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ASHEVILLE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $IMKTA--Ingles Markets, Incorporated (NASDAQ: IMKTA) today reported results for the three months ended December 27, 2025. Robert P. Ingle II, Chairman of the Board, stated, “We are pleased with the results and want to thank our associates for their continued commitment and efforts throughout the holiday season.” First Quarter 2026 Results Net sales totaled $1.37 billion for the…

Ingles Markets trades at a discount, due to hurricane-damaged stores, yet profitability has largely recovered. Three stores remain closed, likely suppressing 2026 revenue growth to 3%, with reopening possibly delayed until 2027. IMKTA's gross margin rose 310 bps in 4Q 2025; EBITDA margin reached 5.2%, supporting a higher valuation.

Ingles Markets remains severely undervalued, trading at deep discounts to cash flow, revenue, and especially book value. Recent revenue and profit declines are largely attributable to temporary hurricane-related store closures, not organic business deterioration. IMKTA boasts exceptionally low net debt and industry-leading net leverage, supporting a low-risk profile versus peers.

Ingles Markets, Incorporated (NASDAQ: IMKTA - Get Free Report) shares passed above its two hundred day moving average during trading on Tuesday. The stock has a two hundred day moving average of $69.40 and traded as high as $69.45. Ingles Markets shares last traded at $69.21, with a volume of 103,822 shares changing hands. Analyst