Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. (NGVC) Stock Forecast
NGVC analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Strong buy 5.00 / 5 from 4 analysts
- Price target
- $42.25 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +38.0% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- November 19, 2026 EPS estimate $0.56
- 52-week range
- $23.71 – $40.74
NGVC analyst ratings
4 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
NGVC price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
NGVC earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Next quarter (Dec '26) | $0.55 | $0.53 | $0.57 | $0.49 | +12.2% | 2 |
| Current fiscal year (FY2026) | $2.11 | $2.10 | $2.11 | $2.00 | +5.3% | 3 |
| Next fiscal year (FY2027) | $2.32 | $2.23 | $2.39 | $2.11 | +10.3% | 3 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
NGVC revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Next quarter (Dec '26) | $349.9M | $340.3M | $356.4M | — | 3 |
| Current fiscal year (FY2026) | $1.36B | $1.35B | $1.37B | +2.2% | 4 |
| Next fiscal year (FY2027) | $1.44B | $1.37B | $1.48B | +5.5% | 4 |
NGVC EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
NGVC revenue: reported and forecast
NGVC EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Next quarter (Dec '26) | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.57 | $0.57 | $0.55 | — | 0 up · 0 down |
| Current fiscal year (FY2026) | $2.12 | $2.12 | $2.11 | $2.11 | $2.11 | −0.6% | 0 up · 1 down |
| Next fiscal year (FY2027) | $2.31 | $2.31 | $2.31 | $2.31 | $2.32 | +0.6% | 0 up · 1 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
NGVC earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; NGVC beat in 11 of 12.
What analysts expect from NGVC
4 analysts cover Natural Grocers; their consensus rating is strong buy (5.00 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $42.25, 38.0% above the latest close of $30.61. Analysts expect earnings of $2.11 per share for FY2026, +5.3% from a year earlier. For FY2027 the average estimate is $2.32 per share on revenue of $1.4 billion. Natural Grocers beat the EPS estimate in 11 of the last 12 quarters.
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NGVC forecast FAQ
What is Natural Grocers's price target?
The average analyst price target for Natural Grocers is $42.25, 38.0% above the latest close of $30.61.
Is Natural Grocers a buy, hold or sell?
Of 4 analysts covering Natural Grocers, 4 rate it a strong buy, 0 a buy, 0 a hold, 0 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of strong buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Natural Grocers's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $2.11 per share for FY2026 (range $2.10 to $2.11); for FY2027 the estimate is $2.32.
What is Natural Grocers's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for FY2026 is $1.4 billion, growth of 2.2%; for FY2027 it is $1.4 billion.
When does Natural Grocers report earnings?
Natural Grocers is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on November 19, 2026 after the market closes; the EPS estimate is $0.56.
Does Natural Grocers usually beat earnings estimates?
Natural Grocers reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 11 of the last 12 quarters.