UBS Group Issues Pessimistic Forecast for National Vision (NASDAQ:EYE) Stock Price

Key Points

• UBS cut its National Vision price target from $34 to $31 but maintained a Buy rating; the new target implies 77.5% upside from the stock’s $17.46 price.
• National Vision’s third-quarter EPS of $0.30 beat the $0.17 consensus, while revenue rose 4.8% to $510.5 million but fell slightly short of estimates. The company’s softer 2026 revenue outlook may temper the earnings beat.
• The board authorized a $100 million share buyback, allowing the company to repurchase up to 7% of its outstanding shares.

National Vision (NASDAQ:EYE - Get Free Report) had its price target reduced by research analysts at UBS Group from $34.00 to $31.00 in a report released on Friday, Benzinga reports. The firm presently has a "buy" rating on the stock. UBS Group's price objective would suggest a potential upside of 77.50% from the stock's current price.

A number of other equities analysts have also commented on EYE. Morgan Stanley reduced their price objective on National Vision from $22.00 to $21.00 and set an "equal weight" rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday, August 13th. Guggenheim set a $27.00 target price on National Vision in a research note on Friday, September 11th. Weiss Ratings raised National Vision from a "hold (c-)" rating to a "hold (c)" rating in a report on Thursday. Barclays reduced their price target on shares of National Vision from $27.00 to $24.00 and set an "overweight" rating on the stock in a research report on Friday. Finally, Roth Capital reissued a "buy" rating and set a $27.00 price objective on shares of National Vision in a report on Thursday, August 13th. Seven analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and four have given a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus target price of $29.27.

National Vision Price Performance

Shares of NASDAQ:EYE traded down $1.10 during trading on Friday, reaching $17.46. The stock had a trading volume of 758,806 shares, compared to its average volume of 1,907,864. National Vision has a 52 week low of $14.75 and a 52 week high of $30.02. The business's 50-day moving average price is $17.10 and its 200 day moving average price is $20.97. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.25, a current ratio of 0.59 and a quick ratio of 0.27. The stock has a market capitalization of $1.38 billion, a PE ratio of 28.55, a P/E/G ratio of 1.43 and a beta of 0.96.

National Vision (NASDAQ:EYE - Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, November 12th. The company reported $0.30 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.17 by $0.13. National Vision had a return on equity of 6.78% and a net margin of 2.47%. The business had revenue of $510.53 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $512.53 million. During the same period in the prior year, the company earned $0.13 EPS. National Vision's revenue for the quarter was up 4.8% on a year-over-year basis. National Vision has set its FY 2026 guidance at 0.950-1.030 EPS. As a group, equities analysts predict that National Vision will post 0.65 earnings per share for the current year.

National Vision announced that its board has authorized a share repurchase program on Thursday, November 12th that permits the company to repurchase $100 million in outstanding shares. This buyback authorization permits the company to buy up to 7% of its shares through open market purchases. Stock buyback programs are typically an indication that the company's leadership believes its shares are undervalued.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the business. Versant Capital Management Inc grew its stake in shares of National Vision by 96.2% during the second 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. Farther Finance Advisors LLC lifted its stake in National Vision by 147.6% in the third quarter. Farther Finance Advisors LLC now owns 1,840 shares of the company's stock valued at $30,000 after buying an additional 1,097 shares during the period. Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio acquired a new position in National Vision in the second quarter valued at about $38,000. Pinnacle Wealth Planning Services Inc. boosted its holdings in National Vision by 423.7% during the third quarter. Pinnacle Wealth Planning Services Inc. now owns 2,032 shares of the company's stock worth $33,000 after buying an additional 1,644 shares during the last quarter. Finally, EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC grew its position in shares of National Vision by 56.8% during the 1st quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 2,531 shares of the company's stock worth $66,000 after buying an additional 917 shares during the period.

National Vision News Summary

Investors following EYE have been watching these news items:

• Positive Sentiment: Third-quarter EPS was $0.30, above estimates of $0.17, and up from $0.13 a year earlier. Revenue increased 4.8% year over year to $510.5 million, though it came in slightly below the $512.5 million consensus. National Vision reports third-quarter results
• Positive Sentiment: The board authorized a $100 million share repurchase program, allowing buybacks of up to 7% of shares—potentially signaling confidence in the company’s value.
• Negative Sentiment: The company’s 2026 revenue outlook of about $2.0 billion is below analysts’ roughly $2.1 billion expectation, and reports say it lowered its comparable-sales growth outlook. This softer top-line outlook may temper the strong profit beat. Earnings beat offset by revenue miss and outlook

National Vision Company Profile

National Vision Holdings, Inc. is a U.S. optical retailer that provides eye care services and sells eyewear. Its offerings include eye exams, prescription eyeglasses, contact lenses, sunglasses and related accessories. The company operates stores under brands including America's Best Contacts & Eyeglasses and Eyeglass World. It also operates Vista Optical locations, including stores in select host locations. Founded in 1990, National Vision serves customers across the United States through its retail locations and online channels.

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