NGVC
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. · Consumer Staples · Grocery Stores
At close
$29.44
+$0.34 (+1.18%) Close
Pre-market $29.68 +$0.24 (+0.80%) 1:57 AM ET
Prev close $29.10
Open $29.07
Day high $29.44
Day low $29.07
Volume 11
Avg vol 131,592
Mkt cap
$670.49M
P/E ratio
14.16
FY Revenue
$1.34B
EPS
2.08
Gross Margin
29.80%
Sector
Consumer Staples
AI report sections
NGVC
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc.
NGVC combines solid profitability and returns on capital with very modest top-line growth, while free cash flow remains comparatively thin. The share price has fallen sharply over the past year yet shows a short-term rebound above key moving averages, creating a contrast between near-term momentum and longer-term drawdown. Valuation multiples appear moderate on earnings and EBITDA but elevated on free cash flow, and short-interest data point to heightened near-term positioning risk via a high intraday short volume ratio.
AI summarized at 4:00 PM ET, 2026-05-19
AI summary scores
INTRADAY: 63 SWING: 66 LONG: 58
Volume vs average
Intraday (cumulative)
+6% (Above avg)
Vol/Avg: 1.06×
RSI
52.15 (Neutral)
Neutral (40–60)
MACD momentum
Intraday
+0.03 (Strong)
MACD: 0.02 Signal: -0.01
Short-Term
-0.01 (Weak)
MACD: 0.50 Signal: 0.51
Long-Term
+0.04 (Strong)
MACD: 0.86 Signal: 0.82
Intraday trend score 58.78

Latest news

NGVC 12 articles Positive: 10 Neutral: 2 Negative: 0
Positive Benzinga • Prnewswire
Natural Grocers® Opens Its Doors in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, With a Grand Opening Celebration on June 10, 2026

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage opened its first Wisconsin location in Lake Geneva on June 10, 2026. The grand opening featured promotional giveaways, discounts up to 50% off select items, and a $2,500 donation to the local food pantry. The store marks the company's expansion into a new state with sustainable building features and commitment to community engagement.

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Sentiment note

The company is expanding into a new state (Wisconsin) with its first location there, demonstrating growth trajectory. The grand opening includes significant promotional activities and community partnerships, indicating strong market entry strategy and commitment to local engagement. The company has 171 stores across 21 states and invested over $16 million in employee compensation in fiscal 2025, showing financial health and operational expansion.

Neutral The Motley Fool • Motley Fool Transcribing
Natural Grocers (NGVC) Q2 2026 Earnings Transcript

Natural Grocers reported Q2 2026 results with modest growth: diluted EPS grew 3.6% to $0.58, net sales increased 0.5% to $337.4 million, and comparable store sales rose 0.5%. The company completed a major ERP system upgrade and expanded its{N}power rewards program to 84% net sales penetration. Management cited consumer uncertainty and geopolitical headwinds (Iran conflict) impacting March sales, with transaction counts declining 1.1% offset by larger basket sizes. The company refined FY2026 guidance with comparable sales growth of 1.5%-2.5% and expects improved comps in the second half as prior-year comparisons ease.

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Sentiment note

Mixed results with modest earnings and sales growth (3.6% EPS, 0.5% sales) offset by consumer headwinds and declining transaction counts. Positive operational improvements (ERP completion, margin expansion, loyalty program growth) and store expansion plans are balanced against narrowed guidance and acknowledged macro uncertainty. Management expects improvement in second half but current quarter trends remain subdued.

Positive Benzinga • Prnewswire
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. Declares Quarterly Dividend

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage (NYSE: NGVC) announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.15 per common share, payable on June 3, 2026 to shareholders of record as of May 18, 2026. The specialty retailer operates 170 stores across 21 states, focusing on natural and organic groceries with strict quality standards.

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Sentiment note

The company's declaration of a quarterly dividend demonstrates financial stability and confidence in cash flow generation. Regular dividend payments are typically viewed positively by investors as they indicate profitability and management's commitment to returning value to shareholders.

Positive Benzinga • Prnewswire
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. Declares Quarterly Dividend

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. (NYSE:NGVC) announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.15 per common share, payable on March 18, 2026 to shareholders of record as of March 2, 2026. The specialty retailer operates 168 stores across 21 states, focusing on natural and organic groceries with strict quality standards.

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Sentiment note

The company's declaration of a quarterly dividend demonstrates financial stability and confidence in its business performance. Dividend payments are typically viewed positively by investors as they indicate the company has sufficient cash flow and profitability to return capital to shareholders.

Positive Benzinga • Prnewswire
Deck the Aisles with Natural Grocers®: Holly Deals Event, Dec. 6-22, 2025

Natural Grocers is hosting its annual Holly Deals event from Dec. 6-22, offering up to 50% off premium products, family events, holiday giveaways, and unique gifts across its 168 nationwide locations.

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Sentiment note

The company is promoting a comprehensive holiday event with multiple customer engagement strategies, offering significant discounts, special in-store events, and rewards program benefits, indicating strong marketing and customer-focused approach

Positive Benzinga • Prnewswire
Natural Grocers® Invites Grand Junction, CO Community to Celebrate Grand Reopening on December 17, 2025

Natural Grocers is relocating its Grand Junction store to a new location on Patterson Road, offering extensive promotions, giveaways, and discounts during its grand reopening event from December 17, 2025 to January 31, 2026.

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Sentiment note

The company is expanding its store, offering community-focused events, making significant investments in the location, providing extensive customer benefits, and demonstrating commitment to local community through donations and nutrition education

Positive Benzinga • Prnewswire
Get Ahead in 2026: Natural Grocers® Shares Key Trends for Living Well

Natural Grocers has released its top trends for 2026, focusing on personalized health, nutrition, wellness, and ecological consciousness across four key categories: Health and Wellness, Body Care and Beauty, Food and Beverage, and Ecologically Thoughtful.

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Sentiment note

The company is proactively sharing forward-looking trends, demonstrating thought leadership and commitment to customer health and environmental sustainability

Positive Benzinga • Prnewswire
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. Declares Quarterly Dividend

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.15 per common share, to be paid on December 10, 2025, to stockholders of record as of December 1, 2025.

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Sentiment note

Company increased quarterly dividend by 25%, indicating financial strength and confidence in future performance

Positive Benzinga • Prnewswire
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. Declares Quarterly Dividend

Natural Grocers announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.12 per common share, payable on September 17, 2025, to stockholders of record as of September 2, 2025.

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Sentiment note

Company is declaring a consistent dividend, indicating financial stability and commitment to shareholders. The article highlights the company's expansion (169 stores in 21 states) and focus on high-quality, organic products.

Positive Benzinga • Prnewswire
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. Declares Quarterly Dividend

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.12 per common share, to be paid on June 11, 2025 to stockholders of record on May 27, 2025.

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Sentiment note

The company has declared a quarterly cash dividend, which is a positive sign for shareholders and indicates the company's financial stability and ability to return capital to investors.

Positive GlobeNewswire Inc. • N/A
EnsembleIQ’s Progressive Grocer Reveals 10 Most Sustainable Grocers for 2025

EnsembleIQ's Progressive Grocer has unveiled its 10 Most Sustainable Grocers for 2025, recognizing companies that have demonstrated a strong commitment to sustainability, including efforts to improve the health and well-being of their associates and customers.

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Sentiment note

The company was recognized for its wide-ranging sustainability efforts.

Neutral GlobeNewswire Inc. • Organic & Natural Health Association
Organic & Natural Health Association’s 10th Annual Conference Explores Sustainability From an International Perspective

The Organic & Natural Health Association is hosting its 10th annual conference in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, focusing on global sustainability and innovation in the natural products industry. The conference will feature industry leaders discussing supply chain challenges, political influences, and emerging threats to the planet's health and humanity's future.

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Sentiment note

Alan Lewis from Natural Grocers is mentioned as the moderator of a panel discussion on sustainability initiatives from a global perspective.

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