Ingles Markets, Incorporated

NasdaqGS:IMKT.A Stock Report

Market Cap: US$1.7b

Ingles Markets Management

Management criteria checks 4/4

Ingles Markets' CEO is James Lanning, appointed in Mar 2003, has a tenure of 23.33 years. total yearly compensation is $3.13M, comprised of 35.8% salary and 64.2% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 0.053% of the company’s shares, worth $901.75K. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 13.9 years and 8 years respectively.

Key information

James Lanning

Chief executive officer

US$3.1m

Total compensation

CEO salary percentage35.78%
CEO tenure23.3yrs
CEO ownership0.05%
Management average tenure13.9yrs
Board average tenure8yrs

Recent management updates

Recent updates

Analysis Article • Jan 02

Ingles Markets' (NASDAQ:IMKT.A) Dividend Will Be $0.165

Ingles Markets, Incorporated's ( NASDAQ:IMKT.A ) investors are due to receive a payment of $0.165 per share on 15th of...
Analysis Article • Nov 06

Ingles Markets, Incorporated's (NASDAQ:IMKT.A) Business Is Yet to Catch Up With Its Share Price

Ingles Markets, Incorporated's ( NASDAQ:IMKT.A ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 24.9x might make it look like a...
Analysis Article • Oct 03

Ingles Markets (NASDAQ:IMKT.A) Takes On Some Risk With Its Use Of Debt

Warren Buffett famously said, 'Volatility is far from synonymous with risk.' It's only natural to consider a company's...
Analysis Article • Oct 03

Ingles Markets (NASDAQ:IMKT.A) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of $0.165

Ingles Markets, Incorporated's ( NASDAQ:IMKT.A ) investors are due to receive a payment of $0.165 per share on 16th of...
Analysis Article • Sep 05

Ingles Markets (NASDAQ:IMKT.A) Could Be Struggling To Allocate Capital

There are a few key trends to look for if we want to identify the next multi-bagger. Firstly, we'd want to identify a...
Analysis Article • Jul 30

Investor Optimism Abounds Ingles Markets, Incorporated (NASDAQ:IMKT.A) But Growth Is Lacking

With a median price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of close to 18x in the United States, you could be forgiven for...
Analysis Article • Apr 03

Ingles Markets' (NASDAQ:IMKT.A) Dividend Will Be $0.165

Ingles Markets, Incorporated ( NASDAQ:IMKT.A ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of $0.165 per share on the...
Analysis Article • Apr 01

Ingles Markets (NASDAQ:IMKT.A) Has A Somewhat Strained Balance Sheet

Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...
Analysis Article • Nov 02

The Market Doesn't Like What It Sees From Ingles Markets, Incorporated's (NASDAQ:IMKT.A) Earnings Yet

With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 7.7x Ingles Markets, Incorporated ( NASDAQ:IMKT.A ) may be sending very...
Analysis Article • Oct 04

Ingles Markets (NASDAQ:IMKT.A) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of $0.165

Ingles Markets, Incorporated ( NASDAQ:IMKT.A ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of $0.165 per share on the...
Analysis Article • Oct 02

Here's What To Make Of Ingles Markets' (NASDAQ:IMKT.A) Decelerating Rates Of Return

Finding a business that has the potential to grow substantially is not easy, but it is possible if we look at a few key...
Analysis Article • Jul 31

Calculating The Intrinsic Value Of Ingles Markets, Incorporated (NASDAQ:IMKT.A)

Key Insights Ingles Markets' estimated fair value is US$86.69 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Ingles Markets...
Analysis Article • Jul 05

Ingles Markets (NASDAQ:IMKT.A) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of $0.165

Ingles Markets, Incorporated ( NASDAQ:IMKT.A ) will pay a dividend of $0.165 on the 18th of July. This payment means...
Analysis Article • Jun 08

Returns On Capital Are Showing Encouraging Signs At Ingles Markets (NASDAQ:IMKT.A)

Did you know there are some financial metrics that can provide clues of a potential multi-bagger? Firstly, we'd want to...
Analysis Article • Oct 21

Ingles Markets (NASDAQ:IMKT.A) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly

Warren Buffett famously said, 'Volatility is far from synonymous with risk.' It's only natural to consider a company's...
Analysis Article • Aug 28

Ingles Markets' (NASDAQ:IMKT.A) Returns On Capital Are Heading Higher

Finding a business that has the potential to grow substantially is not easy, but it is possible if we look at a few key...
Analysis Article • Apr 21

Calculating The Intrinsic Value Of Ingles Markets, Incorporated (NASDAQ:IMKT.A)

Key Insights Ingles Markets' estimated fair value is US$87.07 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity With US$93.15...
Analysis Article • Apr 04

Ingles Markets (NASDAQ:IMKT.A) Is Doing The Right Things To Multiply Its Share Price

There are a few key trends to look for if we want to identify the next multi-bagger. In a perfect world, we'd like to...
Analysis Article • Nov 29

Ingles Markets (NASDAQ:IMKT.A) Is Investing Its Capital With Increasing Efficiency

If we want to find a potential multi-bagger, often there are underlying trends that can provide clues. Amongst other...
Analysis Article • Oct 24

These 4 Measures Indicate That Ingles Markets (NASDAQ:IMKT.A) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...
Analysis Article • Sep 03

We Ran A Stock Scan For Earnings Growth And Ingles Markets (NASDAQ:IMKT.A) Passed With Ease

The excitement of investing in a company that can reverse its fortunes is a big draw for some speculators, so even...
Analysis Article • Aug 19

Ingles Markets (NASDAQ:IMKT.A) Knows How To Allocate Capital Effectively

If we want to find a stock that could multiply over the long term, what are the underlying trends we should look for...
Analysis Article • Jul 19

Here's Why Ingles Markets (NASDAQ:IMKT.A) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly

Warren Buffett famously said, 'Volatility is far from synonymous with risk.' So it might be obvious that you need to...
Analysis Article • May 23

If You Like EPS Growth Then Check Out Ingles Markets (NASDAQ:IMKT.A) Before It's Too Late

For beginners, it can seem like a good idea (and an exciting prospect) to buy a company that tells a good story to...
Analysis Article • May 05

Shareholders Would Enjoy A Repeat Of Ingles Markets' (NASDAQ:IMKT.A) Recent Growth In Returns

If you're looking for a multi-bagger, there's a few things to keep an eye out for. Ideally, a business will show two...
Analysis Article • Mar 31

Ingles Markets (NASDAQ:IMKT.A) Has Re-Affirmed Its Dividend Of US$0.17

The board of Ingles Markets, Incorporated ( NASDAQ:IMKT.A ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of US$0.17 per...

CEO Compensation Analysis

How has James Lanning's remuneration changed compared to Ingles Markets's earnings?
DateTotal CompensationSalaryCompany Earnings
Mar 28 2026n/an/a

US$104m

Dec 27 2025n/an/a

US$95m

Sep 27 2025US$3mUS$1m

US$84m

Jun 28 2025n/an/a

US$56m

Mar 29 2025n/an/a

US$62m

Dec 28 2024n/an/a

US$79m

Sep 28 2024US$3mUS$1m

US$106m

Jun 29 2024n/an/a

US$160m

Mar 30 2024n/an/a

US$176m

Dec 30 2023n/an/a

US$185m

Sep 30 2023US$3mUS$1m

US$211m

Jun 24 2023n/an/a

US$228m

Mar 25 2023n/an/a

US$248m

Dec 24 2022n/an/a

US$276m

Sep 24 2022US$3mUS$1m

US$273m

Jun 25 2022n/an/a

US$274m

Mar 26 2022n/an/a

US$279m

Dec 25 2021n/an/a

US$262m

Sep 25 2021US$2mUS$903k

US$250m

Jun 26 2021n/an/a

US$236m

Mar 27 2021n/an/a

US$227m

Dec 26 2020n/an/a

US$215m

Sep 26 2020US$1mUS$753k

US$179m

Jun 27 2020n/an/a

US$142m

Mar 28 2020n/an/a

US$102m

Dec 28 2019n/an/a

US$77m

Sep 28 2019US$1mUS$742k

US$82m

Compensation vs Market: James's total compensation ($USD3.13M) is below average for companies of similar size in the US market ($USD5.14M).

Compensation vs Earnings: James's compensation has been consistent with company performance over the past year.

CEO

James Lanning (67 yo)

23.3yrs
Tenure
US$3,130,472
Compensation

Mr. James W. Lanning has been the Chief Executive Officer of Ingles Markets, Incorporated since March 25, 2016 and has been its President since March 2003 and serves as its Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Lan...

Leadership Team

NamePositionTenureCompensationOwnership
James Lanning
CEO, COO23.3yrsUS$3.13m0.053%
$ 901.7k
Patricia Jackson
CFO, VP of Finance & Director4.4yrsUS$802.07kno data
Michael Hogan
President of Milkco3.8yrsUS$475.30kno data
Cynthia Brooks
Vice President of Human Resources27.7yrsno datano data
Catherine Phillips
Controllerno datano datano data
13.9yrs
Average Tenure
62yo
Average Age

Experienced Management: IMKT.A's management team is seasoned and experienced (13.9 years average tenure).

Board Members

NamePositionTenureCompensationOwnership
James Lanning
CEO, COO23.2yrsUS$3.13m0.053%
$ 901.7k
Patricia Jackson
CFO, VP of Finance & Director4.3yrsUS$802.07kno data
Brenda Tudor
Independent Director11.6yrsUS$37.51k0.0016%
$ 27.1k
Robert Ingle
Chairman of the Board29.4yrsUS$7.41m22.13%
$ 379.0m
Laura Sharp
Director29.4yrsUS$20.00kno data
Dwight Jacobs
Independent Directorless than a yearno data0.0026%
$ 45.0k
Fred Ayers
Independent Director20.4yrsUS$42.50k0.0024%
$ 41.8k
L. Collins
Directorless than a yearUS$427.55k0.0047%
$ 81.0k
Rory Held
Independent Directorless than a yearno data0.0059%
$ 101.1k
Rebekah Lowe
Independent Directorless than a yearno datano data
8.0yrs
Average Tenure
66.5yo
Average Age

Experienced Board: IMKT.A's board of directors are considered experienced (8 years average tenure).

Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/07/05 06:36
End of Day Share Price 2026/07/02 00:00
Earnings2026/03/28
Annual Earnings2025/09/27

Data Sources

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PackageDataTimeframeExample US Source *
Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
  • Cash flow statement
  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
  • Stock prices
  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

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Analyst Sources

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