Ingles Markets Inc. (IMKTA)
NASDAQ:IMKTA
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IMKTA Stock Chart & Stats
$77.29
-$0.48(-0.76%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$77.29
-$0.48(-0.76%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$59.09 - $95.62
Previous CloseN/A
Volume16.69K
Average Volume (3M)103.27K
Market Cap
$1.61B
Enterprise Value$1.76B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$418.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$530.47M
Price to Earnings (P/E)17.4
Beta0.26
Next Earnings
Aug 06, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield0.93%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)5.58
Shares Outstanding14,548,686
10 Day Avg. Volume126,929
30 Day Avg. Volume103,272
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.75
Price to Book (P/B)0.81
Price to Sales (P/S)0.24
P/FCF Ratio32.96
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.09
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.33
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit1.33
Enterprise Value/Ebitda6.36
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Improving LeverageA materially lower debt-to-equity ratio and a steadily growing equity base provide durable financial flexibility for a regional grocer. Lower leverage reduces interest burden and insolvency risk, allowing management to sustain operations, finance targeted store investments, and withstand cyclical sales softness over months.
Margin & Profitability ImprovementExpansion in gross margin and a notable rise in net income despite slightly lower quarterly sales indicates effective cost control and operating leverage. Sustained margin recovery improves cash available for debt reduction, dividends, or selective reinvestment and strengthens underlying earnings power over the coming months.
Governance & Shareholder SupportClearer bylaws, reinforced director governance, and strong shareholder support reduce governance uncertainty and activist frictions. This structural clarity supports steady strategic execution, less disruptive board disputes, and smoother capital allocation decisions over the medium term.
Bears Say
Softening Revenue TrendsPersistent revenue declines materially weaken scale economics for a supermarket operator. Reduced top-line undermines category leverage, diminishes purchasing clout with suppliers, and constrains absorption of fixed costs, making margin and profit recovery more difficult over the next several quarters.
Compressed Net MarginsA notably lower net margin narrows the buffer against cost inflation and competitive pricing pressure inherent in grocery retail. Lower margin converts into weaker returns on capital, reducing funds for store refreshes, technology, or marketing and limiting durable earnings resilience across economic cycles.
Mixed / Unreliable Cash GenerationVolatile and internally inconsistent cash-flow data reduces confidence in free-cash-flow durability. When operating cash and FCF fluctuate or appear distorted, forecasting capital allocation, dividends, and debt repayment becomes riskier, constraining strategic planning and lender/investor trust over the medium term.
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IMKTA FAQ
What was Ingles Markets Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Ingles Markets Inc. lowest stock price was $59.09 and its highest was $95.62 in the past 12 months.
What is Ingles Markets Inc.’s market cap?
Ingles Markets Inc.’s market cap is $1.61B.
When is Ingles Markets Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Ingles Markets Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 06, 2026 which is in 77 days.
How were Ingles Markets Inc.’s earnings last quarter?
Ingles Markets Inc. released its earnings results on May 07, 2026. The company reported $1.278 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by $1.278.
Is Ingles Markets Inc. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Ingles Markets Inc.’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Ingles Markets Inc. pay dividends?
Ingles Markets Inc. pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.165 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.93%. See more information on Ingles Markets Inc. dividends here
What is Ingles Markets Inc.’s EPS estimate?
Ingles Markets Inc.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Ingles Markets Inc. have?
Ingles Markets Inc. has 14,548,686 shares outstanding.
What happened to Ingles Markets Inc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Ingles Markets Inc. reported an EPS of $1.278 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -2.964%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Ingles Markets Inc.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in IMKTA
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Ingles Markets Stock Smart Score
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Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
IMKTA Sentiment 100%
Sector Average ―
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Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 9.0K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
10.45%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
6.41%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
3.53%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Ingles Markets Inc.
Ingles Markets, Incorporated operates a chain of supermarkets in the southeast United States. It offers food products, including grocery, meat and dairy products, produce, frozen foods, and other perishables; and non-food products, which include fuel centers, pharmacies, health and beauty care products, and general merchandise, as well as private label items. The company also owns and operates a milk processing and packaging plant that supplies organic milk, fruit juices, and bottled water products to other retailers, food service distributors, and grocery warehouses. In addition, it provides home meal replacement items, delicatessens, bakeries, floral departments, and greeting cards, as well as broad selections of local organic, beverage, and health-related items. As of September 25, 2021, the company operated 189 supermarkets under the brand name Ingles, and nine supermarkets under the brand name Sav-Mor in western North Carolina, western South Carolina, northern Georgia, eastern Tennessee, southwestern Virginia, and northeastern Alabama, as well as 111 pharmacies and 107 fuel stations. Ingles Markets, Incorporated was founded in 1963 and is headquartered in Asheville, North Carolina.
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
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Insiders
31.07% Mutual Funds
38.98% Other Institutional Investors
6.93% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Options Prices
Currently, No data available
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