Resale store franchiser Winmark's Q3 profit rises

Winmark

14/10/2026 16:36

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: ID:nBwc73k5va

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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