Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage (NYSE:NGVC) Stock Passes Below 200-Day Moving Average – What’s Next?

Shares of Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. (NYSE:NGVC) crossed below its 200-day moving average during trading on Monday . The stock has a 200-day moving average of $33.76 and traded as low as $25.50. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage shares last traded at $26.1730, with a volume of 233,645 shares changing hands.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

NGVC has been the topic of a number of recent research reports. Wall Street Zen raised shares of Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Saturday, October 25th. Northcoast Research set a $54.00 price target on shares of Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, October 22nd. Finally, Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage in a research note on Wednesday, October 8th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $54.00.

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Stock Performance

The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.21, a current ratio of 1.06 and a quick ratio of 0.22. The stock has a market capitalization of $602.76 million, a PE ratio of 13.09 and a beta of 1.30. The firm has a fifty day moving average price of $26.20 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $33.76.

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage (NYSE:NGVC) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, November 20th. The specialty retailer reported $0.51 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.42 by $0.09. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage had a return on equity of 23.75% and a net margin of 3.49%.The company had revenue of $336.14 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $348.11 million. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.000-2.15 EPS. Research analysts expect that Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. will post 1.61 EPS for the current year.

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Increases Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, December 10th. Investors of record on Monday, December 1st were issued a dividend of $0.15 per share. This represents a $0.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.3%. The ex-dividend date was Monday, December 1st. This is a positive change from Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.12. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 30.00%.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage

Institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Millennium Management LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage by 146.1% in the third quarter. Millennium Management LLC now owns 539,363 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $21,575,000 after purchasing an additional 320,186 shares during the period. Wellington Management Group LLP raised its position in Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage by 64.6% during the 3rd quarter. Wellington Management Group LLP now owns 669,567 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $26,783,000 after purchasing an additional 262,831 shares in the last quarter. Ophir Asset Management Pty Ltd purchased a new stake in shares of Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage in the 2nd quarter worth $8,560,000. Two Sigma Investments LP grew its position in shares of Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage by 126.7% during the 3rd quarter. Two Sigma Investments LP now owns 184,294 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock worth $7,372,000 after buying an additional 102,997 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Qube Research & Technologies Ltd increased its stake in shares of Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage by 76.1% during the second quarter. Qube Research & Technologies Ltd now owns 233,167 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $9,152,000 after buying an additional 100,732 shares during the period. 31.99% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

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.