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

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage (NYSE:NGVC) is anticipated to announce its Q3 2026 results after the market closes on Thursday, August 6th. Analysts expect the company to post earnings of $0.52 per share and revenue of $347.1740 million for the quarter. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.070-2.15 EPS. Interested persons may review the information on the company’s upcoming Q3 2026 earning report for the latest details on the call scheduled for Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 4:30 PM ET.

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage (NYSE:NGVC) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, May 7th. The specialty retailer reported $0.58 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.56 by $0.02. The business had revenue of $337.38 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $348.00 million. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage had a return on equity of 22.26% and a net margin of 3.60%.

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Price Performance

Shares of Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage stock opened at $32.94 on Thursday. The stock has a market cap of $759.02 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of 15.84 and a beta of 1.33. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.19, a quick ratio of 0.25 and a current ratio of 1.05. The stock has a 50 day moving average price of $31.09 and a 200-day moving average price of $28.12. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage has a one year low of $23.47 and a one year high of $45.98.

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Dividend Announcement

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, June 3rd. Investors of record on Monday, May 18th were given a $0.15 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Monday, May 18th. This represents a $0.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.8%. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 28.85%.

Analyst Ratings Changes

NGVC has been the subject of several recent analyst reports. Alliance Global Partners began coverage on shares of Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage in a research note on Thursday, April 16th. They set a “buy” rating and a $40.00 price objective for the company. Wall Street Zen downgraded shares of Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Saturday, May 2nd. Finally, Weiss Ratings raised shares of Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage from a “hold (c)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a research note on Wednesday, May 27th. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $47.00.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage news, insider Charity Isely sold 3,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Friday, May 29th. The stock was sold at an average price of $29.04, for a total value of $87,120.00. Following the completion of the sale, the insider directly owned 10,697 shares in the company, valued at approximately $310,640.88. This represents a 21.90% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. 58.30% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Institutional Trading of Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Aquatic Capital Management LLC bought a new position in Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage during the 3rd quarter worth about $264,000. California State Teachers Retirement System boosted its stake in shares of Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage by 20.0% during the fourth quarter. California State Teachers Retirement System now owns 10,458 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $262,000 after purchasing an additional 1,741 shares in the last quarter. Rafferty Asset Management LLC bought a new position in shares of Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage during the second quarter valued at approximately $255,000. VARCOV Co. purchased a new position in Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $221,000. Finally, CreativeOne Wealth LLC increased its holdings in Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage by 9.2% during the fourth quarter. CreativeOne Wealth LLC now owns 8,155 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $204,000 after buying an additional 685 shares during the period. 31.99% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

About Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage

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.