Operating and administrative expenses rose to $298 million from $290.1 million in the prior-year quarter, absorbing the sales gain and more. Interest expense fell to $4.5 million in Q3 2026 from $4.9 million in 2025. Class A basic and diluted earnings per share were $1.39 and $1.36, compared with $1.41 and $1.38 a year ago. Net sales for the nine months reached $4.05 billion versus $3.97 billion in the prior-year period, while net income climbed to $78.3 million from $57.9 million, a gain of roughly 35 percent. Related: Showdown Over Ingles’ Board Vote Results In Election Of HeldFor More Ingles Markets News, View Our Ingles Markets News PageMore Ingles Markets News