Financial Performance Summary – Village Super Market, Inc. (NASDAQ: VLGEA)
The company reported its fiscal 2026 third‑quarter results on June 2, 2026. Net sales increased 1.6 % to $572.6 million for the 13‑week period ended April 25, 2026, compared with $563.7 million in the same period a year earlier. The rise was driven primarily by the opening of the Watchung, New Jersey replacement store on April 9, 2025, while same‑store sales declined 0.2 % during the quarter due to Winter Storm Fern and other temporary store closures. When the impact of the storm is excluded, same‑store sales grew 1.3 %.
Same‑store digital sales rose 9 % in the third quarter and 13 % year‑to‑date, underscoring the company’s expanding online ordering and home‑delivery infrastructure.
Net income for the quarter was $9.0 million, translating to $0.61 per Class A diluted share. Year‑to‑date net income for fiscal 2026 totaled $38.8 million (adjusted net income $39.1 million). The company’s earnings per share for the nine‑month period were $2.62.
Over the first nine months of fiscal 2026, total sales grew 4.4 % to $1.796 billion versus the same period in the prior year. Year‑to‑date same‑store sales increased 2.4 %, supported by the digital sales uptick and the performance of newly opened or remodeled stores.
Key Takeaways
| Metric | 3Q 2026 | YoY Change | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales | $572.6 M | +1.6 % | Growth offset by storm‑related store closures |
| Same‑store sales | –0.2 % | –0.2 % | Storm impact; excluding storm, +1.3 % |
| Same‑store digital sales | +9 % | +9 % | Digital channel continues to expand |
| Net income | $9.0 M | – | $0.61 EPS |
| YTD net income | $38.8 M | – | Adjusted YTD $39.1 M |
| YTD sales | $1.796 B | +4.4 % | Strong top‑line growth |
Market Context
- Market capitalization: $687.7 million USD.
- Price‑to‑earnings ratio: 12.3 (as of the closing price on June 1, 2026).
- Closing stock price (June 1, 2026): $37.59 USD.
- 52‑week range (2025‑2026): $30.08 – $48.21 USD.
The company continues to leverage its diversified product mix—prepared foods, organic produce, seafood, bakery items, and pharmacy services—to sustain sales growth. Digital channel expansion remains a priority, with a 13 % increase in same‑store digital sales year‑to‑date.
These results suggest that, despite adverse weather events, Village Super Market maintains a resilient operational model and a positive growth trajectory for the fiscal year.
