Natural Grocers reported a strong third quarter in fiscal year 2024, with net sales increasing by 9.7% to $309.1 million and net income rising by 30.2% to $9.2 million, driven by comparable store sales growth and effective expense management.
Net sales increased 9.7% to $309.1 million.
Daily average comparable store sales increased 7.2%.
Operating income increased 41.4% to $12.8 million.
Net income increased 30.2% to $9.2 million, with diluted earnings per share of $0.40.
The company is raising its fiscal 2024 outlook for daily average comparable store sales growth and diluted earnings per share. Additionally, the Company is refining its outlook for the number of new stores and relocations/remodels, and narrowing its capital expenditures range.