Alliance Global Partners Initiates Coverage on Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage (NYSE:NGVC)

Research analysts at Alliance Global Partners assumed coverage on shares of Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage (NYSE:NGVC) in a research note issued on Thursday. The firm set a “buy” rating and a $40.00 price target on the specialty retailer’s stock. Alliance Global Partners’ target price would suggest a potential upside of 51.29% from the stock’s current price.

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Stock Performance

NGVC opened at $26.44 on Thursday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.20, a current ratio of 1.07 and a quick ratio of 0.25. The firm has a fifty day moving average price of $25.94 and a 200 day moving average price of $28.84. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage has a 1 year low of $23.47 and a 1 year high of $61.22. The stock has a market cap of $608.91 million, a P/E ratio of 12.84 and a beta of 1.31.

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage (NYSE:NGVC) last posted its earnings results on Thursday, February 5th. The specialty retailer reported $0.49 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.46 by $0.03. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage had a net margin of 3.58% and a return on equity of 23.11%. The firm had revenue of $335.58 million during the quarter. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.000-2.150 EPS. Equities research analysts anticipate that Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage will post 1.61 earnings per share for the current year.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage

Institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. NewEdge Advisors LLC grew its stake in Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage by 105.2% in the 4th quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC now owns 1,110 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $28,000 after acquiring an additional 569 shares during the period. State of Alaska Department of Revenue acquired a new stake in Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage in the 3rd quarter valued at $36,000. Tower Research Capital LLC TRC grew its stake in Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage by 136.5% in the 2nd quarter. Tower Research Capital LLC TRC now owns 1,114 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $44,000 after acquiring an additional 643 shares during the period. New York State Teachers Retirement System grew its stake in Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage by 36.2% in the 3rd quarter. New York State Teachers Retirement System now owns 1,154 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $46,000 after acquiring an additional 307 shares during the period. Finally, Larson Financial Group LLC lifted its stake in Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage by 130.9% in the 3rd quarter. Larson Financial Group LLC now owns 1,307 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $52,000 after buying an additional 741 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 31.99% of the company’s stock.

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Company Profile

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc operates a chain of specialty grocery stores focused on natural and organic products. Founded in 1955 by Margaret and Philip Isely in Lakewood, Colorado, the company has built a reputation on strict product standards, including certified organic produce, non-GMO groceries and dietary supplements. Natural Grocers emphasizes whole, unprocessed foods and carries a broad assortment of private-label and national brands that meet its quality guidelines.

The company’s core offerings include fresh fruits and vegetables, bulk foods, vitamins, minerals and nutritional supplements, as well as natural body care and household items.