Guggenheim Forecasts Strong Price Appreciation for National Vision (NASDAQ:EYE) Stock

National Vision (NASDAQ:EYE) had its target price lifted by Guggenheim from $32.00 to $33.00 in a note issued to investors on Thursday,Benzinga reports. The brokerage presently has a “buy” rating on the stock. Guggenheim’s target price would suggest a potential upside of 18.28% from the company’s previous close.

EYE has been the subject of several other research reports. Citigroup raised their price objective on National Vision from $29.00 to $35.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Tuesday, November 18th. Wolfe Research set a $35.00 price target on National Vision in a research report on Wednesday. Weiss Ratings restated a “sell (d-)” rating on shares of National Vision in a research note on Thursday, January 22nd. Morgan Stanley upped their price objective on National Vision from $26.00 to $30.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Thursday, January 15th. Finally, National Bank Financial set a $32.00 price objective on National Vision in a report on Tuesday, December 9th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eight have assigned a Buy rating and five have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $31.21.

National Vision Stock Performance

Shares of EYE 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’s fifty day simple moving average is $27.22 and its 200-day simple moving average is $26.58. The firm has a market cap of $2.22 billion, a PE ratio of 75.41, a P/E/G ratio of 1.66 and a beta of 1.38. The company has a quick ratio of 0.32, a current ratio of 0.55 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.26.

National Vision (NASDAQ:EYE) last released its earnings results on Wednesday, March 4th. The company reported $0.15 earnings per share for the quarter, beating 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 business had revenue of $503.41 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $495.26 million. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned ($0.04) earnings per share. The firm’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. Equities research analysts expect that National Vision will post 0.31 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On National Vision

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the business. Asset Management One Co. Ltd. acquired a new position in shares of National Vision during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $4,090,000. Allianz Asset Management GmbH bought a new stake in shares of National Vision in the third quarter valued at approximately $8,390,000. Public Sector Pension Investment Board boosted its stake in shares of National Vision by 14.6% in the third quarter. Public Sector Pension Investment Board now owns 308,942 shares of the company’s stock valued at $9,018,000 after buying an additional 39,394 shares during the period. Jupiter Asset Management Ltd. grew its position in National Vision by 4,726.8% during the third quarter. Jupiter Asset Management Ltd. now owns 977,525 shares of the company’s stock worth $28,534,000 after buying an additional 957,273 shares in the last quarter. Finally, VIRGINIA RETIREMENT SYSTEMS ET Al bought a new position in National Vision during the 3rd quarter worth $747,000.

Trending Headlines about 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.