
NYSEConsumer DefensiveGrocery Stores
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Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. (NGVC) operates as a retailer specializing in natural and organic food items and dietary supplements across the United States. Its stores provide an extensive array of natural and organic groceries, including fresh produce and bulk foods. The comprehensive grocery selection spans dry, frozen, and canned goods; fresh meats and seafood; dairy products and their plant-based alternatives; prepared foods; fresh bread and baked items; and a variety of beverages, including beer, wine, and hard cider. A significant portion of their inventory comprises private label products, offering a wide range of essentials such as pasta, sauces, canned goods (beans, vegetables), frozen items (vegetables, fruits, meals, pizza), baking mixes, plant-based butter, various oils, sweeteners (honey, maple syrup), coffee, chocolates, meats (bacon, jerky), snacks (popcorn, chips), and household staples like eggs, cheese, applesauce, water, paper products, and cleaning supplies. Beyond edible goods, Natural Grocers also stocks private label and brand-name dietary supplements; natural and organic body care items covering cosmetics, skincare, haircare, and personal care; pet care products and food; books and informational guides; and general household merchandise like cleaning supplies, soaps, and baby diapers. Operating under the "Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage" brand, the company had 162 stores spread across 20 states as of February 1, 2022. A key differentiator is its commitment to customer well-being, demonstrated through science-backed nutrition education programs designed to empower informed health and dietary choices. Established in 1955, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. is based in Lakewood, Colorado.
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Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. (NGVC) operates as a retailer specializing in natural and organic food items and dietary supplements across the United States. Its stores provide an extensive array of natural and organic groceries, including fresh produce and bulk foods. The comprehensive grocery selection spans dry, frozen, and canned goods; fresh meats and seafood; dairy products and their plant-based alternatives; prepared foods; fresh bread and baked items; and a variety of beverages, including beer, wine, and hard cider. A significant portion of their inventory comprises private label products, offering a wide range of essentials such as pasta, sauces, canned goods (beans, vegetables), frozen items (vegetables, fruits, meals, pizza), baking mixes, plant-based butter, various oils, sweeteners (honey, maple syrup), coffee, chocolates, meats (bacon, jerky), snacks (popcorn, chips), and household staples like eggs, cheese, applesauce, water, paper products, and cleaning supplies. Beyond edible goods, Natural Grocers also stocks private label and brand-name dietary supplements; natural and organic body care items covering cosmetics, skincare, haircare, and personal care; pet care products and food; books and informational guides; and general household merchandise like cleaning supplies, soaps, and baby diapers. Operating under the "Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage" brand, the company had 162 stores spread across 20 states as of February 1, 2022. A key differentiator is its commitment to customer well-being, demonstrated through science-backed nutrition education programs designed to empower informed health and dietary choices. Established in 1955, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. is based in Lakewood, Colorado.
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Current $28.56
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Current $28.56
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GoAI Score
Hold
Valuation
76
Undervalued
Sentiment
52
Mixed
Risk
49
Elevated Risk
Momentum
50
Neutral
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Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. (NGVC) operates as a retailer specializing in natural and organic food items and dietary supplements across the United States. Its stores provide an extensive array of natural and organic groceries, including fresh produce and bulk foods. The comprehensive grocery selection spans dry, frozen, and canned goods; fresh meats and seafood; dairy products and their plant-based alternatives; prepared foods; fresh bread and baked items; and a variety of beverages, including beer, wine, and hard cider. A significant portion of their inventory comprises private label products, offering a wide range of essentials such as pasta, sauces, canned goods (beans, vegetables), frozen items (vegetables, fruits, meals, pizza), baking mixes, plant-based butter, various oils, sweeteners (honey, maple syrup), coffee, chocolates, meats (bacon, jerky), snacks (popcorn, chips), and household staples like eggs, cheese, applesauce, water, paper products, and cleaning supplies. Beyond edible goods, Natural Grocers also stocks private label and brand-name dietary supplements; natural and organic body care items covering cosmetics, skincare, haircare, and personal care; pet care products and food; books and informational guides; and general household merchandise like cleaning supplies, soaps, and baby diapers. Operating under the "Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage" brand, the company had 162 stores spread across 20 states as of February 1, 2022. A key differentiator is its commitment to customer well-being, demonstrated through science-backed nutrition education programs designed to empower informed health and dietary choices. Established in 1955, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. is based in Lakewood, Colorado.
Day range
Current $28.56
52-week range
Current $28.56
Profitability as a percentage of reported revenue.
Revenue
Operating income
Net income
| Metric (USD) | FY2025 | FY2024 | FY2023 | FY2022 | FY2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 1.33B USD | 1.24B USD | 1.14B USD | 1.09B USD | 1.06B USD |
| Cost of goods sold | 932.96M USD | 876.78M USD | 813.64M USD | 784.74M USD | 763.33M USD |
| Gross profit | 397.88M USD | 364.81M USD | 326.93M USD | 304.88M USD | 292.19M USD |
| Selling, general, and administrative | 41.43M USD | 37.05M USD | 34.37M USD | 31.56M USD | 28.36M USD |
| Operating expenses | 335.89M USD | 317.83M USD | 295.26M USD | 274.73M USD | 263.86M USD |
| Interest expense | 3.06M USD | 4.18M USD | 3.3M USD | 2.37M USD | 2.27M USD |
| Depreciation and amortization | 31.81M USD | 30.93M USD | 30.41M USD | 28.61M USD | 30.43M USD |
| Operating income | 61.99M USD | 46.98M USD | 31.67M USD | 30.16M USD | 28.33M USD |
| Net income | 46.44M USD | 33.94M USD | 23.24M USD | 21.37M USD | 20.58M USD |
Company facts updated Sep 12, 2026.
Recent quarterly results
Recent quarterly results
Third-party consensus; not a GoAI recommendation.
Average target
$40.00
40.06% upsideCash distributions grouped by calendar year; partial years are marked.
$0.51
2025 complete year+64.5% since 2021
2026 partial: $0.45
$0.31
2,021
$0.40
2,022
$1.40
2,023
$0.42
2,024
$0.51
2,025
$0.45
2,026*
* Partial calendar year in the available dividend history.
| Action | Ex-dividend date | Details | Record date | Payment date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Dividend | Aug 17, 2026 | $0.15Quarterly | Aug 17, 2026 | Sep 2, 2026 |
Dividend | May 18, 2026 | $0.15Quarterly | May 18, 2026 | Jun 3, 2026 |
Dividend | Mar 2, 2026 | $0.15Quarterly | Mar 2, 2026 | Mar 18, 2026 |
Dividend | Dec 1, 2025 | $0.15Quarterly | Dec 1, 2025 | Dec 10, 2025 |
Dividend | Sep 2, 2025 | $0.12Quarterly | Sep 2, 2025 | Sep 17, 2025 |
Dividend | May 27, 2025 | $0.12Quarterly | May 27, 2025 | Jun 11, 2025 |
Ex-dividend Aug 17, 2026
$0.15
Quarterly
Record Aug 17, 2026 · Payment Sep 2, 2026
Ex-dividend May 18, 2026
$0.15
Quarterly
Record May 18, 2026 · Payment Jun 3, 2026
Ex-dividend Mar 2, 2026
$0.15
Quarterly
Record Mar 2, 2026 · Payment Mar 18, 2026
Ex-dividend Dec 1, 2025
$0.15
Quarterly
Record Dec 1, 2025 · Payment Dec 10, 2025
Ex-dividend Sep 2, 2025
$0.12
Quarterly
Record Sep 2, 2025 · Payment Sep 17, 2025
Ex-dividend May 27, 2025
$0.12
Quarterly
Record May 27, 2025 · Payment Jun 11, 2025
Funds reporting this stock among their holdings, ordered by reported position size.
Avantis U.S. Small Cap Value ETFAVUV18.66M0.06%31.54B USD0.25%$124.5+0.58%
Vanguard Morningstar Total Stock Market ETFVTI12.83M0.00%2.3T USD0.03%$376.31+0.82%
iShares Russell 2000 ETFIWM9.14M0.01%77.55B USD0.19%$288.89+0.41%
Vanguard Extended Market ETFVXF3.91M0.00%93.7B USD0.05%$237.76+0.68%
Vanguard Consumer Staples ETFVDC3.41M0.04%9.3B USD0.09%$225.21+0.50%
WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Dividend FundDES2.7M0.13%2.16B USD0.38%$39.76+0.56%
Vanguard Russell 2000 ETFVTWO2.37M0.01%17.4B USD0.06%$116.76+0.36%
U.S. Micro Cap Portfolio ETFDFMC2.3M0.03%7.73B USD0.43%$59.13+0.67%
Avantis U.S. Small Cap Value ETFAVUV
Vanguard Morningstar Total Stock Market ETFVTI
iShares Russell 2000 ETFIWM
Vanguard Extended Market ETFVXF
Vanguard Consumer Staples ETFVDC
WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Dividend FundDES
Vanguard Russell 2000 ETFVTWO
U.S. Micro Cap Portfolio ETFDFMCAI-generated and delayed market data for informational and educational purposes only. Not investment advice.