Natural food retailer Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage (stock code: NGVC) recently released an updated performance outlook for fiscal year 2026.

According to the latest forecasts, the company expects its full-year comparable sales growth rate to remain in the range of 1.5% to 2.5%, demonstrating its steady development trend in the organic food retail sector. In terms of profitability indicators, the company's adjusted earnings per share are expected to be in the range of $2.07 to $2.15, reflecting management's confidence in the continuous optimization of profitability. Meanwhile, capital expenditure is set between $45 million and $50 million, with these funds primarily allocated to store network expansion and digital infrastructure upgrades. This updated outlook highlights the company's strategic deployment to maintain business growth resilience amid the current macroeconomic environment, while also providing investors with an important reference point for assessing future performance.