
Ingles Markets, Incorporated
NASDAQ•IMKTA
CEO: Mr. James W. Lanning
Sector: Consumer Defensive
Industry: Grocery Stores
Listing Date: 1987-09-22
Ingles Markets, Incorporated, together with its subsidiaries, 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 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. The company operates under the Ingles and Sav-Mor brand names. Ingles Markets, Incorporated was founded in 1963 and is headquartered in Asheville, North Carolina.
Contact Information
2913 U.S. Hwy., 70 West, Black Mountain, Asheville, NC, 28711, United States
828-669-2941
Market Cap
$1.35B
P/E (TTM)
16.1
13.4
Dividend Yield
0.9%
52W High
$78.59
52W Low
$58.92
52W Range
Rank41Top 33.6%
4.4
F-Score
Modified Piotroski Analysis
Based on 10-year fundamentals
Average • 4.4 / 9 points
Scoring Range (0-9)
8-9: Excellent Value
6-7: Strong Fundamentals
4-5: Average Quality
0-3: Weak Performance
Data Period: 2015-2024
Financial Dashboard
Q4 2025 Data
Revenue
$1.37B-2.08%
4-Quarter Trend
EPS
$2.02-2706.45%
4-Quarter Trend
FCF
$36.78M+576.89%
4-Quarter Trend
2025 Annual Earnings Highlights
Key Highlights
Net Sales Decline Total net sales reached $5.33B USD, down 5.4% from prior year; retail grocery comparable sales fell 1.7% excluding fuel.
Net Income Decreases Net income dropped to $83.6M USD from $105.5M USD; net income as percentage of sales fell to 1.6% from 1.9%.
Hurricane Helene Cleanup Costs FY2025 incurred $9.0M USD in cleanup/repair costs from Hurricane Helene, partially offset by $4.7M in inventory insurance proceeds.
Capital Spending Reduced Capital expenditures decreased significantly to $114.5M USD in 2025 compared to $210.9M USD spent during fiscal year 2024.
Risk Factors
Regional Concentration Risk Concentration in Southeastern US makes operations highly susceptible to regional economic downturns and adverse weather events.
Cost Inflation Pressures Inflation in food, labor, and fuel prices pressures margins; labor shortages increase costs to attract and retain qualified associates.
Intense Market Competition Intense price competition from traditional and non-grocery retailers, alongside market consolidation, threatens competitive position.
Outlook
FY2026 CapEx Guidance FY2026 capital expenditure plans target $120M to $140M USD, focusing on store base improvement and technology upgrades.
Store Reopening Plans Three stores damaged by Hurricane Helene remain closed, currently expected to reopen at various times during 2026 or 2027.
Margin Maintenance Focus Plans focus on balancing sales growth while maintaining gross margin, carefully monitoring product mix and evolving customer trends.
Peer Comparison
Revenue (TTM)
ANDE$11.60B
$8.97B
IMKTA$5.33B
Gross Margin (Latest Quarter)
AFYA63.4%
43.0%
37.8%
Key Metrics
Symbol | Market Cap | P/E (TTM) | ROE (TTM) | Debt to Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANDE | $1.77B | 24.0 | 5.6% | 23.5% |
| WMK | $1.65B | 16.5 | 7.2% | 8.7% |
| SPB | $1.48B | 20.9 | 3.7% | 21.5% |
Long-Term Trends
Last 4 Quarters
Revenue
Net Income
Operating Cash Flow
4Q Revenue CAGR
2.0%
Moderate Growth
4Q Net Income CAGR
15.7%
Profitability Improved
Cash Flow Stability
75%
Volatile Cash Flow
Research & Insights
Next earnings:Feb 5, 2026
EPS:-
|Revenue:-
Reports
All Years
Form 10-K - FY 2025
Period End: Sep 27, 2025|Filed: Nov 26, 2025|Revenue: $5.33B-5.4%|EPS: $4.50-20.8%N/AForm 10-Q - Q3 2025
Period End: Jun 28, 2025|Filed: Aug 7, 2025|Revenue: $1.35B-3.4%|EPS: $1.41-17.5%N/AForm 10-Q - Q2 2025
Period End: Mar 29, 2025|Filed: May 8, 2025|Revenue: $1.33B-2.6%|EPS: $0.80-53.5%N/AForm 10-Q - Q1 2025
Period End: Dec 28, 2024|Filed: Feb 6, 2025|Revenue: $1.29B-13.0%|EPS: $0.87-62.7%N/AForm 10-K - FY 2024
Period End: Sep 28, 2024|Filed: Dec 27, 2024|Revenue: $5.64B-4.3%|EPS: $5.68-50.0%BeatForm 10-Q - Q3 2024
Period End: Jun 29, 2024|Filed: Aug 8, 2024|Revenue: $1.39B-2.8%|EPS: $1.71-34.2%BeatForm 10-Q - Q2 2024
Period End: Mar 30, 2024|Filed: May 9, 2024|Revenue: $1.37B-1.0%|EPS: $1.72-21.1%N/AForm 10-Q - Q1 2024
Period End: Dec 30, 2023|Filed: Feb 8, 2024|Revenue: $1.48B-0.8%|EPS: $2.33-37.5%Meet