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EYE Stock Forecast: National Vision Holdings, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 30 Oct 2026
$17
−0.30% on the day

The 11 Wall Street analysts covering National Vision Holdings, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $27 — +62.7% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 71 of 100 as at 31 Oct 2026 — in the upper half. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.

Market cap
$1.3B
Ticker Nerd rank
71/ 100
Median analyst target
$27
Analysts covering
11
Revenue$498.8M+2.5% y/y
Operating income$23.8M
Net income$12.4M
Free cash flow−$14.1M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−11.1%
1M
+1.3%
YTD
−35.7%
1Y
−36.8%
From 52W high
−43.7%
From 52W low
+7.4%
$15
$29
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

EYE stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores National Vision Holdings, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 31 Oct 2026
71/ 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Growth
88
Issuance
85
Revisions
68
Quality
63
Accruals
63
Value
49
Volatility
42
Size
40
Momentum
26

Growth (88): Sales and profits are climbing, and climbing faster than before.

Momentum (26): The shares have been drifting down relative to others.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs systematic trader with 15+ years in markets.

Wall Street

EYE stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on EYE, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$15$20$25$30$35Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26EYEHigh $35Median $27Low $20

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says11 analysts
8 Buy3 Hold0 Sell
Low $20Median $27High $35

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +62.7% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 0 moved their price target up and 9 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
13 Aug 2026CitigroupMaintainsBuy$39 → $35
13 Aug 2026Morgan StanleyMaintainsEqual-Weight$22 → $21
13 Aug 2026UBSMaintainsBuy$36 → $34
15 May 2026CitigroupMaintainsBuy$40 → $39
15 May 2026CitigroupMaintainsBuy—
14 May 2026B of A SecuritiesMaintainsBuy$35 → $30
14 May 2026B of A SecuritiesMaintainsBuy—
14 May 2026BarclaysMaintainsOverweight$38 → $27
14 May 2026BarclaysMaintainsOverweight—
14 May 2026Morgan StanleyMaintainsEqual-Weight$30 → $22
14 May 2026Morgan StanleyMaintainsEqual-Weight—
14 May 2026UBSMaintainsBuy$42 → $36
14 May 2026UBSMaintainsBuy—
14 May 2026Wells FargoMaintainsEqual-Weight$30 → $20
14 May 2026Wells FargoMaintainsEqual-Weight—
5 Mar 2026BarclaysMaintainsOverweight—
5 Mar 2026CitigroupMaintainsBuy—
5 Mar 2026GuggenheimMaintainsBuy—
5 Mar 2026UBSMaintainsBuy—
5 Mar 2026Wells FargoMaintainsEqual-Weight—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

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Performance

EYE vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 30 Oct 2026, National Vision Holdings, Inc. returned −36.8% against +12.4% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

EYE vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
60708090100110120Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26EYES&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

EYE analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingThis fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
+4.2%
Analysts raising
7
Analysts cutting
1
Fundamentals

National Vision Holdings, Inc. (EYE) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
26.5×

Cheaper than 28% of US stocks

Price / sales
0.6×

Cheaper than 77% of US stocks

Price / book
1.4×

Cheaper than 54% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
10.7×

Cheaper than 35% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
2.5%

Higher than 33% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
42.3%

Higher than 72% of US stocks

Gross margin
58.2%

Higher than 71% of US stocks

Operating margin
4.9%

Higher than 54% of US stocks

Net margin
2.5%

Higher than 53% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
5.8%

Higher than 54% of US stocks

Return on assets
2.9%

Higher than 65% of US stocks

Dividend yield
0.0%

Higher than 1% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

National Vision Holdings, Inc. (EYE) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • National Vision Holdings, Inc. has a market value of $1.3B and an enterprise value of $2.0B.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $2.0B. The latest quarter grew 2.5% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: $50.3M, a 2.5% net margin.

  • Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $0.61.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $49.1M.

  • National Vision Holdings, Inc. spent $32.1M on share buybacks in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.

  • Shares outstanding: 79.1M.

  • Trailing P/E: 26.5×; forward P/E: 13.6× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 0.00%, paying out 0% of earnings.

  • National Vision Holdings, Inc. employs 13,138 people — $155K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 30 Oct 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

EYE vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelSpecialty Retail
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
EYENational Vision Holdings, Inc.$1.3B71
SVVSavers Value Village, Inc.$1.4B31
HZOMarineMax, Inc.$1.2B80
WINAWinmark Corp.$1.0B62
ARHSArhaus, Inc.$1.8B44
SBHSally Beauty Holdings, Inc.$1.8B81
BOBSBob’s Discount Furniture, Inc.$2.2B10

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News

Latest EYE news & analysis

National Vision Holdings, Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2026 Earnings Release and Conference Call

Business Wire · 29 Oct 2026neutral

National Vision Holdings will report its third-quarter 2026 financial results before the market opens on November 12, 2026, and hold a conference call at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time. Registration and webcast details are available through the company’s investor website.

Why it matters — EYE watchers can note when the company plans to release its quarterly results and discuss them on a call.

Here's Why National Vision (EYE) is a Strong Value Stock

Zacks Investment Research · 12 Oct 2026positive

A Zacks Investment Research headline describes National Vision (EYE) as a strong value stock. The excerpt highlights Zacks Style Scores as a feature of its Zacks Premium research service for identifying stocks across value, growth, and momentum styles.

Why it matters — EYE watchers may note the article’s favorable value-stock framing and its reference to Zacks’ style-rating research.

National Vision Launches 2026-2027 Scholarship Program, Exploring the Balance Between Innovation and Human Connection

Business Wire · 12 Oct 2026neutral

National Vision opened entries for its 2026–2027 annual scholarship program, offering eligible third- and fourth-year optometry students the chance to win up to $7,500. Applicants are asked to explore the balance between innovation and human connection through a written or video essay.

Why it matters — The program highlights National Vision’s engagement with optometry students and its support for the profession.

EYE or CL: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?

Zacks Investment Research · 28 Sept 2026neutral

A Zacks Investment Research article compares National Vision (EYE) with Colgate-Palmolive (CL) as potential value stocks within the Consumer Products - Staples sector. The piece evaluates which of the two companies may be the better option for investors seeking undervalued stocks.

Why it matters — EYE watchers would care because the piece directly assesses National Vision's value-stock appeal relative to a major consumer staples peer.

Why National Vision (EYE) is a Top Value Stock for the Long-Term

Zacks Investment Research · 24 Sept 2026positive

Zacks Investment Research highlighted National Vision (EYE) as a top value stock for the long term, using its Style Scores feature from the Zacks Premium research service to identify the company.

Why it matters — EYE watchers would note that a major research firm has placed National Vision among its top long-term value picks, potentially drawing investor attention to the stock.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about EYE stock

What is the EYE stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 11 Wall Street analysts covering National Vision Holdings, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $27, with estimates ranging from $20 to $35. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is EYE stock a buy right now?

Of the 11 analysts covering National Vision Holdings, Inc., 8 rate it a Buy, 3 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks National Vision Holdings, Inc. 71 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 31 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank EYE?

As at 31 Oct 2026, National Vision Holdings, Inc. ranks 71 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Growth (88 of 100).

Will EYE stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 11 analysts implies +62.7% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks National Vision Holdings, Inc. 71 out of 100 as at 31 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the EYE stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering National Vision Holdings, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for EYE are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $20 to $35 over the next 12 months.

How has EYE stock performed over the past year?

National Vision Holdings, Inc. returned -36.8% over the 12 months to 30 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does National Vision Holdings, Inc. do?

National Vision Holdings, Inc. is an optical retail company that provides eye care and eyewear products across the United States.

What is the latest news on EYE?

The most recent item we track (Business Wire, 29 Oct 2026): "National Vision Holdings, Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2026 Earnings Release and Conference Call". National Vision Holdings will report its third-quarter 2026 financial results before the market opens on November 12, 2026, and hold a conference call at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time. Registration and webcast details are available through the company’s investor website.

Company

About National Vision Holdings, Inc.

National Vision Holdings, Inc. is an optical retail company that provides eye care and eyewear products across the United States. The company offers eye exams, prescription eyeglasses, contact lenses, sunglasses, and related accessories through brands including America’s Best, Eyeglass World, Vista Optical, and DiscountContacts.com. Its business also includes optical services and online ordering capabilities, supporting both in-store and digital customer interactions. National Vision serves value-oriented consumers and operates a broad retail footprint, with locations in traditional stores, select grocery and military exchange settings, and an e-commerce channel. Headquartered in Duluth, Georgia, National Vision Holdings, Inc. plays a significant role in the U.S. optical retail market by focusing on accessible vision care and a wide range of everyday eye health products.

CEO Mr. Alexander N. Wilkes · 13,138 employees · United States · https://www.nationalvision.com