Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.65
Ingles Markets, Incorporated (IMKTA) Dividend History
Income profile from 1987 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
0.8%
Payout Ratio
14.7%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
11 years
IMKTA Dividend Income Check
Safety
14.7% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
11 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 1.5% and trend is flat.
IMKTA Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield0.8%
Trailing DPS$0.65
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout14.7%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout0.0%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score7/9
Growth
Growth Streak11 years
3Y CAGR0.0%
5Y CAGR0.0%
Yield on Cost (5Y)1.5%
YOC Trendflat
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield0.8%
1Y Total Return41.6%
5Y Total Return35.6%
Div Contribution (5Y)5.0%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$13,55610Y ago$22,58720Y ago$54,331
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
IMKTA Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (40 years of payments)
IMKTA Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Ingles Markets, Incorporated distributes 14.7% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 0.0%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
IMKTA has raised its dividend for 11 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 0.0% and 5-year CAGR of 0.0%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, IMKTA returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 0.8% dividend yield, 0.8% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 1.5% and is currently flat. The 5-year total return is 35.6%, with dividends contributing 5.0% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $22,587 today.
IMKTA Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$3.30
Avg/Payment$0.1650
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 9, 2026Latest | $0.1650 | — | 69.31% | Apr 16, 2026 |
| Jan 8, 2026 | $0.1650 | — | 94.47% | Jan 15, 2026 |
| Oct 9, 2025 | $0.1650 | — | 92.98% | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Jul 10, 2025 | $0.1650 | — | 98.46% | Jul 17, 2025 |
| Apr 10, 2025 | $0.1650 | — | 1.03% | Apr 17, 2025 |
| Jan 10, 2025 | $0.1650 | — | 1.06% | Jan 16, 2025 |
| Oct 10, 2024 | $0.1650 | — | 1.08% | Oct 17, 2024 |
| Jul 11, 2024 | $0.1650 | — | 90.37% | Jul 18, 2024 |
IMKTA Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#5 yield in peer group
Div Yield
0.8%
#5 of 6
Safety
Sustainable
14.7% payout
Streak
11Y
0.0% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
0.8%
#5 of 6
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IMKTAIngles Markets, Inco… | $1.6B | 0.8% | 14.7% | 11 | Sustainable |
1st  VLGEAVillage Super Market… | $648M | 2.1% | 23.6% | 0 | Sustainable |
 CASYCasey's General Stor… | $31.6B | 0.2% | 13.2% | 19 | Sustainable |
 ANDEThe Andersons, Inc. | $2.4B | 1.1% | 28.1% | 23 | Sustainable |
2nd  KRThe Kroger Co. | $42.0B | 2.0% | 87.1% | 21 | At Risk |
3rd  WMKWeis Markets, Inc. | $1.7B | 1.9% | 37.5% | 1 | Sustainable |
IMKTA Annual Dividend History (1987–2026)
40 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.33 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 0.8% |
| 2025 | $0.66 | 0.0% | 4 | $4.40 | 15.0% | 6.67x | 1.5% |
| 2024 | $0.66 | 0.0% | 4 | $5.56 | 11.9% | 8.42x | 1.5% |
| 2023 | $0.66 | 0.0% | 4 | $11.10 | 5.9% | 16.82x | 1.5% |
| 2022 | $0.66 | 0.0% | 4 | $14.36 | 4.6% | 21.76x | 1.5% |
| 2021 | $0.66 | 0.0% | 4 | $12.73 | 5.2% | 19.29x | 1.5% |
| 2020 | $0.66 | 0.0% | 4 | $8.82 | 7.5% | 13.36x | 1.5% |
| 2019 | $0.66 | 0.0% | 4 | $4.03 | 16.4% | 6.11x | 1.5% |
| 2018 | $0.66 | 0.0% | 4 | $4.81 | 13.7% | 7.29x | 1.5% |
| 2017 | $0.66 | 0.0% | 4 | $2.66 | 24.8% | 4.03x | 1.5% |
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Start ComparisonIMKTA — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying IMKTA stock.
How much dividend does IMKTA pay per share?
Ingles Markets, Incorporated (IMKTA) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.65 per share, with a current dividend yield of +0.8%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is IMKTA's next ex-dividend date?
IMKTA's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. IMKTA typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is IMKTA's dividend safe?
IMKTA's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +14.7% and FCF payout ratio of +0.0%. With 11 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is IMKTA a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, Ingles Markets, Incorporated is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 11 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +0.0%, demonstrating modest dividend growth.
How often does IMKTA pay dividends?
Ingles Markets, Incorporated pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.65 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 39+ years from 1987 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in IMKTA grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in IMKTA five years ago would be worth approximately $13,556 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is IMKTA's yield on cost for long-term holders?
IMKTA's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +1.5% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +0.8% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.