Winmark

WINA

Market cap $1.37B

Winmark's royalty engine is healthy, with second-quarter royalties up 7.8% to $20.1 million and a 98% franchisee renewal rate locking in recurring revenue. A trailing P/E near 35 on a business growing mid-single digits seems to be the core problem, and it might explain why the stock has stalled since 2023.

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.

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Winmark Corporation (Nasdaq: WINA) announced today that its Board of Directors has approved the payment of a quarterly cash dividend to shareholders. The quarterly dividend of $1.02 per share will be paid on September 1, 2026 to shareholders of record on the close of business on August 12, 2026. Future dividends will be subject to Board approval. Winmark — the Resale Company®, is a nationally recognized franchisor focused on sustainability and small business format.

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Winmark Corporation (Nasdaq: WINA) announced today net income for the quarter ended June 27, 2026 of $10,394,800 or $2.81 per share diluted compared to net income of $10,601,200 or $2.89 per share diluted in 2025. For the six months ended June 27, 2026, net income was $19,649,600 or $5.31 per share diluted compared to net income of $20,557,600 or $5.60 per share diluted for the same period last year. 2025 year-to-date results included $2.2 million of leasing income.

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.

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Winmark Corporation (Nasdaq: WINA) announced today that its Board of Directors has approved the payment of a quarterly cash dividend to shareholders. The quarterly dividend of $1.02 per share will be paid on June 1, 2026 to shareholders of record on the close of business on May 13, 2026. Future dividends will be subject to Board approval. Winmark - the Resale Company®, is a nationally recognized franchisor focused on sustainability and small business formation. We.

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Winmark Corporation (Nasdaq: WINA) announced today net income for the quarter ended March 28, 2026 of $9,254,700 or $2.50 per share diluted compared to net income of $9,956,400 or $2.71 per share diluted in 2025. First quarter 2025 results included $2.2 million of leasing income from the settlement of customer litigation. “During the quarter we introduced two significant enhancements to our business model in partnership with our franchisees,” noted Brett D. Heffes,.

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Winmark Corporation, a leader in the circular economy and franchisor of five resale brands including Play It Again Sports®, today announced the signing of a new class of athlete partners to its “Part of Their Journey” marketing campaign. New athlete partners include Megan Keller (PWHL Boston Fleet & US Women's National Hockey Team), Abbey Murphy (University of Minnesota & US Women's National Hockey Team), and hockey prospect Daxon Rudolph (WHL Prince Albert.