National Vision Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:EYE) Stake Lessened by Emerald Mutual Fund Advisers Trust

Emerald Mutual Fund Advisers Trust reduced its position in National Vision Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:EYE - Free Report) by 4.5% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The firm owned 482,886 shares of the company's stock after selling 22,558 shares during the quarter. Emerald Mutual Fund Advisers Trust owned about 0.61% of National Vision worth $5,032,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.

A number of other large investors also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Crossmark Global Holdings Inc. increased its holdings in National Vision by 4.0% in the 4th quarter. Crossmark Global Holdings Inc. now owns 28,676 shares of the company's stock valued at $298,000 after purchasing an additional 1,100 shares in the last quarter. Wells Fargo & Company MN grew its stake in shares of National Vision by 3.2% in the fourth quarter. Wells Fargo & Company MN now owns 45,211 shares of the company's stock valued at $471,000 after buying an additional 1,394 shares in the last quarter. Franklin Resources Inc. raised its holdings in shares of National Vision by 7.9% during the 3rd quarter. Franklin Resources Inc. now owns 32,708 shares of the company's stock valued at $357,000 after buying an additional 2,404 shares during the period. Stoneridge Investment Partners LLC lifted its position in National Vision by 16.5% during the 4th quarter. Stoneridge Investment Partners LLC now owns 17,511 shares of the company's stock worth $182,000 after acquiring an additional 2,475 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Tower Research Capital LLC TRC boosted its holdings in National Vision by 87.5% in the 4th quarter. Tower Research Capital LLC TRC now owns 7,050 shares of the company's stock worth $73,000 after acquiring an additional 3,291 shares during the period.

National Vision Stock Performance

EYE traded up $0.24 during trading hours on Friday, hitting $13.14. The company's stock had a trading volume of 2,048,427 shares, compared to its average volume of 1,674,791. The company has a 50-day simple moving average of $12.16 and a 200 day simple moving average of $11.55. The firm has a market capitalization of $1.04 billion, a PE ratio of -65.70, a PEG ratio of 3.27 and a beta of 1.02. The company has a current ratio of 0.57, a quick ratio of 0.37 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.30. National Vision Holdings, Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $9.56 and a fifty-two week high of $18.68.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of equities research analysts recently weighed in on EYE shares. Barclays raised their price target on shares of National Vision from $12.00 to $14.00 and gave the company an "equal weight" rating in a report on Monday, March 3rd. Wells Fargo & Company increased their price target on National Vision from $12.00 to $13.00 and gave the company an "equal weight" rating in a report on Thursday, February 27th. Morgan Stanley dropped their price objective on National Vision from $14.00 to $13.00 and set an "equal weight" rating on the stock in a report on Tuesday, January 21st. Finally, Citigroup increased their target price on National Vision from $12.00 to $13.00 and gave the company a "neutral" rating in a research note on Friday, March 7th. Five research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and one has issued a buy rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock has an average rating of "Hold" and an average price target of $14.00.

National Vision Company Profile

National Vision Holdings, Inc, through its subsidiaries, operates as an optical retailer in the United States. The company operates in two segments, Owned & Host and Legacy. It offers eyeglasses and contact lenses, and optical accessory products; provides eye exams through its America's Best, Eyeglass World, Vista Optical, Fred Meyer, and Vista Optical military, as well as Vision Center branded stores; and offers health maintenance organization and optometric services.