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Ingles Markets Inc. (IMKTA)
NASDAQ:IMKTA
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 - $90.49
Previous CloseN/A
Volume16.69K
Average Volume (3M)103.27K
Market Cap
$1.59B
Enterprise Value$1.80B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$361.68M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$539.03M
Price to Earnings (P/E)11.9
Beta0.31
Next Earnings
May 07, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield0.93%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.48
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 Cap1.13
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.33
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit1.38
Enterprise Value/Ebitda6.74
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
Diversified Grocery ModelIngles operates supermarkets with grocery, pharmacy and fuel sales plus private-label and loyalty programs, creating multiple steady revenue streams. This diversification supports customer retention, improves basket economics and cushions margins against single-category shocks over the medium term.
Improving Balance Sheet & LiquidityDebt metrics have improved from higher levels in 2021–2023 and equity has expanded, while recent reporting shows declining total debt and minimal credit-line usage. Better leverage and liquidity increase financial flexibility for capex, store investments and weathering regional shocks.
Recent Operational RecoveryThe fiscal Q1 improvement — stronger sales, higher gross margin and materially higher net income with modestly lower capex — suggests operational execution and margin recovery. If sustained, this trend can rebuild cash flow and support reinvestment across the store base.
Bears Say
Weakened Free Cash FlowFree cash flow has declined for multiple years and conversion of earnings to cash is inconsistent, increasing uncertainty about sustainable internal funding. Weak FCF constrains ability to fund capex, debt paydown, dividends or pursue strategic investments without external financing.
Compressed ProfitabilityOperating and net margins have fallen from earlier peaks and returns on equity have sharply declined to mid-single digits. Persistent margin compression undermines cash generation and returns, limiting capacity to absorb cost inflation or invest in differentiation long term.
Stagnant Revenue TrendRevenues have been roughly flat with a slight recent decline, indicating limited top-line momentum. Structural revenue stagnation reduces operating-leverage benefits, constrains margin expansion and makes sustainable earnings growth dependent on margin recovery or share gains.
Ingles Markets News
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 $90.49 in the past 12 months.
What is Ingles Markets Inc.’s market cap?
Ingles Markets Inc.’s market cap is $1.59B.
When is Ingles Markets Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Ingles Markets Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is May 07, 2026 which is in 59 days.
How were Ingles Markets Inc.’s earnings last quarter?
Ingles Markets Inc. released its earnings results on Feb 05, 2026. The company reported $1.481 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by $1.481.
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 $1.481 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 1.261%.
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?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Ingles Markets Stock Smart Score
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Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
IMKTA Sentiment 100%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
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
5.29%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
1.54%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Ingles Markets Inc.
Ingles Markets, Incorporated (IMKTA) is a regional grocery store chain based in the southeastern United States, primarily serving customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, and Virginia. The company operates a network of supermarkets that offer a wide range of products including fresh produce, meat, dairy, bakery items, and grocery essentials. In addition to its retail operations, Ingles Markets also provides pharmacy services and fuel centers, enhancing its value proposition to customers and fostering loyalty in the communities it serves.
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
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Insiders
31.37% Mutual Funds
25.56% Other Institutional Investors
21.23% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Options Prices
Currently, No data available
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