IMKTA Dividend History & Analysis | 1% Yield

IMKTA has a dividend yield of 1% and paid 0.66 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 0.98%
Payout Ratio 18.6%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y -
Consistency Lifetime 91.6%
Yield on Cost 5y 1.34%
Payout FCF 31.0%
Streak Years 39
Dividend Rating 37.37%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: 26.2%
Total Return 5y: 71.3%

Top Dividend Payers in Food Retail

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
CA 11,535 M 8.74% 10.0%
AD 35,169 M 3.52% 6.05%
ACI 9,146 M 3.11% 5.33%
VLGEA 573 M 2.71% 5.41%
KR 41,053 M 1.98% 6.74%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
CA 11,535 M 24.4% 95.4%
CASY 22,734 M 11.8% 98.0%
KR 41,053 M 14.5% 62.3%
NGVC 730 M 13.3% 77.3%
ACI 9,146 M 9.33% 78.8%

IMKTA Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2026-01-08 2026-01-08 2026-01-15 Quarterly 0.165 0% 0.24%
2025-10-09 2025-10-09 2025-10-16 Quarterly 0.165 0% 0.23%
2025-07-10 2025-07-10 2025-07-17 Quarterly 0.165 0% 0.25%
2025-04-10 2025-04-10 2025-04-17 Quarterly 0.165 0% 0.26%
2025-01-10 2025-01-09 2025-01-16 Quarterly 0.165 0% 0.26%
2024-10-10 2024-10-10 2024-10-17 Quarterly 0.165 0% 0.27%
2024-07-11 2024-07-11 2024-07-18 Quarterly 0.165 0% 0.23%
2024-04-10 2024-04-11 2024-04-18 Quarterly 0.165 0% 0.22%
2024-01-11 2024-01-12 2024-01-19 Quarterly 0.165 0% 0.19%
2023-10-11 2023-10-12 2023-10-19 Quarterly 0.165 0% 0.21%
2023-07-05 2023-07-06 2023-07-13 Quarterly 0.165 0% 0.2%
2023-04-05 2023-04-06 2023-04-13 Quarterly 0.165 0% 0.18%
2023-01-05 2023-01-06 2023-01-12 Quarterly 0.165 0% 0.17%
2022-10-05 2022-10-06 2022-10-13 Quarterly 0.165 0% 0.2%
2022-07-06 2022-07-07 2022-07-14 Quarterly 0.165 0% 0.19%
2022-04-06 2022-04-07 2022-04-14 Quarterly 0.165 0% 0.19%
2022-01-05 2022-01-06 2022-01-13 Quarterly 0.165 0% 0.19%
2021-10-06 2021-10-07 2021-10-14 Quarterly 0.165 0% 0.24%
2021-07-07 2021-07-08 2021-07-15 Quarterly 0.165 0% 0.29%
2021-04-07 2021-04-08 2021-04-15 Quarterly 0.165 0% 0.26%
2021-01-06 2021-01-07 2021-01-14 Quarterly 0.165 0% N/A
2020-10-07 2020-10-08 2020-10-15 Quarterly 0.165 0% N/A
2020-07-08 2020-07-09 2020-07-16 Quarterly 0.165 0% N/A
2020-04-08 2020-04-09 2020-04-16 Quarterly 0.165 0% N/A
2020-01-08 2020-01-09 2020-01-16 Quarterly 0.165 0% N/A
2019-10-09 2019-10-10 2019-10-17 Quarterly 0.165 0% N/A
2019-07-10 2019-07-11 2019-07-18 Quarterly 0.165 0% N/A
2019-04-10 2019-04-11 2019-04-18 Quarterly 0.165 0% N/A
2019-01-09 2019-01-10 2019-01-17 Quarterly 0.165 0% N/A
2018-10-10 2018-10-11 2018-10-18 Quarterly 0.165 0% N/A
2018-07-11 2018-07-12 2018-07-19 Quarterly 0.165 0% N/A
2018-04-11 2018-04-12 2018-04-19 Quarterly 0.165 0% N/A
2018-01-10 2018-01-11 2018-01-18 Quarterly 0.165 0% N/A
2017-10-11 2017-10-12 2017-10-19 Quarterly 0.165 0% N/A
2017-07-03 2017-07-06 2017-07-13 Quarterly 0.165 0% N/A
2017-04-04 2017-04-06 2017-04-13 Quarterly 0.165 0% N/A
2017-01-04 2017-01-06 2017-01-12 Quarterly 0.165 0% N/A
2016-10-04 2016-10-06 2016-10-14 Quarterly 0.165 0% N/A
2016-07-05 2016-07-07 2016-07-14 Quarterly 0.165 0% N/A
2016-04-05 2016-04-07 2016-04-14 Quarterly 0.165 0% N/A
2016-01-05 2016-01-07 2016-01-21 Quarterly 0.165 0% N/A
2015-10-06 2015-10-08 2015-10-22 Quarterly 0.165 0% N/A
2015-07-07 2015-07-09 2015-07-23 Quarterly 0.165 0% N/A
2015-04-07 2015-04-09 2015-04-23 Quarterly 0.165 0% N/A
2015-01-06 2015-01-08 2015-01-22 Quarterly 0.165 0% N/A
2014-10-07 2014-10-09 2014-10-23 Quarterly 0.165 0% N/A
2014-07-08 2014-07-10 2014-07-24 Quarterly 0.165 0% N/A
2014-04-08 2014-04-10 2014-04-24 Quarterly 0.165 0% N/A
2014-01-07 2014-01-09 2014-01-23 Quarterly 0.165 0% N/A
2013-10-08 2013-10-10 2013-10-24 Quarterly 0.165 0% N/A

IMKTA Dividend FAQ

Ingles Markets, Inc. (NASDAQ: IMKTA) operates a regional supermarket chain under the Ingles and Sav-Mor banners, offering a full suite of grocery items, fresh perishables, pharmacy services, fuel centers, and private-label products. The company also runs a milk-processing plant that supplies organic dairy, juice, and bottled-water brands to external retailers and distributors.

What is the Dividend Yield of IMKTA?

As of February 2026, IMKTA`s dividend yield is 0.98%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.66 USD by the current share price of 84.33.

Does IMKTA pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, IMKTA paid a dividend of 0.66 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-01-08 and the payout was 0.165 USD.

How often does IMKTA pay dividends?

IMKTA pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, IMKTA has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-01-08.

IMKTA dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for IMKTA for the next 4 payments are between 0.153 (-7.3%) and 0.17 (+3.0%).
This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable.

Will IMKTA pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.165 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-01-08. The next Ex-Dividend date for Ingles Markets (IMKTA) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for IMKTA?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Ingles Markets (IMKTA) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of IMKTA?

IMKTA's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 0.00% per year.

What is the Yield on Cost of IMKTA?

IMKTA's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 1.34%. If you bought IMKTA's shares at 49.24 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.66 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 1.34% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of IMKTA?

IMKTA Payout Consistency is 91.6%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: Ingles Markets has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does IMKTA have a good Dividend Yield?

IMKTA`s 0.98% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of IMKTA?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of IMKTA is 18.6%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of IMKTA?

IMKTA`s Overall Dividend Rating is 37.37%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

IMKTA Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in IMKTA's Outstanding Shares?

Ingles Markets's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 0% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 0.0%).

Neutral: Share count is relatively stable with minor dilution. This has minimal impact on dividend per share calculations.

Has IMKTA ever had a Stock Split?

No stock splits on record. The share count changes shown above reflect buybacks, new issuance, or employee compensation rather than structural splits.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1985 14,583,000
1986 17,548,000 +20.33%
1987 17,548,000
1988 17,551,000 +0.02%
1989 17,333,300 -1.24%
1990 17,692,300 +2.07%
1991 18,750,000 +5.98%
1992 17,857,100 -4.76%
1993 20,285,700 +13.6%
1994 19,000,000 -6.34%
1995 19,583,300 +3.07%
1996 20,400,000 +4.17%
1997 21,538,500 +5.58%
1998 22,777,800 +5.75%
1999 22,272,700 -2.22%
2000 22,290,000 +0.08%
2001 27,854,200 +24.96%
2002 23,107,500 -17.04%
2003 24,035,800 +4.02%
2004 24,115,100 +0.33%
2005 24,282,500 +0.69%
2006 24,277,400 -0.02%
2007 24,512,300 +0.97%
2008 24,512,300
2009 24,512,300
2010 24,466,200 -0.19%
2011 24,644,200 +0.73%
2012 24,100,000 -2.21%
2013 22,759,800 -5.56%
2014 20,259,800 -10.98%
2015 20,259,800
2016 20,259,800
2017 20,259,800
2018 20,259,800
2019 26,336,900 +30%
2020 20,259,800 -23.07%
2021 19,019,800 -6.12%
2022 19,005,800 -0.07%
2023 18,994,400 -0.06%
2024 18,994,400
2025 18,994,400

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-02-05 02:40