National Vision (NASDAQ:EYE) Price Target Raised to $33.00

National Vision (NASDAQ:EYE) had its price target upped by Guggenheim from $32.00 to $33.00 in a research note issued to investors on Thursday,Benzinga reports. Guggenheim currently has a buy rating on the stock.

A number of other research analysts have also weighed in on the company. Weiss Ratings reissued a “sell (d-)” rating on shares of National Vision in a report on Thursday, January 22nd. Wolfe Research set a $35.00 target price on National Vision in a research report on Wednesday. National Bank Financial set a $32.00 price target on shares of National Vision in a report on Tuesday, December 9th. UBS Group reduced their price target on shares of National Vision from $41.00 to $39.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Tuesday, November 18th. Finally, Citigroup upped their price objective on shares of National Vision from $29.00 to $35.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Tuesday, November 18th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eight have assigned a Buy rating and five have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $31.21.

National Vision Trading Down 4.0%

Shares of National Vision stock opened at $27.90 on Thursday. The firm’s 50 day simple moving average is $27.22 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $26.61. The firm has a market capitalization of $2.22 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 75.41, a PEG ratio of 1.59 and a beta of 1.38. National Vision has a 12-month low of $10.45 and a 12-month high of $30.02. The company has a current ratio of 0.55, a quick ratio of 0.32 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.26.

National Vision (NASDAQ:EYE) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, March 4th. The company reported $0.15 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.05 by $0.10. National Vision had a net margin of 1.49% and a return on equity of 5.15%. The business had revenue of $503.41 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $495.26 million. During the same period in the previous year, the firm posted ($0.04) earnings per share. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 15.1% compared to the same quarter last year. National Vision has set its FY 2026 guidance at 0.850-1.090 EPS. Analysts predict that National Vision will post 0.31 EPS for the current year.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Large investors have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Kestra Advisory Services LLC acquired a new stake in shares of National Vision during the 4th quarter worth approximately $28,000. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. acquired a new position in shares of National Vision in the 3rd quarter valued at $29,000. Elevation Point Wealth Partners LLC purchased a new stake in National Vision during the second quarter worth $35,000. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC grew its position in National Vision by 176.8% during the fourth quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 1,614 shares of the company’s stock valued at $42,000 after buying an additional 1,031 shares during the period. Finally, Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd acquired a new stake in National Vision during the fourth quarter valued at $47,000.

Key Stories Impacting National Vision

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

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 results beat consensus — revenue, EPS and margins came in ahead of expectations, with comparable-store traffic and ticket growth cited as drivers; that beat helped spark an initial rally in the stock. EYE Stock Up Following Q4 Earnings & Revenue Beat, Margins Rise
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts are upgrading price targets after the print — Citi raised its target to $40 (buy), UBS to $42 (buy), and Guggenheim to $33 (buy), reflecting confidence that the turnaround plan and margin recovery have traction. Citigroup PT Raised UBS PT Raised Guggenheim PT Raised
• Positive Sentiment: Coverage pieces and commentary note that the company is making progress on its turnaround plan, which supports a constructive medium-term thesis for investors focused on margin recovery and same-store trends. National Vision Holdings Is Still Making Progress On Its Turnaround Plan
• Neutral Sentiment: Wells Fargo raised its target to $30 but kept an equal-weight rating, signaling cautious optimism — a modest positive but not a full endorsement. Wells Fargo PT/Rating Note
• Neutral Sentiment: Sector comparisons and the full earnings call transcript provide context but add little new directional information; useful for due diligence but unlikely to move the stock alone. Are Consumer Staples Stocks Lagging National Vision (EYE) This Year? Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
• Negative Sentiment: Management set FY2026 EPS guidance that some outlets characterized as soft relative to investor expectations; that tempered gains after the initial rally and was cited as a reason for shares to pare some upside. National Vision beats estimates, but shares edge down on soft guidance
• Negative Sentiment: Brief market write-ups and snapshots flagged mixed signals from the release (beat vs. cautious outlook), contributing to intraday volatility. Q4 Earnings Snapshot

National Vision Company 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.