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National Vision Holdings Inc. · Q4 2025 earnings

Q4 2025 earnings · · Before market open · Investor relations

Briefing

National Vision reported strong Q4 2025 revenue growth and returned to profitability as comparable store sales and operating margins improved.

National Vision delivered strong fourth quarter results with net revenue increasing 15.1% year over year to $503.4 million, supported by comparable store sales growth and new store openings. The company returned to profitability with net income of $3.3 million and improved operating margins, while adjusted operating income rose significantly reflecting strong cost discipline and operating leverage.

  • Net revenue increased 15.1% year over year to $503.4 million driven by comparable store sales growth and new stores.
  • Comparable store sales grew 6.6%, marking the twelfth consecutive quarter of positive comparable growth.
  • Net income improved to $3.3 million compared to a loss in the prior year period.
  • Adjusted operating income rose sharply to $17.6 million with margin expanding to 3.5%.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$503M

Previous: $437M+15.1%
EPS (adj)

$0.15

Previous: -$0.04+475.0%
Comparable Store Sales Growth

6.6%

Previous: 2.6%+153.8%
Adjusted Comparable Store Sales Growth

4.8%

Previous: 1.5%+220.0%
Adjusted Operating Income

$17.6M

Previous: $3.23M+444.8%
Adjusted Operating Margin

3.5%

Previous: 0.7%+400.0%
Adjusted EBITDA

$40.9M

Previous: $25.8M+58.4%
Adjusted EBITDA Margin

8.1%

Previous: 5.9%+37.3%
Adjusted SG&A % of Net Revenue

50.0%

Previous: 51.8%-3.5%
Net Income

$3.32M

Previous: -$28.6M+111.6%
Operating Income

$6.64M

Previous: -$25.6M+125.9%
Gross Profit

$293M

No prior period

Revenue & EPS history

National Vision · Revenue · Quarterly

$503M

Q4 2025+15.1%vs Q4 2024
Beat estimate in 11 of 15 quarters(73%)
ActualEstimate

Revenue by segment

National Vision · $532M total across 2 segments · Q3 2023

  • Net Product Sales
    $436M+6.1%
  • Services and Plans
    $96.8M+9.4%

Forward guidance

For fiscal 2026, National Vision expects continued revenue growth, improved comparable store sales, and higher adjusted profitability driven by new store openings and operating leverage.

Tailwinds

  • Net revenue expected between $2.033 billion and $2.091 billion.
  • Adjusted comparable store sales growth expected between 3.0% and 6.0%.
  • Adjusted operating income projected between $107 million and $133 million.
  • Adjusted diluted EPS expected between $0.85 and $1.09.
  • Plans to open approximately 30–35 new stores.

Headwinds

  • Macroeconomic conditions could affect consumer spending on optical products.
  • Execution risks related to new store openings and expansion.
  • Cost pressures including healthcare and labor expenses.
  • Potential volatility from international trade policies or tariffs.
  • Competitive pressure in the optical retail market.

Historical earnings impact

How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.

Avg. return before/after earnings

Based on 19 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q4 2025

Historical avgQ4 2025

-0.5%

Avg return

Earnings day

+0.5%

Avg return

5 days after

+1.2%

Avg return

30 days after

54%

21 / 39 earnings

Positive

+16.9%

Q1 2025

Best reaction

-38.8%

Q4 2022

Worst reaction

Earnings price reactions
QuarterReport dateReaction (Day 0)+5 days+30 days
Q1 2026+4.8%-0.1%
Q4 2025+9.1%+0.6%-11.0%
Q3 2025-3.6%-5.7%+14.4%
Q1 2025+16.9%+40.7%+57.8%
Q4 2024+11.6%+10.7%+12.1%
Q3 2024-4.7%-3.1%-8.0%
Q2 2024-21.6%-26.1%-30.7%
Q1 2024-15.2%-16.4%-19.3%
Q4 2023+14.7%+17.9%+11.0%
Q3 2023+9.4%+14.1%+11.5%
Q2 2023-5.9%-8.4%-19.5%
Q1 2023+5.9%+4.7%+14.7%
Q4 2022-38.8%-40.1%-49.6%
Q3 2022+12.7%+12.8%+5.3%
Q2 2022+9.2%+13.7%+12.7%
Q1 2022-31.5%-22.3%-17.8%
Q4 2021-4.7%+0.8%+16.4%
Q3 2021-16.4%-22.3%-23.8%
Q2 2021-0.8%+1.0%+7.8%
Q1 2021+6.5%+6.3%+2.9%
Q3 2020+2.5%+6.4%-2.1%
Q2 2020-1.8%+3.8%+16.1%
Q1 2020+10.0%+2.2%+32.5%
Q4 2019+4.0%+7.4%-41.1%
Q3 2019+11.8%+8.8%+23.8%
Q2 2019+8.2%+7.9%-4.8%
Q1 2019+3.3%+2.3%-1.5%
Q4 2018-1.4%-3.1%-7.7%
Q3 2018-1.7%-7.8%-27.8%
Q2 2017-8.4%-7.5%+2.6%
Q2 2018-8.4%-7.5%+2.6%
Q1 2018+2.3%+6.4%+10.4%
Q1 2016-2.2%-3.1%-6.9%
Q2 2016-2.2%-3.1%-6.9%
Q4 2017-2.2%-3.1%-6.9%
Q3 2016+1.8%+7.9%+19.4%
Q1 2017+1.8%+7.9%+19.4%
Q3 2017+1.8%+7.9%+19.4%
Q4 2016+1.8%+7.9%+19.4%

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