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Winmark (Nasdaq: WINA) reported a net income of $8,819,000 or $2.41 per share diluted for the first quarter of 2024, compared to $8,942,700 or $2.49 per share diluted in 2023. The company's decision to run-off its leasing portfolio in May 2021 impacted the results. Winmark is a franchisor known for sustainability and small business formation, with popular resale franchises like Plato’s Closet®, Once Upon A Child®, Play It Again Sports®, Style Encore®, and Music Go Round®.
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  • The decision to run-off the leasing portfolio in May 2021 had an impact on the quarter's results.
  • Net income for the first quarter of 2024 decreased compared to the same period in 2023.

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Winmark Corporation's latest financial results show a slight decrease in net income year-over-year, with the figures dropping from $8,942,700 to $8,819,000, while earnings per share diluted also saw a marginal decline from $2.49 to $2.41. For individual investors, it's essential to understand the subtleties behind these numbers. Although the decline is relatively minor, it indicates a potential plateau in the company’s growth trajectory, which might be an early signal to watch for long-term trends.

The company's strategic decision to run-off its leasing portfolio in 2021 should also be contextualized. This move may have long-term implications on revenue streams and operating margins. Considering that franchising is a capital-light business model with recurring revenue potential, the stability and growth of franchise operations are critical metrics to assess. The announcement of additional franchises awarded, although not yet operational, may suggest future growth potential and should be monitored as these locations begin contributing to the company's financials.

In examining Winmark Corporation’s franchise model, their portfolio of resale brands shows a strong emphasis on sustainability and small business opportunities. With over 1,327 franchises operating and an expansion capability indicated by the 2,800 available territories, there is a notable potential for widespread growth. The additional 73 franchises awarded, pending opening, present forthcoming opportunities for revenue growth.

For investors, diversification within the franchisor's brand portfolio offers a hedge against market volatility in the retail sector. Each brand caters to different consumer needs, potentially spreading risk. Nevertheless, investors should consider the operational performance of individual franchises, as their success directly affects the parent company's royalties and overall financial health. As the retail environment faces changes, with consumer spending habits shifting, the adaptability and resilience of Winmark’s franchisees are pivotal in maintaining a stable growth curve for the corporation.

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Winmark Corporation (Nasdaq: WINA) announced today net income for the quarter ended March 30, 2024 of $8,819,000 or $2.41 per share diluted compared to net income of $8,942,700 or $2.49 per share diluted in 2023. Results during the quarter were impacted by the Company’s decision in May 2021 to run-off its leasing portfolio

“Performance during the first quarter was adequate,” commented 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 March 30, 2024, there were 1,327 franchises in operation and over 2,800 available territories. An additional 73 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)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

March 30, 2024

 

December 30, 2023

ASSETS

Current Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

22,872,200

 

 

$

13,361,500

 

Restricted cash

 

 

 

 

 

25,000

 

Receivables, net

 

 

1,688,600

 

 

 

1,475,300

 

Net investment in leases - current

 

 

34,100

 

 

 

75,100

 

Income tax receivable

 

 

 

 

 

31,400

 

Inventories

 

 

420,900

 

 

 

386,100

 

Prepaid expenses

 

 

1,265,600

 

 

 

1,392,100

 

Total current assets

 

 

26,281,400

 

 

 

16,746,500

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Property and equipment, net

 

 

1,649,400

 

 

 

1,669,800

 

Operating lease right of use asset

 

 

2,351,700

 

 

 

2,425,900

 

Intangible assets, net

 

 

2,905,800

 

 

 

2,994,300

 

Goodwill

 

 

607,500

 

 

 

607,500

 

Other assets

 

 

487,800

 

 

 

471,300

 

Deferred income taxes

 

 

4,052,400

 

 

 

4,052,400

 

 

 

$

38,336,000

 

 

$

28,967,700

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT)

Current Liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Notes payable, net

 

$

4,217,900

 

 

$

4,217,900

 

Accounts payable

 

 

1,296,300

 

 

 

1,719,400

 

Income tax payable

 

 

2,469,000

 

 

 

 

Accrued liabilities

 

 

4,734,000

 

 

 

2,858,200

 

Deferred revenue

 

 

1,657,300

 

 

 

1,666,100

 

Total current liabilities

 

 

14,374,500

 

 

 

10,461,600

 

Long-Term Liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Line of credit/Term loan

 

 

30,000,000

 

 

 

30,000,000

 

Notes payable, net

 

 

33,794,300

 

 

 

34,848,800

 

Deferred revenue

 

 

7,744,400

 

 

 

7,657,500

 

Operating lease liabilities

 

 

3,566,600

 

 

 

3,715,800

 

Other liabilities

 

 

1,435,300

 

 

 

1,440,100

 

Total long-term liabilities

 

 

76,540,600

 

 

 

77,662,200

 

Shareholders’ Equity (Deficit):

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock, no par, 10,000,000 shares authorized,
3,4997,430 and 3,496,977 shares issued and outstanding

 

 

8,324,700

 

 

 

7,768,800

 

Retained earnings (accumulated deficit)

 

 

(60,903,800

)

 

 

(66,924,900

)

Total shareholders’ equity (deficit)

 

 

(52,579,100

)

 

 

(59,156,100

)

 

 

$

38,336,000

 

 

$

28,967,700

 

 

WINMARK CORPORATION

CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

March 30, 2024

 

April 1, 2023

Revenue:

 

 

 

 

Royalties

 

$

17,268,700

 

 

$

16,747,700

 

Leasing income

 

 

836,800

 

 

 

1,637,000

 

Merchandise sales

 

 

1,110,500

 

 

 

1,276,000

 

Franchise fees

 

 

364,500

 

 

 

378,200

 

Other

 

 

529,000

 

 

 

484,700

 

Total revenue

 

 

20,109,500

 

 

 

20,523,600

 

Cost of merchandise sold

 

 

1,038,900

 

 

 

1,187,300

 

Leasing expense

 

 

36,600

 

 

 

316,400

 

Provision for credit losses

 

 

(1,500

)

 

 

(4,600

)

Selling, general and administrative expenses

 

 

6,817,300

 

 

 

6,636,100

 

Income from operations

 

 

12,218,200

 

 

 

12,388,400

 

Interest expense

 

 

(737,700

)

 

 

(797,600

)

Interest and other income

 

 

187,900

 

 

 

125,700

 

Income before income taxes

 

 

11,668,400

 

 

 

11,716,500

 

Provision for income taxes

 

 

(2,849,400

)

 

 

(2,773,800

)

Net income

 

$

8,819,000

 

 

$

8,942,700

 

Earnings per share - basic

 

$

2.52

 

 

$

2.58

 

Earnings per share - diluted

 

$

2.41

 

 

$

2.49

 

Weighted average shares outstanding - basic

 

 

3,497,261

 

 

 

3,460,720

 

Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted

 

 

3,661,367

 

 

 

3,594,234

 

 

WINMARK CORPORATION

CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

 

March 30, 2024

 

April 1, 2023

 

OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

$

8,819,000

 

 

$

8,942,700

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation of property and equipment

 

 

108,300

 

 

 

104,000

 

 

Amortization of intangible assets

 

 

88,500

 

 

 

88,500

 

 

Provision for credit losses

 

 

(1,500

)

 

 

(4,600

)

 

Compensation expense related to stock options

 

 

485,900

 

 

 

475,900

 

 

Deferred income taxes

 

 

 

 

 

24,200

 

 

Operating lease right of use asset amortization

 

 

74,200

 

 

 

66,900

 

 

Tax benefits on exercised stock options

 

 

 

 

 

77,700

 

 

Change in operating assets and liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Receivables

 

 

(213,300

)

 

 

(143,200

)

 

Principal collections on lease receivables

 

 

62,300

 

 

 

423,800

 

 

Income tax receivable/payable

 

 

2,500,400

 

 

 

2,490,900

 

 

Inventories

 

 

(34,800

)

 

 

356,300

 

 

Prepaid expenses

 

 

126,500

 

 

 

422,400

 

 

Other assets

 

 

(16,600

)

 

 

(40,400

)

 

Accounts payable

 

 

(423,100

)

 

 

(678,300

)

 

Accrued and other liabilities

 

 

1,729,800

 

 

 

1,140,200

 

 

Rents received in advance and security deposits

 

 

(19,700

)

 

 

(194,200

)

 

Deferred revenue

 

 

78,100

 

 

 

297,700

 

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

 

 

13,364,000

 

 

 

13,850,500

 

 

INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Purchase of property and equipment

 

 

(87,900

)

 

 

(5,500

)

 

Net cash used for investing activities

 

 

(87,900

)

 

 

(5,500

)

 

FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Payments on notes payable

 

 

(1,062,500

)

 

 

(1,062,500

)

 

Proceeds from exercises of stock options

 

 

70,000

 

 

 

590,400

 

 

Dividends paid

 

 

(2,797,900

)

 

 

(2,421,900

)

 

Net cash used for financing activities

 

 

(3,790,400

)

 

 

(2,894,000

)

 

NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH

 

 

9,485,700

 

 

 

10,951,000

 

 

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period

 

 

13,386,500

 

 

 

13,680,600

 

 

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period

 

$

22,872,200

 

 

$

24,631,600

 

 

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash paid for interest

 

$

725,700

 

 

$

791,500

 

 

Cash paid for income taxes

 

$

349,100

 

 

$

181,200

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

 

March 30, 2024

 

April 1, 2023

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

22,872,200

 

 

$

24,551,600

 

 

Restricted cash

 

 

 

 

 

80,000

 

 

Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

 

$

22,872,200

 

 

$

24,631,600

 

 

 

Anthony D. Ishaug

763/520-8500

Source: Winmark Corporation

FAQ

What was Winmark 's net income for the first quarter of 2024?

Winmark reported a net income of $8,819,000 or $2.41 per share diluted for the first quarter of 2024.

How many franchises were in operation at Winmark as of March 30, 2024?

As of March 30, 2024, Winmark had 1,327 franchises in operation and over 2,800 available territories.

What franchises does Winmark operate?

Winmark operates popular resale franchises like Plato’s Closet®, Once Upon A Child®, Play It Again Sports®, Style Encore®, and Music Go Round®.

What impacted Winmark 's results during the first quarter of 2024?

Winmark 's results during the first quarter of 2024 were impacted by the company's decision in May 2021 to run-off its leasing portfolio.

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