Wall Street Zen Downgrades Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage (NYSE:NGVC) to Hold

Key Points

• Wall Street Zen downgraded Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage from “Buy” to “Hold.” Weiss Ratings also maintains a “Hold (C+)” rating, while the broader analyst consensus remains “Moderate Buy” with a $47 average price target.
• NGVC shares opened at $28.65, with a market capitalization of approximately $660 million and a 52-week range of $23.47 to $41.14.
• The company’s latest quarterly results fell short of expectations, reporting $0.48 in EPS versus a $0.52 estimate and revenue of $334.74 million versus the $347.17 million consensus forecast.

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage (NYSE:NGVC - Get Free Report) was downgraded by stock analysts at Wall Street Zen from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a research report issued to clients and investors on Sunday, Wall Street Zen reports.

Separately, Weiss Ratings restated a "hold (c+)" rating on shares of Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage in a report on Monday, August 24th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the company has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average price target of $47.00.

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Stock Up 2.3%

Shares of Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage stock opened at $28.65 on Friday. The firm's 50 day moving average price is $29.85 and its 200-day moving average price is $28.65. The company has a quick ratio of 0.25, a current ratio of 1.10 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.18. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage has a 52-week low of $23.47 and a 52-week high of $41.14. The company has a market cap of $660.45 million, a P/E ratio of 13.91 and a beta of 1.30.

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage (NYSE:NGVC - Get Free Report) last posted its earnings results on Thursday, August 6th. The specialty retailer reported $0.48 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.52 by ($0.04). The company had revenue of $334.74 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $347.17 million. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage had a net margin of 3.55% and a return on equity of 21.11%. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.070-2.110 EPS. On average, sell-side analysts predict that Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage will post 2.09 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage

Several large investors have recently bought and sold shares of the business. NewEdge Advisors LLC lifted its holdings in Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage by 105.2% during the 4th quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC now owns 1,110 shares of the specialty retailer's stock worth $28,000 after buying an additional 569 shares during the last quarter. Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage during the 2nd quarter worth about $36,000. Tower Research Capital LLC TRC raised its position in shares of 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 acquiring an additional 643 shares in the last quarter. Larson Financial Group LLC lifted its stake in Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage by 130.9% during the third quarter. Larson Financial Group LLC now owns 1,307 shares of the specialty retailer's stock worth $52,000 after purchasing an additional 741 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Persistent Asset Partners Ltd purchased a new stake in Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage during the second quarter worth approximately $61,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 31.99% of the company's stock.

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.

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