NYSE:NGVC

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage (NGVC) Stock Forecast, Price & News

$13.03

+0.12 (+0.93%)

(As of 01:38 PM ET)

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50-Day Range: $12.24
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52-Week Range: $8.00
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Volume: 16,146 shs
Average Volume: 47,237 shs
Market Capitalization: $296.30 million

P/E Ratio: 15.33
Dividend Yield: 3.07%
Price Target: N/A

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating: N/A
Upside/Downside: N/A
Short Interest: Healthy
0.57% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength: Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability: N/A
News Sentiment: 1.94
Based on 3 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.

2.45 out of 5 stars

Retail/Wholesale Sector

88th out of 216 stocks

Grocery Stores Industry

3rd out of 10 stocks

N/A

Analyst's Opinion

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

5.0

Short Interest

Percentage of Shares Shorted
0.57% 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 1.7, 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 decreased by 9.47%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

1.7

Dividend Strength

Dividend Yield
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage pays a meaningful dividend of 3.10%, 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 47.06%. 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.

3.9

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage has a news sentiment score of 1.94. 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 0.62 average news sentiment score of Retail/Wholesale companies.
News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 3 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 -50% compared to the previous 30 days.
MarketBeat Follows
2 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 15.19, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 112.33.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage is 15.19, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Retail/Wholesale sector average P/E ratio of about 20.35.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage has a P/B Ratio of 1.88. 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 (NYSE:NGVC) Stock

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 Price History

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NGVC Stock News Headlines

September 28, 2023 | stocknews.com

Target (TGT): October Buy or Sell?

September 15, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Natural Grocers® Hosts Hiring Event and Community Meet & Greet for New Store in Incline Village, NV

October 2, 2023 | Behind the Markets (Ad)

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September 14, 2023 | fool.com

Natural Grocers By Vitamin Cottage (NYSE: NGVC)

September 7, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Natural Grocers® Invites Customers to Celebrate Organic Month, September 2023

August 18, 2023 | stocknews.com

How Should Investors Approach Target (TGT) This Week?

August 13, 2023 | msn.com

Natural Grocers: Double-Digit Market Growth, Beneficial Outlook, And Undervalued

August 5, 2023 | nasdaq.com

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage (FRA:N2V) Price Target Decreased by 7.02% to 11.27

October 2, 2023 | Behind the Markets (Ad)

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August 4, 2023 | bizjournals.com

Natural Grocers to relocate Wyoming Boulevard store

August 4, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Natural Grocers® Celebrates 68th Anniversary, with Biggest Sale of the Year, August 17-19, 2023

August 3, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Announces Third Quarter Fiscal 2023 Results

July 25, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Natural Grocers® Invites Beaverton, OR Community to Celebrate Grand Re-Opening at New Location on August 8, 2023

July 20, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

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

July 12, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Natural Grocers® Invites Customers to Soak up Summer Discounts with 'Splash into Savings' Event

July 7, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Natural Grocers® Launches Summer Fundraiser to Support its good4u Crew through The Natural Grocers Heroes in Aprons Fund

July 4, 2023 | sg.finance.yahoo.com

NGVC - Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc.

June 29, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Natural Grocers® Announces Anchor Sponsorship for 2023 United States Gaelic Athletic Association Finals in Denver, CO

June 28, 2023 | stocknews.com

Is Target (TGT) a Value Buy This Week?

June 27, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Natural Grocers® Celebrates Sustainability Milestone, While Giving Back to Communities

June 20, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Natural Grocers® Expands House Brand with Sparkling Water

June 14, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Natural Grocers® Promotes "It's Just Chicken" Within "Meet Your Farmer" Film Series

June 5, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Natural Grocers® Prepares Customers for a Sizzling Summer with 'Art of Grilling' Event

June 1, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Celebrate Father's Day with Natural Grocers®

May 25, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Natural Grocers® Invites Amarillo, TX Community to Celebrate Grand Re-Opening at New Location on June 8, 2023

May 21, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Just Four Days Till Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. (NYSE:NGVC) Will Be Trading Ex-Dividend

May 18, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Natural Grocers® Announces Summer Sweepstakes at Colorado Springs Locations, June - August 2023

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NGVC Company Calendar

Last Earnings: 8/03/2023
Ex-Dividend for 9/13 Dividend: 8/25/2023
Dividend Payable: 9/13/2023
Today: 10/02/2023
Next Earnings (Estimated): 11/16/2023
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): $0.85
Trailing P/E Ratio: 15.19
Forward P/E Ratio: 14.34
P/E Growth: N/A
Net Income: $21.36 million
Net Margins: 1.74%
Pretax Margin: 2.18%
Return on Equity: 12.62%
Return on Assets: 3.07%

Debt

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

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: $1.09 billion
Price / Sales: 0.27
Cash Flow: $2.17 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 5.94
Book Value: $6.87 per share
Price / Book: 1.88

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 22,740,000
Free Float: 9,232,000
Market Cap: $293.57 million
Optionable: Optionable
Beta: 0.93

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Key Executives

Mr. Kemper Isely (Age 61)
Chairman & Co-Pres
Comp: $623.11k

Mr. Zephyr Isely (Age 74)
Co-Pres & Director
Comp: $580.38k

Mr. Todd Dissinger (Age 65)
Chief Financial Officer
Comp: $769.04k

Ms. Elizabeth Isely (Age 68)
Exec. VP & Director
Comp: $787.55k

Ms. Heather Isely (Age 57)
Exec. VP, Corp. Sec. & Director
Comp: $792.13k

Mr. John S. Fischer Esq. (Age 65)
VP & Gen. Counsel

Mr. Kevin Miller (Age 65)
VP of Marketing

Mr. David Colson
VP & Treasurer

Ms. Jessica Thiessen
Assistant Treasurer

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NGVC Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

How have NGVC shares performed in 2023?: Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's stock was trading at $9.14 on January 1st, 2023. Since then, NGVC shares have increased by 41.2% and is now trading at $12.91.
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When is Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's next earnings date?: The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, November 16th 2023.
View our NGVC earnings forecast.
How were Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's earnings last quarter?: Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. (NYSE:NGVC) posted its earnings results on Thursday, August, 3rd. The specialty retailer reported $0.31 earnings per share for the quarter. The specialty retailer had revenue of $281.79 million for the quarter. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage had a net margin of 1.74% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 12.62%.
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 announced a quarterly dividend on Thursday, August 3rd. Investors of record on Monday, August 28th will be paid a dividend of $0.10 per share on Wednesday, September 13th. This represents a $0.40 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 3.10%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, August 25th.
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.
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 3.10%. The dividend payout ratio is 47.06%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.
Read our dividend analysis for NGVC.
What guidance has Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage issued on next quarter's earnings?: Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage updated its FY 2023 earnings guidance on Friday, August, 4th. The company provided earnings per share guidance of $0.86-$0.94 for the period, compared to the consensus estimate of $0.81. 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).
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 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.
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What is Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's stock price today?: One share of NGVC stock can currently be purchased for approximately $12.91.
How much money does Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage make?: Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage (NYSE:NGVC) has a market capitalization of $293.57 million and generates $1.09 billion in revenue each year. The specialty retailer earns $21.36 million in net income (profit) each year or $0.85 on an earnings per share basis.
How many employees does Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage have?: The company employs 4,173 workers across the globe.
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 official website for the company is www.naturalgrocers.com. The specialty retailer can be reached via phone at (303) 986-4600 or via email at tdissinger@naturalgrocers.com.

This page (NYSE:NGVC) was last updated on 10/2/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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