AJOVista LLC Purchases New Position in Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. (NYSE:NGVC)

AJOVista LLC acquired a new position in shares of Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. (NYSE:NGVC) during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund acquired 4,663 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock, valued at approximately $75,000.

Other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently modified their holdings of the company. Ritholtz Wealth Management grew its stake in shares of Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage by 27.2% during the fourth quarter. Ritholtz Wealth Management now owns 22,072 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $353,000 after acquiring an additional 4,725 shares in the last quarter. Pathstone Family Office LLC grew its position in shares of Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage by 3.2% in the 3rd quarter. Pathstone Family Office LLC now owns 27,354 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock worth $353,000 after acquiring an additional 858 shares in the last quarter. O Shaughnessy Asset Management LLC increased its holdings in shares of Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage by 25.8% in the 3rd quarter. O Shaughnessy Asset Management LLC now owns 51,020 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $659,000 after acquiring an additional 10,475 shares during the last quarter. Los Angeles Capital Management LLC lifted its stake in Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage by 18.7% during the fourth quarter. Los Angeles Capital Management LLC now owns 78,961 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock worth $1,263,000 after purchasing an additional 12,440 shares during the last quarter. Finally, First Eagle Investment Management LLC boosted its holdings in Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage by 3.5% in the third quarter. First Eagle Investment Management LLC now owns 100,207 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock worth $1,294,000 after purchasing an additional 3,420 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 31.99% of the company’s stock.

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Stock Performance

Shares of NYSE:NGVC traded up $0.56 on Friday, reaching $17.38. 44,727 shares of the company’s stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 40,536. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $9.95 and a fifty-two week high of $19.34. The business’s 50-day moving average is $16.85 and its two-hundred day moving average is $15.76. The company has a quick ratio of 0.17, a current ratio of 0.90 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.42. The firm has a market capitalization of $395.40 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of 14.85 and a beta of 1.17.

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage (NYSE:NGVC) last released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, February 8th. The specialty retailer reported $0.34 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage had a return on equity of 16.69% and a net margin of 2.29%. The business had revenue of $301.75 million during the quarter. As a group, equities research analysts forecast that Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. will post 1.07 EPS 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 20th. Shareholders of record on Monday, March 4th were paid a $0.10 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Friday, March 1st. This represents a $0.40 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.30%. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage’s payout ratio is currently 34.19%.

Insider Activity at Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage

In related news, CFO Todd Dissinger sold 15,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, February 28th. The shares were sold at an average price of $15.30, for a total value of $229,500.00. Following the completion of the sale, the chief financial officer now owns 37,069 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $567,155.70. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. 59.40% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Profile

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.