Independent
Tenure on this board
3.0 yrs
Meeting calendar
NGVC · Annual meeting · Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Natural Grocers By Vitamin Cottage Inc
3 nominees · 2 ballot items.
Stockholders are asked to (1) elect three Class II directors—Sandra Buffa, Zephyr Isely and David Rooney—for three-year terms expiring in 2029, and (2) ratify KPMG LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026.
Market cap
$759M
1Y TSR
-16.8%
Board grade
A
Record date
Jan 13, 2026
Filing
DEF 14A
Meeting concluded · Mar 4, 2026
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Proposals
On the ballot2
- 1
Election of Class II Directors
ManagementBoard: FORElect Ms. Sandra Buffa and Messrs. Zephyr Isely and David Rooney as Class II directors to serve three‑year terms expiring at the 2029 Annual Meeting.
- 2
Ratification of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
ManagementBoard: FORRatify the appointment of KPMG LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year ending September 30, 2026.
Director elections
Nominees on the ballot3
Not independent
Tenure on this board
28.5 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
6.0 yrs
Ownership
Latest 13F quarterTop institutional holders10
| # | Owner | % of shares | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP | 2.6% | 592,116 | $15M |
| 2 | AMERICAN CENTURY COMPANIES INC | 2.4% | 562,036 | $15M |
| 3 | VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | 2.4% | 544,994 | $14M |
| 4 | BlackRock, Inc. | 2.1% | 485,010 | $13M |
| 5 | MORGAN STANLEY | 1.8% | 412,127 | $11M |
| 6 | TWO SIGMA INVESTMENTS, LP | 1.8% | 408,012 | $11M |
| 7 | RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC | 1.4% | 327,099 | $8M |
| 8 | BlackRock, Inc. | 1.4% | 315,496 | $8M |
| 9 | STATE STREET CORP | 1.2% | 271,309 | $7M |
| 10 | VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC | 1.1% | 261,334 | $7M |
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Reference
Frequently asked questions
- When is the Natural Grocers By Vitamin Cottage Inc 2026 annual meeting?
- Natural Grocers By Vitamin Cottage Inc (NGVC) holds its 2026 annual shareholder meeting on Wednesday, March 4, 2026.
- What is the record date for the Natural Grocers By Vitamin Cottage Inc 2026 meeting?
- The record date for the Natural Grocers By Vitamin Cottage Inc 2026 meeting is Tuesday, January 13, 2026. Shareholders of record on or before that date are eligible to vote.
- Who are the director nominees for Natural Grocers By Vitamin Cottage Inc's 2026 meeting?
- The board is presenting 3 director nominees at the Natural Grocers By Vitamin Cottage Inc 2026 meeting, listed with their independence status and background.
- What proposals will shareholders vote on at the Natural Grocers By Vitamin Cottage Inc 2026 meeting?
- Shareholders will vote on 2 proposals at the Natural Grocers By Vitamin Cottage Inc 2026 meeting, each tagged with who proposed it and the board's recommendation.
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