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ASHEVILLE, N.C., August 06, 2026--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ingles Markets, Incorporated (NASDAQ: IMKTA) today reported results for the three and nine months ended June 27, 2026. Robert P. Ingle II, Chairman of the Board, stated, "We are pleased with our results and thank our associates for their continued focus on our customers’ experience as we strive to provide value, selection and quality offerings." Third Quarter Results Net sales totaled $1.37 billion for the quarter ended June 27, 2026, compared with $1.35 billion for the quarter ended June 28, 2025. Gross profit for the third quarter of fiscal 2026 totaled $332.4 million, or 24.3% of sales. Gross profit for the third quarter of fiscal 2025 was $327.3 million, or 24.3% of sales. Operating and administrative expenses for the third quarter of fiscal 2026 totaled $298.0 million compared with $290.1 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2025. Interest expenses totaled $4.5 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2026 compared with $4.9 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2025. Net income totaled $25.9 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2026, as compared with $26.2 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2025. Basic and diluted earnings per share for Class A Common Stock were $1.39 and $1.36, respectively, for the quarter ended June 27, 2026, as compared with $1.41 and $1.38, respectively, for the quarter ended June 28, 2025. Basic and diluted earnings per share for Class B Common Stock were each $1.27 for the quarter ended June 27, 2026, as compared with $1.28 for the quarter ended June 28, 2025. Nine Month Results Net sales totaled $4.05 billion for the nine months ended June 27, 2026, as compared with $3.97 billion for the nine months ended June 28, 2025. Gross profit for the nine months ended June 27, 2026, totaled $992.3 million, or 24.5% of sales. Gross profit for the nine months ended June 28, 2025, totaled $939.4 million, or 23.7% of sales. Operating and administrative expenses totaled $884.6 million for the nine months ended June 27, 2026, as compared to $860.0 million for the nine months ended June 28, 2025. Interest expense totaled $13.6 million for the nine-month period ended June 27, 2026, and $14.7 million for the nine-month period ended June 28, 2025. Total debt as of June 27, 2026, was $500.5 million compared to $518.0 million as of June 28, 2025. Net income totaled $78.3 million for the nine-month period ended June 27, 2026, compared with $57.9 million for the nine-month period ended June 28, 2025. Basic and diluted earnings per share for Class A Common Stock were $4.21 and $4.12, respectively, for the nine months ended June 27, 2026, as compared with $3.11 and $3.05, respectively, for the nine months ended June 28, 2025. Basic and diluted earnings per share for Class B Common Stock were each $3.83 for the nine months ended June 27, 2026, as compared with $2.83 for the nine months ended June 28, 2025. Capital expenditures for the nine months ended June 27, 2026, totaled $76.4 million, as compared with $91.4 million for the nine months ended June 28, 2025. Capital expenditures for the entire fiscal year 2026 are expected to be approximately $120 million to $130 million. As of June 27, 2026, the Company had outstanding only a single letter of credit in the amount of $900,000 under its $150.0 million line of credit and otherwise had no borrowings outstanding thereunder. The Company believes its financial resources, including its line of credit and other internal and external sources of funds, will be sufficient to meet planned capital expenditures, debt service and working capital requirements for the foreseeable future. About Ingles Markets, Incorporated Ingles Markets, Incorporated is a leading grocer with operations in six southeastern states. Headquartered in Asheville, North Carolina, the Company operates 195 supermarkets. At June 27, 2026, three of the four stores temporarily closed due to damage sustained in Hurricane Helene remained closed but are expected to reopen at various times in 2026 and 2027. In conjunction with its supermarket operations, the Company operates neighborhood shopping centers, most of which contain an Ingles supermarket. The Company also owns a fluid dairy facility that supplies Ingles supermarkets and unaffiliated customers. To learn more about Ingles Markets visit ingles-markets.com. Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements This press release includes certain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements may address, among other things, our expected financial and operational results and the related assumptions underlying our expected results. These forward-looking statements are distinguished by use of words such as "anticipate," "aim," "believe," "continue," "could," "estimate," "expect," "intends," "may," "might," "plan," "possible," "potential," "predict," "project," "should," "will," "would" and the negative of these terms, and similar references to future periods. These statements are based on management’s current expectations and are subject to uncertainty and changes in circumstances. Actual results may differ materially from these expectations due to, among other things: business and economic conditions generally in the Company’s operating area, including inflation or deflation; shortages of labor, distribution capacity, and some product shortages; inflation in food, labor and gasoline prices; the Company’s ability to successfully implement our expansion and operating strategies; pricing pressures and other competitive factors, including online-based procurement of products the Company sells; sudden or significant changes in the availability of gasoline and retail gasoline prices; the maturation of new and expanded stores; general concerns about food safety; the Company’s ability to manage technology and data security; the availability and terms of financing; and increases in costs, including food, utilities, labor and other goods and services significant to the Company’s operations. Detailed information about these factors and additional important factors can be found in the documents that the Company files with the Securities and Exchange Commission, such as Form 10-K, Form 10-Q and Form 8-K. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date the statements were made. The Company does not undertake an obligation to update forward-looking information, except to the extent required by applicable law. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260806928066/en/ Contacts Ingles Markets, Inc. Pat Jackson, Chief Financial [email protected] (828) 669-2941 (Ext. 223)

ASHEVILLE, N.C., May 07, 2026--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ingles Markets, Incorporated (NASDAQ: IMKTA) today reported its financial results for the three and six months ended March 28, 2026. Robert P. Ingle II, Chairman of the Board, stated, "We are pleased to announce our financial results that are made possible by our associates’ commitment and dedication to our customers and communities in which we serve." Second Quarter 2026 Results Net sales totaled $1.31 billion for the quarter ended March 28, 2026, a decrease of 1.8% compared with $1.33 billion for the quarter ended March 29, 2025. Gross profit for the second quarter of fiscal 2026 increased to $325.3 million, or 24.9% of sales, as compared to $311.0 million, or 23.4% of sales, for the second quarter of fiscal 2025. Operating and administrative expenses for the second quarter of fiscal 2026 was relatively flat at $291.2 million, as compared with $289.1 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2025. Interest expense totaled $4.5 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2026, as compared with $4.9 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2025. Net income increased to $24.3 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2026, as compared with $15.1 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2025. Basic and diluted earnings per share for Class A Common Stock increased to $1.31 and $1.28, respectively, for the quarter ended March 28, 2026, as compared with $0.81 and $0.80, respectively, for the quarter ended March 29, 2025. First Half Fiscal 2026 Results First half fiscal 2026 net sales totaled $2.68 billion, an increase of 2.4% compared with $2.62 billion for the first half of fiscal 2025. Gross profit for the six months ended March 28, 2026, increased to $659.8 million, as compared with $612.1 million for the first six months of fiscal 2025. Gross profit, as a percentage of sales, was 24.6% for the first half of fiscal 2026, compared with 23.4% for the first half of fiscal 2025. Operating and administrative expenses totaled $586.6 million for the six months ended March 28, 2026, as compared to $569.9 million for the six months ended March 29, 2025. Interest expense decreased to $9.1 million for the six-month period ended March 28, 2026, as compared with $9.9 million for the six-month period ended March 29, 2025. Total debt as of March 28, 2026, was $503.8 million compared with $521.6 million as of March 29, 2025. Net income increased to $52.4 million for the six months ended March 28, 2026, as compared with $31.7 million for the six months ended March 29, 2025. Basic and diluted earnings per share for Class A Common Stock increased to $2.82 and $2.76, respectively, for the six months ended March 28, 2026, as compared to $1.70 and $1.67, respectively, for the six months ended March 29, 2025. Capital expenditures for the first half of fiscal 2026 totaled $53.0 million compared with $62.0 million for the first half of fiscal 2025. About Ingles Markets, Incorporated Ingles Markets, Incorporated is a leading grocer with operations in six southeastern states. Headquartered in Asheville, North Carolina, the Company operates 194 supermarkets, excluding three stores that remain temporarily closed due to damage sustained in Hurricane Helene but which are expected to reopen at various times during 2026 and 2027. In conjunction with its supermarket operations, the Company operates neighborhood shopping centers, most of which contain Ingles supermarkets. The Company also owns a fluid dairy facility that supplies Ingles supermarkets and unaffiliated customers. To learn more about Ingles Markets visit ingles-markets.com. Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements This press release includes certain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements may address, among other things, our expected financial and operational results and the related assumptions underlying our expected results. These forward-looking statements are distinguished by use of words such as "anticipate," "aim," "believe," "continue," "could," "estimate," "expect," "intends," "may," "might," "plan," "possible," "potential," "predict," "project," "should," "will," "would" and the negative of these terms, and similar references to future periods. These statements are based on management’s current expectations and are subject to uncertainty and changes in circumstances. Actual results may differ materially from these expectations due to, among other things: business and economic conditions generally in the Company’s operating area, including inflation or deflation; shortages of labor, distribution capacity, and some product shortages; inflation in food, labor and gasoline prices; the Company’s ability to successfully implement our expansion and operating strategies; pricing pressures and other competitive factors, including online-based procurement of products the Company sells; sudden or significant changes in the availability of gasoline and retail gasoline prices; the maturation of new and expanded stores; general concerns about food safety; the Company’s ability to manage technology and data security; the availability and terms of financing; and increases in costs, including food, utilities, labor and other goods and services significant to the Company’s operations. Detailed information about these factors and additional important factors can be found in the documents that the Company files with the Securities and Exchange Commission, such as Form 10-K, Form 10-Q and Form 8-K. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date the statements were made. The Company does not undertake an obligation to update forward-looking information, except to the extent required by applicable law. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260507319381/en/ Contacts Pat Jackson, Chief Financial Officer [email protected] (828) 669-2941 (Ext. 223)

ASHEVILLE, N.C., April 30, 2026--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ingles Markets, Incorporated (NASDAQ: IMKTA) ("Ingles" or the "Company") announced that based on preliminary voting results from the 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders held today, Dwight Jacobs and Rory Held have been elected as Class A directors; Fred D. Ayers, Robert P. Ingle, II, Patricia E. Jackson, James W. Lanning, Laura Ingle Sharp and Brenda S. Tudor have been elected as Class B directors; and shareholders approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the Company’s executive officers. The Ingles Board of Directors issued the following statement: We appreciate the engagement and input we’ve received from our shareholders leading up to the Annual Meeting. The Ingles Board and management team remain committed to serving the best interests of all Ingles stakeholders, including our shareholders, associates and the communities we serve, as we build on more than 60 years of success as a leading southeastern supermarket chain. The final voting results once certified by the Independent Inspector of Elections will be reported on a Form 8-K that will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. About Ingles Markets, Incorporated Ingles Markets, Incorporated is a leading grocer with operations in six southeastern states. Headquartered in Asheville, North Carolina, the Company operates 197 supermarkets. In conjunction with its supermarket operations, the Company operates neighborhood shopping centers, most of which contain an Ingles supermarket. The Company also owns a fluid dairy facility that supplies Ingles supermarkets and unaffiliated customers. To learn more about Ingles Markets visit www.ingles-markets.com Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements This communication includes certain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements may address, among other things, the Company’s expected financial and operational results and the related assumptions underlying our expected results. These forward-looking statements are distinguished by use of words such as "anticipate," "aim," "believe," "continue," "could," "estimate," "expect," "intends," "may," "might," "plan," "possible," "potential," "predict," "project," "should," "will," "would" and the negative of these terms, and similar references to future periods. These statements are based on management’s current expectations and are subject to uncertainty and changes in circumstances. Actual results may differ materially from these expectations due to, among other things: business and economic conditions generally in the Company’s operating area, including inflation or deflation; shortages of labor, distribution capacity, and some product shortages; inflation in food, labor and gasoline prices; the Company’s ability to successfully implement its expansion and operating strategies; pricing pressures and other competitive factors, including online-based procurement of products the Company sells; sudden or significant changes in the availability of gasoline and retail gasoline prices; the maturation of new and expanded stores; general concerns about food safety; the Company’s ability to manage technology and data security; the availability and terms of financing; and increases in costs, including food, utilities, labor and other goods and services significant to the Company’s operations. Detailed information about these factors and additional important factors can be found in the documents that the Company files with the SEC, such as Form 10-K, Form 10-Q and Form 8-K. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date the statements were made. The Company does not undertake an obligation to update forward-looking information, except to the extent required by applicable law. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260429006213/en/ Contacts Investor Contact Pat Jackson, Chief Financial Officer [email protected] (828) 669-2941 (Ext. 223) Media Contact Eliza Rothstein / Zach Genirs Joele Frank, Wilkinson Brimmer Katcher (212) 355-4449 [email protected]

ASHEVILLE, N.C., February 05, 2026--(BUSINESS WIRE)--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 quarter ended December 27, 2025, an increase of 6.6% compared with $1.29 billion for the quarter ended December 28, 2024. Gross profit for the first quarter of fiscal 2026 totaled $334.6 million, or 24.4% of sales. Gross profit for the first quarter of fiscal 2025 was $301.1 million, or 23.4% of sales. Operating and administrative expenses for the first quarter of fiscal 2026 totaled $295.4 million compared with $280.7 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2025. Interest expense totaled $4.6 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2026 compared with $5.0 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2025. Total debt at the end of the first quarter of fiscal 2026 was $511.5 million compared with $529.4 million at the end of the first quarter of fiscal 2025. Net income totaled $28.1 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2026 compared with $16.6 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2025. Basic and diluted earnings per share for Class A Common Stock were $1.51 and $1.48, respectively, for the quarter ended December 27, 2025, compared with $0.89 and $0.87, respectively, for the quarter ended December 28, 2024. Basic and diluted earnings per share for Class B Common Stock were each $1.38 for the quarter ended December 27, 2025, compared with $0.81 for the quarter ended December 28, 2024. Capital expenditures for the first quarter of fiscal 2026 totaled $36.4 million compared with $37.8 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2025. As of December 27, 2025, the Company had only a single letter of credit in the amount of $500,000 outstanding under its $150.0 million line of credit and otherwise had no borrowings outstanding thereunder. The Company believes its financial resources, including the line of credit and other internal and anticipated external sources of funds, will be sufficient to meet planned capital expenditures, debt service and working capital requirements for the foreseeable future. About Ingles Markets, Incorporated Ingles Markets, Incorporated is a leading grocer with operations in six southeastern states. Headquartered in Asheville, North Carolina, the Company operates 197 supermarkets. At December 27, 2025, three of the four stores temporarily closed due to damage sustained in Hurricane Helene remained closed, but are expected to reopen during 2026 and 2027. In conjunction with its supermarket operations, the Company operates neighborhood shopping centers, most of which contain an Ingles supermarket. The Company also owns a fluid dairy facility that supplies Ingles supermarkets and unaffiliated customers. To learn more about Ingles Markets visit ingles-markets.com. Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements This press release includes certain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements may address, among other things, our expected financial and operational results and the related assumptions underlying our expected results. These forward-looking statements are distinguished by use of words such as "anticipate," "aim," "believe," "continue," "could," "estimate," "expect," "intends," "may," "might," "plan," "possible," "potential," "predict," "project," "should," "will," "would" and the negative of these terms, and similar references to future periods. These statements are based on management’s current expectations and are subject to uncertainty and changes in circumstances. Actual results may differ materially from these expectations due to, among other things: business and economic conditions generally in the Company’s operating area, including inflation or deflation; shortages of labor, distribution capacity, and some product shortages; inflation in food, labor and gasoline prices; the Company’s ability to successfully implement our expansion and operating strategies; pricing pressures and other competitive factors, including online-based procurement of products the Company sells; sudden or significant changes in the availability of gasoline and retail gasoline prices; the maturation of new and expanded stores; general concerns about food safety; the Company’s ability to manage technology and data security; the availability and terms of financing; and increases in costs, including food, utilities, labor and other goods and services significant to the Company’s operations. Detailed information about these factors and additional important factors can be found in the documents that the Company files with the Securities and Exchange Commission, such as Form 10-K, Form 10-Q and Form 8-K. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date the statements were made. The Company does not undertake an obligation to update forward-looking information, except to the extent required by applicable law. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260205475428/en/ Contacts Ingles Markets, Inc. Patricia E. Jackson, Chief Financial Officer [email protected] (828) 669-2941 (Ext. 223)