Natural Grocers By Vitamin Cottage, Inc. (NGVC) Stock Price & Analysis
Natural Grocers By Vitamin Cottage, Inc. (NGVC) rose 2.53% to USD 27.93 as of September 8, 2026 at 07:34 UTC, according to Nexqual real-time market data.
NGVC last closed at USD 27.24; the session ranged USD 26.99–27.95 on volume of 101,722 shares. Market capitalization is $643.67M, with a 52-week range of USD 23.47–41.14 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, September 8, 2026 at 07:34 UTC.
Key Statistics (as of September 8, 2026 at 07:34 UTC)
| Price | USD 27.93 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 2.53% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 27.24 |
| Open | USD 27.01 |
| Day Range | USD 26.99 – 27.95 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 23.47 – 41.14 |
| Volume | 101,722 shares |
| Market Cap | $643.67M |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (NGVC)
Nexqual's technical model rates NGVC "SELL" based on 1 bullish and 4 bearish signals across 128 daily candles, as of September 8, 2026 at 07:34 UTC.
| Overall Signal | SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 47 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 30.24) |
| MACD | -0.76 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (NGVC)
Wall Street analysts rate NGVC "None" based on 3 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 44.67 (range USD 40–54), per Nexqual as of September 8, 2026 at 07:34 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | None |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 3 |
| Mean Target | USD 44.67 |
| High Target | USD 54 |
| Low Target | USD 40 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 3 / 0 / 0 |
Earnings (NGVC)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-11-19 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 0.57 |
| Revenue Estimate | $352.06M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 0.48 vs est 0.52 ▼ miss |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 0.58 vs est 0.55 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 0.49 vs est 0.46 ▲ beat |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 0.51 vs est 0.42 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, September 8, 2026 at 07:34 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (NGVC)
| Total Revenue | $1.34B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (YoY) | +1.80% |
| Gross Margin | +33.47% |
| Operating Margin | +3.89% |
| Profit Margin | +3.55% |
| ROE | +21.56% |
| Debt / Equity | 134.78 |
| Current Ratio | 1.1 |
| Total Cash | $17.47M |
| Total Debt | $322.68M |
| Free Cash Flow | $15.54M |
Source: Nexqual, September 8, 2026 at 07:34 UTC.
Financial Health Score (NGVC)
Nexqual rates Natural Grocers By Vitamin Cottage, Inc.'s overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of September 8, 2026 at 07:34 UTC.
| Growth | Mixed — Revenue +1.8% YoY (latest Q), slow |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Mixed — Gross margin 33%, operating 4% |
| Balance Sheet | Mixed — $17M cash vs $323M debt |
| Cash Flow | Mixed — FCF $16M, slim 1.2% margin |
| Efficiency | Strong — ROE 22%, ROA 5.7% |
Ownership (NGVC)
| Insider Ownership | +43.83% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +41.03% |
| Shares Outstanding | 23.05M |
| Float | 10.58M |
| Short % of Float | +8.41% |
Source: Nexqual, September 8, 2026 at 07:34 UTC.
Leadership (NGVC)
Natural Grocers By Vitamin Cottage, Inc. is led by Kemper Isely (age 63), Chairman & Co-President, per Nexqual as of September 8, 2026 at 07:34 UTC.
| Chairman & Co-President | Kemper Isely (age 63) |
|---|---|
| Co-President & Director | Zephyr Isely (age 76) |
| Chief Financial Officer | Richard G. Hallé (age 59) |
| Executive VP & Director | Elizabeth Isely (age 70) |
Major Backers & Investors (NGVC)
Notable institutional backers of Natural Grocers By Vitamin Cottage, Inc. include American Century Companies Inc, Royce & Associates LP, Morgan Stanley, according to Nexqual as of September 8, 2026 at 07:34 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| American Century Companies Inc | 5.26% |
| Royce & Associates LP | 2.6% |
| Morgan Stanley | 2.05% |
| ROYCE FUND-Royce Small-Cap Total Return Fund | 1.98% |
| Two Sigma Investments, LP | 1.46% |
| AQR Capital Management, LLC | 1.29% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| Vanguard Group | 6.33% |
| BlackRock | 5.79% |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors | 2.83% |
| Geode Capital | 1.32% |
Source: Nexqual, September 8, 2026 at 07:34 UTC.
From Natural Grocers By Vitamin Cottage, Inc.'s Latest SEC 10-K Filing (filed 2025-12-11)
Key Strengths & Strategy (as disclosed to the SEC)
- Our ERP system application support and hardware functions are outsourced, which allows us to focus on our core business.
- The safety, formulation, manufacturing, processing, packaging, importation, labeling, promotion, advertising and distribution of products we sell in our stores, including private label products, are subject to regulation by several federal agencies, including the FDA, the Federal Trade Commission (the FTC), the USDA, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (the CPSC) and the Environmental Protection Agency (the EPA), as well as by various state and local agencies.   Food Products.
- The USDA's Food Safety Inspection Service regulates and regularly inspects meat, poultry, catfish and certain egg products to assure that these products are safe, wholesome and correctly labeled and packaged under the Federal Meat Inspection Act and the Poultry Products Inspection Act.   The Food Safety Modernization Act (the FSMA), enacted in 2011, amended the FDCA and significantly expanded food safety requirements and the FDA's regulatory authority over food safety.
- We believe our management's experience at all levels will allow us to continue to grow our store base while maintaining operational excellence by driving efficiencies in store operations, managing inventory levels and focusing on exceptional customer service.   Our Growth Strategies   We are pursuing several strategies to continue our profitable growth, including:   Expand our store base.
Partnerships
- During fiscal year 2025, we organized in-store scavenger hunts to increase store traffic and launched a number of promotions in collaboration with local businesses, schools and non-profit organizations to positively impact our communities and increase brand awareness.
- As of September 30, 2025, in partnership with a third party, we offered online ordering, with home delivery services at 164 of our stores and pickup services at 17 of our stores.
Source: SEC EDGAR 10-K, official filing. Curated by Nexqual.
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Data source: Nexqual — real-time market data, technical indicators, analyst consensus, earnings, SEC EDGAR filings. Last updated: September 8, 2026 at 07:34 UTC. This page is informational and not investment advice.