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Ingles Markets(NASDAQ) IMKTA

Market Cap$1.64BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.
Since IPO (1987)+2,546%
5 Year+44%
1 Year+44%
1 Month-3%
$88.07
+1.57%
+1.36Today
After hours$88.20+$0.13 (+0.14%)
Ingles Markets last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeUSD 88.112026-08-07
Ingles Markets stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week-2.11%USD 90.012026-07-31
1 month-3.02%USD 90.862026-07-08
3 month+1.93%USD 86.442026-05-08
Year to date+29.3%USD 68.142025-12-31
1 year+44.15%USD 61.122025-08-07
3 year+9.25%USD 80.652023-08-08
5 year+44.43%USD 61.012021-08-06
Since inception+2,546.32%USD 3.331987-09-22

Ingles Markets Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

$1.64BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Revenue (TTM)

$5.42B

Net Income (TTM)

$103.99M

EPS (TTM)

$5.50

P/E Ratio

16.01

Dividend

$0.66

Beta (Volatility)

0.42 (Low)

Price

$88.07

Volume

141,611.55

Open

$85.50

Previous Close

$88.11

Daily Range

$84.50 - $89.39

52-Week Range

$60.17 - $95.62

Estimated Earnings Date

Aug 6, 2026

IMKTA News

Is Ingles Headed Back Toward Growth?

Michael LewisFeb 10, 2014

Are Ingles Markets Earnings Threatened by the Kroger-Harris Teeter Deal?

Dan CaplingerDec 5, 2013

Ingles Markets Keeps Dividends Steady

Eric VolkmanSep 30, 2013

Ingles Markets Declares a Pair of Dividends

Eric VolkmanJul 1, 2013

Ingles Markets Authorizes New Stock Repurchase Program

Eric VolkmanJun 26, 2013

Big Companies Borrowing Billions

Russ KrullJun 3, 2013

Ingles Markets Declares New Set of Dividends

Eric VolkmanApr 1, 2013

Dow vs. Small Caps: Which Is the Better Value?

Dan CaplingerMar 8, 2013
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About Ingles Markets

Ingles sells food and home items in Southeast supermarkets. Families buy groceries, medicine, and fuel at these stores. It also processes milk and rents shopping center space.

Fresh Food and Fuel

  • Grocery Sales: Includes grocery, dairy, and frozen food products; part of the retail grocery segment.
  • Perishables: Features fresh meat, produce, deli, and bakery items; part of the retail grocery segment.
  • Non-Food Products: Operates pharmacies, fuel stations, and health and beauty sections; part of the retail grocery segment.
  • Fluid Dairy: Processes and packages milk and juice for other retailers and food service distributors.
  • Real Estate: Collects rent from 102 shopping centers operated in conjunction with supermarket locations.

Recovering and Rebuilding

  • Invested $36.4 million during the first quarter of fiscal 2026 in technology and store improvements.
  • Currently rebuilding three stores damaged by Hurricane Helene that are scheduled to reopen in 2026 and 2027.
  • Upgrading the transportation fleet and warehouse equipment to improve the distribution of goods.
  • Plans to spend between $120 million and $160 million on capital projects during the 2026 fiscal year.

Regional Roots and Real Estate

Ingles manages a vertically integrated supply chain by operating its own milk processing plant and a distribution center in North Carolina. The company also owns the majority of its shopping centers, which provides stable rental income and reduces occupancy costs.

Tracking the Numbers

  • Net sales reached $1.37 billion in the first quarter of fiscal 2026, up 6.6% from the first quarter of fiscal 2025.
  • Net income hit $28.1 million in the quarter ended December 27, 2025, up 69.6% year-over-year.
  • Operating cash flow turned positive at $38.4 million in early fiscal 2026, compared to a loss of $43.6 million in early fiscal 2025.
  • Gross profit hit $334.6 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2026, an 11.1% increase over the prior year period.
  • Total debt decreased to $511.5 million as of December 27, 2025, down from $529.4 million a year earlier.

From Groceries to Groundwork

Ingles has transitioned from a traditional grocer into a regional powerhouse with significant real estate and manufacturing assets. Its ownership of physical locations and internal production facilities provides a durable foundation in the Southeast market.

AI Generated • Apr 29, 2026

Industry

Food and Staples Retailing

Sector

Consumer Staples

Employees

25,551

CEO

James W. Lanning

Website

www.ingles-markets.com

Headquarters

Asheville, NC 28711, US

IMKTA Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

24.49%

Operating Margin

2.63%

Net Income Margin

1.92%

Return on Equity

6.30%

Return on Capital

5.44%

Return on Assets

3.95%

Earnings Yield

6.25%

Dividend Yield

0.75%

Payout Ratio

88.58%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

$1.64BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Shares Outstanding

18.59M

Volume

141.61K

Avg. Volume

140.45K

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

$1.33B

Operating Income

$142.75M

EBITDA

$276.13M

Operating Cash Flow

$189.37B

Capital Expenditure

-$76.47B

Free Cash Flow

$112.90B

Cash & ST Invst.

$455.09M

Total Debt

$526.58M

Ingles Markets Performance Analysis

Ingles Markets annual revenue and year-over-year revenue growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endRevenueYoY growth
20222022-09-30USD 5,678,835,03213.9%
20232023-09-30USD 5,892,781,7323.8%
20242024-09-30USD 5,639,609,434-4.3%
20252025-09-30USD 5,334,032,609-5.4%
Ingles Markets sequential (quarter-over-quarter) revenue growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q42025-09-271.6%
Q12025-12-270.3%
Q22026-03-28-4.7%
Q32026-06-274.6%
Ingles Markets annual diluted earnings per share and year-over-year EPS growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endDiluted EPSYoY growth
20222022-09-30USD 14.3612.8%
20232023-09-30USD 11.10-22.7%
20242024-09-30USD 5.56-49.9%
20252025-09-30USD 4.40-20.8%
Ingles Markets sequential (quarter-over-quarter) diluted earnings per share growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q42025-09-27-2.2%
Q12025-12-279.6%
Q22026-03-28-13.5%
Q32026-06-276.3%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q3 2026YOY CHG

Revenue

$1.37B

+1.6%

Gross Profit

$332.44M

+1.6%

Gross Margin

24.30%

N/A

Market Cap

$1.64BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

N/A

Market Cap/Employee

$64.11K

N/A

Employees

25,551

N/A

Net Income

$25.90M

-1.1%

EBITDA

$67.62M

-4.5%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q3 2026YOY CHG

Total Cash

$455.09M

+35.4%

Total Debt

$526.58M

-3.9%

Accounts Receivable

$102.68M

+0.4%

Inventory

$479.65M

-1.6%

Long Term Debt

$503.62M

-4.1%

Short Term Debt

$22.96M

-0.4%

Return on Assets

3.95%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

6.19%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

$112.80B

+248468.4%

Operating Cash Flow

$189.18B

+252869.2%

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Questions About IMKTA

What is the current price of Ingles Markets?

Ingles Markets is trading at $88.11 per share.

What is the 52-week range for Ingles Markets?

Over the past 52 weeks, Ingles Markets has traded between $60.17 and $95.62.

How much debt does Ingles Markets have?

As of the most recent reporting period, Ingles Markets reported total debt of $526.58M.

How much cash does Ingles Markets have on hand?

Ingles Markets reported $455.09M in cash and cash equivalents in its most recent financial results.

What is Ingles Markets’s dividend yield?

Ingles Markets currently has a dividend yield of 0.75%.

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