Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Has $2.29 Million Stock Position in National Vision Holdings, Inc. $EYE

Thrivent Financial for Lutherans lessened its holdings in shares of National Vision Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:EYE) by 20.5% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 78,278 shares of the company’s stock after selling 20,164 shares during the period. Thrivent Financial for Lutherans owned 0.10% of National Vision worth $2,285,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.

Other institutional investors also recently modified their holdings of the company. Asset Management One Co. Ltd. acquired a new position in National Vision during the 3rd quarter worth about $4,090,000. VIRGINIA RETIREMENT SYSTEMS ET Al acquired a new stake in shares of National Vision in the third quarter valued at about $747,000. Knights of Columbus Asset Advisors LLC bought a new position in shares of National Vision during the third quarter worth about $1,168,000. New York State Common Retirement Fund raised its position in shares of National Vision by 19.5% during the third quarter. New York State Common Retirement Fund now owns 362,380 shares of the company’s stock worth $10,578,000 after acquiring an additional 59,188 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Emerald Mutual Fund Advisers Trust lifted its stake in shares of National Vision by 15.5% in the third quarter. Emerald Mutual Fund Advisers Trust now owns 966,266 shares of the company’s stock worth $28,205,000 after acquiring an additional 129,907 shares during the period.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several analysts recently commented on the company. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “sell (d-)” rating on shares of National Vision in a report on Thursday, January 22nd. Citigroup boosted their price target on shares of National Vision from $29.00 to $35.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, November 18th. Morgan Stanley increased their price objective on shares of National Vision from $26.00 to $30.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Thursday, January 15th. UBS Group lowered their target price on shares of National Vision from $41.00 to $39.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Tuesday, November 18th. Finally, Guggenheim upgraded shares of National Vision to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, December 10th. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, six have issued a Buy rating, four have given a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $29.00.

National Vision Stock Performance

Shares of EYE stock opened at $27.77 on Wednesday. The firm has a 50 day moving average of $27.64 and a 200-day moving average of $26.16. The company has a market cap of $2.20 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -925.36, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.64 and a beta of 1.39. The company has a quick ratio of 0.32, a current ratio of 0.53 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.28. National Vision Holdings, Inc. has a 52 week low of $10.45 and a 52 week high of $30.02.

National Vision Profile

National Vision Holdings, Inc is an American optical retailer specializing in accessible vision care and eyewear. The company operates under multiple retail banners, offering comprehensive eye health services and a wide range of optical products. Since its founding in the early 1990s, National Vision has focused on providing value-driven solutions, targeting underserved and price‐conscious consumer segments.

Through its primary retail brands—including America’s Best Contacts & Eyeglasses, Eyeglass World, Optical America and Vista Optical—National Vision delivers services such as comprehensive eye examinations, prescription eyewear, contact lenses, sunglasses and lens accessories.