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Ingles Markets Q1 2026 earnings summary

Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.
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Q1 2026 earnings summary5 Feb, 2026

Executive summary

  • Net income for Q1 FY2026 was $28.1 million, up from $16.6 million in Q1 FY2025, driven by higher net sales and improved gross margin.

  • Net sales increased 6.6% year-over-year to $1.37 billion, with comparable store sales (excluding fuel) up 6.2%.

  • Earnings per share for Class A stock were $1.51 basic and $1.48 diluted, up from $0.89 and $0.87, respectively.

  • Three stores remain closed due to Hurricane Helene, with reopening expected in 2026 and 2027.

Financial highlights

  • Gross profit rose 11.1% to $334.6 million, with gross margin improving to 24.4% from 23.4% year-over-year.

  • Operating and administrative expenses increased 5.2% to $295.4 million, but declined as a percentage of sales.

  • Interest expense decreased to $4.6 million from $5.0 million year-over-year.

  • Pretax income rose to $37.4 million from $21.9 million in the prior-year quarter.

  • Cash flow from operations was $38.4 million, compared to a $43.6 million outflow in the prior year.

Outlook and guidance

  • Capital expenditures for FY2026 are planned at $120–$160 million, focused on store improvements, reopening closed stores, and technology upgrades.

  • Management expects sufficient liquidity from operations and available credit to meet capital and working capital needs.

  • Regular quarterly dividends are expected to continue, subject to board discretion and financial covenants.

  • Three stores remain temporarily closed due to hurricane damage but are expected to reopen during 2026 and 2027.

Explain Q1 2026 gross profit margin increase.
Update on Hurricane Helene store reopenings?
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Ingles Markets Inc. is a United States-based supermarket chain primarily operating in the southeastern part of the country. The company’s operations span across Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee, with additional stores in Virginia and Alabama. Ingles Markets Inc. provides a wide range of products categorized into grocery, non-foods, perishables, and other segments. The company owns and operates around 200 supermarkets across its operational area. The company is headquartered in Asheville, North Carolina, and its shares are listed on the Nasdaq.

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