Winmark Corporation Announces Second Quarter Results

Winmark Corporation (Nasdaq: WINA) announced today net income for the quarter ended June 27, 2026 of $10,394,800 or $2.81 per share diluted compared to net income of $10,601,200 or $2.89 per share diluted in 2025. For the six months ended June 27, 2026, net income was $19,649,600 or $5.31 per share diluted compared to net income of $20,557,600 or $5.60 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.

“Winmark has continued to make investments in advance of the Plato’s Closet North American Ad Fund launch and in support of technology and innovation initiatives across our network,” noted Brett D. Heffes, Chair and Chief Executive Officer.

Winmark — the Resale Company®, is a nationally recognized franchisor focused on sustainability and small business formation. We champion and guide entrepreneurs interested in operating one of our award winning resale franchises: Plato’s Closet®, Once Upon A Child®, Play It Again Sports®, Style Encore® and Music Go Round®. At June 27, 2026, there were 1,389 franchises in operation and over 2,800 available territories. An additional 87 franchises have been awarded but are not open.

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), relating to future events or the future financial performance of the Company. Such forward-looking statements are only predictions or statements of intention subject to risks and uncertainties and actual events or results could differ materially from those anticipated. Because actual result may differ, shareholders and prospective investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements.

WINMARK CORPORATION

CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

June 27, 2026

 

December 27, 2025

ASSETS

Current Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

25,834,500

 

 

$

10,295,700

 

Restricted cash

 

 

150,000

 

 

 

165,000

 

Receivables, net

 

 

1,843,400

 

 

 

1,483,500

 

Income tax receivable

 

 

436,800

 

 

 

463,600

 

Inventories

 

 

656,900

 

 

 

362,500

 

Prepaid expenses

 

 

1,846,100

 

 

 

1,325,700

 

Total current assets

 

 

30,767,700

 

 

 

14,096,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Property and equipment, net

 

 

1,086,300

 

 

 

1,219,000

 

Operating lease right of use asset

 

 

1,577,700

 

 

 

1,761,500

 

Intangible assets, net

 

 

2,109,300

 

 

 

2,286,300

 

Capitalized software

 

 

2,210,300

 

 

 

 

Goodwill

 

 

607,500

 

 

 

607,500

 

Other assets

 

 

526,600

 

 

 

506,400

 

Deferred income taxes

 

 

4,304,800

 

 

 

4,407,400

 

 

 

$

43,190,200

 

 

$

24,884,100

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT)

Current Liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

 

$

2,113,100

 

 

$

1,673,900

 

Accrued liabilities

 

 

4,422,500

 

 

 

2,324,800

 

Deferred revenue

 

 

1,669,100

 

 

 

1,667,300

 

Total current liabilities

 

 

8,204,700

 

 

 

5,666,000

 

Long-Term Liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Line of credit/Term loan

 

 

30,000,000

 

 

 

30,000,000

 

Notes payable, net

 

 

29,970,200

 

 

 

29,961,000

 

Deferred revenue

 

 

8,417,400

 

 

 

8,350,100

 

Operating lease liabilities

 

 

2,054,800

 

 

 

2,414,200

 

Other liabilities

 

 

2,165,800

 

 

 

2,175,200

 

Total long-term liabilities

 

 

72,608,200

 

 

 

72,900,500

 

Shareholders’ Equity (Deficit):

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock, no par, 10,000,000 shares authorized, 3,587,079 and 3,571,861 shares issued and outstanding

 

 

23,110,400

 

 

 

19,612,800

 

Retained earnings (accumulated deficit)

 

 

(60,733,100

)

 

 

(73,295,200

)

Total shareholders’ equity (deficit)

 

 

(37,622,700

)

 

 

(53,682,400

)

 

 

$

43,190,200

 

 

$

24,884,100

 

WINMARK CORPORATION

CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

Six Months Ended

 

 

June 27, 2026

 

June 28, 2025

 

June 27, 2026

 

June 28, 2025

Revenue:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Royalties

 

$

20,117,000

 

 

$

18,662,100

 

 

$

39,379,800

 

 

$

36,436,700

 

Leasing income

 

 

 

 

 

46,600

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,354,500

 

Merchandise sales

 

 

859,300

 

 

 

803,600

 

 

 

1,513,200

 

 

 

1,744,900

 

Franchise fees

 

 

419,500

 

 

 

338,400

 

 

 

762,400

 

 

 

670,400

 

Other

 

 

570,200

 

 

 

566,100

 

 

 

1,160,300

 

 

 

1,129,900

 

Total revenue

 

 

21,966,000

 

 

 

20,416,800

 

 

 

42,815,700

 

 

 

42,336,400

 

Cost of merchandise sold

 

 

818,500

 

 

 

766,500

 

 

 

1,437,000

 

 

 

1,654,800

 

Selling, general and administrative expenses

 

 

7,506,400

 

 

 

6,589,200

 

 

 

15,376,000

 

 

 

14,024,000

 

Income from operations

 

 

13,641,100

 

 

 

13,061,100

 

 

 

26,002,700

 

 

 

26,657,600

 

Interest expense

 

 

(609,800

)

 

 

(609,800

)

 

 

(1,223,700

)

 

 

(1,223,600

)

Interest and other income

 

 

155,600

 

 

 

254,600

 

 

 

274,400

 

 

 

404,400

 

Income before income taxes

 

 

13,186,900

 

 

 

12,705,900

 

 

 

25,053,400

 

 

 

25,838,400

 

Provision for income taxes

 

 

(2,792,100

)

 

 

(2,104,700

)

 

 

(5,403,800

)

 

 

(5,280,800

)

Net income

 

$

10,394,800

 

 

$

10,601,200

 

 

$

19,649,600

 

 

$

20,557,600

 

Earnings per share – basic

 

$

2.90

 

 

$

3.00

 

 

$

5.49

 

 

$

5.81

 

Earnings per share – diluted

 

$

2.81

 

 

$

2.89

 

 

$

5.31

 

 

$

5.60

 

Weighted average shares outstanding – basic

 

 

3,582,087

 

 

 

3,539,437

 

 

 

3,577,169

 

 

 

3,539,042

 

Weighted average shares outstanding – diluted

 

 

3,696,010

 

 

 

3,673,135

 

 

 

3,701,516

 

 

 

3,673,039

 

WINMARK CORPORATION

CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

June 27, 2026

 

June 28, 2025

OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

$

19,649,600

 

 

$

20,557,600

 

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation of property and equipment

 

 

187,600

 

 

 

196,300

 

Amortization of intangible assets

 

 

177,000

 

 

 

177,000

 

Compensation expense related to stock options

 

 

1,228,300

 

 

 

1,065,600

 

Deferred income taxes

 

 

102,600

 

 

 

86,400

 

Operating lease right of use asset amortization

 

 

183,800

 

 

 

166,400

 

Tax benefits on exercised stock options

 

 

742,800

 

 

 

971,200

 

Change in operating assets and liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Receivables

 

 

(359,900

)

 

 

(371,500

)

Income tax receivable/payable

 

 

(716,000

)

 

 

(1,341,400

)

Inventories

 

 

(294,400

)

 

 

35,500

 

Prepaid expenses

 

 

(520,400

)

 

 

472,500

 

Other assets

 

 

(20,200

)

 

 

(14,300

)

Accounts payable

 

 

439,200

 

 

 

(371,700

)

Accrued and other liabilities

 

 

1,737,900

 

 

 

2,178,000

 

Deferred revenue

 

 

69,200

 

 

 

315,700

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

 

 

22,607,100

 

 

 

24,123,300

 

INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Capitalized software

 

 

(2,210,300

)

 

 

 

Purchase of property and equipment

 

 

(54,900

)

 

 

(105,900

)

Net cash used for investing activities

 

 

(2,265,200

)

 

 

(105,900

)

FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Repurchases of common stock

 

 

 

 

 

(2,418,700

)

Proceeds from exercises of stock options

 

 

2,269,300

 

 

 

1,586,300

 

Dividends paid

 

 

(7,087,400

)

 

 

(6,584,600

)

Net cash used for financing activities

 

 

(4,818,100

)

 

 

(7,417,000

)

NET DECREASE IN CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH

 

 

15,523,800

 

 

 

16,600,400

 

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period

 

 

10,460,700

 

 

 

12,329,800

 

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period

 

$

25,984,500

 

 

$

28,930,200

 

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash paid for interest

 

$

1,207,800

 

 

$

1,207,800

 

Cash paid for income taxes

 

$

5,253,000

 

 

$

5,368,500

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The following table provides a reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash reported within the Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets to the total of the same amounts shown above:

 

 

Six Months Ended

 

 

June 27, 2026

 

June 28, 2025

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

25,834,500

 

 

$

28,765,200

 

Restricted cash

 

 

150,000

 

 

 

165,000

 

Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

 

$

25,984,500

 

 

$

28,930,200

 

 

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