NGVC — Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. stock price, charts and financials
QT46Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc.Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. (NYSE: NGVC) is a Consumer Defensive company in the Grocery Stores industry. QuoTrend tracks its price, financials, earnings, analyst ratings and insider trades.
| Index | - | P/E | 15.65 | EPS (ttm) | 2.08 | Insider Own | - | Shs Outstand | 23.04M | Perf Week | 0.77% |
| Market Cap | 750.21M | Forward P/E | 14.39 | EPS next Y | 2.26 | Insider Trans | -0.02% | Shs Float | 10.57M | Perf Month | -1.96% |
| Enterprise Value | 1.01B | PEG | 3.91 | EPS next Q | - | Inst Own | - | Short Float | 2.94% | Perf Quarter | 13.09% |
| Income | 48.00M | P/S | 0.56 | EPS this Y | 1.92% | Inst Trans | - | Short Ratio | 5.17 | Perf Half Y | 16.12% |
| Sales | 1.34B | P/B | 3.25 | EPS next Y | 6.76% | ROA | 7.04% | Short Interest | 677.30K | Perf YTD | 29.98% |
| Book/sh | 10.03 | P/C | 35.73 | EPS next 5Y | 4.00% | ROE | 22.26% | 52W High | 45.98 -29.19% | Perf Year | -14.92% |
| Cash/sh | 0.91 | P/FCF | 14.41 | EPS past 3/5Y | 28.62% 17.58% | ROIC | 9.01% | 52W Low | 23.47 38.73% | Perf 3Y | 163.64% |
| Dividend Est. | 0.60 (1.84%) | EV/EBITDA | 10.44 | Sales past 3/5Y | 6.89% 5.12% | Gross Margin | 29.20% | Volatility | 3.28% 3.68% | Perf 5Y | 192.28% |
| Dividend TTM | 0.57 (1.75%) | EV/Sales | 0.76 | EPS Y/Y TTM | 41.50% | Oper. Margin | 4.81% | ATR (14) | 1.28 | Perf 10Y | 137.49% |
| Dividend Ex-Date | May 18, 2026 | Quick Ratio | 0.25 | Sales Y/Y TTM | 7.73% | Profit Margin | 3.60% | RSI (14) | 54.00 | Recom | 2.44 |
| Dividend Gr. 3/5Y | 8.44% -25.88% | Current Ratio | 1.05 | EPS Q/Q | 13.95% | SMA20 | 1.50% | Beta | 1.27 | Target Price | 40.00 |
| Payout | 25.78% | Debt/Eq | 1.37 | Sales Q/Q | 0.30% | SMA50 | 4.19% | Rel Volume | 1.01 | Prev Close | 33.22 |
| Employees | 4,250 | LT Debt/Eq | 1.37 | Earnings | Aug 06 | SMA200 | 13.32% | Avg Volume | 128.69K | Price | 32.56 |
| IPO Date | Jul 25, 2012 | Option/Short | Yes / Yes | EPS/Sales Surpr. | 6.52% 0.00% | Net Debt/EBITDA | 3.15 | Volume | 129,930 | Change | -1.99% |
| Date | Action | Analyst | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr-16-26 | Initiated | Alliance Global | Buy | $40 |
| Oct-22-25 | Initiated | Northcoast | Buy | $54 |
| Jan-31-18 | Upgrade | RBC Capital | Sector Perform → Outperform | |
| Feb-03-17 | Downgrade | SunTrust Robinson Humphrey | Buy → Hold | |
| Jan-31-17 | Downgrade | Jefferies | Buy → Hold | |
| Apr-21-16 | Downgrade | RBC Capital | Outperform → Sector Perform | |
| Aug-04-15 | Upgrade | Wedbush | Underperform → Neutral | |
| Jun-05-15 | Upgrade | Stephens & Co. | Equal Weight → Overweight | |
| Jan-23-15 | Upgrade | PiperJaffray | Neutral → Overweight | |
| Jan-23-15 | Upgrade | Piper Sandler | Neutral → Overweight |
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. (NGVC) operates as a retailer specializing in natural and organic food items and dietary supplements across the United States. Its stores provide an extensive array of natural and organic groceries, including fresh produce and bulk foods. The comprehensive grocery selection spans dry, frozen, and canned goods; fresh meats and seafood; dairy products and their plant-based alternatives; prepared foods; fresh bread and baked items; and a variety of beverages, including beer, wine, and hard cider. A significant portion of their inventory comprises private label products, offering a wide range of essentials such as pasta, sauces, canned goods (beans, vegetables), frozen items (vegetables, fruits, meals, pizza), baking mixes, plant-based butter, various oils, sweeteners (honey, maple syrup), coffee, chocolates, meats (bacon, jerky), snacks (popcorn, chips), and household staples like eggs, cheese, applesauce, water, paper products, and cleaning supplies. Beyond edible goods, Natural Grocers also stocks private label and brand-name dietary supplements; natural and organic body care items covering cosmetics, skincare, haircare, and personal care; pet care products and food; books and informational guides; and general household merchandise like cleaning supplies, soaps, and baby diapers. Operating under the "Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage" brand, the company had 162 stores spread across 20 states as of February 1, 2022. A key differentiator is its commitment to customer well-being, demonstrated through science-backed nutrition education programs designed to empower informed health and dietary choices. Established in 1955, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. is based in Lakewood, Colorado.
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| Line Item (USD, M) | TTM — | FY 2025 9/30/2025 | FY 2024 9/30/2024 | FY 2023 9/30/2023 | FY 2022 9/30/2022 | FY 2021 9/30/2021 | FY 2020 9/30/2020 | FY 2019 9/30/2019 | FY 2018 9/30/2018 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | 1,338 | 1,331 | 1,242 | 1,141 | 1,090 | 1,056 | 1,037 | 904 | 849 | |
| Cost of Goods Sold Incl. D&A | 947 | 933 | 877 | 814 | 785 | 763 | 754 | 665 | 623 | |
| Gross Profit | 391 | 398 | 365 | 327 | 305 | 292 | 283 | 239 | 226 | |
| Selling, General and Administrative Excl. Other | 114 | 41 | 37 | 34 | 32 | 28 | 27 | 23 | 22 | |
| Research and Development | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Other Operating Expense | 213 | 295 | 281 | 261 | 243 | 236 | 228 | 199 | 189 | |
| Operating Income | 66 | 62 | 47 | 32 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 17 | 15 | |
| Interest Expense | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 5 | |
| Unusual Expense | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Non-Operating Income (Expense) | -1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Net Income Before Taxes | 61 | 59 | 43 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 12 | 10 | |
| Income Taxes | 13 | 12 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 2 | -2 | |
| Consolidated Net Income | 48 | 46 | 34 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 9 | 13 | |
| Net Income From Continuing Operations | 48 | 46 | 34 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 9 | 13 | |
| Net Income | 48 | 46 | 34 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 9 | 13 | |
| EPS (Recurring) | 2.09 | 2.02 | 1.49 | 1.02 | 0.94 | 0.91 | 0.89 | 0.42 | 0.57 | |
| EPS (Basic, Before Extraordinaries) | 2.09 | 2.02 | 1.49 | 1.02 | 0.94 | 0.91 | 0.89 | 0.42 | 0.57 | |
| EPS (Diluted) | 2.08 | 2.00 | 1.47 | 1.02 | 0.94 | 0.91 | 0.89 | 0.42 | 0.56 | |
| EBITDA | 97 | 94 | 78 | 62 | 59 | 59 | 60 | 46 | 15 | |
| Other After Tax Adjustments | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Stock Option Compensation Expense | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Price To Earnings Ratio | 15.65 | 20.00 | 20.20 | 12.66 | 11.48 | 12.33 | 11.08 | 23.79 | 30.16 | |
| Price To Sales Ratio | 0.56 | 0.69 | 0.55 | 0.26 | 0.23 | 0.24 | 0.22 | 0.24 | 0.44 | |
| Gross Margin | 29.22 | 29.90 | 29.39 | 28.66 | 27.98 | 27.65 | 27.29 | 26.44 | 26.62 | |
| Operating Margin | 4.93 | 4.66 | 3.78 | 2.80 | 2.75 | 2.65 | 2.70 | 1.88 | 1.77 | |
| Net Margin | 3.59 | 3.46 | 2.74 | 2.02 | 1.93 | 1.99 | 1.93 | 1.00 | 1.53 | |
| Shares Outstanding | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | |
| Market Capitalization | 749 | 920 | 683 | 297 | 248 | 258 | 227 | 220 | 372 | |
| Operating Lease Expense | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Insider | Relationship | Date | Transaction | Cost | #Shares | Value ($) | #Shares Total | SEC Form 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isely Charity | other: 13D Group Member | May 29 '26 | Sale | 29.04 | 3,000 | 87,120 | 10,697 | Jun 02 |
| Buffa Sandra | Director | Mar 05 '26 | Option Exercise | 0.00 | 1,532 | 0 | 13,551 | Mar 06 |
| Rooney David C. | Director | Mar 05 '26 | Option Exercise | 0.00 | 1,532 | 0 | 20,364 | Mar 06 |
| Cerkovnik Edward | Director | Mar 05 '26 | Option Exercise | 0.00 | 1,532 | 0 | 61,748 | Mar 06 |
| Isely Raquel M. | other: 13D Group Member | Nov 03 '25 | Option Exercise | 0.00 | 4,000 | 0 | 116,119 | Nov 04 |
| Linnane Robert | other: 13D Group Member | Nov 03 '25 | Option Exercise | 0.00 | 2,000 | 0 | 4,477 | Nov 04 |
| Isely Charity | other: 13D Group Member | Nov 03 '25 | Option Exercise | 0.00 | 2,000 | 0 | 14,290 | Nov 04 |
| Isely Raquel M. | other: 13D Group Member | Oct 31 '25 | Option Exercise | 0.00 | 2,334 | 0 | 13,334 | Nov 04 |
| Linnane Robert | other: 13D Group Member | Oct 31 '25 | Option Exercise | 0.00 | 1,167 | 0 | 6,667 | Nov 04 |
| Isely Charity | other: 13D Group Member | Oct 31 '25 | Option Exercise | 0.00 | 1,167 | 0 | 6,667 | Nov 04 |
| Isely Raquel M. | other: 13D Group Member | Oct 01 '25 | Option Exercise | 0.00 | 480 | 0 | 112,276 | Oct 03 |
| Isely Lark | other: 13D Group Member | Aug 25 '25 | Sale | 41.00 | 500 | 20,500 | 4,182 | Aug 27 |
| Isely Lark | other: 13D Group Member | Aug 19 '25 | Sale | 40.00 | 2,000 | 80,000 | 4,682 | Aug 21 |
| Isely Lark | other: 13D Group Member | Jun 11 '25 | Sale | 44.26 | 2,000 | 88,520 | 6,682 | Jun 13 |
| Halle Richard | CFO | Mar 06 '25 | Option Exercise | 0.00 | 3,736 | 0 | 67,836 | Mar 10 |