Wells Fargo & Company Lowers National Vision (NASDAQ:EYE) Price Target to $20.00

National Vision (NASDAQ:EYE) had its target price reduced by stock analysts at Wells Fargo & Company from $30.00 to $20.00 in a research note issued to investors on Thursday,Benzinga reports. The brokerage currently has an “equal weight” rating on the stock. Wells Fargo & Company‘s price target would indicate a potential upside of 14.61% from the stock’s current price.

EYE has been the subject of a number of other research reports. Zacks Research lowered National Vision from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Thursday, March 12th. Barclays lowered their price objective on National Vision from $38.00 to $27.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research note on Thursday. Bank of America lowered their price objective on National Vision from $35.00 to $30.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Thursday. Guggenheim raised their price objective on National Vision from $32.00 to $33.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, March 5th. Finally, Weiss Ratings upgraded National Vision from a “sell (d-)” rating to a “hold (c-)” rating in a research note on Thursday, March 5th. Seven investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and six have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $29.23.

National Vision Price Performance

EYE stock opened at $17.45 on Thursday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.25, a quick ratio of 0.33 and a current ratio of 0.62. National Vision has a 1 year low of $14.75 and a 1 year high of $30.02. The firm has a market cap of $1.40 billion, a P/E ratio of 30.61, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.36 and a beta of 1.18. The stock has a 50-day simple moving average of $24.84 and a 200-day simple moving average of $26.30.

National Vision (NASDAQ:EYE) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, May 13th. The company reported $0.45 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.43 by $0.02. National Vision had a return on equity of 6.41% and a net margin of 2.31%.The firm had revenue of $543.88 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $545.09 million. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $0.34 EPS. National Vision’s quarterly revenue was up 6.6% on a year-over-year basis. National Vision has set its FY 2026 guidance at 0.850-1.090 EPS. On average, equities analysts predict that National Vision will post 0.66 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Insider Activity at National Vision

In other news, Chairman L Reade Fahs sold 7,601 shares of National Vision stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, March 6th. The stock was sold at an average price of $29.58, for a total value of $224,837.58. Following the completion of the transaction, the chairman owned 694,880 shares in the company, valued at approximately $20,554,550.40. This trade represents a 1.08% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Insiders own 2.40% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. acquired a new position in shares of National Vision in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $29,000. Kestra Advisory Services LLC acquired a new position in shares of National Vision in the 4th quarter worth approximately $28,000. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC grew its position in shares of National Vision by 176.8% in the 4th quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 1,614 shares of the company’s stock worth $42,000 after acquiring an additional 1,031 shares in the last quarter. Quarry LP grew its position in shares of National Vision by 317.4% in the 3rd quarter. Quarry LP now owns 1,653 shares of the company’s stock worth $48,000 after acquiring an additional 1,257 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd acquired a new position in shares of National Vision in the 4th quarter worth approximately $47,000.

More National Vision News

Here are the key news stories impacting National Vision this week:

• Positive Sentiment: National Vision reported first-quarter earnings and revenue that beat estimates, with same-store sales up 4.5% and operating margin expanding by 320 basis points, reinforcing the view that its turnaround is gaining traction. Article Title
• Positive Sentiment: The company reiterated its 2026 guidance, suggesting management remains confident in its outlook despite a mixed revenue print and ongoing macro pressure. Article Title
• Neutral Sentiment: Citigroup lowered its price target to $39 from $40 while keeping a buy rating, and other firms also trimmed targets, including Wells Fargo to $20 and Bank of America to $30; the cuts were notable, but all implied meaningful upside from the current share price. Article Title
• Negative Sentiment: A securities-law investigation announced by Johnson Fistel could create some overhang on the stock if investor concerns or legal risk intensify. Article Title

About National Vision

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.