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Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. (NGVC) stock

NGVCNYSERetail-Grocery StoresFiscal year ends September 30
Financials through Q3 FY2026, quarter ended Jun 30, 2026Last filing: 10-Q on Aug 6, 2026Score 19/306% below fair value
$29.19+0.04 (+0.14%)

Close on Nov 12, 2026Market cap $672.71MP/E 14.2Yield –

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. grew revenue 2.0% to $1.34B over the twelve months to Jun 30, 2026. Operating income rose 8.0% to $63.25M, moving the operating margin from 4.4% to 4.7%. Free cash flow was $22.71M, down 34.2% from a year earlier. At the latest close the market valued the company at $672.71M, 14.2 times its earnings.

Revenue
$1.34B
+2.0% vs. a year earlier
Operating income
$63.25M
+8.0% vs. a year earlier
Free cash flow
$22.71M
-34.2% vs. a year earlier
EPS, diluted
$2.06
+9.6% vs. a year earlier

Key statistics

Valuation at the latest close; fundamentals over the trailing twelve months, balances at Jun 30, 2026

Valuation

Market cap
$672.71M
P/E ratio
14.2
Price to sales
0.50
Price to book
2.81
Dividend yield
–
Free cash flow yield
3.38%

Fundamentals

Revenue
$1.34B
Net income
$47.64M
EPS, diluted
$2.06
Free cash flow
$22.71M
Book value per share
$10.29
Diluted shares
23M

Trading

Next earnings
Nov 19, 2026 (estimated, during market hours)
Previous close
$29.15
Open
$29.54
Day's range
$28.93 – $29.96
Volume
113,137
Average volume (20 days)
99,977
Index membership
Russell 2000, Russell 3000 (since Aug 2023)
Beta (5 years)
0.62
52-week range
$23.47 – $34.59
RSI (14 days)
47.5
Volatility (1 year)
39.3%
Relative volume
0.87×
WACC
8.0%

Index membership is inferred from the holdings of funds that track each index (IWM, IWV), as reported to the SEC for Jun 30, 2026. Join dates come from quarterly fund reports since 2019, so they are accurate to the quarter.

Market cap history

Month-end market cap since 2012, using shares outstanding reported at the time

Total return vs. the S&P 500

Price change plus reinvested dividends, to the close on Nov 12, 2026. The S&P 500 is measured by the SPY fund.

PeriodNGVCS&P 500DifferenceNGVC per yearS&P 500 per year
1 month-2.7%-2.7%−0.0 pts
3 months+7.0%-1.7%+8.7 pts
Year to date+18.4%+11.9%+6.5 pts
1 year-8.7%+12.0%−20.7 pts
3 years+161.4%+78.2%+83.3 pts+37.8%+21.2%
5 years+163.9%+73.2%+90.6 pts+21.4%+11.6%
10 years+234.8%+309.6%−74.9 pts+12.8%+15.1%

Fifteen years at a glance

Fiscal years 2011 to 2025 and trailing twelve months, USD

Revenue

$1.34B+2.0% YoY

Gross profit

$398.34M+1.0% YoY

Operating income

$63.25M+8.0% YoY

Net income

$47.64M+9.1% YoY

EPS, diluted

$2.06+9.6% YoY

Free cash flow

$22.71M-34.2% YoY
Reported periodTrailing twelve months

Press releases

Releases Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage filed with the SEC as exhibits to Form 8-K or 6-K

All press releases and earnings

About Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage

Retail-Grocery Stores

Natural Grocers is a specialty retailer focused on natural and organic groceries, dietary supplements, body care, and household items. The company operates full-service retail locations offering products that satisfy strict quality standards, prohibiting artificial additives, synthetic colors, and hydrogenated oils. Its offerings feature USDA certified organic produce, pasture-raised dairy, free-range eggs, humanely sourced meats and seafood, bulk items, private-label goods, and pet care products. In addition to retail merchandise, the company provides free science-based nutrition coaching and community educational programs to health-conscious consumers.

Company profile, executives and history

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage stock: common questions

What is Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's stock price?

NGVC closed at $29.19 on Nov 12, 2026, up 0.14% on the day. Over the past 52 weeks it traded between $23.47 and $34.59.

What is Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's market cap?

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage was worth $672.71M at the close on Nov 12, 2026: the share price times the diluted shares outstanding.

What is NGVC's P/E ratio?

NGVC trades at 14.2 times earnings, based on diluted earnings per share of $2.06 over the twelve months to Jun 30, 2026.

How much revenue does Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage make?

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage reported revenue of $1.34B for the twelve months to Jun 30, 2026, up 2.0% from a year earlier.

Does Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage pay a dividend?

No. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage has not paid a cash dividend over the last twelve months.

When does Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage report earnings next?

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage is expected to report Q4 FY2026 results on Nov 19, 2026, during market hours. The date is estimated from its past reporting pattern until the company confirms it.

How has NGVC stock performed over the past year?

Including dividends, NGVC returned -8.7% over the past year, against +12.0% for the S&P 500.

How many NGVC shares are sold short?

1M shares were sold short at the latest FINRA report, 4.14% of the float, or 9.5 days of average trading volume.

Who are Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's competitors?

Companies most similar to Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage by business, industry and size include SFM, VLGEA, IMKTA, GO, WMK.

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