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Village Super Market, Inc. (VLGEA) reported fiscal fourth-quarter earnings for the period ending July 26, 2025, showing a year-over-year increase in earnings per share (EPS) to $1.05, up from $1.04, but shares have declined by 12.8% since the report. Total sales for the quarter rose 3.7% to $599.7 million, driven by a 1.6% increase in same-store sales.
Despite the sales increase, gross profit margins narrowed to 28.17% from 29.34%, resulting in net income of $15.5 million, a slight rise from $15.4 million year-over-year. Adjusted net income, excluding special items, fell by 8% to $15.6 million from the previous $16.9 million. For fiscal 2025, net income increased by 12% to $56.4 million with total sales reaching $2.3 billion, up 3.8%.
Village opened a 72,000 square-foot ShopRite replacement store in Watchung, New Jersey, as part of its strategy to modernize underperforming locations. Digital same-store sales showed significant growth of 11%, reflecting a shift in consumer behavior towards online grocery shopping.
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