Village Super Market (VLGE.A) Q4 2026 earnings summary

Executive summary

• FY2026 sales rose to $2.406B from $2.321B; same-store sales grew 2.2%, while adjusted net income was $52.7M versus $56.4M.

• Q4 sales and same-store sales each increased 1.6%; net income was $13.6M versus $15.5M.

Financial highlights

• FY2026 GAAP net income was $52.455M versus $56.380M; adjusted net income was $52.688M versus $56.429M.

• FY2026 Class A diluted EPS was $3.54 versus $3.81; Q4 Class A diluted EPS was $0.92 versus $1.05.

• FY2026 operating income was $64.316M versus $72.068M; gross profit was $677.751M versus $662.966M.

• Q4 gross margin was 28.24% versus 28.17%; adjusted operating and administrative expense was 23.92% of sales versus 23.34%.

Outlook and guidance

• FY2027 same-store sales growth expected at 0.5%–2.0%; the fiscal year has 53 weeks.

• FY2027 capex budget is $80M, including Galloway replacement and Manhattan Fairway stores, remodels, technology upgrades and solar installations.

• FY2027 effective tax rate expected at 31.0%–32.0%; quarterly dividends are intended to remain $0.25 per Class A and $0.1625 per Class B share.

• Cash on hand, operating cash flows and credit availability are expected to cover working capital, capex and debt requirements.