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NGVC Stock Chart & Stats
$28.23
$1.64(5.46%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$28.23
$1.64(5.46%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$23.47 - $41.07
Previous Close$31.65
Volume77.74K
Average Volume (3M)146.18K
Market Cap
$701.98M
Enterprise Value$1.03K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$17.47M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$321.23M
Price to Earnings (P/E)14.9
Beta0.45
Next Earnings
Nov 19, 2026EPS Estimate
0.55Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.97%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)2.06
Shares Outstanding23,045,850
10 Day Avg. Volume159,390
30 Day Avg. Volume146,181
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
$37.50Price Target Upside32.84% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering2
EPS Forecast (FY)2.24
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.44B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Revenue And Margin ImprovementSustained revenue growth alongside expanding operating and net margins indicates improving scale economics and execution. Although profitability remains modest, stronger earnings power can support store investment, improve resilience, and create a more durable foundation for future growth.
Membership And Store ExpansionHigh membership penetration supports repeat purchasing, traffic, and basket size, while ongoing openings extend the brand’s physical footprint. Together, customer engagement and measured unit expansion provide established avenues for compounding sales over the next several quarters.
Improving Cash Generation And DeleveragingThe sharp rebound in operating and free cash flow improves the company’s ability to fund expansion internally and reduce financial obligations. Combined with lower debt and higher equity, this strengthens liquidity and gives management greater flexibility in capital allocation.
Bears Say
Low-margin Model And Gross-margin PressureGrocery economics leave limited room for operating mistakes because relatively small gross-margin changes can materially affect earnings. Ongoing pressure from product mix, shrink, and freight could constrain profitability and reduce the benefit of revenue growth if not reversed.
Leverage Remains Above EquityDeleveraging has improved the balance sheet, but debt still exceeds equity and leaves less flexibility than a conservatively financed retailer. If operating conditions weaken, required debt service and reduced borrowing capacity could limit investment or slow the pace of expansion.
Fewer Transactions And Lower OutlookFewer shopping trips suggest pressure on customer frequency, even as basket size increased. The reduced comparable-sales and EPS outlook reinforces that demand and investment headwinds may persist, potentially limiting near-term operating leverage and slowing earnings growth.
Natural Grocers News
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 $41.07 in the past 12 months.
What is Natural Grocers’s market cap?
Natural Grocers’s market cap is $701.98M.
When is Natural Grocers’s upcoming earnings report date?
Natural Grocers’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 19, 2026 which is in 48 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 1.97%. 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:
$37.50 (32.84% Upside)
$37.50 (32.84% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
NGVC Sentiment 50%
Sector Average 64%
Sector Average 64%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 586.4K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-23.95%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
1.97%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
4.35%
Trailing 12-Months
Learn more about TipRanks Smart Score
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
$37.50
▲(32.84% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
0.98% Insiders
7.45% Mutual Funds
5.50% Other Institutional Investors
73.54% Public Companies and
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