Burgundy Asset Management Ltd. Cuts Stock Holdings in National Vision Holdings, Inc. $EYE

Burgundy Asset Management Ltd. lowered its position in National Vision Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:EYE) by 90.0% in the 3rd quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The firm owned 251,576 shares of the company’s stock after selling 2,254,402 shares during the period. Burgundy Asset Management Ltd.’s holdings in National Vision were worth $7,344,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Other large investors also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. bought a new stake in National Vision in the 3rd quarter worth about $29,000. Elevation Point Wealth Partners LLC bought a new position in shares of National Vision during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $35,000. Canada Pension Plan Investment Board lifted its position in shares of National Vision by 333.3% during the 2nd quarter. Canada Pension Plan Investment Board now owns 3,900 shares of the company’s stock worth $90,000 after buying an additional 3,000 shares in the last quarter. LSV Asset Management purchased a new position in shares of National Vision in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $93,000. Finally, Smartleaf Asset Management LLC grew its holdings in shares of National Vision by 14.7% in the third quarter. Smartleaf Asset Management LLC now owns 3,431 shares of the company’s stock valued at $100,000 after acquiring an additional 440 shares in the last quarter.

Key Stories Impacting National Vision

Here are the key news stories impacting National Vision this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 EPS and revenue beat—National Vision reported $0.15 EPS (vs. ~ $0.05–$0.06 consensus) and $503.4M revenue (above estimates), with revenue up ~15% YoY. The profit swing from a year‑ago loss and the top‑line beat are primary catalysts for the rally. National Vision (EYE) Surpasses Q4 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
• Positive Sentiment: FY2026 EPS guidance topped consensus—management set EPS of $0.85–$1.09 for FY26, above the street’s ~ $0.81 estimate, supporting upside to future earnings expectations and multiple expansion. National Vision Holdings, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2025 Financial Results
• Neutral Sentiment: Revenue guidance is roughly in line but conservative—the company guided FY26 revenue to about $2.0–$2.1B vs. consensus near $2.1B. That keeps growth assumptions intact but offers less upside than the EPS guide. Investors will watch cadence and margin progress during the year. National Vision Holdings, Inc. Q4 2025 Earnings Call Summary
• Neutral Sentiment: Management commentary and investor materials provide execution context—CEO emphasized a “reinvention” and disciplined execution; slides and call color will determine credibility of margin improvement and comp trends. Review the call transcript and slide deck for specifics on store growth, customer mix and gross margin plans. National Vision Holdings, Inc. (EYE) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
• Negative Sentiment: Profitability and liquidity caveats—despite the EPS beat, the company reported a slight negative net margin and modest liquidity ratios (low quick/current ratios), which could concern investors if margins don’t improve or if cash flow weakens. Monitor free cash flow and working capital in coming quarters. National Vision quarterly earnings data and materials

National Vision Stock Up 9.0%

EYE stock opened at $29.04 on Thursday. The stock has a 50-day simple moving average of $27.20 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $26.54. The firm has a market capitalization of $2.30 billion, a PE ratio of -967.68, a PEG ratio of 1.52 and a beta of 1.38. National Vision Holdings, Inc. has a twelve month low of $10.45 and a twelve month high of $30.02. The company has a quick ratio of 0.32, a current ratio of 0.53 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.28.

National Vision (NASDAQ:EYE) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, March 4th. The company reported $0.15 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.05 by $0.10. The firm had revenue of $503.41 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $495.26 million. National Vision had a negative net margin of 0.12% and a positive return on equity of 3.58%. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 15.1% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the firm earned ($0.04) EPS. National Vision has set its FY 2026 guidance at 0.850-1.090 EPS. On average, equities analysts predict that National Vision Holdings, Inc. will post 0.31 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of analysts recently commented on EYE shares. Guggenheim upgraded National Vision to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, December 10th. Barclays raised their target price on National Vision from $30.00 to $32.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Monday. Wall Street Zen cut National Vision from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Saturday, November 8th. Citigroup increased their price target on shares of National Vision from $29.00 to $35.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, November 18th. Finally, Zacks Research raised shares of National Vision from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, January 20th. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, six have issued a Buy rating, four have given a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $29.62.

National Vision Profile

National Vision Holdings, Inc is an American optical retailer specializing in accessible vision care and eyewear. The company operates under multiple retail banners, offering comprehensive eye health services and a wide range of optical products. Since its founding in the early 1990s, National Vision has focused on providing value-driven solutions, targeting underserved and price‐conscious consumer segments.

Through its primary retail brands—including America’s Best Contacts & Eyeglasses, Eyeglass World, Optical America and Vista Optical—National Vision delivers services such as comprehensive eye examinations, prescription eyewear, contact lenses, sunglasses and lens accessories.