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Ingles Markets, Incorporated Reports Results for Second Quarter and First Six Months of Fiscal 2026
ASHEVILLE, N.C., May 07, 2026--Ingles Markets, Incorporated (NASDAQ: IMKTA) today reported its financial results for the three and six months ended March 28, 2026.
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