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

Last close, 14 Aug 2026
$19
+1.31% on the day

The 12 Wall Street analysts covering National Vision Holdings, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $30 — +55.4% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 63 of 100 as at 15 Aug 2026 — in the upper half.

Market cap
$1.5B
Ticker Nerd rank
63 / 100
Median analyst target
$30
Analysts covering
12
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−14.4%
1M
−4.0%
YTD
−25.3%
1Y
−15.9%
From 52W high
−34.5%
From 52W low
+25.0%
$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 15 Aug 2026
63 / 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
84
Accruals
62
Quality
60
Revisions
56
Value
41
Size
40
Volatility
40
Momentum
31

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

Momentum (31): The shares have been drifting down relative to others.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen 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$35Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26EYEHigh $35Median $30Low $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.

What Wall Street says12 analysts
9 Buy3 Hold0 Sell
Low $20Median $30High $35

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +55.4% 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—
15 May 2026CitigroupMaintainsBuy$40 → $39
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.

Market Radar

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Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.

Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. EYE appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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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 movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
−2.8%
Analysts raising
0
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
31.1×

Cheaper than 26% of US stocks

Price / sales
0.8×

Cheaper than 76% of US stocks

Price / book
1.7×

Cheaper than 52% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
11.8×

Cheaper than 33% 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
59.7%

Higher than 73% 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 55% of US stocks

Return on assets
2.9%

Higher than 65% of US stocks

Dividend yield
—

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

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.$1.5B
63
SBHSally Beauty Holdings, Inc.$1.6B
81
SVVSavers Value Village, Inc.$1.6B
34
ARHSArhaus, Inc.$1.4B
44
WINAWinmark Corp.$1.3B
63
HZOMarineMax, Inc.$1.1B
72
BOBSBob’s Discount Furniture, Inc.$2.5B
1

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News

Latest EYE news & analysis

National Vision Stock Down Despite Q2 Earnings & Revenue Beat

Zacks Investment Research · 13 Aug 2026neutral

National Vision (EYE) beat Q2 earnings and revenue estimates, expanded its operating margin, and raised its 2026 profit outlook despite gross margin pressure, though its stock declined on the news.

Why it matters — A EYE watcher would care because the company exceeded quarterly estimates and raised its 2026 profit outlook, updating the fundamental picture even amid gross margin pressure and a share-price decline.

National Vision Holdings, Inc. (EYE) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Seeking Alpha · 12 Aug 2026neutral

Seeking Alpha has published the transcript of National Vision Holdings, Inc.'s (EYE) Q2 2026 earnings call. The item consists solely of the transcript's headline and source, with no excerpted commentary or financial details included.

Why it matters — EYE watchers would use this transcript to review management's discussion of the company's second-quarter 2026 performance directly from the source.

National Vision (EYE) Reports Q2 Earnings: What Key Metrics Have to Say

Zacks Investment Research · 12 Aug 2026neutral

Zacks Investment Research reviewed National Vision's Q2 June 2026 earnings, comparing the company's key metrics against Wall Street estimates and prior-year figures.

Why it matters — The analysis helps EYE watchers assess how the company's underlying operational metrics performed relative to expectations and historical benchmarks.

National Vision Q2 Earnings Call Highlights

MarketBeat · 12 Aug 2026positive

National Vision reported second-quarter 2026 revenue growth and improved profitability, driven by higher average ticket sales and premium product attachment that offset lower customer traffic, including temporary disruption from an e-commerce platform transition, as noted in its Q2 earnings call.

Why it matters — EYE watchers would care because the company managed to grow revenue and improve profitability despite softer customer traffic and a transitional e-commerce disruption, signaling resilience in its core performance.

National Vision (EYE) Surpasses Q2 Earnings and Revenue Estimates

Zacks Investment Research · 12 Aug 2026positive

National Vision reported quarterly earnings of $0.25 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.17 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.18 per share in the same quarter a year ago, and the company also surpassed revenue estimates.

Why it matters — A beat on both earnings and revenue versus analyst expectations signals stronger-than-expected Q2 performance for the company and its investors.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about EYE stock

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

The 12 Wall Street analysts covering National Vision Holdings, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $30, 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 12 analysts covering National Vision Holdings, Inc., 9 rate it a Buy, 3 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks National Vision Holdings, Inc. 63 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 15 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank EYE?

As at 15 Aug 2026, National Vision Holdings, Inc. ranks 63 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 12 analysts implies +55.4% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks National Vision Holdings, Inc. 63 out of 100 as at 15 Aug 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 -15.9% over the 12 months to 14 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does National Vision Holdings, Inc. do?

National Vision Holdings, Inc. is a major optical retailer operating over 1,200 stores across the United States, offering comprehensive vision care services and eyewear products.

What is the latest news on EYE?

The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 13 Aug 2026): "National Vision Stock Down Despite Q2 Earnings & Revenue Beat". National Vision (EYE) beat Q2 earnings and revenue estimates, expanded its operating margin, and raised its 2026 profit outlook despite gross margin pressure, though its stock declined on the news.

Company

About National Vision Holdings, Inc.

National Vision Holdings, Inc. is a major optical retailer operating over 1,200 stores across the United States, offering comprehensive vision care services and eyewear products. The company operates through distinct retail brands including America's Best Contacts & Eyeglasses, Eyeglass World, and Vista Opticals located within Fred Meyer stores and on military bases, complemented by its e-commerce platform DiscountContacts.com. National Vision provides eye exams conducted by optometrists, eyeglasses, sunglasses, contact lenses, and optical accessories to diverse customer segments. The company emphasizes making quality eye care and eyewear affordable and accessible to a broad population. Its business model centers on managed care relationships, retail operations, and merchandising, leveraging a network of over 2,400 optometrists. National Vision pursues growth through expanding customer segments, enhancing premium product offerings, improving customer experience through data-driven strategies, and measured store expansion. The company focuses on operational efficiency and transformation initiatives aimed at strengthening its market position in optical retail.

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