Winmark Corporation is a franchisor of five retail store concepts that buy, sell, trade and consign used merchandise primarily in the United States and Canada. The company is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
| Revenue (TTM) | $91.79M |
| Gross Profit (TTM) | $84.80M |
| EBITDA | $55.53M |
| Operating Margin | 56.60% |
| Return on Equity | 0.00% |
| Return on Assets | 69.40% |
| Revenue/Share (TTM) | $25.65 |
| Book Value | $-10.51 |
| Price-to-Book | 58.68 |
| Price-to-Sales (TTM) | 10.28 |
| EV/Revenue | 10.78 |
| EV/EBITDA | 17.46 |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth (YoY) | 6.30% |
| Quarterly Revenue Growth (YoY) | 23.20% |
| Shares Outstanding | $3.56M |
| Float | $2.74M |
| % Insiders | 17.20% |
| % Institutions | 89.46% |
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Winmark's year-end check is shrinking just as a big debt maturity approaches. The CEO's explanation for the smaller payout reveals what management values more than dividends, and what income investors should watch before 2027.
I track dividend announcements across 1,200+ stocks. This week, I'm highlighting 12 dividend increases and 2 specials. LECO stands out with a 10.13% dividend increase, the highest Quality Score (8.54), and a 30-year streak, though it trades at fair value. IBKR posted a 71.43% dividend hike and leads in Dividend Safety (9.2), but offers a low 0.73% forward yield and weak financial strength.
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Winmark Corporation (Nasdaq: WINA) announced today that its Board of Directors approved the payment of a quarterly cash dividend to shareholders. The quarterly dividend of $1.02 per share will be paid on December 1, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on November 11, 2026. Future dividends will be subject to Board approval.Additionally, the Board of Directors approved the payment of a special dividend to shareholders. The special dividend of $4.
Winmark Corporation remains rated a soft 'Sell' due to persistent overvaluation despite a 22.5% share price decline since May. WINA's revenue and franchise location count increased, but recent profitability metrics have weakened, with first-half 2026 profits and cash flows down year-over-year. Operating cash flow and EBITDA showed mixed trends; voluntary SG&A investments are aimed at future growth but have pressured near-term margins.
Winmark operates as a very capital-light, high-margin franchisor of secondhand stores. The business model is very low-risk. WINA continued to report healthy earnings growth in Q2, driven by higher royalties as the franchise continues to expand slowly. I estimate WINA stock to have -8% downside to $345. The stock is comparable to a slightly overvalued perpetual corporate bond.
Sustainable resale store helps teens put first-day looks to the test MINNEAPOLIS, July 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Plato's Closet, a leading resale destination for teens and young adults, is raising awareness about the positive impact of feel-good fashion associated with the first day of school for teens. The brand's "Find the Fit that Fits You" campaign spotlights the pressure teens can feel heading into the first day of school and the confidence that can come from finding a look that feels like them.
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Winmark Corporation, the nationally recognized franchisor behind Play It Again Sports®, announced today a three-year extension of its strategic partnership with CCM Hockey (Sport Maska Inc.), building on the momentum of their groundbreaking sustainability collaboration first launched in 2023.Since the partnership launched in 2023, Play It Again Sports locations have supported more than 300,000 hockey equipment trade-ins, helping families get more value from their ge.
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Winmark Corporation (Nasdaq: WINA) announced today that Lawrence A. Barbetta has informed the company of his decision not to stand for re-election to the Winmark Board of Directors at its next Annual Meeting of Shareholders in April 2027, in accordance with the Company's independent director term limits. Mr. Barbetta was elected to Winmark's Board of Directors in 2012 and currently serves as a member of the Audit Committee. “Larry Barbetta's service to Winmark sinc.
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