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EYE · NASDAQ

National Vision Holdings Inc

Consumer Cyclical · Specialty Retail

$16.64

+7.63%

Close on Oct 29, 2026

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Research data through Oct 28, 2026. Research is updated periodically, not in real time.

Quality

44

of 100 · stored research reading

Stored Quality research reads 44 of 100, in the weaker band of the covered universe. This is a research reading about business durability, not a view on the share price.

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Favorable

60

of 100 · stored research reading

Stored Capital Returns research reads 60 of 100, recorded as favorable. No dividend is recorded for this company, so the reading rests on buybacks and dilution control. Share count has been reduced at about 3.5% a year in the stored window.

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Price / earnings
24.3

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What this company does

National Vision Holdings, Inc., a Delaware corporation, and its consolidated subsidiaries are referred to here as "we," "our," "us," "the Company," or "National Vision." National Vision Holdings, Inc. conducts substantially all of its activities through its indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary, National Vision, Inc. ("NVI"), and NVI’s subsidiaries.

We operate under one reportable segment, our Owned & Host segment, which includes our two owned brands, America’s Best Contacts and Eyeglasses ("America’s Best") and Eyeglass World, as well as our Host brands, Vista Optical locations within select Fred Meyer stores and Vista Optical locations on select military bases. See Part II. Item 8. Note 15. "Segment Reporting" for more information.

We are one of the largest optical retailers in the United States ("U.S.") and a leader in the value segment of the U.S. optical retail industry. We believe that vision is central to quality of life and that people deserve to see their best to live their best. Our mission is to help people by making quality eye care and eyewear more affordable and accessible. We achieve this by providing eye exams, eyeglasses and contact lenses to consumers across the nation. Our range of quality product offerings at multiple price points makes us an attractive destination for consumers of all income levels. As of January 3, 2026, our 2025 fiscal year end, we reach our customers through a diverse portfolio of 1,250 retail stores across four brands, our associated omni-channel consumer websites, and our dedicated e-commerce consumer website, DiscountContacts.com.

Historically, our business model primarily targeted lower-income consumers with a go-to-market strategy focused on merchandise and messaging of the lowest price. We evolved our operating model in light of the impact of Covid to address changing consumer and doctor preferences, including the introduction of cutting edge remote telehealth capabilities, which are now installed in over 800 of our locations. We believe this differentiator greatly improves our ability to provide consistent access to patient care across our network of stores. In fiscal 2024, we began implementing transformation initiatives designed to accelerate long-term growth and strengthen profitability, including new additions to our executive leadership team, continued expansion of exam capacity, and new traffic-driving initiatives.

Quoted from the business section of this company’s 10-K filed March 4, 2026. Read the filing

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