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
0 years
IMKTA Dividend Income Check
Safety
14.7% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
0 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
FrequencyQuarterly
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout14.7%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout8.2%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score7/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 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 Return23.3%
5Y Total Return33.5%
Div Contribution (5Y)5.0%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$13,34710Y ago$23,30120Y ago$37,875
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
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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 8.2%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
IMKTA does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, 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 33.5%, 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 $23,301 today.
IMKTA Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Quarterly
TTM Total$3.30
Avg/Payment$0.1650
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 9, 2026Latest | $0.1650 | — | 72.36% | Jul 16, 2026 |
| Apr 9, 2026 | $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 |
IMKTA Dividend vs Peers
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#5 yield in peer group
Div Yield
0.8%
#5 of 6
Safety
Sustainable
14.7% payout
Streak
0Y
0.0% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
0.8%
#6 of 6
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IMKTAIngles Markets, Inco… | $1.6B | 0.8% | 14.7% | 0 | Sustainable |
2nd  VLGEAVillage Super Market… | $678M | 2.0% | 23.6% | 1 | Sustainable |
 CASYCasey's General Stor… | $22.2B | 0.4% | 11.6% | 26 | Sustainable |
 ANDEThe Andersons, Inc. | $2.3B | 1.2% | 28.1% | 1 | Sustainable |
1st  KRThe Kroger Co. | $36.3B | 2.3% | 87.1% | 19 | At Risk |
3rd  WMKWeis Markets, Inc. | $1.8B | 1.9% | 37.5% | 0 | Sustainable |
IMKTA Annual Dividend History (1987–2026)
40 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.49 | — | 3 | — | — | — | 1.2% |
| 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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IMKTA — 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 Quarterly.
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 Quarterly.
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 +8.2%. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has IMKTA increased its dividend?
IMKTA has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +0.0%.
How often does IMKTA pay dividends?
Ingles Markets, Incorporated pays dividends Quarterly. 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 $13,347 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.