The strong Q1 beat, especially the 64% operating income growth, signals successful cost management and margin recovery. Monitor next quarter for sustainability of gross margin improvement and any impact from pharmacy headwinds (IRA MFP).
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Executive Summary
Weis Markets reported Q1 2026 results with total revenue of $1.26B (+4.6% YoY) and EPS of $1.13 (+54.8% YoY), driven by improved gross margins and operating leverage. Net income rose 42.5% to $27.85M, reversing the profit decline seen in FY2025.
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Key Facts
- Q1 2026 total revenue $1.26B vs $1.20B in Q1 2025, +4.6%
- Q1 2026 EPS $1.13 vs $0.73 in Q1 2025, +54.8%
- Net income $27.85M vs $19.55M, +42.5%
- Comparable store sales ex-fuel +1.2% (individual year), +2.2% two-year stacked
- Quarterly dividend maintained at $0.34/share
- Gross profit margin expanded to 26.3% from 24.8%
- Operating income $35.7M vs $21.8M, +64%
Financial Impact
Net income increased $8.3M YoY, EPS +$0.40
Risk Factors
- Restatement overhang from FY2025 inventory issue
- Pharmacy revenue headwinds from IRA MFP provisions ($7.48M impact in Q1)
- Consumer spending caution could pressure sales growth
- Intense grocery competition and price investments
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Documents Analyzed
This report is based on 6 SEC documents filed with EDGAR.
| Document | Accession Number |
|---|---|
| 8-K Filing (Primary) | 0000105418-26-000037 |
| Document: wmk-20260506x8k.htm | 0000105418-26-000037 |
| Document: 0000105418-26-000037-index-headers.html | 0000105418-26-000037 |
| Document: 0000105418-26-000037-index.html | 0000105418-26-000037 |
| Document: 0000105418-26-000037.txt | 0000105418-26-000037 |
| 8-K Data (Synthetic) | 0000105418-26-000037 |
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Aug 4, 2026 11w ago | 8-K | $74.66 $70.39 | ▲ +5.72% | ▲ +5.12% | $76.61 (−2.61%) |
Aug 4, 2026 11w ago | Press Release | $74.66 $70.39 | ▼ −5.72% | ▼ −5.12% | $76.61 (+2.61%) |
Jul 16, 2026 14w ago | Press Release | $78.05 $70.93 | ▼ −9.12% | ▼ −13.57% | $76.61 (−1.84%) |
May 6, 2026 24w ago | 8-K | $71.30 $73.85 | ▲ +3.58% | ▲ +0.80% | $76.61 (+7.45%) |
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