Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage (NYSE:NGVC) Share Price Passes Below 200 Day Moving Average – Here’s Why

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. (NYSE:NGVC)’s stock price crossed below its 200-day moving average during trading on Monday . The stock has a 200-day moving average of $33.76 and traded as low as $25.50. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage shares last traded at $26.1730, with a volume of 233,645 shares.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several research firms have recently commented on NGVC. Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage in a report on Wednesday, October 8th. Northcoast Research set a $54.00 price objective on shares of Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, October 22nd. Finally, Wall Street Zen upgraded Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Saturday, October 25th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $54.00.

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Stock Up 0.8%

The company’s fifty day simple moving average is $26.20 and its 200-day simple moving average is $33.76. The firm has a market capitalization of $602.76 million, a PE ratio of 13.09 and a beta of 1.30. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.21, a current ratio of 1.06 and a quick ratio of 0.22.

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage (NYSE:NGVC) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, November 20th. The specialty retailer reported $0.51 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.42 by $0.09. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage had a return on equity of 23.75% and a net margin of 3.49%.The firm had revenue of $336.14 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $348.11 million. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.000-2.15 EPS. On average, analysts forecast that Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. will post 1.61 EPS for the current year.

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Increases Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, December 10th. Stockholders of record on Monday, December 1st were paid a dividend of $0.15 per share. The ex-dividend date was Monday, December 1st. This is a positive change from Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.12. This represents a $0.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.3%. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage’s payout ratio is presently 30.00%.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. AQR Capital Management LLC grew its position in Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage by 164.2% during the 1st quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC now owns 48,702 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock worth $1,958,000 after purchasing an additional 30,271 shares during the last quarter. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. lifted its stake in shares of Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage by 4.4% during the first quarter. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. now owns 5,600 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock worth $225,000 after buying an additional 234 shares during the period. Millennium Management LLC grew its holdings in shares of Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage by 58.9% during the first quarter. Millennium Management LLC now owns 257,564 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $10,354,000 after buying an additional 95,434 shares during the last quarter. Jane Street Group LLC grew its holdings in shares of Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage by 53.9% during the first quarter. Jane Street Group LLC now owns 19,051 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $766,000 after buying an additional 6,672 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Inspire Investing LLC increased its position in shares of Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage by 17.1% in the 2nd quarter. Inspire Investing LLC now owns 9,953 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $391,000 after acquiring an additional 1,453 shares during the period. 31.99% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

About Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage

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.