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Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc.

Stage 3 · Topping · week 9

As of Oct 22, 2026, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage is in Stage 3, the topping phase, now in week 9 (since Aug 26, 2026). It closed at $32.37, 18.8% below its 52-week high and above its 200-day average, which is rising.

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, retails natural and organic groceries, and dietary supplements in the United States. More about the company

$32.37
+7.51% today
$746M · Small cap
Market Neutral — Building

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Our read

Topping: the uptrend is tiring

Setup score

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Momentum

Accelerating ⇈

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Stage Cycle Timeline2023-08-16 → 2026-10-22
S2 14w
S2 52w
S4 18w
S1 16w
2023-08-162026-10-22
S1S2S3S4Setup score (0–10, dashed line at 5)
S2 12w → S3 1w → S2 14w → S3 4w → S2 52w → S3 4w → S2 11w → S3 5w → S4 11w → S1 2w → S4 18w → S1 16w → S2 8w → S3 8w current
Total tracked: 166 weeks across 14 stage runs.

NGVC among Grocery Stores7th of 13 by relative strength

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Stocks in Grocery Stores ranked by relative strength, with stage and one-month change
#StockStageRS1M
1VLGEAStage 2 · wk 884+2.7%
2IMKTAStage 4 · wk 372+7.0%
3WMKStage 3 · wk 970+10.8%
4DDLStage 4 · wk 361−12.7%
5KRStage 1 · wk 556+17.7%
6GOStage 2 · wk 1147+24.6%
7NGVCStage 3 · wk 941+9.1%
8DNUTStage 4 · wk 1539−2.3%
vs 52W High
-18.8%
$23.33 lo$39.87 hi
18.8% below 52W high, weakening from peak
The stock is rolling over from its 52-week high. In Stage 3 distribution, new long positions carry high risk.
Stage Maturity
Week 9
1w13w26w
Week 9, distribution
How long this stock has been in Stage 3 distribution. Longer tops often precede deeper Stage 4 declines.
vs 200 DMA
14.6%
200 DMA: $28.23 · rising
Stock is losing its 200 DMA. Once lost, it confirms Stage 4 risk. This is a major red flag for existing holders.
Rel Volume
0.90x
vs 50-day avg
Volume spikes on down days during Stage 3 signal distribution, with institutions exiting. Stage analysis reads that as a warning against new long positions.
Trend Health
↗ ⇈
Short-term trend rising gently, and accelerating
Two reads of momentum. The arrow shows the direction of the short-term trend: rising (↑ or ↗), flat (→) or rolling over (↓). The ⇈ mark appears when our trend model reads the move as gaining speed on top of the longer trend. Strongest when both agree.
1M
+9.1%
3M
+8.4%
6M
+20.3%
YTD
+33.2%
1Y
-17.0%
Scan Membership
Breakout Watch
Latest: 2025-04-16
9 appearances in last 60 days. First seen: 2018-10-16.
A stock that keeps qualifying week after week does so because its Stage 2 structure keeps holding. Staying power in the scan says more about the trend than any single appearance.
Recent Stage Timeline
2026-10-22S3
Wk 9 · Vol 0.90x
2026-10-21S3
Wk 8 · Vol 0.59x
2026-10-20S3
Wk 8 · Vol 0.70x
2026-10-19S3
Wk 8 · Vol 0.74x
2026-10-16S3
Wk 8 · Vol 0.92x
2026-10-15S3
Wk 8 · Vol 0.96x
2026-10-14S3
Wk 7 · Vol 1.02x
2026-10-13S3
Wk 7 · Vol 0.57x
2026-10-12S3
Wk 7 · Vol 0.61x
2026-10-09S3
Wk 7 · Vol 0.56x
2026-10-08S3
Wk 7 · Vol 0.54x
2026-10-07S3
Wk 6 · Vol 0.45x
Moving averages & range
50 DMA
$29.11
200 DMA
$28.23
52W High
$39.87
52W Low
$23.33
5D Low
$29.58
Resistance levels (recent highs)
20d High
$32.37
60d High
$33.04
120d High
$33.56
250d High
$39.63
Next resistance
+2.1%
to 60d High
P/E (TTM)
15.8
Forward 13.9
Earnings Growth (YoY)
-4.0%
Revenue +1.8%
ROE
+21.6%
Profit margin +3.5%
Dividend Yield
2.00%
P/B 3.1

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage: quick answers

What stage is Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage in?

As of Oct 22, 2026, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage (NGVC) is in Stage 3, the topping phase. It entered Stage 3 on Aug 26, 2026 and is in week 9. What the four stages mean

Is Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage in an uptrend?

Its uptrend has stalled. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage is in Stage 3, the topping phase that follows an advance. It trades 14.6% above its 200-day average, which is rising.

How far is Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage from its 52-week high?

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage closed at $32.37 on Oct 22, 2026, 18.8% below its 52-week high of $39.87. Its 52-week low is $23.33.

How has Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage performed over the past year?

As of Oct 22, 2026, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage is down 17.0% over the past year and up 33.2% so far in 2026.

Which sector and industry is Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage in?

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage is in the Grocery Stores industry, part of the Consumer Staples sector.

About this companyConsumer Staples· Grocery 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; 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. Its stores also provide name-brand supplements, as well as 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; household and general merchandise, including cleaning supplies, paper products, and dish and laundry soaps, as well as other common household products, such as diapers; and books and handouts. The company operates its retail stores under the Natural Grocers, Vitamin Cottage, Health Hotline, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage trademark, as well as Vitamin Cottage Natural Grocers and Health Hotline trademarks. The company also offers science-based nutrition education programs to help customers make informed health and nutrition choices. The company was formerly known as Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets, Inc. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. was founded in 1955 and is headquartered in Lakewood, Colorado.

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