INGLES MARKETS INC-CLASS A (IMKTA) Stock Technical Analysis

NASDAQ:IMKTA • US4570301048

86.47 USD
+1.37 (+1.61%)
Last: Mar 2, 2026, 01:00 PM
Technical Rating and Analysis

10

We assign a technical rating of 10 out of 10 to IMKTA. Both in the recent history as in the last year, IMKTA has proven to be a steady performer, scoring decent points in every aspect analyzed.

  • The long and short term trends are both positive. This is looking good!
  • When comparing the yearly performance of all stocks, we notice that IMKTA is one of the better performing stocks in the market, outperforming 81% of all stocks. We also observe that the gains produced by IMKTA over the past year are nicely spread over this period.
  • IMKTA is part of the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry. There are 38 other stocks in this industry. IMKTA outperforms 78% of them.
  • IMKTA is currently trading in the upper part of its 52 week range. The S&P500 Index however is currently trading near a new high, so IMKTA is lagging the market slightly.
  • IMKTA is currently showing a bull flag pattern! A bull flag pattern occurs when prices pull back slightly after a strong rise up. This may be a nice opportunity for an entry.
Weekly and Daily overview Charts
INGLES MARKETS INC-CLASS A / IMKTA Weekly stock chart
INGLES MARKETS INC-CLASS A / IMKTA Daily stock chart
Setup Rating and Analysis

7

IMKTA has an excellent technical rating and also presents a decent setup pattern. Prices have been consolidating lately. There is a resistance zone just above the current price starting at 89.34. Right above this resistance zone may be a good entry point. There is a support zone below the current price at 85.09, a Stop Loss order could be placed below this zone. Another positive sign is the recent Pocket Pivot signal.

  • A Pocket Pivot is a price/volume accumulation pattern. A Pocket Pivot occurs when price moves up with volume higher than the maximum down volume registered in the previous 10 days.
Support and Resistance Analysis

60.98

90.23

5 important support areas can be observed.

  • A support zone ranging from 84.62 to 85.13. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
  • A support zone ranging from 71.93 to 72.11. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
  • Support @70.59 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.
  • Support @67.95 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.
  • Support @61.60 from a horizontal line in the weekly time frame.

When analyzing the resistance we notice one important area.

  • A resistance zone ranging from 89.34 to 89.34. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
Technical Indicator Signal Analysis

The Technical Rating and Setup analysis above combine different indicators and trends in different timeframes. Individual signals from indicators may give more contradictive signals and should always be interpreted in the more global context.

IndicatorValueSignalComment
ChartMill Long Term Trend IndicatorUPPOSITIVEThe long term trend for IMKTA is up.
ChartMill Short Term Trend IndicatorUPPOSITIVEThe short term trend for IMKTA is up.
ChartMill Relative Strength81.75POSITIVEIMKTA has a high relative strength, it outperformed 81.75% off all stocks on the market.
Simple Moving Average/SMA (20)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of IMKTA is above the rising SMA(20).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (50)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of IMKTA is above the rising SMA(50).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (200)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of IMKTA is above the rising SMA(200).
Relative Strength Index/RSI (14)57.89NEUTRALThe RSI value for IMKTA is a neutral value.
Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9)-0.55NEGATIVEThe MACD value suggests IMKTA has a negative trend.
Stochastics (14,3)37.99NEUTRALThe Stochastics value for IMKTA is a neutral value.
Average True Range in percent/ATR (20)3.41MEDIUM VOLATILITYThe ATR as a percentage value for IMKTA suggests some volalility.
Average Directional Index/ADX (14)49POSITIVEThe high ADX value value for IMKTA suggests a strong trend.
Chart- and CandleStick Pattern Analysis
Daily CandleStick Patterns
Bullish Engulfing (D)
Bullish Hammer (D)
Bearish Inverted Hammer (D)
Hanging Man (D)
Bullish Harami (D)
Doji (D)
Gravestone Doji (D)
DragonFly Doji (D)
Bearish Engulfing (D)
Bearish Shooting Star (D)
Bearish Harami (D)
Inside Bar (D)
Red Dog Reversal Down (D)
Red Dog Reversal Up (D)
Dark Cloud Cover (D)
Weekly CandleStick Patterns
Bullish Engulfing (W)
Bullish Hammer (W)
Bearish Inverted Hammer (W)
Hanging Man (W)
Bullish Harami (W)
Doji (W)
Gravestone Doji (W)
DragonFly Doji (W)
Bearish Engulfing (W)
Bearish Shooting Star (W)
Bearish Harami (W)
Inside Bar (W)
Dark Cloud Cover (W)
Daily Chart Patterns
Bull Flag
Bear Flag
Ascending Triangle (D)
Descending Triangle (D)
Symmetrical Triangle (D)
Squeeze
Channel (D)
Channel Up (D)
Channel Down (D)
Rising Wedge (D)
Falling Wedge (D)
Double Bottom (D)
Multiple Bottom (D)
Double Top (D)
Multiple Top (D)
Weekly Chart Patterns
Weekly Bull Flag
Weekly Bear Flag
Squeeze Week
Channel (W)
Double Bottom (W)
Multiple Bottom (W)
Double Top (W)
Multiple Top (W)
Example Setup

Important!: this is just an example which is fully automatically generated based on the analysis above and should in no way be interpreted as a suggestion. Always make your own analysis and determine your own entry and exit points.

ENTRYEXITDISTANCECAPITAL
89.3584.614.74 (5.30%)18.85%
An entry @89.35. This is a Buy Stop order right above the resistance zone.An exit @84.61. This is a Stop Loss order right below the support zone.The worst case loss on the trade is limited to 4.74 points, which is 5.30%.When investing 18.85% of your capital in this trade, your total portfolio risk will be 1.00%.

  • The generated setup is based on the nearest support and resistance areas. If you are looking for a more long term trade, probably a wider stop is advisable.
  • This trade setup was generated fully automatically and should not be interpreted as trading advice. Always check the related news for upcoming earnings or other events. Make your own analysis and trade at your own responsibility.
INGLES MARKETS INC-CLASS A / IMKTA Daily stock chart

INGLES MARKETS INC-CLASS A

NASDAQ:IMKTA (3/2/2026, 1:00:54 PM)

86.47

+1.37 (+1.61%)

Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
Performance
% Chg1.61%
1 Week-2.58%
2 Weeks-3.9%
1 Month16.8%
3 Month10.63%
6 Month25.72%
12 Month38.51%
2 Year10.51%
3 Year-4.81%
5 Year63.78%
10 Year152.3%
15 Year342.54%
Volatility
ATR(14)2.77
ATR(20)%3.41%
ATR Inc23.85%
Range Today1.63
ADR(20)2.9
ADR(20)%3.35%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS81.75
3 months CRS77.39
6 months CRS85.45
Mansfield1.45
10 Day High90.49
10 Day Low84.34
20 Day High90.49
20 Day Low72.16
52 Week High90.49
52 Week Low58.92
CS1 End85.09
CR1 Start89.34
Volume & EV
DER(3)-3.54%
DER(5)-1.65%
Volume36.08K
Volume Incr-7.04%
Vol(5)139.88K
Vol(50)130.28K

INGLES MARKETS INC-CLASS A / IMKTA FAQ

What is the technical rating for IMKTA stock?

ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 10 / 10 to IMKTA.


What is the trend direction for IMKTA stock?

The current trend direction for INGLES MARKETS INC-CLASS A (IMKTA) is Bullish.


What is the RSI signal for INGLES MARKETS INC-CLASS A (IMKTA) stock?

INGLES MARKETS INC-CLASS A (IMKTA) has an RSI value of 57.8888. This indicates that the stock is currently neutral.


Can you provide the short term momentum for INGLES MARKETS INC-CLASS A?

The short term momentum for INGLES MARKETS INC-CLASS A (IMKTA) is positive.


Can you provide the support and resistance levels for INGLES MARKETS INC-CLASS A?

INGLES MARKETS INC-CLASS A (IMKTA) has a support level at 85.09 and a resistance level at 89.34. Check the full technical report for our detailed analysis of IMKTA support and resistance levels.