Weis Markets (WMK) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Weis Markets, Inc. (NYSE: WMK) is a mid-Atlantic food retailer operating full-service supermarkets that offer a comprehensive range of grocery products and services. Headquartered in Sunbury, Pennsylvania, the company traces its origins to 1912, when brothers Harry and Sigmund Weis opened their first store. Weis Markets went public in 1992 and has since maintained its commitment to providing quality products, competitive pricing and personalized service to communities throughout its operating region.

The company’s core business centers on grocery retailing, with an emphasis on fresh produce, meat, seafood, dairy, bakery and deli items. In addition to national name brands, Weis Markets markets an expanding portfolio of private-label products under brands such as Weis Quality, Our Family and Weis Simply Natural. Many store locations include full-service pharmacies, fuel centers and on-site bakeries, while ancillary offerings encompass floral departments, in-store banking kiosks and customer loyalty programs designed to enhance the shopping experience.

Weis Markets serves shoppers through a network of approximately 200 supermarkets spanning Pennsylvania, New York, Maryland, New Jersey, Delaware and Virginia. The company’s vertically integrated supply chain includes regional distribution centers and proprietary product-manufacturing facilities, enabling efficient inventory management and consistent quality standards. Digital and omnichannel capabilities—such as online ordering, curbside pickup and home delivery—complement traditional in-store operations to meet evolving consumer preferences.

Leadership at Weis Markets emphasizes strategic growth, operational excellence and community engagement. Christine A. Taylor, serving as president and chief executive officer since August 2023, brings decades of retail experience to her role alongside a board of directors focused on long-term value creation. Under this leadership, Weis Markets continues to invest in store remodels, technology and employee development as it seeks to strengthen its regional market position and deliver sustainable returns for its shareholders.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $74.15 to $74.98
• 50-Day Range: $71.98 to $88.76
• 52-Week Range: $62.25 to $90.23
• Volume: 78,678 shs
• Average Volume: 100,792 shs
• Market Capitalization: $2.01 billion
• P/E Ratio: 18.71
• Dividend Yield: 1.82%
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: N/A

Weis Markets Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Weis Markets scored higher than 19% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 196th 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 Weis Markets.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.3 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Weis Markets is 18.71, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 25.85.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Weis Markets is 18.71, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Retail/Wholesale sector average P/E ratio of about 29.04.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Weis Markets has a P/B Ratio of 1.39. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

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

Percentage of Shares Shorted

30.10% of the float of Weis Markets has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Weis Markets has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.8, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Weis Markets has recently increased by 369.05%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Weak

Dividend Yield

Weis Markets pays a meaningful dividend of 1.82%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

Dividend Growth

Weis Markets does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of Weis Markets is 34.09%. 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

30.10% of the float of Weis Markets has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Weis Markets has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.8, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Weis Markets has recently increased by 369.05%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 0.6 / 5
• News Sentiment: N/A

MarketBeat Follows

1 people have added Weis Markets to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Weis Markets insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

27.00% of the stock of Weis Markets is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.

WMK Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have WMK shares performed this year?

Weis Markets' stock was trading at $67.72 at the beginning of the year. Since then, WMK shares have increased by 10.2% and is now trading at $74.66.

How were Weis Markets' earnings last quarter?

Weis Markets, Inc. (NYSE:WMK) posted its earnings results on Wednesday, May, 7th. The company reported $0.76 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. The company earned $1.20 billion during the quarter. Weis Markets had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 7.49% and a net margin of 2.24%.

Who are Weis Markets' major shareholders?

Top institutional shareholders of Weis Markets include Contravisory Investment Management Inc. (0.01%). Insiders that own company stock include Kurt A Schertle, Edward John Lauth III and Robert G Gleeson.
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How do I buy shares of Weis Markets?

Shares of WMK 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 Weis Markets own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Weis Markets investors own include American Water Works (AWK), The RMR Group (RMR), Waste Connections (WCN), DiamondRock Hospitality (DRH), iShares Micro-Cap ETF (IWC), AU Optronics (AUOTY) and Triple Flag Precious Metals (TFPM).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 5/07/2025
• Record date for 5/27 Dividend: 5/12/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 5/27 Dividend: 5/12/2025
• Dividend Payable: 5/27/2025
• Today: 7/12/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 8/05/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Retail/Wholesale
• Industry: RETAIL - SUPERMKT
• Sub-Industry: Food Retail
• Current Symbol: NYSE:WMK
• CIK: 105418
• Web: www.weismarkets.com
• Phone: (570) 286-4571
• Fax: 570-286-3286
• Employees: 22,000
• Year Founded: N/A

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $3.99
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 18.71
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: $109.94 million
• Net Margins: 2.24%
• Pretax Margin: 3.06%
• Return on Equity: 7.49%
• Return on Assets: 5.16%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: 2.47
• Quick Ratio: 1.51

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $4.77 billion
• Price / Sales: 0.42
• Cash Flow: $8.30 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 8.99
• Book Value: $53.76 per share
• Price / Book: 1.39

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 26,900,000
• Free Float: 19,636,000
• Market Cap: $2.01 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 0.46