Village Super Market Inc operates a chain of ShopRite supermarkets, a few of which are in northern New Jersey, southern New Jersey, Maryland, and in northeastern Pennsylvania... Show more
Village Super Market, Inc. operates a chain of ShopRite and Fairway supermarkets primarily in New Jersey and surrounding states. The stock fell sharply on June 2, closing at $37.56 after the prior session's close of $46.62. The move represented a decline of approximately 19.3%. Markets cited the company's fiscal 2026 third-quarter earnings release as the immediate driver, with results highlighting slower-than-expected profitability despite a modest increase in sales.
Village Super Market reported third-quarter sales of $572.6 million, up 1.6% year over year. Same-store sales declined 0.2%. Net income reached $9 million, or $0.61 per share. Gross margins contracted due to lower patronage dividends from the Wakefern cooperative, unfavorable product mix, and increased promotional activity. Operating expenses as a percentage of sales improved modestly, but not enough to offset the top-line and margin pressures.
Volume surged well above average levels as investors digested the results. The decline occurred against a relatively stable broader market backdrop, with major indices showing limited movement. The stock broke below recent support levels near $45 and traded well under its 50-day moving average. Peers in the grocery sector posted more muted reactions, suggesting the move was largely company-specific.
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Investors will monitor management commentary on fourth-quarter outlook, same-store sales trends, and any updates on capital spending or store openings. The next earnings release is anticipated in early September. Key risks include ongoing margin volatility tied to supplier relationships and consumer spending patterns in the Northeast region.
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The RSI Indicator for VLGEA moved out of oversold territory on June 03, 2026. This could be a sign that the stock is shifting from a downward trend to an upward trend. Traders may want to buy the stock or call options. The A.I.dvisor looked at 15 similar instances when the indicator left oversold territory. In of the 15 cases the stock moved higher. This puts the odds of a move higher at .
The Stochastic Oscillator suggests the stock price trend may be in a reversal from a downward trend to an upward trend. of 51 cases where VLGEA's Stochastic Oscillator exited the oversold zone resulted in an increase in price. Tickeron's analysis proposes that the odds of a continued upward trend are .
Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where VLGEA advanced for three days, in of 302 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
VLGEA may jump back above the lower band and head toward the middle band. Traders may consider buying the stock or exploring call options.
The Aroon Indicator entered an Uptrend today. In of 288 cases where VLGEA Aroon's Indicator entered an Uptrend, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued Uptrend are .
The Momentum Indicator moved below the 0 level on June 02, 2026. You may want to consider selling the stock, shorting the stock, or exploring put options on VLGEA as a result. In of 93 cases where the Momentum Indicator fell below 0, the stock fell further within the subsequent month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence Histogram (MACD) for VLGEA turned negative on June 02, 2026. This could be a sign that the stock is set to turn lower in the coming weeks. Traders may want to sell the stock or buy put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 51 similar instances when the indicator turned negative. In of the 51 cases the stock turned lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of success at .
VLGEA moved below its 50-day moving average on June 02, 2026 date and that indicates a change from an upward trend to a downward trend.
The 10-day moving average for VLGEA crossed bearishly below the 50-day moving average on June 08, 2026. This indicates that the trend has shifted lower and could be considered a sell signal. In of 22 past instances when the 10-day crossed below the 50-day, the stock continued to move higher over the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where VLGEA declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is seriously undervalued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (1.196) is normal, around the industry mean (4.618). P/E Ratio (11.332) is within average values for comparable stocks, (54.053). VLGEA's Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (0.000) is very low in comparison to the industry average of (1.056). Dividend Yield (0.024) settles around the average of (0.020) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (0.249) is also within normal values, averaging (17.400).
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating low risk on high returns. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 73, placing this stock better than average.
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to consistent earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating fairly steady price growth. VLGEA’s price grows at a lower rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating slightly better than average sales and a considerably profitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
The average fundamental analysis ratings, where 1 is best and 100 is worst, are as follows
a company that owns and operates supermarkets
Industry FoodRetail