Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage (NYSE:NGVC) Raised to Hold at Zacks Research

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage (NYSE:NGVC) was upgraded by investment analysts at Zacks Research to a “hold” rating in a research report issued on Monday, Zacks reports.

A number of other analysts have also recently commented on NGVC. Bank of America began coverage on shares of Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage in a research report on Friday, September 18th. They set a “buy” rating and a $35.00 price target on the stock. Wall Street Zen lowered Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Sunday, September 13th. Finally, Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage in a research note on Monday, August 24th. Three research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $43.00.

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Stock Down 2.5%

Shares of NYSE:NGVC opened at $30.12 on Monday. The firm has a market cap of $694.27 million, a P/E ratio of 14.62, a P/E/G ratio of 1.91 and a beta of 1.30. The company has a quick ratio of 0.25, a current ratio of 1.10 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.18. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage has a 12-month low of $23.47 and a 12-month high of $41.14. The business has a fifty day simple moving average of $29.40 and a 200 day simple moving average of $28.82.

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage (NYSE:NGVC) last released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, August 6th. The specialty retailer reported $0.48 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.52 by ($0.04). The company had revenue of $334.74 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $347.17 million. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage had a net margin of 3.55% and a return on equity of 21.11%. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.070-2.110 EPS. Analysts predict that Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage will post 2.1 earnings per share for the current year.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage

A number of hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC increased its position in shares of Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage by 2.8% during the 1st quarter. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC now owns 36,927 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $955,000 after purchasing an additional 1,014 shares during the last quarter. Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC bought a new stake in Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $36,000. Inspire Investing LLC lifted its position in Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage by 6.9% in the 1st quarter. Inspire Investing LLC now owns 19,979 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock worth $516,000 after buying an additional 1,282 shares during the last quarter. Persistent Asset Partners Ltd purchased a new stake in Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage in the second quarter worth approximately $61,000. Finally, Legal & General Group Plc bought a new position in Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage during the second quarter valued at approximately $76,000. 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 is a specialty retailer focused on natural and organic foods, dietary supplements, and health-oriented products. Its stores offer groceries such as fresh produce, meat, dairy, frozen foods, pantry staples, and bulk items, along with vitamins, nutritional supplements, body care products, and household goods.

The company emphasizes USDA-certified organic and non-genetically modified products, product-quality standards, and nutritional education. Many locations also provide free nutrition classes, educational materials, and guidance from credentialed nutrition professionals as part of the company’s focus on supporting healthy lifestyles.

Natural Grocers was founded in 1955 in Golden, Colorado, by Margaret and Philip Isely and remains family operated.