Resale store franchiser Winmark's Q3 profit rises

Overview

• US resale franchisor's Q3 net income and diluted EPS rose yr/yr

• Q3 revenue increased yr/yr

• Company launched North American Advertising Funds for multiple franchise brands

Outlook

• Company to launch North American Advertising Funds for two brands with campaigns starting in 2027

• Winmark says it is increasing marketing investment to expand brand awareness in North America

Result Drivers

• LITIGATION SETTLEMENT IMPACT - Prior yr results included $2.2 mln leasing income from litigation settlement, not repeated in 2026

Company press release:

Key Details

Analyst Coverage

• The one available analyst rating on the shares is "buy"

• The average consensus recommendation for the miscellaneous specialty retailers peer group is "buy"

• Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Winmark Corporation is $545.00, about 93% above its October 13 closing price of $282.38

• The stock recently traded at 24 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 34 three months ago

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