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Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc. (NGVC+0.51%) has submitted its annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2024 filing.
The filing includes financial statements for the year, showing an increase in net sales to $1,241.6 million from $1,140.6 million in the previous year. The increase is attributed to a rise in comparable store sales and new store openings.
Gross profit for the year was $364.8 million, up from $326.9 million in the previous year, with gross margin improving to 29.4% from 28.7%. The improvement in gross margin was driven by store occupancy cost leverage and higher product margins.
Net income for the year was $33.9 million, an increase from $23.2 million in the previous year. Earnings per diluted share were $1.47, compared to $1.02 in the previous year.
Cash provided by operating activities was $73.8 million, an increase from $64.6 million in the previous year. Cash used in investing activities was $38.6 million, primarily for new store openings and relocations.
The company reported $8.9 million in cash and cash equivalents at the end of the fiscal year, with $72.8 million available for borrowing under its credit facility.
Natural Grocers plans to continue its growth strategy by opening four to six new stores and relocating or remodeling two to four stores in fiscal year 2025.
The report outlines the company's focus on providing high-quality, affordable natural and organic products, and highlights its commitment to nutrition education and customer service.
The filing also details various financial agreements, including an amendment to its credit facility that increased the revolving commitments to $75.0 million and extended the maturity date to November 16, 2028.
Natural Grocers paid quarterly cash dividends of $0.10 per share during fiscal year 2024, and a special cash dividend of $1.00 per share in the first quarter of the year.
This content was summarized by generative artificial intelligence using public filings retrieved from SEC.gov. The original data was derived from the Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc. annual 10-K report dated December 12, 2024. To report an error, please email earnings@qz.com.