**Village Super Market, Inc. (VLGEA)** reported a 14.2% drop in share price following its fiscal Q3 2026 earnings release on April 25, 2026, significantly underperforming the S&P 500’s 2.8% decline during the same period. The company posted earnings of 61 cents per Class A share, down from 75 cents a year prior, while net income fell to $9 million from $11.2 million.
Total sales reached $572.6 million, representing a 1.6% increase from $563.7 million in the same quarter last year. However, same-store sales decreased by 0.2%, although management indicated they would have increased by 1.3% when excluding the impact of Winter Storm Fern. Operating income declined to $8.4 million from $13.7 million in the previous year.
Key operational metrics showed a narrowing gross profit margin of 28.08%, while operating and administrative expenses rose to 25.11% of sales due to increased utility and maintenance costs. Despite challenges, same-store digital sales grew by 9% year-over-year, contributing positively to overall performance.
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