Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. (NYSE:NGVC) is one of the Best FMCG Stocks to Invest In According to Analysts. On February 5, the company released results for Q1 2026, with net sales rising $5.4 million, or 1.6%, to reach at $335.6 million as compared to Q1 2025. This was because of a $5.7 million rise in comparable store sales as well as $2.4 million growth in new store sales.
Is Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage (NGVC) One of the Best FMCG Stocks to Invest In According to Analysts?
Notably, the impact was partially mitigated by a $2.8 million decline in net sales associated with closed stores. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. (NYSE:NGVC) stated that its gross margin fell by 40 bps to 29.5% during Q1 2026 as compared to 29.9% in Q1 2025. This decline was because of lower product margin, mainly because of higher inventory shrink.
Elsewhere, on February 3, the company announced that it is adding 2 new, organic flavors to its Natural Grocers® Brand Chocolate Bar selection. Furthermore, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. (NYSE:NGVC) announced plans to open a new store in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. This will be the company’s first store in Wisconsin, demonstrating a significant milestone.
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. (NYSE:NGVC) is a specialty retailer of natural and organic groceries and dietary supplements.
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