How have NGVC shares performed in 2023?

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's stock was trading at $9.14 at the start of the year. Since then, NGVC shares have increased by 81.0% and is now trading at $16.5450. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here .

Are investors shorting Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage?

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage saw a increase in short interest during the month of November. As of November 15th, there was short interest totaling 68,300 shares, an increase of 23.5% from the October 31st total of 55,300 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 38,900 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 1.8 days. Currently, 0.6% of the shares of the company are sold short. View Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's Short Interest .

When is Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, February 1st 2024. View our NGVC earnings forecast .

How were Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's earnings last quarter?

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. (NYSE:NGVC) announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, November, 19th. The specialty retailer reported $0.16 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.05 by $0.11. The specialty retailer earned $264.18 million during the quarter. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 14.81% and a net margin of 2.04%.

How often does Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage?

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage declared a quarterly dividend on Thursday, November 16th. Shareholders of record on Monday, November 27th will be given a dividend of $0.10 per share on Wednesday, December 13th. This represents a $0.40 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.42%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, November 24th. Read our dividend analysis for NGVC .

Is Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage a good dividend stock?

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage (NYSE:NGVC) pays an annual dividend of $0.40 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 2.46%. The dividend payout ratio is 39.22%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Read our dividend analysis for NGVC .

What ETF holds Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's stock ?

AXS Green Alpha ETF holds 69,794 shares of NGVC stock, representing 1.06% of its portfolio.

What guidance has Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage issued on next quarter's earnings?

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage issued an update on its FY 2024 earnings guidance on Thursday, November, 16th. The company provided earnings per share guidance of $1.00-$1.10 for the period, compared to the consensus earnings per share estimate of $0.82. The company issued revenue guidance of -.

What is Kemper Isely's approval rating as Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's CEO?

347 employees have rated Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Chief Executive Officer Kemper Isely on Glassdoor.com . Kemper Isely has an approval rating of 54% among the company's employees. This puts Kemper Isely in the bottom 25% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies.

What other stocks do shareholders of Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage investors own include Verizon Communications (VZ) , Broadcom (AVGO) , Cisco Systems (CSCO) , CVS Health (CVS) , Ford Motor (F) , General Electric (GE) , Gilead Sciences (GILD) , Micron Technology (MU) , Netflix (NFLX) and Starbucks (SBUX) .

Who are Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's major shareholders?

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's stock is owned by a number of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Acuitas Investments LLC (1.65%), Bank of New York Mellon Corp (0.96%), LSV Asset Management (0.84%), Ameriprise Financial Inc. (0.67%), Green Alpha Advisors LLC (0.57%) and First Eagle Investment Management LLC (0.44%). View institutional ownership trends .

How do I buy shares of Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage?

Shares of NGVC stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull , Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab. Compare Top Brokerages Here .

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Stock Price, News & Analysis (NYSE:NGVC)

$16.55

+0.03 (+0.18%)

(As of 12/6/2023 ET)

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Today's Range: $16.50
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50-Day Range: $12.06
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$17.26
52-Week Range: $8.00
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$17.49

Volume: 40,624 shs
Average Volume: 46,854 shs
Market Capitalization: $376.23 million

P/E Ratio: 16.22
Dividend Yield: 2.42%
Price Target: N/A

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating: N/A
Upside/Downside: N/A
Short Interest: Healthy
0.59% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength: Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability: N/A
News Sentiment: 1.23
Based on 2 Articles This Week
Insider Trading: N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Overall MarketRank^™

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

1.96 out of 5 stars

Retail/Wholesale Sector

118th out of 168 stocks

Grocery Stores Industry

6th out of 10 stocks

N/A

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
There is not enough analysis data for Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage.

3.0

Short Interest

Percentage of Shares Shorted
0.59% of the float of Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage has been sold short.
Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 1.8, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.
Change versus previous month
Short interest in Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage has recently increased by 23.51%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

1.7

Dividend Strength

Dividend Yield
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage pays a meaningful dividend of 2.46%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.
Dividend Growth
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage does not have a long track record of dividend growth.
Dividend Coverage
The dividend payout ratio of Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage is 39.22%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

N/A

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score
There is no current Upright™ data available for NGVC.

2.9

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage has a news sentiment score of 1.23. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.40 average news sentiment score of Retail/Wholesale companies.
News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 2 news articles for Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.
Search Interest
Only 1 people have searched for NGVC on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of 0% compared to the previous 30 days.
MarketBeat Follows
4 people have added Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days.

1.7

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
59.40% of the stock of Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.
Percentage Held by Institutions
Only 31.26% of the stock of Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage is held by institutions.

1.3

Earnings and Valuation

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage is 16.22, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 120.25.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage is 16.22, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Retail/Wholesale sector average P/E ratio of about 27.45.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage has a P/B Ratio of 2.41. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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About Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Stock (NYSE:NGVC)

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, retails natural and organic groceries, and dietary supplements in the United States. The company's stores offer natural and organic grocery products, such as organic produce; bulk food products; private label products comprising pasta, pasta sauce, ketchup, canned beans and vegetables, frozen vegetables, frozen fruits, frozen meals, frozen pizza, bread, baking mixes, plant based butter, olive and coconut oil, coconut milk, honey, maple syrup, preserves, chocolate, coffee, bacon, beef jerky, canned seafood, popcorn, tortilla chips, taco shells, eggs, cheese, apple sauce, apple cider vinegar, spring water, paper products, cleaning products, and other products; dry, frozen, and canned groceries; meat and seafood products; dairy products, dairy substitutes, and eggs; prepared foods; bread and baked products; beverages; and beer, wine, and hard cider products. Its stores also provide private label dietary supplements; body care products consisting of cosmetics, skin care, hair care, fragrance, and personal care products containing natural and organic ingredients; pet care and food products; books and handouts; and household and general merchandise, including cleaning supplies, paper products, and dish and laundry soaps, as well as other common household products, such as diapers. The company operates its retail stores under the Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage trademark. The company also offers science-based nutrition education programs to help customers make informed health and nutrition choices. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. was founded in 1955 and is headquartered in Lakewood, Colorado.

NGVC Stock Price History

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NGVC Stock News Headlines

December 4, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage (NYSE:NGVC) Ticks All The Boxes When It Comes To Earnings Growth

November 30, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Natural Grocers® Invites Albuquerque, NM Community to Celebrate Grand Re-Opening at New Location on December 14, 2023

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Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage (NGVC) Price Target Increased by 7.69% to 14.28

November 20, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

There's A Lot To Like About Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's (NYSE:NGVC) Upcoming US$1.10 Dividend

November 17, 2023 | seekingalpha.com

NGVC Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc.

November 17, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. (NYSE:NGVC) Q4 2023 Earnings Call Transcript

November 17, 2023 | finanznachrichten.de

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc.: Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Announces Fiscal 2023 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results

December 7, 2023 | Wealthpress (Ad)

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November 17, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Q4 2023 Natural Grocers By Vitamin Cottage Inc Earnings Call

November 17, 2023 | benzinga.com

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Announces Fiscal 2023 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results

November 16, 2023 | marketwatch.com

Natural Grocers Shares Rise as Company Declares Special Dividend, Reports Higher 4Q Sales

November 16, 2023 | msn.com

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage declares $0.10 dividend & special cash dividend of $1.00/share

November 16, 2023 | msn.com

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage GAAP EPS of $0.26, revenue of $295.08M

November 16, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc (NGVC) Reports Record Earnings and Positive Sales Growth ...

November 16, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Natural Grocers® Launches Second Annual Natural Grocers Heroes in Aprons Holiday Fundraiser

November 13, 2023 | stocknews.com

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November 9, 2023 | seekingalpha.com

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage: Nourishing Fresh Approach To Growth

November 2, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2023 Earnings Conference Call and Webcast

November 2, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Natural Grocers® Announces Second Annual In-Store Holiday Food Bank Fundraiser and Food Drive

November 1, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Natural Grocers® Invites Loveland, CO Community to Grand Opening Celebration on November 15, 2023

October 26, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. (NYSE:NGVC) has caught the attention of institutional investors who hold a sizeable 31% stake

October 25, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Natural Grocers® Opens Store in Kennewick, WA

October 23, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Natural Grocers® Invites Norman, OK Community to Remodel Celebration on November 2, 2023

October 10, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Celebrate "AUTUMNFEST" at Natural Grocers®, October 12-14, 2023

October 5, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Natural Grocers® Promotes "Tree to Table" Within "Meet Your Farmer" Film Series

October 4, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Natural Grocers® Hosts "Art of Taking it Easy" Event, Featuring Dr. Brian King, on October 19, 2023, in Lakewood, Colorado

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Company Calendar

Last Earnings: 11/19/2020
Ex-Dividend for 9/13 Dividend: 8/25/2023
Dividend Payable: 9/13/2023
Ex-Dividend for 12/13 Dividend: 11/24/2023
Today: 12/07/2023
Dividend Payable: 12/13/2023
Next Earnings (Estimated): 2/01/2024
Fiscal Year End: 9/30/2024

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: NYSE
Industry: Grocery stores
Sub-Industry: Food Retail
Sector: Retail/Wholesale
Current Symbol: NYSE:NGVC
CUSIP: 63888U10
CIK: 1547459
Web: www.naturalgrocers.com
Phone: (303) 986-4600
Fax: N/A
Employees: 4,173
Year Founded: N/A

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): $1.02
Trailing P/E Ratio: 16.22
Forward P/E Ratio: 15.76
P/E Growth: N/A
Net Income: $23.24 million
Net Margins: 2.04%
Pretax Margin: 2.18%
Return on Equity: 14.81%
Return on Assets: 3.64%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.34
Current Ratio: 1.03
Quick Ratio: 0.17

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: $1.14 billion
Price / Sales: 0.33
Cash Flow: $2.21 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 7.50
Book Value: $6.87 per share
Price / Book: 2.41

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 22,740,000
Free Float: 9,232,000
Market Cap: $376.23 million
Optionable: Optionable
Beta: 1.11

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Key Executives

Mr. Kemper Isely (Age 61)
Chairman & Co-President
Comp: $623.11k
Mr. Zephyr Isely (Age 74)
Co-President & Director
Comp: $580.38k
Mr. Todd Dissinger (Age 65)
Chief Financial Officer
Comp: $769.04k
Ms. Elizabeth Isely (Age 68)
Executive VP & Director
Comp: $787.55k
Ms. Heather Isely (Age 57)
Executive VP, Corporate Secretary & Director
Comp: $792.13k
Mr. John S. Fischer Esq. (Age 65)
VP & General Counsel
Mr. Kevin Miller (Age 65)
Vice President of Marketing
Mr. David Colson
Vice President & Treasurer
Ms. Jessica Thiessen
Assistant Treasurer

Key Competitors

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Institutional Ownership

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NGVC Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have NGVC shares performed in 2023?: Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's stock was trading at $9.14 at the start of the year. Since then, NGVC shares have increased by 81.0% and is now trading at $16.5450.
View the best growth stocks for 2023 here.
Are investors shorting Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage?: Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage saw a increase in short interest during the month of November. As of November 15th, there was short interest totaling 68,300 shares, an increase of 23.5% from the October 31st total of 55,300 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 38,900 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 1.8 days. Currently, 0.6% of the shares of the company are sold short.
View Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's Short Interest.
When is Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's next earnings date?: The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, February 1st 2024.
View our NGVC earnings forecast.
How were Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's earnings last quarter?: Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. (NYSE:NGVC) announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, November, 19th. The specialty retailer reported $0.16 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.05 by $0.11. The specialty retailer earned $264.18 million during the quarter. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 14.81% and a net margin of 2.04%.
How often does Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage?: Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage declared a quarterly dividend on Thursday, November 16th. Shareholders of record on Monday, November 27th will be given a dividend of $0.10 per share on Wednesday, December 13th. This represents a $0.40 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.42%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, November 24th.
Read our dividend analysis for NGVC.
Is Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage a good dividend stock?: Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage (NYSE:NGVC) pays an annual dividend of $0.40 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 2.46%. The dividend payout ratio is 39.22%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.
Read our dividend analysis for NGVC.

What ETF holds Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's stock ?: AXS Green Alpha ETF holds 69,794 shares of NGVC stock, representing 1.06% of its portfolio.
What guidance has Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage issued on next quarter's earnings?: Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage issued an update on its FY 2024 earnings guidance on Thursday, November, 16th. The company provided earnings per share guidance of $1.00-$1.10 for the period, compared to the consensus earnings per share estimate of $0.82. The company issued revenue guidance of -.
What is Kemper Isely's approval rating as Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's CEO?: 347 employees have rated Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Chief Executive Officer Kemper Isely on Glassdoor.com. Kemper Isely has an approval rating of 54% among the company's employees. This puts Kemper Isely in the bottom 25% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies.
What other stocks do shareholders of Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage own?: Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage investors own include Verizon Communications (VZ), Broadcom (AVGO), Cisco Systems (CSCO), CVS Health (CVS), Ford Motor (F), General Electric (GE), Gilead Sciences (GILD), Micron Technology (MU), Netflix (NFLX) and Starbucks (SBUX).
Who are Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's major shareholders?: Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's stock is owned by a number of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Acuitas Investments LLC (1.65%), Bank of New York Mellon Corp (0.96%), LSV Asset Management (0.84%), Ameriprise Financial Inc. (0.67%), Green Alpha Advisors LLC (0.57%) and First Eagle Investment Management LLC (0.44%).
View institutional ownership trends.
How do I buy shares of Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage?: Shares of NGVC stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
Compare Top Brokerages Here.

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