Dividends & Buybacks ·
Winmark declares $5.02 special dividend, pays Q3 EPS of $3.21
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Winmark Corporation reported third-quarter net income of $11.8 million, or $3.21 per diluted share, compared to $3.02 in the prior year period. The Board approved a quarterly cash dividend of $1.02 per share and a special dividend of $4.00 per share, totaling $5.02 per share. Both dividends are payable on December 1, 2026, to shareholders of record as of November 11, 2026. The company also announced the implementation of separate North American Ad Funds for its Once Upon A Child and Play It Again Sports brands, requiring franchisees to contribute 2% of sales starting in January 2027. Winmark operates a network of resale franchises including Plato’s Closet, Style Encore, and Music Go Round.