Weis Markets (NYSE: WMK) posts higher Q1 2026 sales, earnings and comps
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Weis Markets, Inc. reported first quarter 2026 results, with total revenue of $1.26 billion, up 4.6% from $1.20 billion a year earlier.
Net income was $27.85 million compared to $19.55 million, and earnings per share increased to $1.13 from $0.73. Comparable store sales excluding fuel grew 1.2%, or 2.2% on a two-year stacked basis. The board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.34 per share, payable May 26, 2026, to shareholders of record on May 11, 2026.
Positive
- Strong earnings growth: First quarter 2026 net income rose 42.5% to $27.85 million, with EPS increasing to $1.13 from $0.73 despite pharmacy headwinds.
- Solid top-line and comps: Total revenue grew 4.6% to $1.26 billion, while comparable store sales excluding fuel increased 1.2% year over year and 2.2% on a two-year stacked basis.
Negative
- None.
Insights
Weis Markets delivered solid Q1 2026 growth in sales, profit, and comps.
Weis Markets grew first quarter 2026 total revenue to $1.26 billion, a 4.6% increase from $1.20 billion in 2025. Comparable store sales excluding fuel rose 1.2% on a year-over-year basis and 2.2% on a two-year stacked basis, indicating consistent underlying demand.
Profitability improved meaningfully, with net income increasing to $27.85 million, up 42.5%, and earnings per share rising to $1.13 from $0.73. This came despite an estimated $7.48 million pharmacy revenue headwind tied to Inflation Reduction Act Medicare maximum fair price provisions.
The company continued capital investments, delivering new stores, remodels, and fuel centers in 2025, and the board maintained a quarterly dividend of $0.34 per share. Future disclosures in company filings may provide additional color on how ongoing investments and regulatory headwinds influence margins and comparable sales trends.
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99.1 Weis Markets, Inc. May 6, 2026, news release announcing the first quarter ended March 28, 2026 earnings.
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
WEIS MARKETS, INC. | ||
By: /s/ Michael T. Lockard | ||
Name: Michael T. Lockard | ||
Title: Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer | ||
(Principal Financial Officer) | ||
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Dated: May 6, 2026 |
Exhibit 99.1
NEWS RELEASE
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Contact:
Dennis Curtin
Weis Markets, Inc.
570-847-3636
dennis.curtin@weismarkets.com
WEIS MARKETS REPORTS FIRST QUARTER 2026 RESULTS
First Quarter 2026 total revenue increased 4.6% and comparable store sales excluding fuel increased 1.2%
Sunbury, PA (May 6, 2026) – Weis Markets, Inc. (NYSE: WMK) (“Weis Markets”, or the “Company”) today reported its financial results for the 13-week first quarter ended March 28, 2026.
“We continue to invest in a broader promotional offering and an enhanced loyalty marketing program to deliver greater value for our customers, while our facility and technology investments are helping us lower costs, manage expenses, and elevate the customer experience,” said Weis Markets, Inc. Chairman, President, and CEO Jonathan H. Weis. “Together, these efforts contributed to higher comparable sales and income in the first quarter. We are grateful to our associates, whose hard work makes these solid results possible,” said Mr. Weis.
First Quarter 2026 Results
Total revenue was $1.26 billion for the 13-week first quarter ended March 28, 2026, compared to $1.20 billion for the same period in 2025, a 4.6% increase. Pharmacy revenue growth was unfavorably impacted by approximately $7.48 million due to pricing headwinds associated with the Inflation Reduction Act Medicare maximum fair price (MFP) provisions that became effective January 1, 2026 on ten drugs. First quarter comparable store sales excluding fuel increased 1.2% on an individual year-over-year basis and increased 2.2% on a two-year stacked basis.
The Company’s first quarter net income was $27.85 million compared to $19.55 million in 2025, a 42.5% increase. Adjusted for the weighted-average shares outstanding for the applicable reporting period, first quarter earnings per share were $1.13 compared to $0.73 per share for the same period in 2025.
Annual Meeting of Shareholders
Weis Markets, Inc. held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders in Sunbury, Pennsylvania, on April 30, 2026. At the meeting, Chairman, President, and CEO Jonathan H. Weis reviewed the Company’s results and growth, highlighting record investments in its long term capital expenditure program designed to create opportunities for associates and enhance shareholder value.
“In 2025, we delivered 17 large projects, including five new stores, seven major remodels, and five fuel centers,” said Mr. Weis. “In addition, we completed more than 1,000 smaller store and facility projects, including new energy efficient HVAC systems, refrigerated cases, and front end upgrades. These investments help us operate more efficiently and promote a superior customer shopping experience.”
Quarterly Cash Dividend
The Weis Markets, Inc. Board of Directors declared on April 30, 2026, a quarterly cash dividend of $0.34 per share to shareholders of record as of May 11, 2026, payable on May 26, 2026.
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About Weis Markets
Founded in 1912, Weis Markets, Inc. is a Mid Atlantic food retailer currently operating 201 stores in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, New York, West Virginia and Virginia. For more information, please visit: WeisMarkets.com or Facebook.com/WeisMarkets.
In addition to historical information, this news release may contain forward-looking statements, which are included pursuant to the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Any forward-looking statements contained herein are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected. For example, risks and uncertainties can arise with changes in: general economic conditions, including their impact on capital expenditures; tariffs and trade policies; business conditions and trends in the retail industry; the regulatory environment; rapidly changing technology, including cybersecurity and data privacy risks, and competitive factors, including increased competition with regional and national retailers; price pressures; further expenditures related to restatement of our financial statements; and the results of any shareholder actions associated with the restatements referenced in Note 12 on the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed for the fiscal year ended December 27, 2025. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which reflect Management’s analysis only as of the date hereof. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly revise or update these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that arise after the date hereof. Readers should carefully review the risk factors described in other documents the Company files periodically with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Management is also providing a two-year stacked comparable store sales analysis, a non-GAAP measure, because Management believes this metric is useful to investors and analysts. It is not recommended that the two-year stacked analysis be considered a substitute for the Company’s operating results as reported in accordance with GAAP.
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WEIS MARKETS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
First Quarter – 2026
(Unaudited)
| | | 13 Weeks Ended | |||
(amounts in thousands, except shares and per share amounts) | | | March 28, 2026 | | | March 29, 2025 |
Net sales | | $ | 1,251,718 | | $ | 1,196,805 |
Other revenue | | | 4,194 | | | 3,971 |
Total revenue | | | 1,255,912 | | | 1,200,776 |
Cost of sales, including advertising, warehousing and distribution expenses | | | 925,665 | | | 902,538 |
Gross profit on sales | | | 330,247 | | | 298,238 |
Operating, general and administrative expenses | | | 294,545 | | | 276,466 |
Income from operations | | | 35,702 | | | 21,772 |
Investment income (loss) and interest expense | | | 462 | | | 4,411 |
Other income (expense) | | | 1,212 | | | 357 |
Income before provision for income taxes | | | 37,376 | | | 26,540 |
Provision for income taxes | | | 9,523 | | | 6,991 |
Net income | | $ | 27,853 | | $ | 19,549 |
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Weighted-average shares outstanding, basic and diluted | | | 24,744,597 | | | 26,898,443 |
Cash dividends per share | | $ | 0.34 | | $ | 0.34 |
Basic and diluted earnings per share | | $ | 1.13 | | $ | 0.73 |
WEIS MARKETS, INC.
TWO-YEAR STACKED COMPARABLE STORE SALES
First Quarter – 2026
(Unaudited)
| | Percentage Change | |||||
| | 13 Weeks Ended | |||||
March 28, 2026 | | | 2026 vs. 2025 | | | 2025 vs. 2024 | |
Comparable store sales, excluding fuel (individual year) | | | 1.2 | % | | 1.0 | % |
Comparable store sales, excluding fuel (two-year stacked) | | | 2.2 | | | | |
Comparable store sales (individual year) | | | 2.1 | | | 0.9 | % |
Comparable store sales (two-year stacked) | | | 3.0 | | | | |