Grocery Outlet (NASDAQ:GO) Director Acquires $103,360.00 in Stock

Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. (NASDAQ:GO) Director John Bachman acquired 16,000 shares of the stock in a transaction on Friday, March 6th. The shares were acquired at an average price of $6.46 per share, with a total value of $103,360.00. Following the transaction, the director directly owned 73,367 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $473,950.82. The trade was a 27.89% increase in their ownership of the stock. The purchase was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website.

Grocery Outlet Stock Down 1.9%

Shares of NASDAQ GO opened at $6.20 on Thursday. The stock has a market capitalization of $608.55 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of -2.71, a P/E/G ratio of 1.52 and a beta of 0.50. Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. has a 12-month low of $5.66 and a 12-month high of $19.41. The company has a current ratio of 1.37, a quick ratio of 0.32 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.49. The firm’s 50-day moving average price is $9.41 and its 200-day moving average price is $12.32.

Grocery Outlet (NASDAQ:GO) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, March 4th. The company reported $0.19 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.21 by ($0.02). The company had revenue of $1.22 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.23 billion. Grocery Outlet had a positive return on equity of 5.93% and a negative net margin of 4.80%.The company’s revenue was up 10.7% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the firm earned $0.15 earnings per share. Grocery Outlet has set its FY 2026 guidance at 0.450-0.550 EPS. On average, equities research analysts anticipate that Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. will post 0.63 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of analysts recently weighed in on GO shares. TD Cowen reissued a “hold” rating on shares of Grocery Outlet in a research report on Thursday, March 5th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft set a $11.00 target price on Grocery Outlet in a research report on Thursday, January 8th. Morgan Stanley reduced their price target on Grocery Outlet from $11.00 to $7.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, March 5th. Zacks Research lowered Grocery Outlet from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Friday, November 14th. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company dropped their price objective on Grocery Outlet from $10.50 to $7.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a report on Thursday, March 5th. Eleven equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of “Reduce” and an average target price of $10.68.

Grocery Outlet News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Grocery Outlet this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Director insider buy — Director John Bachman purchased 16,000 shares (~$103k) at roughly $6.46, increasing his stake by ~28%; an insider buy can signal management confidence. Director Acquires $103,360.00 in Stock
• Positive Sentiment: Some favorable coverage of the Q4 results and renewed market interest has attracted short‑term buyers and liquidity, providing a modest offset to negative headlines. Q4 earnings outperformers
• Neutral Sentiment: High institutional ownership — Institutions hold the vast majority of shares, which supports liquidity but means large rebalances can magnify moves; this is a structural market factor rather than an immediate catalyst.
• Negative Sentiment: Law‑firm investigations announced — The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz and Levi & Korsinsky have opened inquiries into possible securities‑law violations tied to prior guidance/communications, increasing litigation risk and investor uncertainty. Securities Fraud Investigation (Frank R. Cruz) Possible Fraud – Levi & Korsinsky
• Negative Sentiment: Large insider selling — CEO Jason Potter sold ~67k shares (~$394k) and multiple EVPs sold material positions the same day; concentrated insider sales often weigh on sentiment and can signal liquidity needs or confidence concerns. Insider Selling Filings
• Negative Sentiment: Operational setback — Company will close four Northeast Ohio stores citing “millions in losses,” highlighting regional underperformance and potential margin pressure. Store Closures
• Negative Sentiment: Earnings and guidance headwinds — Q4 results missed consensus slightly (EPS and revenue), and management set FY2026 EPS guidance of $0.45–$0.55 (below some analysts’ expectations), underscoring margin stress and limiting near‑term upside. Company Earnings & Guidance Summary
• Negative Sentiment: Analyst downgrades and negative consensus — Several firms trimmed ratings/targets and MarketBeat shows a “Reduce” consensus, which can amplify selling pressure and reduce confidence among retail/institutional holders. Analyst Scrutiny on Consumer Trends

Institutional Trading of Grocery Outlet

A number of institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the business. T. Rowe Price Investment Management Inc. increased its position in Grocery Outlet by 54.0% during the 4th quarter. T. Rowe Price Investment Management Inc. now owns 15,763,945 shares of the company’s stock valued at $159,216,000 after buying an additional 5,528,722 shares in the last quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. boosted its holdings in Grocery Outlet by 1.9% in the fourth quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 11,255,936 shares of the company’s stock worth $113,685,000 after acquiring an additional 213,325 shares in the last quarter. Mackenzie Financial Corp grew its stake in shares of Grocery Outlet by 0.5% during the fourth quarter. Mackenzie Financial Corp now owns 4,709,721 shares of the company’s stock worth $47,757,000 after acquiring an additional 22,418 shares during the last quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP grew its stake in shares of Grocery Outlet by 5.0% during the third quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP now owns 4,619,851 shares of the company’s stock worth $74,149,000 after acquiring an additional 221,693 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Marshall Wace LLP increased its holdings in shares of Grocery Outlet by 0.5% during the third quarter. Marshall Wace LLP now owns 4,577,371 shares of the company’s stock valued at $73,467,000 after acquiring an additional 20,819 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 99.87% of the company’s stock.

Grocery Outlet Company Profile

Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. (NASDAQ: GO) is a specialty discount retailer that offers consumers deeply discounted groceries by purchasing excess inventory, closeouts, and overstocks from manufacturers and distributors. Headquartered in Emeryville, California, the company operates two primary banners—Grocery Outlet and Fresh2Go—with a combined footprint of more than 400 stores. Its product assortment spans fresh produce, meat, dairy, bakery items, household staples, natural and organic offerings, and select specialty products, all sold at significant markdowns compared to conventional supermarkets.

The company’s unique buying model enables it to source inventory through opportunistic purchases of surplus freight, discontinued items, and closeout deals, which it then passes on as savings to its customers.