Weis Markets Inc. (WMK)

Key figures

The last twelve months reported, with the latest price and balance sheet.

Revenue, last twelve months

$5.1B

Revenue growth

4.7%

Gross margin

25.4%

Free cash flow

$39.1M

Market value

$1.8B

Dividend yield

1.8%

Cash

$103.5M

Debt

$0

Debt to equity

0.00

Shares outstanding

24.7M

Financial statements

Revenue, profit and cash flow by fiscal year, each year linked to its annual report.

By quarter

What the company said with its results

From the second quarter 2026 results, filed 4 August 2026.

• Total revenue rose 4.6%. Second quarter total revenue was $1.28 billion, compared with $1.22 billion a year earlier, a 4.6% increase on the 13-week quarter.
• Year-to-date revenue also up 4.6%. Year-to-date total revenue was $2.53 billion against $2.42 billion for the 26 weeks ended June 27, 2026, also a 4.6% increase.
• Pharmacy pricing reduced revenue growth. Pharmacy revenue growth was reduced by about $10.71 million in the quarter by pricing headwinds from Medicare maximum fair price provisions effective January 1, 2026. Year-to-date reduction was $18.19 million.
• Comparable sales up 2.3% in quarter. Second quarter comparable store sales rose 2.3% year over year and 4.1% on a two-year stacked basis. This headline figure includes fuel.
• Excluding fuel, comparable sales declined. Excluding fuel, second quarter comparable store sales were down 0.4% year over year, with a 1.9% two-year stacked figure.
• Year-to-date comparable sales up 2.2%. Year-to-date comparable store sales rose 2.2% and 3.6% on a two-year stacked basis. Excluding fuel, year-to-date comparable sales rose 0.4%.
• Two-year stacked measure is non-GAAP. The company provides the two-year stacked comparable store sales analysis as a non-GAAP measure, because management believes it is useful to investors and analysts.
• Second quarter net income fell 9.6%. Second quarter net income was $22.86 million, down from $25.28 million. Income before income taxes was $30.66 million, against $33.37 million.
• Second quarter EPS $0.92. Basic and diluted earnings per share were $0.92 for the quarter, compared with $0.96 a year earlier.
• Year-to-date net income up 13.1%. Year-to-date net income was $50.71 million, up from $44.83 million. Year-to-date earnings per share were $2.05, against $1.69.
• Operating expenses rose faster than revenue. Operating, general and administrative expenses were $299.29 million, against $276.43 million. Income from operations was $29.11 million, down from $30.24 million.
• Gross profit on sales increased. Gross profit on sales was $328.40 million, against $306.67 million. Cost of sales, including advertising, warehousing and distribution expenses, was $946.91 million, up from $912.13 million.
• Income tax provision decreased. The provision for income taxes was $7.80 million in the quarter, against $8.09 million, on pre-tax income of $30.66 million compared with $33.37 million.
• Promotion and loyalty spending increased. Management said it increased investment in promotions and targeted loyalty marketing while keeping in-stock conditions and the shopping experience consistent.

Revenue by segment

As the company reports it in the segment note of its annual report.

By product, FY2025

Company events

The newest 8-K filings of 130 held.

Every filing

The newest filings with the SEC of 394 held.

Insider trades

Form 4 trades by officers, directors and 10% owners, last 12 months.

Large holders

Schedule 13D and 13G filings by holders of more than 5% of the voting shares.

Short interest

Shares sold short and not yet bought back, on each FINRA settlement date.

Funds that hold it

From each fund's latest Form 13F.

213 funds held it at 30 Jun 2026: 111 added and 57 trimmed in the quarter. The largest:

Peers

Companies in the same industry.

• Kroger Co. (KR): revenue $149.3B, market value $38.4B
• Albertsons Companies, Inc. (ACI): revenue $83.2B, market value $6.2B
• Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. (SFM): revenue $9.1B, market value $5.8B
• Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. (GO): revenue $4.7B, market value $1.2B

What the company does

Weis Markets, Inc. is a Pennsylvania company founded by Harry and Sigmund Weis in 1912 and incorporated in 1924. It operates 202 conventional supermarkets under the Weis Markets trade name in Pennsylvania and six surrounding states. The company employs over 22,000 full-time and part-time people. Its corporate offices are in Sunbury, Pennsylvania, where it was founded, and its stock has traded on the New York Stock Exchange since 1965 under the symbol "WMK."

How the business is organised

The company reports a single segment, retail food. All stores carry the Weis Markets name and offer the same basic range, scaled to the size of each store. Stores run from 8,000 to 71,000 square feet, with an average of approximately 49,000.

The company owns the remaining store sites and leases approximately 47% of its open stores under operating leases. It says it dedicates one third of its capital expenditure budget to new stores and fuel centers each year, and generally another fifteen to twenty percent to remodels. On average it has up to three new or relocated stores in development.

What it sells

Stores sell groceries, dairy products, frozen foods, meats, seafood, fresh produce, floral, deli products, prepared foods, bakery products, beer and wine, fuel, and general merchandise such as health and beauty care and household products. Pharmacy services are offered at certain locations. The range includes national, local and private brands, with natural, gluten-free and organic varieties.

- Center store, mainly groceries, dairy, frozen foods, beer and wine and general merchandise: 52.6% - Fresh, mainly meats, seafood, produce, floral, deli, prepared foods and bakery: 28.7% - - Fuel: 5.0% - Other: 0.1%

Most revenue is not seasonal, though it tends to be higher around major holidays. Winter storms can affect sales trends.

Where the stores are

As of 27 December 2025 the company operated 120 stores in Pennsylvania, 52 in Maryland, 9 in Virginia, 8 in New York, 6 in New Jersey, 4 in Delaware and 3 in West Virginia. The filing says that since year end it opened a store in Waldorf, Maryland and closed one in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, leaving the count at 202 as of 12 March 2026. It says it plans to close a store in Cumberland, Maryland at the end of March 2026.

How it supplies its stores

Weis Markets uses its own distribution center and transportation fleet to self distribute approximately 52% of the product supplied to stores. Direct store delivery vendors and regional wholesalers supply the rest. The company also has three manufacturing facilities that process milk, water, ice, ice cream and fresh meat products.

How it competes

The company describes its marketplace as highly competitive. Its competition includes international, national, regional and local food chains, independent food stores, convenience stores, membership warehouse clubs, specialty retailers, supercenters and large-scale drug and pharmacy chains. Food retail has also expanded online.

For pricing, it uses Everyday Lower Price, Low Price Guarantee, Low, Low Price, Weekly Hot Buys, senior and military discounts, and a Loyalty program. Loyalty reward points can be redeemed for discounts in store, at the company's fuel stations or at third-party fuel station partners. Advertising runs through digital and printed circulars, television, radio, e-mail, its web site, social media and mobile applications.

"Weis 2 Go Online" lets customers order online for delivery or pickup at a store drive-thru. It is offered at 195 stores. Home delivery through grocery delivery partners is offered at all 202 locations.

The company is the exclusive licensee of nearly 100 trademarks from WMK Holdings, Inc., including Weis, Weis 2 Go, Weis Great Meals Start Here, Weis Gas-n-Go and Weis Nutri-Facts.

Its people and owners

Approximately 94% of employees are paid an hourly wage. The company says it treats talent as a business differentiator and tries to develop leaders through mentoring, coaching and on-the-job assignments. The Weis family owns approximately 61% of the outstanding shares. Jonathan H. Weis is Chairman of the Board of Directors, President and Chief Executive Officer.

The company runs a sustainability strategy built on four pillars: natural resource conservation, green design, community impact, and food and agricultural impact. In November 2025 it set up the Weis Markets Charitable Foundation, Inc. to support local nonprofit organizations in the communities where it operates.

*From Weis Markets's annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended 27 December 2025. [The filing](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/105418/000010541826000024/wmk-20251227x10k.htm)*

From the company's 10-K.