National Vision (NASDAQ:EYE) Price Target Raised to $42.00

National Vision (NASDAQ:EYE) had its price objective lifted by UBS Group from $39.00 to $42.00 in a research report released on Thursday, Marketbeat Ratings reports. The firm currently has a buy rating on the stock.

A number of other equities analysts have also recently issued reports on EYE. Barclays upped their price objective on shares of National Vision from $30.00 to $32.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Monday, March 2nd. Wall Street Zen cut shares of National Vision from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Saturday, November 8th. Guggenheim upped their price target on shares of National Vision from $32.00 to $33.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday. National Bank Financial set a $32.00 price target on National Vision in a research note on Tuesday, December 9th. Finally, Citigroup increased their price target on National Vision from $29.00 to $35.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, November 18th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eight have issued a Buy rating and five have given a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, National Vision has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $31.21.

National Vision Stock Performance

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

National Vision (NASDAQ:EYE) last posted its earnings results on Wednesday, March 4th. The company reported $0.15 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.05 by $0.10. National Vision had a net margin of 1.49% and a return on equity of 5.15%. The firm had revenue of $503.41 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $495.26 million. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business earned ($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. As a group, analysts expect that National Vision will post 0.31 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On National Vision

Hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Kestra Advisory Services LLC bought a new position in shares of National Vision during the 4th quarter worth approximately $28,000. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. bought a new stake in shares of National Vision in the 3rd quarter valued at $29,000. Elevation Point Wealth Partners LLC bought a new stake in shares of National Vision in the 2nd quarter valued at $35,000. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC lifted its position in shares of National Vision by 176.8% during the 4th quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 1,614 shares of the company’s stock valued at $42,000 after acquiring an additional 1,031 shares during the period. Finally, Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd bought a new position in National Vision during the fourth quarter worth $47,000.

More National Vision News

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.