Winmark Corp. Q1 2025: Retained Earnings Rise, Stock Buybacks Continue
Ticker: WINA · Form: 10-Q · Filed: Apr 16, 2025 · CIK: 908315
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Company | Winmark Corp (WINA) |
| Form Type | 10-Q |
| Filed Date | Apr 16, 2025 |
| Risk Level | low |
| Sentiment | bullish |
Sentiment: bullish
Topics: earnings, share-repurchase, financials
TL;DR
WFM Q1: Retained earnings up to $1.01B, bought back $13.7M stock. Bullish.
AI Summary
Winmark Corp. reported its first quarter results for the period ending March 29, 2025. The company's retained earnings increased to $1,013.5 million as of March 29, 2025, up from $951.6 million at the end of the previous fiscal year on December 28, 2024. Additionally, Winmark's common stock repurchase program was active during the quarter, with $13.7 million in repurchases.
Why It Matters
The increase in retained earnings suggests profitability and financial health, while ongoing stock repurchases can signal management's confidence in the company's valuation.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: low — The filing is a standard quarterly report with no immediate red flags or significant negative developments.
Key Numbers
- $1,013.5M — Retained Earnings (As of March 29, 2025, indicating accumulated profits.)
- $951.6M — Retained Earnings (As of December 28, 2024, showing growth from the prior period.)
- $13.7M — Common Stock Repurchases (Executed during the quarter, signaling capital return to shareholders.)
Key Players & Entities
- Winmark Corp. (company) — Filer of the 10-Q report
- March 29, 2025 (date) — End of the reporting period
- $1,013.5 million (dollar_amount) — Retained earnings as of March 29, 2025
- $951.6 million (dollar_amount) — Retained earnings as of December 28, 2024
- $13.7 million (dollar_amount) — Amount of common stock repurchased during the quarter
FAQ
What was the total value of Winmark Corp.'s common stock repurchased during the quarter ending March 29, 2025?
Winmark Corp. repurchased $13.7 million of its common stock during the quarter ending March 29, 2025.
How did Winmark Corp.'s retained earnings change from the end of the fiscal year 2024 to the end of Q1 2025?
Retained earnings increased from $951.6 million as of December 28, 2024, to $1,013.5 million as of March 29, 2025.
What is the fiscal year end for Winmark Corp.?
Winmark Corp.'s fiscal year ends on December 27.
What is the primary business address for Winmark Corp.?
The business address is 605 Highway 169 N Suite 400, Minneapolis, MN 55441.
What was the previous name of Winmark Corp. and when did the name change occur?
The former company name was Grow Biz International Inc., and the name change occurred on June 29, 1993.
Filing Details
This Form 10-Q (Form 10-Q) was filed with the SEC on April 16, 2025 regarding WINMARK CORP (WINA).