National Vision Unveils 2025-2026 Scholarship Initiative, Emphasizing Technology's Impact on Eye Care Accessibility
Scholarship Program Announcement: National Vision Holdings, Inc. has opened its annual scholarship program for optometry students, offering a total of $12,500 in scholarships, with a first-place award of $7,500 and two runner-up awards of $2,500 each.
Focus on Emerging Technology: This year's theme encourages third- and fourth-year optometry students to submit essays on "Emerging Technology in Optometry," exploring how innovations can improve access to eye care, particularly for underserved communities.
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Daily Upgrade Report for Validea Kenneth Fisher Strategy - December 12, 2025
Validea's Upgrades: Validea's Price/Sales Investor model, based on Kenneth Fisher's strategy, has upgraded several stocks, indicating improved ratings due to strong fundamentals and valuations.
NACCO Industries: The rating for NACCO Industries Inc. increased from 48% to 70%, reflecting its position as a small-cap value stock in the Coal industry with solid fundamentals.
Primoris Services Corp: Primoris Services Corp's rating rose from 60% to 80%, highlighting its growth potential in the Construction Services industry, driven by its critical infrastructure services.
OraSure Technologies: OraSure Technologies Inc. saw its rating improve from 58% to 70%, showcasing its growth in the Biotechnology & Drugs sector through innovative health diagnostics solutions.
10 Retail Stocks to Keep an Eye On as the Holiday Season Kicks Off
Retail Spending Trends: As Thanksgiving approaches, consumer spending has increased, with a 2.4% rise in total card spending per household in October, driven largely by inflation rather than increased demand, as retail transaction volumes have been declining.
Income Disparity in Spending: Spending growth is uneven, with higher-income households seeing a 2.7% increase in spending, while lower-income households only managed 0.7% growth, highlighting a K-shaped economy where wealth effects benefit the affluent.
AI in Retail: This holiday season marks a significant rise in the use of artificial intelligence in shopping, with tools like Amazon's AI assistant and ChatGPT driving increased referrals to retail websites, indicating a growing trend among consumers.
Retail Stock Performance: The retail sector has seen varied stock performance, with top performers like ThredUp and National Vision Holdings thriving, while companies like Deckers Outdoor and Bath & Body Works struggle due to changing consumer preferences and economic pressures.
Noteworthy Put and Call Options for July 2026
Put Contract Overview: The $25.00 put contract for EYE stock has a bid of $1.35, allowing investors to buy shares at an effective cost of $23.65, which is an 11% discount from the current price of $28.11. There is a 71% chance the contract may expire worthless, offering a potential 5.40% return on cash commitment.
Call Contract Overview: The $30.00 call contract has a bid of $2.80, and if shares are purchased at $28.11 and the call is sold, it could yield a total return of 16.68% if exercised by July 2026. There is a 45% chance this contract may also expire worthless, providing a potential 9.96% additional return.
Volatility Insights: The implied volatility for the put contract is 58%, while the call contract's implied volatility is 53%. The actual trailing twelve-month volatility is calculated at 48%.
YieldBoost Concept: Both the put and call contracts offer a "YieldBoost," with the put providing a 5.40% return and the call offering a 9.96% boost, highlighting the potential for additional returns through options trading strategies.
Citigroup Reaffirms Buy Rating for National Vision Holdings, Increases Price Target to $35
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UBS Raises National Vision Price Target to $39 from $32, Keeps Buy Rating Intact
- Company Overview: National Vision Holdings (EYE) has received an average rating of Overweight from analysts.
- Price Target: The mean price target for National Vision Holdings is set at $32.70.
National Vision Aims for Annual Net Revenue Growth in the High Single Digits Over the Next Five Years
Fiscal Outlook: National Vision Holdings (EYE) has reaffirmed its fiscal 2025 outlook, expecting annual net revenue growth in the high-single-digits and an adjusted operating margin expansion of 50 to 150 basis points through fiscal 2030.
Capital Allocation Strategy: The company plans to maintain a disciplined capital allocation strategy, with capital expenditures projected to be around 4-5% of annual revenue until 2030.
Store Expansion Plans: National Vision aims to open approximately 30 new stores per year between 2026 and 2027, and plans to accelerate this to about 60 stores per year from 2028 to 2030.
Cost Structure Review: A multi-year plan has been identified to achieve approximately $20 million in annualized savings, with about half expected to be realized in fiscal 2026.
Daily Upgrade Report for Validea Kenneth Fisher Strategy - December 12, 2025
Validea's Upgrades: Validea's Price/Sales Investor model, based on Kenneth Fisher's strategy, has upgraded several stocks, indicating improved ratings due to strong fundamentals and valuations.
NACCO Industries: The rating for NACCO Industries Inc. increased from 48% to 70%, reflecting its position as a small-cap value stock in the Coal industry with solid fundamentals.
Primoris Services Corp: Primoris Services Corp's rating rose from 60% to 80%, highlighting its growth potential in the Construction Services industry, driven by its critical infrastructure services.
OraSure Technologies: OraSure Technologies Inc. saw its rating improve from 58% to 70%, showcasing its growth in the Biotechnology & Drugs sector through innovative health diagnostics solutions.
10 Retail Stocks to Keep an Eye On as the Holiday Season Kicks Off
Retail Spending Trends: As Thanksgiving approaches, consumer spending has increased, with a 2.4% rise in total card spending per household in October, driven largely by inflation rather than increased demand, as retail transaction volumes have been declining.
Income Disparity in Spending: Spending growth is uneven, with higher-income households seeing a 2.7% increase in spending, while lower-income households only managed 0.7% growth, highlighting a K-shaped economy where wealth effects benefit the affluent.
AI in Retail: This holiday season marks a significant rise in the use of artificial intelligence in shopping, with tools like Amazon's AI assistant and ChatGPT driving increased referrals to retail websites, indicating a growing trend among consumers.
Retail Stock Performance: The retail sector has seen varied stock performance, with top performers like ThredUp and National Vision Holdings thriving, while companies like Deckers Outdoor and Bath & Body Works struggle due to changing consumer preferences and economic pressures.
Noteworthy Put and Call Options for July 2026
Put Contract Overview: The $25.00 put contract for EYE stock has a bid of $1.35, allowing investors to buy shares at an effective cost of $23.65, which is an 11% discount from the current price of $28.11. There is a 71% chance the contract may expire worthless, offering a potential 5.40% return on cash commitment.
Call Contract Overview: The $30.00 call contract has a bid of $2.80, and if shares are purchased at $28.11 and the call is sold, it could yield a total return of 16.68% if exercised by July 2026. There is a 45% chance this contract may also expire worthless, providing a potential 9.96% additional return.
Volatility Insights: The implied volatility for the put contract is 58%, while the call contract's implied volatility is 53%. The actual trailing twelve-month volatility is calculated at 48%.
YieldBoost Concept: Both the put and call contracts offer a "YieldBoost," with the put providing a 5.40% return and the call offering a 9.96% boost, highlighting the potential for additional returns through options trading strategies.
Citigroup Reaffirms Buy Rating for National Vision Holdings, Increases Price Target to $35
Real-time Intelligence: Benzinga Pro offers the fastest news alerts for traders, helping them stay informed and make timely decisions in the stock market.
Exclusive Content: The platform provides exclusive stories and insights generated by Benzinga reporters, enhancing the trading experience for its users.
Community Engagement: Over 10,000 serious traders are part of the Benzinga Pro community, fostering a collaborative environment for sharing market intelligence.
Market Success: Traders utilize Benzinga Pro's resources to gain a competitive edge and improve their chances of winning in the markets daily.
UBS Raises National Vision Price Target to $39 from $32, Keeps Buy Rating Intact
- Company Overview: National Vision Holdings (EYE) has received an average rating of Overweight from analysts.
- Price Target: The mean price target for National Vision Holdings is set at $32.70.
National Vision Aims for Annual Net Revenue Growth in the High Single Digits Over the Next Five Years
Fiscal Outlook: National Vision Holdings (EYE) has reaffirmed its fiscal 2025 outlook, expecting annual net revenue growth in the high-single-digits and an adjusted operating margin expansion of 50 to 150 basis points through fiscal 2030.
Capital Allocation Strategy: The company plans to maintain a disciplined capital allocation strategy, with capital expenditures projected to be around 4-5% of annual revenue until 2030.
Store Expansion Plans: National Vision aims to open approximately 30 new stores per year between 2026 and 2027, and plans to accelerate this to about 60 stores per year from 2028 to 2030.
Cost Structure Review: A multi-year plan has been identified to achieve approximately $20 million in annualized savings, with about half expected to be realized in fiscal 2026.
