WEIS MARKETS REPORTS SECOND QUARTER 2024 RESULTS
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Weis Markets (NYSE: WMK) reported its Q2 2024 financial results, with net sales totaling $1.18 billion, up 0.2% year-over-year. The Easter holiday shift negatively impacted sales by an estimated $14 million or 1.2%. Comparable store sales increased 0.5% year-over-year and 4.0% on a two-year stacked basis. Q2 net income was $26.26 million, down 23.4% from 2023, with earnings per share at $0.98.
For the year-to-date period, net sales reached $2.36 billion, up 1.6% from 2023. Comparable store sales increased 1.8% year-over-year and 5.1% on a two-year stacked basis. Year-to-date net income was $49.42 million, down 17.7%, with earnings per share at $1.84. The company declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.34 per share.
Positive
- Comparable store sales increased 0.5% year-over-year and 4.0% on a two-year stacked basis
- Year-to-date net sales increased 1.6% to $2.36 billion
- Year-to-date comparable store sales increased 1.8% year-over-year and 5.1% on a two-year stacked basis
- Quarterly cash dividend of $0.34 per share declared
Negative
- Q2 net income decreased 23.4% to $26.26 million
- Q2 earnings per share decreased to $0.98 from $1.27 in 2023
- Year-to-date net income decreased 17.7% to $49.42 million
- Year-to-date earnings per share decreased to $1.84 from $2.23 in 2023
News Market Reaction 1 Alert
On the day this news was published, WMK gained 0.29%, reflecting a mild positive market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
Company's second quarter comparable store sales, adjusted for Easter shift, increased 1.7 percent.
"Our second quarter 2024 results, which were negatively impacted by the Easter holiday shift, are in line with our expectations despite an extremely challenging market environment marked by continuing customer caution," said Weis Markets, Inc. Chairman, President, and CEO Jonathan H. Weis. "During the quarter, we increased our price investments by lowering the prices on 600 high-demand dairy items as part of the expansion of our Low, Low, Price program which offers strong, everyday savings and values on more than 10,000 products."
Mr. Weis added, "We also continue to invest in our Weis Rewards loyalty marketing program which now offers an increased array of fuel and retail product savings to our customers. We are grateful to our associates for their hard work and commitment to an enhanced customer experience, improved operational efficiencies, and cost management discipline."
Second Quarter 2024 Results
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Year-To-Date 2024 Results
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Quarterly Cash Dividend
The Weis Markets, Inc. Board of Directors declared on July 18, 2024, a quarterly cash dividend of
About Weis Markets
Founded in 1912, Weis Markets, Inc. is a Mid Atlantic food retailer operating 196 stores in
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WEIS MARKETS, INC. COMPARATIVE SUMMARY OF SALES & EARNINGS | ||||||||||||
Second Quarter — 2024 | ||||||||||||
(Unaudited) | ||||||||||||
13 Weeks Ended | 13 Weeks Ended | Increase | ||||||||||
June 29, 2024 | July 1, 2023 | (Decrease) | ||||||||||
Net sales | $ | 1,181,456,000 | $ | 1,178,695,000 | 0.2 | % | ||||||
Income from operations | 32,489,000 | 45,623,000 | (28.8) | % | ||||||||
Income before provision for income taxes | $ | 36,144,000 | $ | 47,216,000 | (23.4) | % | ||||||
Provision for income taxes | 9,885,000 | 12,951,000 | (23.7) | % | ||||||||
Net income | $ | 26,259,000 | $ | 34,265,000 | (23.4) | % | ||||||
Weighted-average shares outstanding | 26,898,443 | 26,898,443 | — | |||||||||
Basic and diluted earnings per share | $ | 0.98 | $ | 1.27 | $ | (0.29) | ||||||
26 Weeks Ended | 26 Weeks Ended | Increase | ||||||||||
June 29, 2024 | July 1, 2023 | (Decrease) | ||||||||||
Net sales | $ | 2,360,370,000 | $ | 2,323,669,000 | 1.6 | % | ||||||
Income from operations | 59,852,000 | 78,241,000 | (23.5) | % | ||||||||
Income before provision for income taxes | $ | 67,657,000 | $ | 82,374,000 | (17.9) | % | ||||||
Provision for income taxes | 18,233,000 | 22,295,000 | (18.2) | % | ||||||||
Net income | $ | 49,424,000 | $ | 60,079,000 | (17.7) | % | ||||||
Weighted-average shares outstanding | 26,898,443 | 26,898,443 | — | |||||||||
Basic and diluted earnings per share | $ | 1.84 | $ | 2.23 | $ | (0.39) | ||||||
WEIS MARKETS, INC. TWO-YEAR STACKED COMPARABLE STORE SALES | |||||||
Second Quarter — 2024 (Unaudited) | |||||||
Percentage Change | |||||||
13 Weeks Ended | |||||||
2024 vs. 2023 | 2023 vs. 2022 | ||||||
Comparable store sales (individual year) | 0.5 | % | 3.5 | % | |||
Comparable store sales (two-year stacked) | 4.0 | ||||||
Comparable store sales, excluding fuel (individual year) | 0.3 | 4.8 | % | ||||
Comparable store sales, excluding fuel (two-year stacked) | 5.1 | ||||||
Comparable store sales, adjusted for Easter shift (individual year) | 1.7 | % | |||||
Percentage Change | |||||||
26 Weeks Ended | |||||||
2024 vs. 2023 | 2023 vs. 2022 | ||||||
Comparable store sales (individual year) | 1.8 | % | 3.3 | % | |||
Comparable store sales (two-year stacked) | 5.1 | ||||||
Comparable store sales, excluding fuel (individual year) | 1.8 | 4.2 | % | ||||
Comparable store sales, excluding fuel (two-year stacked) | 6.0 | % | |||||
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