In this article, we will look at the 11 Best Natural and Organic Food Stocks to Buy Now.
On February 17, Mohamed El-Erian, chief economic advisor at Allianz, appeared on CNBC’s ‘Squawk on the Street’ to talk about the market’s economic themes and the state of the labor market.
He was of the view that we are now in a different market, one that does not have the same “love affair” with AI as we had last year. This market, according to him, can be defined and will continue to be defined by three words: volatility, dispersion, and fragmentation. He stated that he would build his position bottom up instead of top down, and would certainly pick up names that were impacted by this theory of the market for lemons, which means they overshoot on the way down because they end up having a technical correlation with names that are weaker.
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El-Erian thus considers this a massive opportunity for stock picks, not just in the AI world, but also in the sectors impacted by AI. For him, this is a world where people should be building portfolios bottom up and choosing some “really good bargains”. He further clarified that this does not mean buying in the sectors across the board, but rather buying those with strong balance sheets, strong business models, and strong leadership. The volatility that he is foreseeing for the rest of the year ties primarily to AI and geopolitical circumstances, with his focus being more on geoeconomics rather than geopolitics.
With these broader market trends in view, let’s narrow down and look at the best natural and organic food stocks to buy now.
Our Methodology
We sifted through the Finviz stock screener and financial media reports to compile a list of the best natural and organic food stocks and then selected the top 11 most popular among elite hedge funds as of Q3 2025. We sourced the hedge fund data from Insider Monkey’s database. The stocks are ranked in ascending order of hedge fund sentiment.
Note: All data was recorded on February 17.
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11 Best Natural and Organic Food Stocks to Buy Now
11. The Hain Celestial Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:HAIN)
Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 14
The Hain Celestial Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:HAIN) is one of the best natural and organic food stocks to buy now. On February 17, Stephens adjusted the price target on The Hain Celestial Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:HAIN) to $1 from $2 while maintaining an Equal Weight rating on the shares. The rating update came after the company released its fiscal Q2 earnings, with the firm stating that it believes investors require clearer signs of distribution stabilization, sustained velocity improvement, and consistent top-line execution before their views can turn constructive.
Stifel also adjusted the price target on The Hain Celestial Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:HAIN) to $1 from $1.50 on February 10 and reaffirmed a Hold rating on the shares following the earnings release. It told investors that although the “sequential progress in pockets of the business is encouraging,” it sees considerable risk as the company continues its strategic review. This may include asset sales, as well as the upcoming credit maturity.
The Hain Celestial Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:HAIN) released its fiscal Q2 2026 results on February 9, with net sales for the quarter down 7% year-over-year to $384 million. Organic net sales decreased 7% compared to the prior year period, with the drop comprising a 9-point decrease in volume/mix, partially offset by a 2-point increase in pricing. The company further reported that the gross profit margin was 19.4%, reflecting a 330-basis point decrease from the prior year period.
The Hain Celestial Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:HAIN) is a prominent US-based company specializing in natural and organic foods, as well as personal-care products. It operates in over 75 countries, offering various items across snacks, baby products, beverages, meal components, and personal care. Its brand portfolio includes Terra Chips, Garden Veggie Snacks, Garden of Eatin’ snacks, Hartley’s Jelly, Joya and Natumi plant-based beverages, and others. Its customer base generally includes supermarkets, natural food stores, specialty and natural food distributors, mass-market, and club stores.
10. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. (NYSE:NGVC)
Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 21
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. (NYSE:NGVC) is one of the best natural and organic food stocks to buy now. On February 13, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. (NYSE:NGVC) was initiated with a Buy rating and $36 price target by Freedom Capital, with the firm telling investors in a research note that the company is a specialty grocery retailer with a focus on organic and natural foods, wellness products, and dietary supplements. It added that the stock is well positioned within a “defensive segment” of food retail, benefiting from long-term growth and stable demand.
In another development, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. (NYSE:NGVC) announced on February 6 its expansion to Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, where it is set to open a new store this spring. The location marks the company’s first store in Wisconsin and is a notable milestone for Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. (NYSE:NGVC).
The company announced its fiscal Q1 2026 results on February 5, reporting a net sales growth of 1.6% to $335.6 million. The daily average comparable store sales rose 1.7%, and 10.6% on a two-year basis, while net income grew 14.0% to $11.3 million with diluted earnings per share of $0.49.
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. (NYSE:NGVC) is a retailer of natural and organic groceries, dietary supplements, and body care products. The company emphasizes high-quality standards, ensuring its products do not contain artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives. It exclusively sells USDA-certified organic produce, pasture-raised dairy products, and free-range eggs, and its product portfolio includes an elaborate range of products for special diets, such as non-dairy, vegetarian, and gluten-free.
