8,256 Shares in Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. (NYSE:NGVC) Bought by EntryPoint Capital LLC

EntryPoint Capital LLC acquired a new position in shares of Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. (NYSE:NGVC - Free Report) in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The firm acquired 8,256 shares of the specialty retailer's stock, valued at approximately $328,000.

Other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of the company. Golden State Wealth Management LLC purchased a new stake in Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage during the fourth quarter valued at about $27,000. Human Investing LLC acquired a new position in shares of Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage in the 4th quarter valued at about $40,000. Van ECK Associates Corp grew its holdings in shares of Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage by 33.3% during the 4th quarter. Van ECK Associates Corp now owns 2,301 shares of the specialty retailer's stock worth $91,000 after purchasing an additional 575 shares during the period. Virtus Investment Advisers Inc. acquired a new stake in Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $126,000. Finally, CreativeOne Wealth LLC acquired a new position in shares of Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage during the 3rd quarter valued at $202,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 31.99% of the company's stock.

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Price Performance

NGVC traded up $2.66 on Monday, reaching $40.78. The company had a trading volume of 75,695 shares, compared to its average volume of 99,675. The company has a fifty day moving average of $42.38 and a 200-day moving average of $37.41. The company has a current ratio of 0.96, a quick ratio of 0.15 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.28. The company has a market capitalization of $935.13 million, a P/E ratio of 25.81 and a beta of 1.34. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. has a one year low of $15.82 and a one year high of $50.91.

Remove Ads

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage (NYSE:NGVC - Get Free Report) last issued its earnings results on Thursday, February 6th. The specialty retailer reported $0.43 EPS for the quarter. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage had a return on equity of 21.12% and a net margin of 2.84%. As a group, equities research analysts anticipate that Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. will post 1.61 earnings per share for the current year.

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Announces Dividend

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, March 19th. Stockholders of record on Monday, March 3rd were issued a dividend of $0.12 per share. The ex-dividend date was Monday, March 3rd. This represents a $0.48 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.18%. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's dividend payout ratio is 30.57%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Separately, StockNews.com lowered Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage from a "strong-buy" rating to a "buy" rating in a research report on Monday, January 13th.

About Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage

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.