VLGEA Stock Falls 3% as Q4 Earnings Decline Y/Y Amid Rising Costs

Village Super Market (VLGEA) reported fourth-quarter fiscal 2026 earnings of 92 cents per share, down 12.4% year-over-year, despite revenues rising 1.7% to $609.6 million. Net income declined 12.3% to $13.6 million. While same-store sales grew 1.6% and digital sales increased 6%, the company faced headwinds from rising operating costs, higher employee expenses, and egg price deflation. Full-year fiscal 2026 net income fell to $52.5 million from $56.4 million despite 3.7% sales growth.