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Ingles Markets Inc. (IMKTA)
NASDAQ:IMKTA
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Ingles Markets (IMKTA) Price & Analysis

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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%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Improving Leverage / Balance SheetA stronger balance sheet with declining leverage and rising equity enhances financial flexibility, lowers refinancing risk, and gives management room to fund store investments or weather shocks. This durable improvement supports longer-term capital allocation and credit access.
Gross Profit And Sales RecoverySustained sales growth alongside an expanding gross margin indicates better merchandising or pricing mix and improves the base for operating leverage. If maintained, higher gross profit percentage supports margin recovery and long-term profitability resilience.
Liquidity And Lower Net DebtLower debt, modest capex, and minimal credit usage signal improved liquidity and prudent cash deployment. This durable cash/coverage strength reduces refinancing pressure and preserves capacity to invest in stores or return capital when warranted.
Bears Say
Compressed Operating And Net MarginsA sustained downshift in operating and net margins erodes return on capital and limits reinvestment or shareholder distributions. If structural (cost pressure, competitive pricing), margin compression can slow EPS growth and weaken long-term profitability.
Weak And Inconsistent Free Cash FlowPersistently weak free cash flow and poor conversion increase uncertainty around funding for capex, dividends, and debt reduction. Inconsistent cash generation undermines strategic flexibility and makes long-term investments or buybacks harder to sustain.
Declining Returns On EquityA marked fall in ROE signals the business is generating far lower profit per dollar of equity than prior cycles. That structural decline suggests weaker pricing power or margin erosion, reducing the company’s ability to compound shareholder value over time.

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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 $1.68B.
      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 17 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. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
            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

                    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.

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                    Ownership Overview

                    31.03%0.35%46.01%
                    Insiders
                    0.35% Other Institutional Investors
                    46.01% Public Companies and
                    Individual Investors

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