Village Super Market, Inc. Class A (VLGEA)

In the past six months, Village Super Market, Inc. has declared quarterly cash dividends, including dividends of $0.25 per Class A share and $0.1625 per Class B share declared on March 13, 2026. The company reported its first-quarter results for the period ended October 25, 2025, with sales of $582.6 million and net income of $12.0 million. Second-quarter fiscal 2026 results for the 13 weeks ended January 24, 2026, showed net income up 6% year-over-year to $17.9 million and sales increasing by 6.9% to $641.0 million. The stock price of VLGEA has increased by 26.2% since the beginning of 2026, trading at $44.68 as of May 9, 2026, but an analysis suggested that recent same-store sales growth was inflated by demand driven by Winter Storm Fern, leading to a "Sell" rating.

While the majority of Village Super Market's revenues are generally not seasonal, the company experiences higher revenues during major holidays throughout the year. The supermarket industry is subject to fluctuations in demand influenced by the time of year, weather, traditions, holidays, and specific events. Peak retail seasons, such as major holidays and back-to-school periods, are critical for supermarkets, leading to increased foot traffic and demand.

Village Super Market, Inc. operates as a chain of supermarkets in the United States, primarily engaged in the retail sale of food and non-food products, operating under the ShopRite, Fairway, and Gourmet Garage banners. The company offers a wide array of products including groceries, meat, produce, and non-food items such as health and beauty care products. Village Super Market is a member of Wakefern Food Corporation, the nation's largest retailer-owned food cooperative.

Village Super Market, Inc. primarily operates in the Northeastern United States, with 34 supermarkets across New Jersey, New York, Maryland, and Pennsylvania as of July 2025. Additionally, it runs three Gourmet Garage specialty markets in New York City. The company also operates online stores through shoprite.com, fairwaymarket.com, and gourmetgarage.com, along with corresponding mobile applications.

Village Super Market's brand reputation is closely tied to its operation of well-established supermarket banners like ShopRite and Fairway, and specialty markets such as Gourmet Garage. As a member of Wakefern Food Corporation, the company benefits from the cooperative's collective purchasing power and distribution infrastructure. The company's business model relies on maintaining convenient stores, well-stocked shelves, and competitive pricing in a highly competitive industry. The company emphasizes a community-oriented growth approach, focusing on customer service and operational efficiency.

Village Super Market, Inc. is owned by a mix of institutional, individual (insider), and retail investors. Institutional shareholders hold between 45.87% and 54.66% of the stock, while individual insiders own approximately 19.51%, and retail investors hold between 34.62% and 38.86%. Major institutional owners include Dimensional Fund Advisors Lp, BlackRock, Inc., and Vanguard Group Inc. Key individual shareholders include Steven Crystal, who owns 10.57% of the company's shares, and members of the Sumas family.