IMKTAConsumer Defensive · Grocery StoresTicker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 88 of 100 as at 3 Oct 2026 — inside the top quartile.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Ingles Markets, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Volatility (92): The share price has been relatively steady.
Revisions (25): Analysts have, on balance, been cutting their forecasts.
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Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. IMKTA appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 2 Oct 2026, Ingles Markets, Inc. returned +24.4% against +16.2% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 43% of US stocks
Cheaper than 88% of US stocks
Cheaper than 73% of US stocks
Cheaper than 49% of US stocks
Higher than 31% of US stocks
Higher than 35% of US stocks
Higher than 26% of US stocks
Higher than 48% of US stocks
Higher than 52% of US stocks
Higher than 55% of US stocks
Higher than 67% of US stocks
Higher than 15% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
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Ingles Markets, Inc. has a market value of $1.6B and an enterprise value of $1.7B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $5.4B. The latest quarter grew 1.6% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: $104.0M, a 1.9% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $5.47.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $149.6M, after $99.5M of capital spending.
Ingles Markets, Inc. spent $12.3M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.
Trailing P/E: 15.8×; forward P/E: 18.4× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 0.76%, paying out 12% of earnings.
Ingles Markets, Inc. employs 12,152 people — $446K of revenue per employee.
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Ingles Markets, Incorporated announced that its Board of Directors has declared a cash dividend of $0.165 per share on Class A Common Stock and $0.15 per share on Class B Common Stock, payable October 15, 2026, to shareholders of record on October 8.
Why it matters — The declaration of a quarterly cash dividend signals the company's ongoing commitment to returning value to shareholders.
A Seeking Alpha article argues that Ingles Markets remains a strong buy despite recent share underperformance and profitability headwinds, citing a deep valuation discount on both absolute and relative metrics. The piece highlights the company's robust balance sheet, with low net leverage and modest net debt.
Why it matters — IMKTA watchers would care because the article presents a positive valuation and balance-sheet case for the stock at a time when it faces profitability challenges.
Ingles Markets reported financial results for the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2026, with net sales of $1.37 billion for the quarter ended June 27, 2026, compared to $1.35 billion in the same period last year.
Why it matters — The quarterly sales growth signals continued operational performance for the grocery chain, which is relevant for shareholders monitoring the company's financial trajectory.
Of the 1 analysts covering Ingles Markets, Inc., 1 rate it a Buy, 0 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Ingles Markets, Inc. 88 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 3 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 3 Oct 2026, Ingles Markets, Inc. ranks 88 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Volatility (92 of 100).
No analyst covering Ingles Markets, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for IMKTA are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business.
Ingles Markets, Inc. returned +24.4% over the 12 months to 2 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Ingles Markets Inc. Class A Common Stock represents the publicly traded Class A shares of Ingles Markets, a regional supermarket operator based in Asheville, North Carolina.
The most recent item we track (Business Wire, 28 Sept 2026): "Ingles Markets, Incorporated Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend". Ingles Markets, Incorporated announced that its Board of Directors has declared a cash dividend of $0.165 per share on Class A Common Stock and $0.15 per share on Class B Common Stock, payable October 15, 2026, to shareholders of record on October 8.
Ingles Markets Inc. Class A Common Stock represents the publicly traded Class A shares of Ingles Markets, a regional supermarket operator based in Asheville, North Carolina. The company runs a network of grocery stores across the southeastern United States, with a focus on everyday food retailing and neighborhood shopping. Its stores offer fresh produce, meat, dairy, bakery items, frozen foods, and household essentials, along with selected non-food categories such as pharmacy services, health and beauty care products, fuel centers, and general merchandise. Ingles Markets also supports its retail business with private-label offerings and related food-processing activities. The company serves consumers in both urban and smaller community markets, making it a significant participant in the U.S. grocery sector and the broader consumer staples market.
CEO Mr. James W. Lanning · 12,152 employees · United States · https://www.ingles-markets.com
