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Winmark (WINA) Stock Price & Analysis

WINA Stock Chart & Stats

$285.98$0.29(0.10%)
At close: 11:29 AM EST
$300$35010 Aug24 Aug8 Sep21 Sep5 Oct19 Oct2 Nov
Day’s Range
$281.19 - $293.54
52-Week Range
$275.47 - $488.83
Previous Close
$285.69
Volume
N/A
Average Volume (3M)
81.30K
Market Cap
$1.02B
Enterprise Value
$1.13B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)
$27.96M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)
$62.54M
Price to Earnings (P/E)
24.5
Beta
0.49
Next Earnings
Feb 24, 2027 (Est.)
EPS Estimate
2.6
Next Dividend Ex-Date
Nov 10, 2026
Dividend Yield
4.93%

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Strong Cash Generation

Winmark converts an unusually high proportion of earnings into cash, giving the business internal funding capacity and supporting dividends or reinvestment. Consistent operating and free cash flow also provides resilience because franchise royalties require less capital than directly operated retail stores.

Exceptional Profitability

Very high gross and net margins reflect the economics of Winmark’s franchising model, where royalties and support revenue can scale without the full cost base of company-operated stores. This profitability supports durable earnings power even when revenue growth is moderate.

Asset-light Recurring Franchise Model

The franchise structure creates recurring royalty exposure to a broad store network while leaving retail operations largely with franchisees. Ongoing brand standards, training, and operational support can reinforce the system’s value and allow Winmark to grow with lower operating intensity.

Bears Say

Persistent Negative Equity And Debt

The persistent equity deficit weakens financial flexibility and makes conventional leverage measures difficult to interpret, while sizable debt increases sensitivity to adverse business conditions. This capitalization structure could constrain borrowing capacity and limit options if cash generation weakens.

Profitability Has Softened

Although profitability remains strong, the decline in net margin indicates that earnings conversion has recently weakened. If this pressure persists, it could reduce the cash available for dividends, marketing, or franchise-system investment and temper the durability of historical earnings performance.

Higher Required Marketing Spend

The new brand-specific advertising funds may improve visibility over time, but they also increase required franchisee marketing contributions and are expected to raise Winmark’s revenues and expenses. Higher system-wide spending could pressure near-term profitability while the initiatives scale.

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WINA FAQ

What was Winmark’s price range in the past 12 months?
Winmark lowest stock price was $275.47 and its highest was $488.83 in the past 12 months.
What is Winmark’s market cap?
Winmark’s market cap is $1.02B.
When is Winmark’s upcoming earnings report date?
Winmark’s next earnings report is estimated for Feb 24, 2027 (not yet confirmed), which is in 113 days.
How were Winmark’s earnings last quarter?
Winmark released its earnings results on Oct 14, 2026. The company reported $3.21 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $3.23 by -$0.02.
Is Winmark overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Winmark’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Winmark pay dividends?
Winmark pays a Quarterly dividend of $5.02 which represents an annual dividend yield of 4.93%. See more information on Winmark dividends here
What is Winmark’s EPS estimate?
Winmark’s EPS estimate is 2.60.
How many shares outstanding does Winmark have?
Winmark has 3,559,195 shares outstanding.
What happened to Winmark’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Winmark reported an EPS of $3.21 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $3.23. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 5.521%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Winmark?
Hedge funds hold Winmark shares: the largest hedge-fund position in Winmark is 71,887,139 shares, and hedge funds increased their holdings by 9.2K shares last quarter.
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology