Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc.

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc.

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$28.61

-1.7%
Consumer DefensiveGrocery Stores

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; bulk food products; private label products comprising pasta, pasta sauce, ketchup, canned beans and vegetables, frozen vegetables, frozen fruits, frozen meals, frozen pizza, bread, baking mixes, plant based butter, olive and coconut oil, coconut milk, honey, maple syrup, preserves, chocolate, coffee, bacon, beef jerky, canned seafood, popcorn, tortilla chips, taco shells, eggs, cheese, apple sauce, apple cider vinegar, spring water, paper products, cleaning products, and other products; 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 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; books and handouts; and household and general merchandise, including cleaning supplies, paper products, and dish and laundry soaps, as well as other common household products, such as diapers. The company operates its retail stores under the Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage trademark. As of February 1, 2022, it operated 162 stores in 20 states. The company also offers science-based nutrition education programs to help customers make informed health and nutrition choices. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. was founded in 1955 and is headquartered in Lakewood, Colorado.

At a Glance

Live Snapshot
Market Cap$659.20M
EPS2.0200
P/E Ratio14.16
Earnings Date08/06/2026
0.58%
Dividend Yield
-3%
3Y-32.0%
5Y+45.0%
10Y-
25.72%
Dividend Payout Ratio
-16%
3Y-33.0%
5Y-24.0%
10Y-
3Y+52.0%
5Y+118.0%
10Y-
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc.

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. Dividend History

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10Y CAGR +0%
Latest $0
Annual $0
Stable dividend payments
Last Period: +0%

NGVC Dividend Payment History

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Total Payments

27

Latest Dividend

$0.1500

Annual Amount

$0.6900

Frequency

Quarterly

DeclarationEx-DatePayment DateDividendAdjustedFrequencyGrowth
May 6, 2026
May 18, 2026Jun 3, 2026
$0.1500
$0.1500
Quarterly0.00%
Feb 5, 2026
Mar 2, 2026Mar 18, 2026
$0.1500
$0.1500
Quarterly0.00%
Nov 20, 2025
Dec 1, 2025Dec 10, 2025
$0.1500
$0.1500
Quarterly+25.00%
Aug 7, 2025
Sep 2, 2025Sep 17, 2025
$0.1200
$0.1200
Quarterly0.00%
May 8, 2025
May 27, 2025Jun 11, 2025
$0.1200
$0.1200
Quarterly0.00%
Feb 6, 2025
Mar 3, 2025Mar 19, 2025
$0.1200
$0.1200
Quarterly0.00%
Nov 21, 2024
Dec 2, 2024Dec 18, 2024
$0.1200
$0.1200
Quarterly+20.00%
Aug 8, 2024
Sep 3, 2024Sep 18, 2024
$0.1000
$0.1000
Quarterly0.00%
May 9, 2024
Jun 3, 2024Jun 19, 2024
$0.1000
$0.1000
Quarterly0.00%
Feb 8, 2024
Mar 4, 2024Mar 20, 2024
$0.1000
$0.1000
Quarterly-90.91%
Nov 16, 2023
Nov 27, 2023Dec 13, 2023
$1.1000
$1.1000
Quarterly+1000.00%
Aug 3, 2023
Aug 28, 2023Sep 13, 2023
$0.1000
$0.1000
Quarterly0.00%
May 4, 2023
May 30, 2023Jun 14, 2023
$0.1000
$0.1000
Quarterly0.00%
Feb 2, 2023
Feb 27, 2023Mar 15, 2023
$0.1000
$0.1000
Quarterly0.00%
Nov 17, 2022
Nov 28, 2022Dec 14, 2022
$0.1000
$0.1000
Quarterly0.00%
Aug 4, 2022
Aug 29, 2022Sep 14, 2022
$0.1000
$0.1000
Quarterly0.00%
May 5, 2022
May 31, 2022Jun 15, 2022
$0.1000
$0.1000
Quarterly0.00%
Feb 3, 2022
Feb 28, 2022Mar 16, 2022
$0.1000
$0.1000
Quarterly0.00%
Nov 18, 2021
Nov 29, 2021Dec 15, 2021
$0.1000
$0.1000
Quarterly+42.86%
Aug 5, 2021
Aug 30, 2021Sep 15, 2021
$0.0700
$0.0700
Quarterly0.00%
May 6, 2021
Jun 1, 2021Jun 16, 2021
$0.0700
$0.0700
Quarterly0.00%
Feb 4, 2021
Mar 1, 2021Mar 17, 2021
$0.0700
$0.0700
Quarterly-96.62%
Nov 19, 2020
Nov 30, 2020Dec 16, 2020
$2.0700
$2.0700
Quarterly+2857.14%
Aug 6, 2020
Aug 31, 2020Sep 15, 2020
$0.0700
$0.0700
Quarterly0.00%
May 7, 2020
Jun 1, 2020Jun 16, 2020
$0.0700
$0.0700
Quarterly0.00%
Feb 6, 2020
Mar 2, 2020Mar 17, 2020
$0.0700
$0.0700
Quarterly0.00%
Nov 14, 2019
Dec 2, 2019Dec 17, 2019
$0.0700
$0.0700
Quarterly-
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Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. Payout Ratio Analysis

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Dividends Paid
-11.01M
2025
Net Income
46.44M
2025
Payout Ratio
23.70%
2025

Dividend Sustainability Analysis

Payout Ratio
23.70%

Conservative payout with excellent safety margin. Company retains significant earnings for growth, acquisitions, or building cash reserves. Dividend is highly sustainable.

FCF Payout Ratio
45.7%

Excellent FCF coverage. Dividend is well-supported by actual cash generation with ample room for increases and business reinvestment.

Dividend Growth
+65.5%

Strong dividend growth demonstrates management confidence and business strength. Excellent signal for long-term dividend investors.

Sustainability
Excellent

Highly sustainable dividend with strong coverage, growing payouts, and solid cash generation. Low risk of dividend cuts.

Key Insight

Dividend aristocrat potential: Conservative payout ratios combined with consistent growth suggest management prioritizes sustainable, long-term shareholder returns. Excellent foundation for dividend compounding.