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage" brand, the company had 162 stores spread across 20 states as of February 1, 2022. A key differentiator is its commitment to customer well-being, demonstrated through science-backed nutrition education programs designed to empower informed health and dietary choices. Established in 1955, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. is based in Lakewood, Colorado.
NGVC Earnings Call
Q2 2026
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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.View all NGVC earnings summariesNGVC Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$40.00
▲(33.29% Upside)
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Ownership Overview
1.00% Insiders
7.45% Mutual Funds
0.49% Other Institutional Investors
79.31% Public Companies and
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