Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage (NYSE:NGVC) Stock Price Passes Above Two Hundred Day Moving Average – Here’s What Happened

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. (NYSE:NGVC)’s share price passed above its two hundred day moving average during trading on Monday . The stock has a two hundred day moving average of $27.79 and traded as high as $32.75. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage shares last traded at $31.4370, with a volume of 93,900 shares.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several research analysts have issued reports on the company. Weiss Ratings raised Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage from a “hold (c)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a report on Wednesday, May 27th. Alliance Global Partners began coverage on Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage in a research note on Thursday, April 16th. They set a “buy” rating and a $40.00 price objective for the company. Finally, Wall Street Zen cut Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Saturday, May 2nd. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $47.00.

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Stock Down 4.0%

The stock has a market capitalization of $724.34 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of 15.11 and a beta of 1.33. The company has a quick ratio of 0.25, a current ratio of 1.05 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.19. The firm has a 50-day moving average of $30.72 and a two-hundred day moving average of $27.79.

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage (NYSE:NGVC) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, May 7th. The specialty retailer reported $0.58 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.56 by $0.02. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage had a return on equity of 22.26% and a net margin of 3.60%.The firm had revenue of $337.38 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $348.00 million. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.070-2.15 EPS. As a group, sell-side analysts anticipate that Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. will post 2.11 earnings per share for the current year.

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Announces Dividend

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, June 3rd. Stockholders of record on Monday, May 18th were given a $0.15 dividend. This represents a $0.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.9%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, May 18th. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage’s dividend payout ratio is 28.85%.

Insider Activity at Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage

In related news, insider Charity Isely sold 3,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, May 29th. The shares were sold at an average price of $29.04, for a total transaction of $87,120.00. Following the completion of the sale, the insider directly owned 10,697 shares in the company, valued at approximately $310,640.88. This trade represents a 21.90% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Corporate insiders own 58.30% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Wellington Management Group LLP boosted its stake in shares of Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage by 64.6% during the 3rd quarter. Wellington Management Group LLP now owns 669,567 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $26,783,000 after buying an additional 262,831 shares during the period. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP grew its holdings in shares of Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage by 0.3% during the 4th quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP now owns 646,006 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $16,183,000 after acquiring an additional 1,689 shares in the last quarter. Millennium Management LLC increased its stake in shares of Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage by 146.1% in the third quarter. Millennium Management LLC now owns 539,363 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock worth $21,575,000 after acquiring an additional 320,186 shares during the last quarter. Qube Research & Technologies Ltd increased its stake in shares of Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage by 76.1% in the second quarter. Qube Research & Technologies Ltd now owns 233,167 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock worth $9,152,000 after acquiring an additional 100,732 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Oberweis Asset Management Inc. raised its holdings in shares of Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage by 34.8% during the third quarter. Oberweis Asset Management Inc. now owns 218,806 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock worth $8,752,000 after acquiring an additional 56,502 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 31.99% of the company’s stock.

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Company Profile

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.