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Village Super Market, Inc.

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Village Super Market, Inc. • NASDAQ
$34.56 ▼ -0.06% (-0.02)
Market Cap $509.90 M
52w High $40.15
52w Low $29.64
Dividend Yield 1.00%
P/E 9.07
Volume 19.43K
Outstanding Shares 14.75M

Income Statement

Period Revenue Operating Expense Net Income Net Profit Margin Earnings Per Share EBITDA
Q4-2025 $599.674M ▲ $148.683M ▲ $15.52M ▲ 2.588% ▲ $1.05 ▲ $31.055M ▲
Q3-2025 $563.669M ▼ $148.456M ▲ $11.161M ▼ 1.98% ▼ $0.84 ▼ $26.356M ▼
Q2-2025 $599.651M ▲ $147.856M ▲ $16.896M ▲ 2.818% ▲ $1.27 ▲ $34.7M ▲
Q1-2025 $557.697M ▼ $145.902M ▼ $12.803M ▼ 2.296% ▼ $1.22 ▼ $28.548M ▼
Q4-2024 $578.237M $150.395M $15.432M 2.669% $1.47 $31.75M

Balance Statement

Period Cash & Short-term Total Assets Total Liabilities Total Equity
Q4-2025 $110.699M ▼ $1.004B ▲ $511.747M ▼ $491.964M ▲
Q3-2025 $115.36M ▼ $995.573M ▼ $515.893M ▼ $479.68M ▲
Q2-2025 $133.929M ▲ $1.002B ▲ $530.154M ▼ $471.968M ▲
Q1-2025 $117.18M ▼ $990.345M ▲ $532.883M ▼ $457.462M ▲
Q4-2024 $117.261M $981.664M $534.105M $447.559M

Cash Flow Statement

Period Net Income Cash From Operations Cash From Investing Cash From Financing Net Change Free Cash Flow
Q4-2025 $15.52M ▲ $21.684M ▲ $-20.244M ▲ $-6.101M ▼ $-4.661M ▲ $11.624M ▲
Q3-2025 $11.161M ▼ $10.586M ▼ $-23.149M ▼ $-6.006M ▲ $-18.569M ▼ $-10.571M ▼
Q2-2025 $16.894M ▲ $40.777M ▲ $-17.943M ▼ $-6.085M ▼ $16.749M ▲ $24.93M ▲
Q1-2025 $12.803M ▼ $20.175M ▼ $-14.242M ▼ $-6.014M ▲ $-81K ▼ $8.474M ▼
Q4-2024 $15.432M $22.809M $-12.891M $-6.602M $3.316M $13.799M

Revenue by Products

Product Q1-2025Q2-2025Q3-2025Q4-2025
Center Store
Center Store
 $330.00M ▲$360.00M ▲$340.00M ▼$350.00M ▲
Fresh
Fresh
 $200.00M ▲$210.00M ▲$200.00M ▼$220.00M ▲
Other Product
Other Product
 $0 ▲$0 ▲$0 ▲$0 ▲
Pharmacy
Pharmacy
 $20.00M ▲$20.00M ▲$20.00M ▲$20.00M ▲

Five-Year Company Overview

Income Statement

Income Statement Revenue has grown steadily over the past several years, showing that Village Super Market is slowly but consistently expanding its sales base. Profitability has improved more noticeably than sales, with both operating profit and net earnings rising faster than revenue. That suggests better cost control, benefits from scale, and some success in shifting mix toward higher‑margin categories and banners. Margins are still in the typical thin range for grocery, so the business remains sensitive to changes in food costs, wages, and competition, but the direction of travel has been positive. Overall, the income statement points to a mature grocer that is becoming more efficient and more profitable over time, not just bigger.

Balance Sheet

Balance Sheet The balance sheet shows a company that has gradually strengthened its financial footing. Shareholders’ equity has grown over the period, while debt levels have edged down, indicating a slow but clear de‑leveraging trend. Cash balances have stayed relatively stable, which, combined with lower leverage, points to a conservative approach to financial risk. One recent oddity is a drop in reported total assets in the latest year, which could reflect timing, reclassifications, or asset sales and is worth understanding in more detail. In broad terms, though, the company looks better capitalized and less reliant on borrowing than it was a few years ago.

Cash Flow

Cash Flow Village Super Market consistently generates positive cash flow from its operations, which is a core strength for a grocery business. Free cash flow has remained positive each year even as the company has increased its spending on new stores, remodels, and technology. Rising capital expenditures suggest a deliberate push to modernize and expand the store base and digital capabilities, rather than under‑investing. Because this investment is being funded largely from internal cash rather than new debt, it appears relatively sustainable. The main risk is that these projects must continue to deliver enough sales and margin benefits to justify the higher ongoing spend.

Competitive Edge

Competitive Edge The company competes in a brutal, low‑margin grocery market, but it has several meaningful advantages. Its membership in the Wakefern cooperative gives it scale benefits in purchasing, distribution, private label brands, marketing, and technology that many regional chains cannot easily match. The multi‑banner strategy—covering mainstream value supermarkets with ShopRite, more upscale specialty with Fairway, and urban convenience with Gourmet Garage—lets it target different customer segments across the dense Northeast corridor. This mix helps it defend against both discount grocers and premium organic or specialty retailers. Key challenges remain: intense price competition, the rise of big‑box and online players, and dependence on a limited geographic region, which increases exposure to local economic and regulatory changes.

Innovation and R&D

Innovation and R&D While it does not do traditional lab‑style R&D, Village Super Market is actively investing in practical retail innovation. AI‑powered shelf cameras, scan‑and‑go checkout, facial recognition for loss prevention, and robust mobile apps with digital coupons and online ordering all aim to increase efficiency and improve the shopping experience. Store replacements and remodels are another major “innovation” focus, upgrading layouts, technology, and fresh and prepared food offerings, especially in higher‑end banners like Fairway and Gourmet Garage. Many of these efforts target both higher sales and better labor productivity, which is important in a tight margin business. The main uncertainties are execution risk, customer acceptance of new technologies (especially around privacy), and the need to keep up with rapid digital advances from much larger national competitors.

Summary

Village Super Market looks like a steadily improving regional grocer, not a hyper‑growth story. Sales have inched up while profits have improved more meaningfully, the balance sheet has become sturdier, and cash generation has been strong enough to fund sizable investments in stores and technology. Its membership in Wakefern and its multi‑banner approach provide a real competitive cushion, helping it punch above its weight in purchasing power, private label offerings, and digital tools. At the same time, it still operates in a highly competitive, low‑margin industry that leaves little room for error, and its strategy relies on successful execution of remodels, technology rollouts, and the continued integration of Fairway and Gourmet Garage. Overall, the data point to a mature business using scale partnerships and targeted innovation to strengthen its position in a tough but essential sector.

NEWS

October 7, 2025 · 8:00 AM UTC

Village Super Market, Inc. Reports Results for the Fourth Quarter Ended July 26, 2025

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September 19, 2025 · 4:36 PM UTC

Village Super Market, Inc. Declares Quarterly Dividend

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