Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc.

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc.

NGVC·NYSE

$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
8.85%
Return on Invested Capital
36%
3Y+116.0%
5Y+155.0%
10Y+42.0%
21.87%
Return on Equity
12%
3Y+59.0%
5Y+89.0%
10Y+142.0%
6.93%
Return on Assets
34%
3Y+115.0%
5Y+136.0%
10Y+70.0%
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc.

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. Management Team

NGVC · NYSE
MJ

Ms. Jessica Thiessen

Assistant Treasurer

female
MK

Mr. Kemper Isely

Chairman & Co-President

Compensation

$638,021

Born 1962(Age 64)
male
MR

Mr. Richard G. Hallé

Chief Financial Officer

Compensation

$50,000

Born 1965(Age 61)
male
MZ

Mr. Zephyr Isely

Co-President & Director

Compensation

$593,159

Born 1949(Age 77)
male
ME

Ms. Elizabeth Isely

Executive Vice President & Director

Compensation

$918,228

Born 1955(Age 71)
female
MH

Ms. Heather Isely

Executive Vice President, Corporate Secretary & Director

Compensation

$919,116

Born 1966(Age 60)
female
MJ

Mr. John S. Fischer Esq.

Vice President & General Counsel

Born 1958(Age 68)
male
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Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. Insider Positioning

NGVC · NYSE

During the last 12 months, insiders have sold $276K worth of NGVC shares, with no buying activity reported.

3 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

3.0K

87.12K

Net Activity

-87K

-$87K

3-6 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+0

+$0

6-9 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+0

+$0

9-12 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

4.5K

189.02K

Net Activity

-189K

-$189K

Top Buyers

No buying activity

Top Sellers

1
IL

Isely Lark

Other: 13D Group Member

4.5K shares3 transactions

$189K

2
IC

Isely Charity

Other: 13D Group Member

3.0K shares1 transactions

$87K

Insider Activity Analysis

Net Insider Sentiment

Bearish

Strong bearish signal with $276K net selling. Heavy insider selling may indicate concerns about valuation or near-term prospects.

Buy/Sell Ratio

0.00:1

Very poor ratio. Heavy selling with minimal buying suggests insiders may be concerned about valuation or outlook.

Recent Trend (3 Months)

$87K

Heavy recent selling activity. Recent insider sales notably exceed purchases—may warrant investigation into company developments.

Insider Participation

High Selling

2 insider sellers vs. 0 buyers. Widespread selling across multiple insiders may signal concerns.

Insider Activity Insight

Persistent selling pressure: Consistent insider selling with weak buy/sell ratio suggests insiders may be capitalizing on current valuation. Exercise caution and review recent earnings quality and management commentary.

SEC Filings

NGVC - Filing history and reports

Filing TypeFiling DatePeriod EndingFiscal YearActions
DEF 14A

DEF 14A 2026

N/A

January 22, 2026
March 04, 2026
2026
DEF 14A

DEF 14A 2025

N/A

January 24, 2025
March 05, 2025
2025
DEF 14A

DEF 14A 2024

N/A

January 25, 2024
March 06, 2024
2024
DEF 14A

DEF 14A 2023

N/A

January 19, 2023
March 01, 2023
2023
DEF 14A

DEF 14A 2022

N/A

January 20, 2022
March 02, 2022
2022
DEF 14A

DEF 14A 2021

N/A

January 21, 2021
March 03, 2021
2021
DEF 14A

DEF 14A 2020

N/A

January 17, 2020
March 04, 2020
2020
DEF 14A

DEF 14A 2019

N/A

January 18, 2019
March 06, 2019
2019
DEF 14A

DEF 14A 2018

N/A

January 19, 2018
March 07, 2018
2018
DEF 14A

DEF 14A 2017

N/A

January 13, 2017
March 01, 2017
2017
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