Winmark Corporation Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
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- Quarterly Cash Dividend: Winmark Corporation's Board has approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.96 per share, payable on March 2, 2026, to shareholders of record as of February 11, 2026, demonstrating the company's ongoing commitment to shareholder returns.
- Franchise Network Expansion: As of December 27, 2025, Winmark operates 1,378 franchises with over 2,800 available territories, indicating strong growth potential in sustainability and small business formation.
- Future Dividend Policy: Future dividends will require Board approval, reflecting a cautious approach to financial management that ensures healthy cash flow while expanding operations.
- Brand Diversity: Winmark's portfolio includes well-known brands like Plato's Closet® and Once Upon A Child®, which not only enhances its market competitiveness but also provides entrepreneurs with diverse options, fostering small business development.
Analyst Views on WINA
Wall Street analysts forecast WINA stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for WINA is 545.00 USD with a low forecast of 545.00 USD and a high forecast of 545.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
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About WINA
Winmark Corporation is a franchising company. The Company offers licenses to operate franchises using the service marks Plato’s Closet, Once Upon A Child, Play It Again Sports, Style Encore, and Music Go Round. In addition, the Company sells point-of-sale system hardware to its franchisees and certain merchandise to its Play It Again Sports franchisees. It has developed an e-commerce platform that allows franchisees of its Music Go Round, Play It Again Sports and Style Encore brands to market and sell in-store product inventory online. It operates through the franchising segment, which franchises value-oriented retail store concepts that buy, sell and trade merchandise. It has over 1,363 franchises in operation in the United States and Canada and 2,800 available territories. The Company also operates as a middle-market equipment leasing business under the Winmark Capital mark. Its subsidiaries also include Grow Biz Games, Inc., and Wirth Business Credit, Inc.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
