National Vision Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:EYE) Receives $30.08 Consensus Price Target from Analysts

Shares of National Vision Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:EYE) have received an average rating of “Moderate Buy” from the twelve research firms that are currently covering the stock, Marketbeat reports. Five equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold recommendation and seven have issued a buy recommendation on the company. The average 1-year target price among analysts that have issued ratings on the stock in the last year is $30.0833.

Several equities research analysts have recently issued reports on EYE shares. Morgan Stanley decreased their price objective on shares of National Vision from $30.00 to $22.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a research report on Thursday, May 14th. Citigroup decreased their price target on National Vision from $40.00 to $39.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Friday, May 15th. UBS Group dropped their price objective on National Vision from $42.00 to $36.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, May 14th. Weiss Ratings upgraded National Vision from a “hold (c-)” rating to a “hold (c)” rating in a research note on Thursday, May 14th. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company lowered their price target on National Vision from $30.00 to $20.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a report on Thursday, May 14th.

Institutional Trading of National Vision

Hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Kestra Advisory Services LLC purchased a new stake in National Vision in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $28,000. Versant Capital Management Inc increased its position in National Vision by 96.2% during the 2nd quarter. Versant Capital Management Inc now owns 1,789 shares of the company’s stock worth $34,000 after purchasing an additional 877 shares during the period. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC raised its stake 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 worth $42,000 after buying an additional 1,031 shares in the last quarter. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd purchased a new position in shares of National Vision during the 4th quarter worth approximately $47,000. Finally, Quarry LP lifted its holdings in shares of National Vision by 317.4% in the 3rd quarter. Quarry LP now owns 1,653 shares of the company’s stock valued at $48,000 after buying an additional 1,257 shares during the period.

National Vision Price Performance

Shares of EYE stock opened at $19.92 on Monday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.25, a current ratio of 0.62 and a quick ratio of 0.37. The firm’s 50-day moving average is $18.12 and its two-hundred day moving average is $23.21. National Vision has a 12 month low of $14.75 and a 12 month high of $30.02. The company has a market capitalization of $1.60 billion, a PE ratio of 34.95, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.74 and a beta of 1.04.

National Vision (NASDAQ:EYE) last posted its earnings results on Wednesday, May 13th. The company reported $0.45 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.43 by $0.02. National Vision had a net margin of 2.31% and a return on equity of 6.41%. The company had revenue of $543.88 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $545.09 million. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company posted $0.34 earnings per share. National Vision’s revenue for the quarter was up 6.6% 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 0.58 earnings per share for the current year.

About National Vision

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.