Nebula Research & Development LLC Sells 1,554 Shares of Winmark Co. (NASDAQ:WINA)

Nebula Research & Development LLC reduced its stake in shares of Winmark Co. (NASDAQ:WINA) by 49.9% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 1,563 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock after selling 1,554 shares during the quarter. Nebula Research & Development LLC’s holdings in Winmark were worth $614,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Other large investors have also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Congress Asset Management Co. boosted its stake in shares of Winmark by 73.3% in the 4th quarter. Congress Asset Management Co. now owns 15,823 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $6,220,000 after purchasing an additional 6,690 shares in the last quarter. Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC acquired a new stake in Winmark in the 4th quarter valued at $351,000. Northstar Asset Management Inc. acquired a new stake in Winmark in the 4th quarter valued at $1,200,000. Barclays PLC grew its position in Winmark by 117.7% in the 3rd quarter. Barclays PLC now owns 6,073 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $2,325,000 after purchasing an additional 3,284 shares during the period. Finally, Nisa Investment Advisors LLC lifted its position in shares of Winmark by 1,087.1% during the fourth quarter. Nisa Investment Advisors LLC now owns 736 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $289,000 after purchasing an additional 674 shares in the last quarter. 73.32% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Winmark Stock Performance

Shares of WINA stock opened at $364.27 on Tuesday. The company has a market capitalization of $1.29 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 33.45 and a beta of 0.64. Winmark Co. has a 52-week low of $295.79 and a 52-week high of $431.67. The company has a 50-day simple moving average of $329.46 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $370.81.

Winmark (NASDAQ:WINA) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, April 16th. The specialty retailer reported $2.71 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 net margin of 49.15% and a negative return on equity of 93.24%. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $2.41 EPS.

Winmark Increases Dividend

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, June 2nd. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, May 14th will be paid a dividend of $0.96 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, May 14th. This represents a $3.84 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.05%. This is a positive change from Winmark’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.90. Winmark’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 34.32%.

Winmark Company 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.