Winmark (WINA) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Winmark Corporation operates as a franchisor of resale stores in North America, specializing in premium branded resale franchises. Through its network of stores, the company enables franchisees to buy and sell gently used merchandise across categories such as apparel, sports equipment, musical instruments, and children’s goods. Winmark’s business model centers on capturing value from consumer demand for sustainable, value-oriented retail experiences, while supporting franchise partners with proprietary technology, merchandising strategies and ongoing operational guidance.

The company’s flagship brands include Plato’s Closet, which focuses on contemporary teen and young adult fashion; Once Upon A Child, offering children’s apparel and toys; Play It Again Sports, specializing in new and used sports and fitness gear; Music Go Round, catering to musical instruments and accessories; and Style Encore, a resale destination for women’s fashions. Each brand maintains a distinct identity and merchandise strategy, yet benefits from centralized purchasing, marketing initiatives and training programs designed to drive store-level productivity and customer loyalty.

Founded in 1988 and headquartered in Maple Plain, Minnesota, Winmark has expanded steadily through a franchise model that offers entrepreneurs a proven playbook for resale retailing. The company’s growth strategy emphasizes disciplined site selection, stringent brand standards and a culture of collaboration, enabling franchisees to tap into local market trends while leveraging Winmark’s scale advantages. As of its latest filings, Winmark’s footprint spans hundreds of franchise locations across the United States and Canada.

Leadership at Winmark combines deep retail and franchising expertise, with a management team focused on long-term shareholder value and sustainable retail practices. The board and executive officers prioritize innovation in digital tools and inventory management to enhance the customer experience. Through its commitment to community engagement and environmentally conscious retailing, Winmark aims to strengthen its position as a leading franchisor of resale stores in North America.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $366.76 to $375.90
• 50-Day Range: $363.85 to $450.34
• 52-Week Range: $295.79 to $459.93
• Volume: 44,633 shs
• Average Volume: 58,898 shs
• Market Capitalization: $1.31 billion
• P/E Ratio: 33.05
• Dividend Yield: 1.04%
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: N/A

Winmark Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Winmark scored higher than 33% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 164th out of 213 stocks in the retail/wholesale sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: N/A
• Analyst Rating: N/A

Consensus Rating

There is not enough analysis data for Winmark.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Winmark is 33.05, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 25.84.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Winmark is 33.05, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Retail/Wholesale sector average P/E ratio of about 29.04.

Short Interest

• Score: 2.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Bearish

Percentage of Shares Shorted

20.33% of the float of Winmark has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Winmark has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0.9, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Winmark has recently increased by 193.90%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Moderate

Dividend Yield

Winmark pays a meaningful dividend of 1.05%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

Dividend Growth

Winmark has been increasing its dividend for 5 years.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of Winmark is 34.32%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

20.33% of the float of Winmark has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Winmark has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0.9, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Winmark has recently increased by 193.90%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.9 / 5
• News Sentiment: 1.19

News Sentiment

Winmark has a news sentiment score of 1.19. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.85 average news sentiment score of Retail/Wholesale companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 2 news articles for Winmark this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

6 people have searched for WINA on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 200% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 3.3 / 5
• Insider Trading: Selling Shares

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Winmark insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $1,703,800.00 in company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

10.10% of the stock of Winmark is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.

Percentage Held by Institutions

73.32% of the stock of Winmark is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

WINA Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have WINA shares performed this year?

Winmark's stock was trading at $393.07 at the start of the year. Since then, WINA stock has decreased by 5.9% and is now trading at $369.82.

How were Winmark's earnings last quarter?

Winmark Corporation (NASDAQ:WINA) issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, April, 16th. The specialty retailer reported $2.71 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $2.74 by $0.03. The specialty retailer had revenue of $21.92 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $20.91 million. Winmark had a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 95.03% and a net margin of 49.45%.

Who are Winmark's major shareholders?

Top institutional shareholders of Winmark include Annex Advisory Services LLC (0.10%). Insiders that own company stock include Ronald G Olson, Brett D Heffes, Anthony D Ishaug, Renae M Gaudette, Lawrence A Barbetta, Paul C Reyelts, Mark L Wilson and Jenele C Grassle.
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How do I buy shares of Winmark?

Shares of WINA stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Winmark own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Winmark investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Broadcom (AVGO), Meta Platforms (META), Adobe (ADBE), ServiceNow (NOW), Arista Networks (ANET) and Advanced Micro Devices (AMD).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 4/16/2025
• Record date for 6/2 Dividend: 5/14/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 6/2 Dividend: 5/14/2025
• Dividend Payable: 6/02/2025
• Today: 7/12/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 7/16/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Sector: Retail/Wholesale
• Industry: RETAIL - MISC/DIV
• Sub-Industry: Specialty Stores
• Current Symbol: NASDAQ:WINA
• CIK: 908315
• Web: www.winmarkcorporation.com
• Phone: (763) 520-8500
• Fax: 763-520-8410
• Employees: 80
• Year Founded: N/A

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $11.19
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 33.05
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: $39.95 million
• Net Margins: 49.45%
• Pretax Margin: 63.40%
• Return on Equity: -95.03%
• Return on Assets: 102.38%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: 2.66
• Quick Ratio: 2.62

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $81.29 million
• Price / Sales: 16.06
• Cash Flow: $11.66 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 31.71
• Book Value: ($14.50) per share
• Price / Book: -25.50

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 3,530,000
• Free Float: 3,175,000
• Market Cap: $1.31 billion
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: 0.56