Resale store franchiser Winmark's Q3 profit rises

By Reuters News


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

Metric

Beat/Miss

Actual

Consensus Estimate

Q3 Revenue

Beat

$27.90 mln

$23.99 mln (1 Analyst)

Q3 EPS

Miss

$3.21

$3.23 (1 Analyst)

Q3 Basic EPS

$3.29


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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