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Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, retails natural and organic groceries, and dietary supplements in the United States. The company's stores offer natural and organic grocery products, such as organic produce; private label repackaged bulk products, including dried fruits, nuts, grains, granolas, teas, herbs, and spices, as well as peanut and almond butters; private label products comprising grocery staples, household products, bulk foods, and vitamins and dietary supplements, as well as organic eggs, organic flavored coffee, and organic mustard; dry, frozen, and canned groceries; meat and seafood products; dairy products, dairy substitutes, and eggs; prepared foods; bread and baked products; beverages; and beer, wine, and hard cider products. Its stores also provide name-brand supplements, as well as private label dietary supplements; body care products consisting of cosmetics, skin care, hair care, fragrance, and personal care products containing natural and organic ingredients; pet care and food products; household and general merchandise, including cleaning supplies, paper products, and dish and laundry soaps, as well as other common household products, such as diapers; and books and handouts. The company operates its retail stores under the Natural Grocers, Vitamin Cottage, Health Hotline, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage trademark, as well as Vitamin Cottage Natural Grocers and Health Hotline trademarks. The company also offers science-based nutrition education programs to help customers make informed health and nutrition choices. The company was formerly known as Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets, Inc. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. was founded in 1955 and is headquartered in Lakewood, Colorado.

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Natural Grocers Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage reported third quarter fiscal year 2026 net sales of $334.7 million, a 1.8% increase driven by a $4 million rise in comparable store sales and $3.1 million from new stores. Daily average comparable store sales grew 1.2%, accelerating from 0.5% in the second quarter, with basket size up 3.1% offsetting a 1.8% decline in transaction counts. Gross margin declined 60 basis points to 29.3% due to unfavorable sales mix, higher inventory shrink, and elevated freight costs, while net income was $11.1 million or $0.48 diluted EPS compared to $11.6 million or $0.50 in the prior year. The company refined fiscal 2026 guidance to 6 to 7 new stores, comp sales growth of 1.5% to 2.0%, and diluted EPS of $2.07 to $2.11, and declared a $0.15 per share dividend payable September 2, 2026.
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Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage narrows fiscal 2026 EPS guidance after Q3 profit dip

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage narrowed its fiscal 2026 diluted earnings per share guidance to $2.07 to $2.11 from a prior range of $2.07 to $2.15, while reporting a 1.8% rise in third-quarter net sales to $334.7 million. Net income fell to $11.1 million, or $0.48 per diluted share, from $11.6 million, or $0.50 per diluted share, a year earlier, and adjusted EBITDA declined 7.6% to $22.5 million amid lower product margins, higher shrink and freight costs. The company opened three stores during the quarter, including its first Wisconsin location, and launched a DoorDash delivery partnership, with plans to integrate its loyalty program and phase in curbside pickup. Comparable-store sales growth accelerated to 1.2%, and the company now expects six to seven new store openings for the full year, with capital expenditure guidance unchanged at $45 million to $50 million.
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Zacks highlights Amazon, Walmart, American Express and two micro-caps in latest analyst reports

Zacks Equity Research released new analyst reports on 16 major stocks, including Amazon, Walmart, and American Express, along with micro-cap companies Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage and Ampco-Pittsburgh. Amazon's shares have outperformed its industry over the past year, driven by diversification across e-commerce, AWS, advertising, and streaming, though rising capital expenditures for AI infrastructure and increasing debt pose risks. Walmart's shares also outperformed, supported by its omnichannel ecosystem and growing profit drivers like marketplace and advertising, while near-term profitability may be affected by fuel costs and elevated investments. American Express benefited from strong spending growth among younger consumers and returned $2.3 billion to shareholders in the first quarter of 2026, but rising expenses and credit-loss provisions warrant a Neutral rating. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, a micro-cap with a market capitalization of $765.18 million, showed resilient performance with positive comparable sales and an expanding private-label portfolio, though it faces risks from softer consumer spending on premium organic products. Ampco-Pittsburgh, a micro-cap valued at $162.21 million, is shifting toward higher-value infrastructure markets and benefits from favorable tariff dynamics, but must improve profitability in its core business and manage elevated leverage and asbestos liabilities.
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