Headquartered in Minneapolis, MN Fiscal year ends December NASDAQ: WINA winmarkcorporation.com
Winmark Corporation, operating as Winmark – the Resale Company, is a franchisor of five resale retail brands: Plato's Closet (teen and young adult clothing), Once Upon A Child (children's clothing, toys, and equipment), Play It Again Sports (new and used sporting goods), Style Encore (women's apparel and accessories), and Music Go Round (musical instruments and equipment). The company's business model centers on franchising, generating revenue primarily through royalties from franchisees, franchise fees, merchandise sales, and software services. As of September 26, 2026, Winmark had 1,398 franchises in operation across North America with an additional 79 awarded but not yet open, and over 2,800 available territories. The company focuses on sustainability through the resale economy and small business formation. Winmark recently launched North American Advertising Funds across its brands to expand consumer awareness and is piloting new point-of-sale technology at franchised locations. Updated
Royalties, the actual earnings engine, grew to $21.71 million from $20.91 million, while the 16% revenue beat largely reflects a new $3.83 million Plato's Closet advertising fund that carries an offsetting expense. EPS landed just under consensus, yet shareholders get a $4.00 special dividend plus the $1.02 quarterly, both payable December 1.
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Winmark Corporation, operating as Winmark – the Resale Company, is a franchisor of five resale retail brands: Plato's Closet (teen and young adult clothing), Once Upon A Child (children's clothing, toys, and equipment), Play It Again Sports (new and used sporting goods), Style Encore (women's apparel and accessories)…
The Wall Street consensus 12-month price target for WINA is $545.00.
