Winmark Co. (NASDAQ:WINA) Shares Purchased by Sei Investments Co.

Sei Investments Co. boosted its holdings in Winmark Co. (NASDAQ:WINA) by 9.6% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The firm owned 1,834 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock after buying an additional 160 shares during the period. Sei Investments Co.’s holdings in Winmark were worth $721,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Smartleaf Asset Management LLC raised its stake in shares of 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 during the period. Avantax Advisory Services Inc. increased its holdings in Winmark by 6.8% in the 4th quarter. Avantax Advisory Services Inc. now owns 641 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $252,000 after purchasing an additional 41 shares in the last quarter. Seizert Capital Partners LLC acquired a new stake in Winmark in the 4th quarter valued at $253,000. Keybank National Association OH purchased a new position in Winmark in the fourth quarter valued at about $279,000. Finally, Nisa Investment Advisors LLC lifted its stake in shares of Winmark by 1,087.1% during the fourth quarter. Nisa Investment Advisors LLC now owns 736 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock worth $289,000 after purchasing an additional 674 shares in the last quarter. 73.32% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Winmark Stock Performance

WINA stock opened at $320.24 on Wednesday. The firm has a market cap of $1.13 billion, a P/E ratio of 29.41 and a beta of 0.64. Winmark Co. has a 1 year low of $295.79 and a 1 year high of $431.67. The stock has a 50-day simple moving average of $340.51 and a 200-day simple moving average of $373.55.

Winmark (NASDAQ:WINA) last issued its quarterly earnings data 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 firm had revenue of $19.55 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates 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 company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, March 3rd. Investors of record on Wednesday, February 12th were paid a dividend of $0.90 per share. This represents a $3.60 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.12%. The ex-dividend date was Wednesday, February 12th. Winmark’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 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.