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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 - $41.58
Previous Close$31.65
Volume77.74K
Average Volume (3M)125.02K
Market Cap
$636.53M
Enterprise Value$1.03K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$17.47M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$321.23M
Price to Earnings (P/E)13.4
Beta0.51
Next Earnings
Nov 19, 2026EPS Estimate
0.55Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.17%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)2.06
Shares Outstanding23,045,850
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)$1.37B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Improving ProfitabilitySteady revenue growth and expanded operating and net margins indicate better scale and execution. Although grocery margins remain thin, sustained improvement could strengthen earnings capacity as the store base grows.
Cash GenerationThe sharp rebound in operating and free cash flow provides funding for store expansion, technology and other investments without relying entirely on external capital. Positive cash generation also supports financial resilience.
Customer Loyalty And ExpansionHigh membership penetration suggests a loyal customer base that supports traffic and basket size. Continued store openings, DoorDash, curbside pickup and Instacart can broaden reach and create durable transaction growth.
Bears Say
Thin And Pressured MarginsNatural Grocers operates with structurally narrow grocery margins, so modest increases in shrink, freight or unfavorable product mix can materially reduce profits. Persistent cost pressure would limit operating leverage from revenue growth.
Moderate LeverageDeleveraging is favorable, but debt still exceeds equity and partly supports strong returns. This leaves less flexibility than a conservatively financed retailer if sales weaken or expansion requires greater investment.
Traffic And Outlook RisksFewer transactions indicate pressure on shopping frequency among marginal customers, even as basket size rises. The reduced comparable-sales outlook suggests demand may remain uneven and could constrain store-level operating leverage.
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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 $41.58 in the past 12 months.
What is Natural Grocers’s market cap?
Natural Grocers’s market cap is $636.53M.
When is Natural Grocers’s upcoming earnings report date?
Natural Grocers’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 19, 2026 which is in 88 days.
How were Natural Grocers’s earnings last quarter?
Natural Grocers released its earnings results on Aug 06, 2026. The company reported $0.662 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.52 by $0.142.
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 2.17%. See more information on Natural Grocers dividends here
What is Natural Grocers’s EPS estimate?
Natural Grocers’s EPS estimate is 0.55.
How many shares outstanding does Natural Grocers have?
Natural Grocers has 23,045,850 shares outstanding.
What happened to Natural Grocers’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Natural Grocers reported an EPS of $0.662 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.52. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -12.538%.
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?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Natural Grocers Stock Smart Score
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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 60%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 586.4K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
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
2.17%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
4.35%
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
Q3 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The call presented a mix of positive operational momentum — modest comparable store sales acceleration, strong membership penetration, continued unit growth, e-commerce rollouts, solid liquidity and recognized sustainability leadership — alongside notable near-term headwinds including gross margin compression, reduced adjusted EBITDA, slight EPS decline and a narrowed FY outlook. Management emphasized that some margin impacts were driven by one-time or transitory items (distributor cybersecurity aftereffects and ERP upgrade impacts) and is investing in store expansion and e-commerce to support long-term growth.View all NGVC earnings summariesNGVC Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$40.00
▲(33.29% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
1.00% Insiders
7.45% Mutual Funds
5.50% Other Institutional Investors
74.05% Public Companies and
Individual Investors





