National Vision Holdings (DE:7NV)
NASDAQ:7NV
Earnings Data
Report Date
Aug 06, 2026Before Open (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2026 (Q2)Consensus EPS Forecast
0.16Last Year’s EPS
0.15Same Quarter Last Year
Strong Buy
Based on 8 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call emphasized solid operational progress: revenue grew 6.6%, comps rose 4.5%, adjusted operating margin expanded 210 bps to 10.2%, and adjusted EPS improved to $0.45. Management reinforced strategic initiatives—premiumization, new lens/brand launches, Ray-Ban/Oakley Meta expansion, store segmentation, CRM improvements, and a modernized e-commerce platform—and reaffirmed FY2026 guidance. Key near-term challenges are a traffic disruption from the recent website replatform (affecting exam bookings and lower-funnel marketing), suppressed cash-pay traffic (-1.2% traffic) and inventory build (+22%) to support premium assortments. Management views these lowlights as temporary and offset by ticket/mix tailwinds, cost savings, and structural initiatives. Net of positives and negatives, the tone and fundamentals point to continued improvement and confidence in the company’s multi-quarter plan.Company Guidance
Revenue Growth
Net revenue increased 6.6% year-over-year to $544.0 million in Q1 FY2026.
Comparable Store Sales
Adjusted comparable store sales rose 4.5% YoY, in line with the company's mid-single-digit algorithm.
Operating Margin Expansion
Adjusted operating margin expanded 210 basis points to 10.2%, reaching double digits driven by cost discipline and more profitable customer mix.
Earnings Per Share Improvement
Adjusted EPS increased to $0.45 per share from $0.34 in the prior-year quarter.
Average Ticket Strength
Average ticket grew 5.1% YoY, reflecting premiumization (higher penetration of premium frames, lenses and add-ons).
Operating Profit and Cash Flow
Adjusted operating income rose to $55.5 million from $41.3 million YoY; operating cash flow for the quarter was $61.7 million.
Balance Sheet and Liquidity
Ended Q1 with $67.9 million cash and $361.2 million total liquidity; net debt of $241.8 million and trailing 12-month net debt to adjusted EBITDA of 0.8x.
Capital Allocation and Debt Reduction
Repaid $101.3 million during the period (including $84.8 million convertible note maturity); repaid $3.3 million of long-term debt in Q1.
Store Footprint and Military Expansion
Total store count 1,274 (opened 8 America's Best, closed 4 stores) and added 20 AAFES military optical sites in Q1, bringing total AAFES locations to 72 and becoming sole optical provider for Army & Air Force bases.
Product and Assortment Initiatives
Launched/expanded premium and growth-focused offerings: new private label frames (select >$100), Stetson, Swarovski, Kendra Scott sunglasses, expanded Ray-Ban Meta and Oakley Meta across fleets, and piloted Nikon Eyes premium lens (pilot ~100+ stores; broader rollout planned in June).
Digital and CRM Investments
Replatformed americasbest.com (early Q2) to modern e-commerce platform; CRM replatform yielding early positive results and enabling improved personalization and lifecycle marketing.
Guidance Reaffirmation
Company reaffirmed FY2026 guidance: net revenue $2.03B–$2.09B, adjusted comp store sales growth 3%–6%, adjusted operating income $107M–$133M, adjusted diluted EPS $0.85–$1.09, CapEx $73M–$78M, and plan to open ~30–35 new stores (net ~20–25).
Cost Savings Progress
On track to realize approximately $10 million in annualized cost savings in FY2026 as part of a multiyear plan.
DE:7NV Earnings History
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DE:7NV Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
May 13, 2026 | €17.90 | €14.30 | -20.11% |
Mar 04, 2026 | €22.80 | €24.80 | +8.77% |
Nov 05, 2025 | €22.20 | €21.40 | -3.60% |
Aug 06, 2025 | €21.20 | €20.40 | -3.77% |
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FAQ
When does National Vision Holdings (DE:7NV) report earnings?
National Vision Holdings (DE:7NV) is schdueled to report earning on Aug 06, 2026, Before Open (Confirmed).
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What is DE:7NV EPS forecast?
DE:7NV EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2026 (Q2) is 0.16.