NASDAQ:IMKTA

Ingles Markets - IMKTA Stock Forecast, Price & News

$79.21

-0.41 (-0.51%)

(As of 09/30/2022 12:00 AM ET)

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Today's Range: $78.32
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$80.66
50-Day Range: $79.62
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$100.56
52-Week Range: $64.44
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$102.88

Volume: 87,689 shs
Average Volume: 109,807 shs
Market Capitalization: $1.50 billion

P/E Ratio: 5.49
Dividend Yield: 0.83%
Price Target: N/A

Ingles Markets MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating: N/A
Upside/Downside: N/A
Short Interest: Healthy
2.55% of Shares Sold Short
Dividend Strength: Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability: -2.05
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment: 1.45
Based on 6 Articles This Week
Insider Trading: N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Overall MarketRank^™

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

2.12 out of 5 stars

Retail/Wholesale Sector

146th out of 216 stocks

Grocery Stores Industry

6th out of 9 stocks

N/A

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
There is not enough analysis data for Ingles Markets.

3.0

Short Interest

Percentage of Shares Shorted
2.55% of the outstanding shares of Ingles Markets have been sold short.
Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover
Ingles Markets has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 4.6.
Change versus previous month
Short interest in Ingles Markets has recently decreased by 3.60%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving.

0.8

Dividend Strength

Dividend Yield
Ingles Markets has a dividend yield of 0.83%, which is in the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.
Dividend Growth
Ingles Markets does not have a long track record of dividend growth.
Dividend Coverage
The dividend payout ratio of Ingles Markets is 4.57%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

2.1

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score
Ingles Markets has received a 3.64% net impact score from Upright. Ingles seems to create the most significant positive value in categories "Taxes", "Jobs", and "Nutrition". The positive contribution in the "Nutrition" impact category is mostly driven by its "Milk", "Physical retail of baking accessories at a supermarket", and "Physical retail of oils and fats at a supermarket" products. See details.
Environmental Sustainability
The Environmental Impact score for Ingles Markets is -2.05.

3.0

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment
Ingles Markets has a news sentiment score of 1.45. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.47 average news sentiment score of Retail/Wholesale companies.
News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 6 news articles for Ingles Markets this week, compared to 1 article on an average week.
Search Interest
Only 4 people have searched for IMKTA on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -43% compared to the previous 30 days.
MarketBeat Follows
Only 3 people have added Ingles Markets to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -50% compared to the previous 30 days.

3.3

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, Ingles Markets insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
23.80% of the stock of Ingles Markets is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.
Percentage Held by Institutions
65.23% of the stock of Ingles Markets is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

1.3

Earnings and Valuation

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of Ingles Markets is 5.49, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 121.42.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of Ingles Markets is 5.49, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Retail/Wholesale sector average P/E ratio of about 31.87.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
Ingles Markets has a P/B Ratio of 1.53. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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About Ingles Markets (NASDAQ:IMKTA) Stock

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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IMKTA Stock News Headlines

September 30, 2022 | msn.com

Ingles Markets's Ex-Dividend Date Is Wednesday, Here's What You Need To Know

August 31, 2022 | nasdaq.com

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August 4, 2022 | stocknews.com

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August 4, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

Ingles Markets, Incorporated Reports Results for Third Quarter and First Nine Months of Fiscal 2022

August 4, 2022 | seekingalpha.com

Ingles Markets GAAP EPS of $3.57, revenue of $1.46B

July 26, 2022 | seekingalpha.com

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July 14, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

Those who invested in Ingles Markets (NASDAQ:IMKT.A) five years ago are up 223%

July 1, 2022 | benzinga.com

Ingles Markets: Dividend Insights

June 17, 2022 | forbes.com

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June 6, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

Here's Why I Think Ingles Markets (NASDAQ:IMKT.A) Is An Interesting Stock

May 25, 2022 | thestreet.com

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May 6, 2022 | benzinga.com

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May 6, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

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May 5, 2022 | uk.finance.yahoo.com

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May 5, 2022 | nz.finance.yahoo.com

Ingles Markets, Incorporated Reports Sales and Net Income for Second Quarter and First Six Months of Fiscal 2022

May 3, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

Ingles Markets (NASDAQ:IMKT.A) Is Achieving High Returns On Its Capital

May 1, 2022 | seekingalpha.com

Ingles Markets: Still An Excellent Opportunity Despite Recent Surge

April 4, 2022 | nasdaq.com

Ex-Dividend Reminder: Trinseo, Campbell Soup and Ingles Markets

April 1, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

Should You Buy Ingles Markets, Incorporated (NASDAQ:IMKT.A) For Its Upcoming Dividend?

March 21, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

Are Robust Financials Driving The Recent Rally In Ingles Markets, Incorporated's (NASDAQ:IMKT.A) Stock?

March 8, 2022 | nasdaq.com

Ingles Markets, Incorporated Class A Common Stock (IMKTA)

February 23, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

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IMKTA Company Calendar

Last Earnings: 5/08/2019
Ex-Dividend for 7/14 Dividend: 7/06/2022
Dividend Payable: 7/14/2022
Today: 9/30/2022
Fiscal Year End: 9/30/2022
Ex-Dividend for 10/13 Dividend: 10/05/2022
Dividend Payable: 10/13/2022
Next Earnings (Estimated): 11/23/2022

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
Industry: Grocery stores
Sub-Industry: Food Retail
Sector: Retail/Wholesale
Current Symbol: NASDAQ:IMKTA
CUSIP: 45703010
CIK: 50493
Web: www.ingles-markets.com
Phone: (828) 669-2941
Fax: 82-8-6693-678x
Employees: 26,000
Year Founded: 1963

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): $14.44
Trailing P/E Ratio: 5.49
Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
P/E Growth: N/A
Net Income: $249.73 million
Net Margins: 4.93%
Pretax Margin: 6.50%
Return on Equity: 25.28%
Return on Assets: 13.01%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.47
Current Ratio: 2.44
Quick Ratio: 1.13

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: $4.99 billion
Price / Sales: 0.30
Cash Flow: $18.64 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 4.25
Book Value: $51.77 per share
Price / Book: 1.53

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 18,994,000
Free Float: 14,473,000
Market Cap: $1.50 billion
Optionable: Optionable
Beta: 0.56

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Key Executives

Mr. James W. Lanning (Age 63)
CEO, Pres & Director
Comp: $1.97M

Ms. Patricia E. Jackson CPA (Age 57)
CFO, Sec. & Director

Ms. Cynthia L. Brooks (Age 59)
VP of HR

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Insiders & Institutions

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IMKTA Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

How have IMKTA shares performed in 2022?: Ingles Markets' stock was trading at $86.34 at the start of the year. Since then, IMKTA shares have decreased by 7.2% and is now trading at $80.12.
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When is Ingles Markets' next earnings date?: The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, November 23rd 2022.
View our IMKTA earnings forecast.
How were Ingles Markets' earnings last quarter?: Ingles Markets, Incorporated (NASDAQ:IMKTA) issued its earnings results on Wednesday, May, 8th. The company reported $0.74 EPS for the quarter. The firm earned $1 billion during the quarter. Ingles Markets had a net margin of 4.93% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 25.28%.
How often does Ingles Markets pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Ingles Markets?: Ingles Markets declared a quarterly dividend on Monday, September 26th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, October 6th will be given a dividend of $0.165 per share on Thursday, October 13th. This represents a $0.66 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.82%. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, October 5th.
Read our dividend analysis for IMKTA.
Is Ingles Markets a good dividend stock?: Ingles Markets (NASDAQ:IMKTA) pays an annual dividend of $0.66 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 0.80%. The dividend payout ratio is 4.57%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.
Read our dividend analysis for IMKTA.

What is Jim Lanning's approval rating as Ingles Markets' CEO?: 14 employees have rated Ingles Markets Chief Executive Officer Jim Lanning on Glassdoor.com. Jim Lanning has an approval rating of 57% among the company's employees. This puts Jim Lanning in the bottom 25% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies.
What is Ingles Markets' stock symbol?: Ingles Markets trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "IMKTA."
How do I buy shares of Ingles Markets?: Shares of IMKTA stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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What is Ingles Markets' stock price today?: One share of IMKTA stock can currently be purchased for approximately $80.12.
How much money does Ingles Markets make?: Ingles Markets (NASDAQ:IMKTA) has a market capitalization of $1.52 billion and generates $4.99 billion in revenue each year. The company earns $249.73 million in net income (profit) each year or $14.44 on an earnings per share basis.
How many employees does Ingles Markets have?: The company employs 26,000 workers across the globe.
How can I contact Ingles Markets?: Ingles Markets' mailing address is PO BOX 6676, ASHEVILLE NC, 28816. The official website for the company is www.ingles-markets.com. The company can be reached via phone at (828) 669-2941, via email at rfreeman@ingles-markets.com, or via fax at 82-8-6693-678x.

This page (NASDAQ:IMKTA) was last updated on 9/30/2022 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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Ingles Markets - IMKTA Stock Forecast, Price & News

Ingles Markets MarketRank™ Forecast

Overall MarketRank™

Analyst's Opinion

Short Interest

Percentage of Shares Shorted

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Change versus previous month

Dividend Strength

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score

Environmental Sustainability

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment

News Coverage This Week

Search Interest

MarketBeat Follows