Winmark (NASDAQ:WINA) Releases Earnings Results, Misses Expectations By $0.02 EPS

Winmark (NASDAQ:WINA) released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday. The specialty retailer reported $3.21 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $3.23 by ($0.02), Zacks reports. Winmark had a net margin of 47.09% and a negative return on equity of 99.47%. The company had revenue of $27.89 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $23.99 million.

Winmark Stock Up 5.5%

NASDAQ WINA opened at $297.97 on Thursday. Winmark has a 52 week low of $280.05 and a 52 week high of $488.83. The company has a 50 day moving average price of $318.50 and a 200 day moving average price of $363.29. The firm has a market cap of $1.07 billion, a PE ratio of 27.04 and a beta of 0.57.

Winmark Dividend Announcement

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, December 1st. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, November 11th will be given a $1.02 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, November 11th. This represents a $4.08 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.4%. Winmark’s payout ratio is presently 37.02%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Separately, Weiss Ratings lowered Winmark from a “hold (c)” rating to a “hold (c-)” rating in a report on Friday, September 18th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Hold rating. Based on data from MarketBeat, Winmark presently has a consensus rating of “Hold”.

Key Stories Impacting Winmark

Here are the key news stories impacting Winmark this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Revenue and earnings grew: Third-quarter revenue rose 23% year over year to $27.9 million, exceeding the $23.99 million analyst estimate. Net income increased to $11.8 million, or $3.21 per diluted share, from $11.1 million, or $3.02 per share, a year earlier. Winmark Q3 Revenue Rises to $27.9 Million as Net Income Reaches $11.8 Million
• Positive Sentiment: Franchise-related revenue remained resilient: Third-quarter royalties rose to $21.7 million from $20.9 million, while Winmark ended the quarter with 1,398 operating franchises and 79 awarded locations not yet open, supporting future growth. Winmark Q3 2026 Earnings
• Positive Sentiment: Shareholder distributions increased the appeal: The board approved a $1.02-per-share quarterly dividend, payable December 1, and also declared a special dividend. The regular dividend represents $4.08 annualized and a yield of approximately 1.4%; the special payout may provide an additional near-term catalyst. Winmark Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend and Special Dividend
• Neutral Sentiment: EPS narrowly missed expectations: Adjusted or reported EPS of $3.21 was $0.02 below consensus, partially offsetting the revenue beat. Winmark nevertheless maintained a high 47.1% net margin.
• Negative Sentiment: Valuation remains a consideration: WINA trades at roughly 27 times earnings and well below its 12-month high, so investors may continue to assess whether dividend payments and accelerating revenue growth justify the premium valuation. Institutional ownership changes were mixed, with some large investors reducing or exiting positions.

Winmark Company Profile

Winmark Corporation is a franchising and equipment-leasing company headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Through its franchise business, the company supports a portfolio of retail brands focused primarily on the resale of apparel, children’s products, sporting goods and musical instruments.

Winmark’s principal franchise concepts include Plato’s Closet, Once Upon a Child, Play It Again Sports, Style Encore and Music Go Round. These stores acquire and resell gently used merchandise, offering consumers lower-cost alternatives while providing opportunities for individuals to operate locally owned businesses.