Ingles Markets, Incorporated
IMKTA
Last
$85.66
Day
+0.1%
1y
+20.6%
5y
+28.7%
52w
-10.5%
SPY YTD
+13.3%
XLP
+7.4%
Earnings
2026-11-2545d
EMA 21
84.71
EMA 50
85.11
EMA 200
83.78
20d high
-1.8%
5y high
-16.9%
5y range
61th
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Score
27
Hold
swing
Signal
Buy
Target
$88.91
Stop
$82.82
Stop distance
3.3%
Target vs last
+3.8%
Bull / bear case
Site-generated summary from fundamentals, news, and score — not investment advice. As of 2026-10-08.
Bull case
- Ingles Markets operates in a competitive grocery store industry, benefiting from a strong market position and a loyal customer base in the Southeastern U.S.
- Revenue increased by 5% compared to the prior quarter, reaching $1.4 billion.
- The company's current ratio stands at 3.21, indicating strong liquidity.
Bear case
- The grocery industry faces challenges from rising inflation and changing consumer preferences, which could impact profitability.
- Earnings growth has declined by 1.4% year-over-year, signaling potential struggles in maintaining profitability.
- The profit margin is currently at 1.92%, which is relatively low compared to industry standards.
Fundamentals
| Market cap | $1.63B | Enterprise value | $1.70B | Trailing P/E | 15.59 | Forward P/E | 18.21 |
| PEG | 0.85 | Price / book | 0.96 | Beta | 0.57 | Dividend yield | 0.77% |
| Revenue growth | 1.6% | Earnings growth | -1.4% | Gross margin | 24.3% | Operating margin | 2.1% |
| Profit margin | 1.9% | ROE | 6.3% | ROA | 3.4% | Debt / equity | 0.31 |
| Current ratio | 3.21 | Free cash flow | $134.64M | Analyst recommendation | none | Mean target | — |
| 52w high | $95.62 | 52w low | $67.11 |
Quarterly
| 2026-Q2 | 2026-Q1 | 2025-Q4 | 2025-Q3 | 2025-Q2 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.4B | $1.3B | $1.4B | $1.4B | $1.3B |
| Op margin | 2.5% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 4.8% | 2.8% |
| Net income | $25.9M | $24.3M | $28.1M | $25.7M | $26.2M |
| Gross margin | 24.3% | 24.9% | 24.4% | 24.5% | 24.3% |
| Gross profit | $332M | $325M | $335M | $335M | $327M |
| Operating income | $34.4M | $34.1M | $39.1M | $66.1M | $37.2M |
- Revenue +5% vs prior quarter ($1.4B vs $1.3B).
- Gross margin 24.3% (was 24.9% prior quarter).
Yearly (6y)
| 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $5.3B | $5.6B | $5.9B | $5.7B |
| Op margin | 2.7% | 2.5% | 4.9% | 6.6% |
| Net income | $83.6M | $106M | $211M | $273M |
| Gross margin | 23.9% | 23.0% | 23.8% | 24.9% |
| Gross profit | $1.3B | $1.3B | $1.4B | $1.4B |
| Operating income | $146M | $143M | $290M | $376M |
Headline scan
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News
2026-09-28 · Ingles Markets, Incorporated Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend
2026-08-07 · Ingles posts 3.1% decline in comp-store grocery sales
2026-08-06 · Ingles: Fiscal Q3 Earnings Snapshot
2026-08-06 · Ingles Markets, Incorporated Reports Results for Third Quarter and First Nine Months of Fiscal 2026
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