Winmark Reports Strong Q1 Adjusted Earnings and Declares Quarterly Dividend

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Winmark reported strong first quarter 2026 financial results, with adjusted net income and diluted EPS increasing year-over-year, and declared a regular quarterly cash dividend.

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• Q1 2026 Net Income Growth

  Reported net income of $9.25 million ($2.50 diluted EPS) for Q1 2026, an increase from the adjusted $7.76 million ($2.11 diluted EPS) in Q1 2025, which had included a $2.2 million litigation settlement.

• Revenue Increase

  Total revenue for Q1 2026 reached $20.85 million, up from an adjusted $19.61 million in Q1 2025.

• Quarterly Cash Dividend Declared

  The Board of Directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of $1.02 per share, payable on June 1, 2026, to shareholders of record on May 13, 2026.

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Winmark Corporation announced its first quarter 2026 financial results, showing a positive trend when adjusting for a one-time litigation settlement in the prior year. Net income increased to $9.25 million from an adjusted $7.76 million in Q1 2025, and diluted EPS rose to $2.50 from an adjusted $2.11. Revenue also saw an increase from an adjusted $19.61 million to $20.85 million. Additionally, the Board of Directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of $1.02 per share, signaling continued financial stability and commitment to shareholder returns. This follows the company's robust fiscal year 2025 performance, as noted in its last 10-K filing.