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; 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 comprising 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. As of February 7, 2019, it operated approximately 152 stores in 19 states. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. was founded in 1955 and is headquartered in Lakewood, Colorado.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Grocery stores
Sub-IndustryFood Retail
SectorRetail/Wholesale
Phone303-986-4600
Debt
Price-To-Earnings
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$849.04 million
Profitability
Miscellaneous
Employees3,598
Next Earnings Date5/2/2019 (Estimated)
OptionableOptionable
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage (NYSE:NGVC) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's stock symbol?
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "NGVC."
How were Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's earnings last quarter?
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc (NYSE:NGVC) released its earnings results on Thursday, February, 7th. The specialty retailer reported $0.10 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the Thomson Reuters' consensus estimate of $0.04 by $0.06. The specialty retailer earned $221.52 million during the quarter. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage had a net margin of 1.11% and a return on equity of 6.64%. View Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's Earnings History.
When is Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's next earnings date?
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 2019 earnings guidance on Thursday, February, 7th. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of $0.33-0.40 for the period, compared to the Thomson Reuters consensus earnings per share estimate of $0.39.
What price target have analysts set for NGVC?
4 analysts have issued 12 month price targets for Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's stock. Their predictions range from $17.00 to $21.00. On average, they anticipate Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's stock price to reach $19.3333 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 60.7% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage?
4 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage in the last year. There are currently 1 sell rating, 1 hold rating and 2 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Hold." View Analyst Ratings for Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage.
Has Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage been receiving favorable news coverage?
News headlines about NGVC stock have trended somewhat positive on Friday, according to InfoTrie. InfoTrie ranks the sentiment of media coverage by analyzing more than six thousand news and blog sources. The firm ranks coverage of publicly-traded companies on a scale of negative five to five, with scores closest to five being the most favorable. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage earned a news sentiment score of 0.8 on InfoTrie's scale. They also assigned media headlines about the specialty retailer a news buzz of 7.0 out of 10, indicating that recent media coverage is likely to have an impact on the stock's share price in the near future.
Who are some of Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage include Weis Markets (WMK), Ingles Markets (IMKTA), Huon Aquaculture Group (HUO), Village Super Market (VLGEA), Smart & Final Stores (SFS), iFresh (IFMK), QKL Stores (QKLS), Alimentation Couche-Tard (ATD.A), Alimentation Couche-Tard (ANCUF), Alimentation Couche-Tard (ANCTF), Carrefour (CA), Conviviality (CVR), Cp All Nvdr (CVPUF), Crawshaw Group (CRAW) and Empire (EMLAF).
What other stocks do shareholders of Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage own?
Who are Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's key executives?
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Kemper Isely, Chairman & Co-Pres (Age 57)
- Mr. Zephyr Isely, Co-Pres & Director (Age 70)
- Mr. Todd Dissinger, Chief Financial Officer (Age 61)
- Ms. Heather Isely, Exec. VP, Corp. Sec. & Director (Age 53)
- Ms. Elizabeth Isely, Exec. VP & Director (Age 64)
Who are Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's major shareholders?
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's stock is owned by a variety of of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (5.53%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (5.53%), BlackRock Inc. (3.48%), D. E. Shaw & Co. Inc. (1.31%), Acadian Asset Management LLC (1.09%) and Geode Capital Management LLC (0.70%). Company insiders that own Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage stock include Charity Isely, Edward Cerkovnik, Elizabeth Isely, Kemper Isely, Lark Isely, Sandra Buffa and Todd Dissinger. View Institutional Ownership Trends for Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage.
Which major investors are selling Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage stock?
NGVC stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Millennium Management LLC, Bank of America Corp DE, D. E. Shaw & Co. Inc., Algert Global LLC, GSA Capital Partners LLP, BlackRock Inc., Macquarie Group Ltd. and Northern Trust Corp. Company insiders that have sold Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage company stock in the last year include Charity Isely, Lark Isely and Todd Dissinger. View Insider Buying and Selling for Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage.
Which major investors are buying Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage stock?
NGVC stock was bought by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Acadian Asset Management LLC, Mackay Shields LLC, Bank of New York Mellon Corp, RMB Capital Management LLC, Connor Clark & Lunn Investment Management Ltd., American Century Companies Inc., Assenagon Asset Management S.A. and Chicago Equity Partners LLC. Company insiders that have bought Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage stock in the last two years include Edward Cerkovnik, Elizabeth Isely and Kemper Isely. View Insider Buying and Selling for Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage.
How do I buy shares of Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage?
Shares of NGVC can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's stock price today?
One share of NGVC stock can currently be purchased for approximately $12.03.
How big of a company is Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage?
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage has a market capitalization of $269.59 million and generates $849.04 million in revenue each year. The specialty retailer earns $12.66 million in net income (profit) each year or $0.37 on an earnings per share basis. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage employs 3,598 workers across the globe.
What is Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's official website?
How can I contact Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage?
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's mailing address is 12612 W. ALAMEDA PARKWAY, LAKEWOOD CO, 80228. The specialty retailer can be reached via phone at 303-986-4600 or via email at [email protected]
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