Susquehanna International Group LLP Acquires 2,552 Shares of Winmark Co. (NASDAQ:WINA)

Susquehanna International Group LLP lifted its stake in Winmark Co. (NASDAQ:WINA) by 138.3% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 4,397 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock after acquiring an additional 2,552 shares during the period. Susquehanna International Group LLP’s holdings in Winmark were worth $1,728,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Other large investors have also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Sterling Capital Management LLC lifted its holdings in Winmark by 820.0% during the 4th quarter. Sterling Capital Management LLC now owns 92 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock worth $36,000 after purchasing an additional 82 shares in the last quarter. Smartleaf Asset Management LLC grew its holdings in Winmark by 145.4% during the 4th quarter. Smartleaf Asset Management LLC now owns 238 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $93,000 after buying an additional 141 shares in the last quarter. Dynamic Technology Lab Private Ltd bought a new stake in shares of Winmark during the fourth quarter valued at about $220,000. KLP Kapitalforvaltning AS bought a new stake in shares of Winmark during the fourth quarter valued at about $236,000. Finally, Avantax Advisory Services Inc. lifted its holdings in shares of Winmark by 6.8% in the fourth quarter. Avantax Advisory Services Inc. now owns 641 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock worth $252,000 after buying an additional 41 shares in the last quarter. 73.32% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Winmark Trading Up 0.6%

WINA stock opened at $388.39 on Monday. The firm has a 50 day moving average of $335.95 and a 200-day moving average of $370.34. The firm has a market capitalization of $1.37 billion, a P/E ratio of 35.66 and a beta of 0.54. Winmark Co. has a 12 month low of $295.79 and a 12 month high of $431.67.

Winmark (NASDAQ:WINA) last posted its earnings results on Wednesday, April 16th. The specialty retailer reported $2.71 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $2.74 by ($0.03). The firm had revenue of $21.92 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $20.91 million. Winmark had a negative return on equity of 93.24% and a net margin of 49.15%. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned $2.41 earnings per share.

Winmark Increases Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, June 2nd. Investors of record on Wednesday, May 14th will be paid a dividend of $0.96 per share. This is a positive change from Winmark’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.90. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, May 14th. This represents a $3.84 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.99%. Winmark’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 34.32%.

Winmark 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.