NGVC — Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc.
Dividend Grades
vs Consumer Defensive sector| Metric | NGVC | Sector Median |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.88% | 2.91% |
| Dividend Growth (5Y) | 19.42% | 4.80% |
| Payout Ratio | 27.4% | 43.8% |
| Consecutive Years Paid | 8 | 20 |
| 1Y Total Return | -25.2% | -0.8% |
Grades compare this stock to Consumer Defensive sector peers using percentile ranks. A+ = top 10%, F = bottom 10%. See methodology →
1-Year Growth
21.43%
3-Year Growth
8.44%
5-Year Growth
19.42%
10-Year Growth
N/A
Key Dividend Dates
Next Ex-Date
N/A
Next Payment
N/A
Last Ex-Date
May 18, 2026
Last Payment
Jun 3, 2026
Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2026 | $0.1500 | 0.00% |
| Mar 2, 2026 | $0.1500 | 0.00% |
| Dec 1, 2025 | $0.1500 | +25.00% |
| Sep 2, 2025 | $0.1200 | 0.00% |
| May 27, 2025 | $0.1200 | 0.00% |
| Mar 3, 2025 | $0.1200 | 0.00% |
| Dec 2, 2024 | $0.1200 | +20.00% |
| Sep 3, 2024 | $0.1000 | 0.00% |
| Jun 3, 2024 | $0.1000 | 0.00% |
| Mar 1, 2024 | $0.1000 | -90.91% |
| Nov 24, 2023 | $1.1000 | +1000.00% |
| Aug 25, 2023 | $0.1000 | 0.00% |
| May 26, 2023 | $0.1000 | 0.00% |
| Feb 24, 2023 | $0.1000 | 0.00% |
| Nov 25, 2022 | $0.1000 | 0.00% |
| Aug 26, 2022 | $0.1000 | 0.00% |
| May 27, 2022 | $0.1000 | 0.00% |
| Feb 25, 2022 | $0.1000 | 0.00% |
| Nov 26, 2021 | $0.1000 | +42.86% |
| Aug 27, 2021 | $0.0700 | 0.00% |
Payout Ratio (Earnings)
27.4%
SafeFCF Payout Ratio
25.7%
SafeFinancial Snapshot
| Period | EPS | FCF |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | $0.49 | $11.56M |
| Q2 2026 | $0.58 | $1.92M |
| Q1 2025 | $0.43 | -$7.00M |
| Q2 2025 | $0.57 | $43.74M |
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About this data
Dividend data sourced from Financial Modeling Prep. Prices updated daily after market close.
Payout ratio — trailing 12-month dividends paid / trailing 12-month net income.
Consecutive years — calendar years with a higher total annual dividend than the prior year.
Growth rates — annualized, comparing the most recent full year total to the total N years prior.
For informational purposes only. Not investment advice.
Data as of June 21, 2026. Source: Financial Modeling Prep. Prices and yields updated daily after market close.