National Vision Holdings, Inc. - Common Stock (EYE)

Stocks had a strong week on a potential U.S.-China trade deal and cooler inflation data, but volatility may remain as investors shift focus to tax cuts

Small-cap stocks are sensitive to interest rates and tariffs, but AAP, LZB, and EYE offer a mix of analyst sentiment, valuation and tariff protection

National Vision is up more than 40% after strong earnings and a rare double upgrade. A breakout is underway with even more upside likely in the near-term.

Investors looking for hidden gems should keep an eye on small-cap stocks because they’re frequently overlooked by Wall Street. Many opportunities exist in this part of the market, but it is also a high-risk, high-reward environment due to the lack of reliable analyst price targets.

Shares of optical retailer National Vision (NYSE:EYE) jumped 12.5% in the afternoon session after the company reported strong first quarter 2025 results which included optimistic full-year EPS guidance that blew past analysts' expectations and EBITDA that outperformed Wall Street's estimates. Sales were up and about 6% higher than last year, with stores seeing more traffic and people spending more per visit. Zooming out, we think this quarter featured some important positives.

Optical retailer National Vision (NYSE:EYE) beat Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q1 CY2025, with sales up 5.7% year on year to $510.3 million. The company’s full-year revenue guidance of $1.94 billion at the midpoint came in 0.7% above analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.34 per share was 10.5% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Optical retailer National Vision (NYSE:EYE) will be reporting earnings tomorrow before market open. Here’s what you need to know.

A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after President Trump criticized the Federal Reserve's approach to interest rate cuts, warning that the pace was slow and could hinder economic growth. Trump's comments added pressure to an already sensitive market, raising concerns about political interference in monetary policy. 

While strong cash flow is a key indicator of stability, it doesn’t always translate to superior returns. Some cash-heavy businesses struggle with inefficient spending, slowing demand, or weak competitive positioning.

As the Q4 earnings season comes to a close, it’s time to take stock of this quarter’s best and worst performers in the specialty retail industry, including Leslie's (NASDAQ:LESL) and its peers.

As the Q4 earnings season comes to a close, it’s time to take stock of this quarter’s best and worst performers in the specialty retail industry, including National Vision (NASDAQ:EYE) and its peers.

Let’s dig into the relative performance of Petco (NASDAQ:WOOF) and its peers as we unravel the now-completed Q4 specialty retail earnings season.

Pet-focused retailer Petco (NASDAQ:WOOF) will be reporting earnings tomorrow after market close. Here’s what you need to know.

Shares of optical retailer National Vision (NYSE:EYE) jumped 21.7% in the pre-market session after the company reported strong fourth quarter 2024 results: Revenue beat slightly, and EPS was just in line. New store openings and higher average ticket prices drove sales, although lower online sales and store closures offset some gains​. Looking ahead, National Vision's full-year guidance was a bright spot, with both revenue and EPS outlook surpassing Wall Street's expectations. This outlook is lifting shares.

Optical retailer National Vision (NYSE:EYE) beat Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q4 CY2024, with sales up 3.9% year on year to $437.3 million. The company’s full-year revenue guidance of $1.93 billion at the midpoint came in 2% above analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP loss of $0.04 per share was in line with analysts’ consensus estimates.

Optical retailer National Vision (NYSE:EYE) will be announcing earnings results tomorrow before market hours. Here’s what investors should know.

Over the past six months, National Vision’s stock price fell to $10.58. Shareholders have lost 16.6% of their capital, which is disappointing considering the S&P 500 has climbed by 4.2%. This might have investors contemplating their next move.

The end of an earnings season can be a great time to discover new stocks and assess how companies are handling the current business environment. Let’s take a look at how Petco (NASDAQ:WOOF) and the rest of the specialty retail stocks fared in Q3.

As the Q3 earnings season wraps, let’s dig into this quarter’s best and worst performers in the specialty retail industry, including National Vision (NASDAQ:EYE) and its peers.