Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage (NGVC) Projected to Post Quarterly Earnings on Thursday

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage (NYSE:NGVC) is expected to be announcing its Q1 2026 results after the market closes on Thursday, February 5th. Analysts expect the company to announce earnings of $0.46 per share for the quarter. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.000-2.15 EPS. Parties can check the company’s upcoming Q1 2026 earning summary page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 4:30 PM ET.

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage (NYSE:NGVC) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, November 20th. The specialty retailer reported $0.51 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.42 by $0.09. The firm had revenue of $336.14 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $348.11 million. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage had a net margin of 3.49% and a return on equity of 23.75%.

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Price Performance

Shares of NYSE:NGVC opened at $25.92 on Thursday. The firm has a 50 day moving average of $26.01 and a 200-day moving average of $33.62. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage has a 12 month low of $23.47 and a 12 month high of $61.22. The company has a current ratio of 1.06, a quick ratio of 0.22 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.21. The stock has a market capitalization of $596.96 million, a PE ratio of 12.96 and a beta of 1.30.

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Increases Dividend

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

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several equities research analysts have weighed in on the company. Northcoast Research set a $54.00 target price on Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, October 22nd. Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage in a research report on Wednesday, October 8th. Finally, Wall Street Zen raised Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Saturday, October 25th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $54.00.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage

Several hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in NGVC. Tower Research Capital LLC TRC boosted its position in Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage by 136.5% during the second 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 last quarter. Larson Financial Group LLC raised its holdings in Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage by 130.9% during the third quarter. Larson Financial Group LLC now owns 1,307 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock worth $52,000 after buying an additional 741 shares during the last quarter. Raymond James Financial Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage in the 2nd quarter worth about $63,000. CANADA LIFE ASSURANCE Co purchased a new stake in shares of Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage in the second quarter worth approximately $64,000. Finally, Osaic Holdings Inc. raised its position in Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage by 44.3% in the 2nd quarter. Osaic Holdings Inc. now owns 1,931 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $76,000 after buying an additional 593 shares during the last quarter. 31.99% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

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.