644 Shares in Winmark Co. (NASDAQ:WINA) Purchased by Seizert Capital Partners LLC

Seizert Capital Partners LLC bought a new position in shares of Winmark Co. (NASDAQ:WINA) in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The firm bought 644 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock, valued at approximately $253,000.

Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Smartleaf Asset Management LLC increased its position in Winmark by 145.4% in the 4th quarter. Smartleaf Asset Management LLC now owns 238 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $93,000 after acquiring an additional 141 shares in the last quarter. Intech Investment Management LLC acquired a new stake in Winmark in the 3rd quarter valued at about $271,000. Keybank National Association OH acquired a new stake in Winmark in the 4th quarter valued at about $279,000. Centaurus Financial Inc. increased its position in Winmark by 108.4% in the 3rd quarter. Centaurus Financial Inc. now owns 721 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $276,000 after acquiring an additional 375 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Nisa Investment Advisors LLC increased its position in Winmark by 1,087.1% in the 4th quarter. Nisa Investment Advisors LLC now owns 736 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $289,000 after acquiring an additional 674 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 73.32% of the company’s stock.

Winmark Trading Down 0.5 %

WINA opened at $318.42 on Thursday. The stock has a market capitalization of $1.13 billion, a PE ratio of 29.24 and a beta of 0.82. Winmark Co. has a 1-year low of $313.59 and a 1-year high of $431.67. The firm has a 50-day moving average price of $377.40 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $381.58.

Winmark (NASDAQ:WINA) last issued its earnings results on Wednesday, February 19th. The specialty retailer reported $2.60 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $2.65 by ($0.05). The business had revenue of $19.55 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $20.25 million. Winmark had a net margin of 49.15% and a negative return on equity of 93.24%.

Winmark Cuts Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, March 3rd. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, February 12th were paid a $0.90 dividend. This represents a $3.60 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.13%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Wednesday, February 12th. Winmark’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 33.06%.

Winmark Company Profile

Winmark Corporation, a resale company operates as a franchisor for small business in the United States and Canada. The company franchises retail stores concepts that buy, sell and trade merchandise. It also operates middle-market equipment leasing business. In addition, the company buys and sells used clothing and accessories geared toward the teenage and young adult market under Plato’s Closet brand; and operates stores which buys and sells used and new children’s clothing, toys, furniture, equipment, and accessories primarily to parents of children ages infant to 12 years under the Once Upon A Child brand.