Winmark Corporation Announces Third Quarter Results
Key Highlights
- ➤Q3 net income $11.8 million, up from $11.1 million year over year
- ➤Q3 diluted EPS $3.21, up from $3.02 year over year
- ➤Nine-month diluted EPS $8.51, down from $8.61 year over year
- ➤North American advertising fund generated $3.8 million in Q3 revenue
- ➤Winmark launched Plato’s Closet advertising fund and delivered a point-of-sale pilot
Expert Statements
Brett D. Heffes, Chair and Chief Executive Officer of Winmark Corporation
“During the quarter, Winmark launched the North American Advertising Fund for Plato’s Closet and recently delivered a point-of-sale pilot at one of our franchised locations. Additionally, we have announced North American Advertising Funds for our Once Upon A Child and Play It Again Sports brands for campaigns starting in 2027,”
Brett D. Heffes, Chair and Chief Executive Officer of Winmark Corporation
“For many years Winmark and our franchisees have underinvested in the marketing necessary to consistently amplify our message across North America. We are taking the appropriate steps to expand awareness of our brands.”
Winmark Corporation (Nasdaq: WINA) announced today net income for the quarter ended September 26, 2026 of $11,818,100 or $3.21 per share diluted compared to net income of $11,136,500 or $3.02 per share diluted in 2025. For the nine months ended September 26, 2026, net income was $31,467,700 or $8.51 per share diluted compared to net income of $31,694,200 or $8.61 per share diluted for the same period last year. 2025 year-to-date results included $2.2 million of leasing income from the settlement of customer litigation.
“During the quarter, Winmark launched the North American Advertising Fund for Plato’s Closet and recently delivered a point-of-sale pilot at one of our franchised locations. Additionally, we have announced North American Advertising Funds for our Once Upon A Child and Play It Again Sports brands for campaigns starting in 2027,” stated Brett D. Heffes, Chair and Chief Executive Officer. “For many years Winmark and our franchisees have underinvested in the marketing necessary to consistently amplify our message across North America. We are taking the appropriate steps to expand awareness of our brands.”
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