Sierra Summit Advisors LLC Makes New Investment in Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. $NGVC

Sierra Summit Advisors LLC bought a new stake in Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. (NYSE:NGVC) in the third quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund bought 23,474 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock, valued at approximately $939,000. Sierra Summit Advisors LLC owned 0.10% of Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage at the end of the most recent quarter.

Several other large investors also recently modified their holdings of NGVC. State of Alaska Department of Revenue bought a new position in shares of Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage during the 3rd quarter valued at about $36,000. Tower Research Capital LLC TRC raised its holdings in Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage by 136.5% during the 2nd quarter. Tower Research Capital LLC TRC now owns 1,114 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock worth $44,000 after buying an additional 643 shares during the period. New York State Teachers Retirement System lifted its stake in Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage by 36.2% in the third quarter. New York State Teachers Retirement System now owns 1,154 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $46,000 after buying an additional 307 shares in the last quarter. Ameritas Investment Partners Inc. lifted its stake in Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage by 48.9% in the second quarter. Ameritas Investment Partners Inc. now owns 1,303 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $51,000 after buying an additional 428 shares in the last quarter. Finally, State of Wyoming acquired a new position in shares of Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage in the third quarter valued at approximately $61,000. 31.99% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Stock Down 0.0%

Shares of NGVC stock opened at $26.99 on Friday. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. has a 12-month low of $23.47 and a 12-month high of $61.22. The company has a quick ratio of 0.25, a current ratio of 1.07 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.20. The firm has a fifty day moving average of $25.90 and a 200-day moving average of $31.70. The company has a market capitalization of $621.53 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of 13.10 and a beta of 1.35.

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage (NYSE:NGVC) last announced its earnings results on Thursday, February 5th. The specialty retailer reported $0.49 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.46 by $0.03. The firm had revenue of $335.58 million during the quarter. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage had a net margin of 3.58% and a return on equity of 23.11%. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.000-2.150 EPS. As a group, equities research analysts predict that Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. will post 1.61 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Announces Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, March 18th. Investors of record on Monday, March 2nd will be issued a dividend of $0.15 per share. The ex-dividend date is Monday, March 2nd. This represents a $0.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.2%. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 29.13%.

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.