Winmark (NASDAQ:WINA) Stock Price Down 3.7% - Time to Sell?

Key Points

• Winmark shares fell 3.7% to about $337.98, with trading volume down 87% from its average. The stock remains below its 50-day and 200-day moving averages.
• The company reported quarterly EPS of $2.81, missing the $3.14 consensus estimate, although revenue of $21.97 million exceeded expectations. Analysts maintain a consensus “Hold” rating.
• Winmark declared a quarterly dividend of $1.02, equivalent to $4.08 annually and a 1.2% yield. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 73.32% of the company.

Winmark Corporation (NASDAQ:WINA - Get Free Report) traded down 3.7% during mid-day trading on Tuesday . The stock traded as low as $339.14 and last traded at $337.9810. 8,648 shares were traded during trading, a decline of 87% from the average daily volume of 66,495 shares. The stock had previously closed at $350.81.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Separately, Weiss Ratings reissued a "hold (c)" rating on shares of Winmark in a report on Tuesday, July 14th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Hold rating, According to MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of "Hold".

Winmark Trading Down 3.4%

The stock's 50-day moving average is $376.38 and its 200-day moving average is $399.12. The stock has a market cap of $1.22 billion, a P/E ratio of 30.82 and a beta of 0.54.

Winmark (NASDAQ:WINA - Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, July 15th. The specialty retailer reported $2.81 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $3.14 by ($0.33). The company had revenue of $21.97 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $21.67 million. Winmark had a net margin of 47.09% and a negative return on equity of 99.47%.

Winmark Announces Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, September 1st. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, August 12th will be paid a $1.02 dividend. This represents a $4.08 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.2%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, August 12th. Winmark's payout ratio is currently 37.02%.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the company. State of Wyoming raised its position in Winmark by 144.8% in the first quarter. State of Wyoming now owns 71 shares of the specialty retailer's stock worth $30,000 after acquiring an additional 42 shares in the last quarter. Global Retirement Partners LLC bought a new stake in Winmark during the second quarter worth approximately $35,000. GAMMA Investing LLC lifted its position in shares of Winmark by 141.5% during the 2nd quarter. GAMMA Investing LLC now owns 99 shares of the specialty retailer's stock valued at $42,000 after acquiring an additional 58 shares during the last quarter. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd acquired a new stake in shares of Winmark during the 4th quarter valued at $50,000. Finally, Tower Research Capital LLC TRC grew its holdings in shares of Winmark by 19.0% in the 2nd quarter. Tower Research Capital LLC TRC now owns 213 shares of the specialty retailer's stock worth $80,000 after acquiring an additional 34 shares during the last quarter. 73.32% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

About Winmark

Winmark Corporation NASDAQ: WINA is a franchisor of retail resale stores, specializing in the resale of apparel, sporting goods, children's and maternity clothing, toys, and entertainment media. Through its portfolio of well-known brands—such as Plato's Closet, Once Upon a Child, Play It Again Sports, and Style Encore—Winmark provides aspiring entrepreneurs the opportunity to own and operate neighborhood resale businesses. The company supports its franchisees with site selection, store design, training programs, and ongoing marketing assistance, emphasizing a turnkey approach to retail entrepreneurship.

Each of Winmark's franchised brands targets a distinct consumer segment.

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