On October 8, 2025, Village Super Market, Inc. (VLGEA) announced its fourth‑quarter results for the 13 weeks ended July 26, 2025. Revenue rose to $599.7 million, up 3.7% from $578.2 million in the same period a year earlier. Same‑store sales increased 1.6%, driven by digital sales growth, new store openings, and higher pharmacy sales.
Gross profit margin fell to 28.17% from 29.34% a year earlier, mainly due to lower departmental gross margins, reduced patronage dividends, higher LIFO charges, and a shift in product mix. Operating and administrative expense as a percentage of sales dropped to 23.11% from 24.20%, reflecting lower employee costs, sales‑leverage on occupancy, and reduced advertising spend.
Year‑to‑date sales for the 52 weeks ended July 26, 2025 totaled $2.321 billion, up 3.7% from $2.237 billion a year earlier. Same‑store sales grew 2.1% YTD, supported by the opening of the Watchung, NJ replacement store in April and the Old Bridge, NJ replacement store in March. The company recorded an impairment charge of $1.5 million on long‑lived assets, and its effective income‑tax rate was 31.1% versus 30.6% a year earlier.
The earnings release confirms that VLGEA continues to generate incremental revenue and manage costs, with digital sales and store remodels driving same‑store growth. The decline in gross margin and operating expense percentages indicates ongoing pressure on profitability, but the company’s liquidity remains strong with $115.4 million in cash and a $75 million revolving credit line. Investors can view the results as a positive sign of operational resilience amid competitive pressures.
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