olivLaw · US equity research
Weis Markets, Inc. WMK
Retail-Grocery Stores · SIC 5411 · Vertical: Retail-Grocery Stores (SIC 5411)
Weis Markets is a conventional supermarket chain in Pennsylvania and six surrounding states, with 202 stores and a focus on value, fresh food and pharmacy services. Revenue has grown in 2026 while customers remain focused on affordability, and the restatement of prior financial statements has drawn attention to internal control weaknesses. Net sales reached 4939.373 million USD in fiscal 2025, and second-quarter 2026 net sales were 1270.858 million USD.
At the close of 30 Oct 2026, Weis Markets, Inc. (WMK) stock was 74.41 USD (−0.57% on the day), with market capitalisation 1.8 bn USD, P/E 18.5 on diluted EPS of 4.03 USD over the last 12 months, dividend yield 1.83%, beta 0.18, 52-week range 61.60–82.63 USD. Latest reported quarter (Q2 2026): revenue of 1.3 bn USD (+4.6% YoY), net income of 22.9 m USD (−9.6% YoY), diluted EPS 0.92 USD.
Data as of · AI analysis dated · Source: SEC filings and closing prices, computed by olivLaw.
Price history
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Technical reading
- RSI (14)
- 48.7
- neutral
- Bollinger (20, 2)
- 71.04 – 78.96
- in the lower half of the band · %B 0.43 · band width 10.6%
- SMA 50 / 200
- 73.10 / 72.62
- uptrend (price > SMA50 > SMA200)
- MACD (12, 26, 9)
- 0.71 / 0.92
- MACD below signal
Indicators describe past prices; on their own they do not predict direction. On our history the RSI ≤ 40 filter added no return (see the signals methodology).
Performance
| Company | S&P 500 | vs S&P 500 | Vertical median | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | +2.0% | −0.9% | +2.9 pp | — |
| 3 months | −3.4% | +1.2% | −4.6 pp | — |
| 6 months | +4.9% | +4.8% | +0.0 pp | — |
| Year to date | +16.1% | +10.7% | +5.4 pp | — |
| 1 year | +16.1% | +11.1% | +5.0 pp | −7.8% |
| 3 years | +14.3% | +80.7% | −66.4 pp | +11.6% |
| 5 years | +32.1% | +64.6% | −32.4 pp | — |
Price returns, dividends excluded.
Quarterly results
Latest quarter: Q2 2026 · 27 Jun 2026
Quarterly margins
Quarterly statements · USD
| Fiscal year | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | Q2 '26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 1.2 bn | 1.2 bn | 1.2 bn | 1.2 bn | 1.2 bn | 1.3 bn | 1.3 bn | 1.3 bn |
| Gross profit | 293.2 m | 313.7 m | 298.2 m | 306.7 m | 306.9 m | 328.1 m | 330.2 m | 328.4 m |
| Operating income | 27.8 m | 41.0 m | 21.8 m | 30.2 m | 20.6 m | 41.1 m | 35.7 m | 29.1 m |
| Depreciation & amortisation | 28.6 m ≈ | 30.0 m | 29.6 m | 30.6 m ≈ | 31.7 m ≈ | 32.8 m | 31.5 m | 32.1 m ≈ |
| Interest expense | 8.0 k | 8.0 k | 10.0 k | 10.0 k | 12.0 k | 12.0 k | 13.0 k | 14.0 k |
| Pre-tax income | 34.0 m | 45.5 m | 26.5 m | 33.4 m | 22.3 m | 41.8 m | 37.4 m | 30.7 m |
| Income tax | 9.5 m | 11.8 m | 7.0 m | 8.1 m | 5.4 m | 9.8 m | 9.5 m | 7.8 m |
| Net income | 24.5 m | 33.7 m | 19.5 m | 25.3 m | 16.9 m | 32.0 m | 27.9 m | 22.9 m |
| Diluted EPS | 0.91 | 1.25 ≈ | 0.73 | 0.96 | 0.69 | 1.29 ≈ | 1.13 | 0.92 |
| Operating cash flow | 25.8 m ≈ | 87.1 m | 4.9 m | 56.6 m ≈ | 59.2 m ≈ | 86.6 m | 30.2 m | 65.1 m ≈ |
| Capex | 42.3 m ≈ | 53.4 m | 33.2 m | 55.2 m ≈ | 63.9 m ≈ | 50.2 m | 39.3 m | 48.6 m ≈ |
| Dividends paid | 9.1 m ≈ | 9.1 m | 9.1 m | 9.1 m ≈ | 8.4 m ≈ | 8.4 m | 8.4 m | 8.4 m ≈ |
| Share repurchases | — | — | — | — | 0 ≈ | 0 | — | — |
≈ derived quarter (cumulative difference / share-days average)
E/P over time
E/P = trailing-12-month diluted EPS / price at quarter end. E/P is the inverse of P/E and stays defined when earnings are negative.
Today's P/E sits at the 68 percentile of its own 22-quarter history (min 13.0, median 17.2, max 20.6; quarters with earnings only).
Fiscal years
| Fiscal year | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 3.5 bn | 3.5 bn | 4.1 bn | 4.2 bn | 4.7 bn | 4.7 bn | 4.8 bn | 5.0 bn |
| Revenue YoY | +1.2% | +1.0% | +16.1% | +2.7% | +11.6% | +0.0% | +1.6% | +3.5% |
| Net income | 62.7 m | 68.0 m | 118.9 m | 108.8 m | 125.2 m | 100.9 m | 106.0 m | 93.7 m |
| Net income YoY | −36.3% | +8.4% | +74.9% | −8.5% | +15.0% | −19.4% | +5.1% | −11.6% |
| Diluted EPS | unavailable | 2.53 | 4.42 | 4.05 | 4.65 | 3.75 | 3.94 | 3.65 |
| Diluted EPS YoY | unavailable | unavailable | +74.7% | −8.4% | +14.8% | −19.4% | +5.1% | −7.4% |
| net % | 1.8% | 1.9% | 2.9% | 2.6% | 2.7% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Free cash flow | 54.6 m | 70.2 m | 147.0 m | 75.9 m | 95.9 m | 97.6 m | 26.1 m | 4.8 m |
Reported results vs expectations
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Balance sheet & financial health
Fiscal year 2025 · 27 Dec 2025
- Cash
- 117.1 m USD
- Financial debt
- unavailable USD
- Net debt
- unavailable USD
- Equity
- 1.4 bn USD
- Total assets
- 2.0 bn USD
- Debt / equity
- unavailable
- Current ratio
- 1.93x
- ROE
- 6.7%
- ROA
- 4.6%
- FCF margin
- 0.1%
Financial statements (source on every figure)
Revenue and net income (USD)
Margins
Income statement · USD
| Line | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Source (latest year) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 4.1 bn | 4.2 bn | 4.7 bn | 4.7 bn | 4.8 bn | 5.0 bn | SEC (XBRL)· 12 Mar 2026verified |
| Gross profit | 1.1 bn | 1.1 bn | 1.2 bn | 1.2 bn | 1.2 bn | 1.2 bn | SEC (XBRL)· 12 Mar 2026verified |
| Operating income | 163.2 m | 146.7 m | 157.1 m | 133.1 m | 126.4 m | 113.7 m | SEC (XBRL)· 12 Mar 2026verified |
| Depreciation & amortisation | 99.4 m | 102.8 m | 104.0 m | 108.4 m | 113.9 m | 124.8 m | SEC (XBRL)· 12 Mar 2026verified |
| EBITDA | 262.5 m ≈ | 249.5 m ≈ | 261.1 m ≈ | 241.6 m ≈ | 240.3 m ≈ | 238.4 m ≈ | SEC (XBRL)· 12 Mar 2026derived |
| Interest expense | 35.0 k | 32.0 k | 40.0 k | 41.0 k | 45.0 k | 43.0 k | SEC (XBRL)· 12 Mar 2026verified |
| Pre-tax income | 163.7 m | 148.3 m | 160.8 m | 142.7 m | 144.9 m | 123.9 m | SEC (XBRL)· 12 Mar 2026verified |
| Income tax | 44.8 m | 39.5 m | 35.6 m | 41.8 m | 38.9 m | 30.3 m | SEC (XBRL)· 12 Mar 2026verified |
| Net income | 118.9 m | 108.8 m | 125.2 m | 100.9 m | 106.0 m | 93.7 m | SEC (XBRL)· 12 Mar 2026verified |
| Diluted EPS | 4.42 | 4.05 | 4.65 | 3.75 | 3.94 | 3.65 | SEC (XBRL)· 12 Mar 2026verified |
| Weighted average diluted shares | 26.9 m | 26.9 m | 26.9 m | 26.9 m | 26.9 m | 25.7 m | SEC (XBRL)· 12 Mar 2026verified |
| Dividend per share | 1.24 | 1.25 | 1.30 | 1.36 | 1.36 | 1.36 | SEC (XBRL)· 12 Mar 2026verified |
≈ computed by olivLaw from the reported lines of the same year: Operating income + Depreciation & amortisation.
Balance sheet · USD
| Line | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Source (latest year) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash | 136.6 m | 86.0 m | 158.0 m | 184.2 m | 190.3 m | 117.1 m | SEC (XBRL)· 12 Mar 2026verified |
| Receivables | 56.8 m | 52.1 m | 50.9 m | 65.1 m | 81.6 m | 95.4 m | SEC (XBRL)· 12 Mar 2026verified |
| Inventories | 269.0 m | 269.6 m | 285.8 m | 284.6 m | 292.0 m | 287.5 m | SEC (XBRL)· 12 Mar 2026verified |
| Current assets | 626.2 m | 671.7 m | 733.7 m | 820.7 m | 828.0 m | 681.2 m | SEC (XBRL)· 12 Mar 2026verified |
| Property, plant & equipment, net | 924.4 m | 977.8 m | 970.9 m | 961.4 m | 1.0 bn | 1.1 bn | SEC (XBRL)· 12 Mar 2026verified |
| Goodwill | 52.3 m | 52.3 m | 52.3 m | 52.3 m | 61.3 m | 65.7 m | SEC (XBRL)· 12 Mar 2026verified |
| Intangibles (excl. goodwill) | 16.8 m | 16.5 m | 17.0 m | 17.9 m | 21.5 m | 21.5 m | SEC (XBRL)· 12 Mar 2026verified |
| Total assets | 1.8 bn | 1.9 bn | 2.0 bn | 2.0 bn | 2.1 bn | 2.0 bn | SEC (XBRL)· 12 Mar 2026verified |
| Accounts payable | 221.6 m | 218.8 m | 206.8 m | 226.2 m | 234.3 m | 237.4 m | SEC (XBRL)· 12 Mar 2026verified |
| Current liabilities | 346.3 m | 345.2 m | 345.4 m | 340.8 m | 343.3 m | 352.7 m | SEC (XBRL)· 12 Mar 2026verified |
| Total liabilities | 674.3 m | 690.7 m | 655.3 m | 662.2 m | 656.9 m | 675.4 m | SEC (XBRL)· 12 Mar 2026verified |
| Equity | 1.1 bn † | 1.2 bn † | 1.3 bn † | 1.4 bn † | 1.4 bn † | 1.4 bn † | SEC (XBRL)· 12 Mar 2026verified |
† equity attributable to the parent's shareholders: in these years the issuer no longer reports the total including non-controlling interests.
Cash flow · USD
| Line | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Source (latest year) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating cash flow | 278.0 m | 227.7 m | 218.0 m | 201.6 m | 187.5 m | 207.2 m | SEC (XBRL)· 12 Mar 2026verified |
| Capex | 131.0 m | 151.8 m | 122.2 m | 104.0 m | 161.3 m | 202.4 m | SEC (XBRL)· 12 Mar 2026verified |
| Free cash flow | 147.0 m ≈ | 75.9 m ≈ | 95.9 m ≈ | 97.6 m ≈ | 26.1 m ≈ | 4.8 m ≈ | SEC (XBRL)· 12 Mar 2026derived |
| Investing cash flow | -174.9 m | -244.7 m | -111.1 m | -138.8 m | -144.8 m | -105.3 m | SEC (XBRL)· 12 Mar 2026verified |
| Financing cash flow | -33.4 m | -33.6 m | -35.0 m | -36.6 m | -36.6 m | -175.1 m | SEC (XBRL)· 12 Mar 2026verified |
| Dividends paid | 33.4 m | 33.6 m | 35.0 m | 36.6 m | 36.6 m | 35.1 m | SEC (XBRL)· 12 Mar 2026verified |
| Share repurchases | — | — | — | — | — | 140.0 m | SEC (XBRL)· 12 Mar 2026verified |
≈ computed by olivLaw from the reported lines of the same year: Operating cash flow − Capex.
Computed indicators
Growth
Profitability
Returns
Balance sheet
Liquidity
Cash
Efficiency
Market and valuation
1 indicators that do not apply to the sector.
Valuation
olivLaw classification
Score: 47 / 100
A scoring methodology on indicators and valuation, not investment advice.
Closing price
30 Oct 2026Source: olivLaw, closing series
Market cap: 1.8 bn USD
Key indicators
Coverage and freshness
Score by group
- Returns79
- Quality40
- Growth7
- Valuation41
- Balance sheet100
Estimated value range
The combined range = the median of the valid methods' low, central and high values; it is not a probability interval and does not cover every result. Envelope of all methods: 17.87 – 78.84 USD.
Valuation assumptions are editorial choices, not measured; beta is not measured.
Method ranges (USD per share)
— — Mid · ▏ Price
Valuation methods
- DCF (discounted cash flow)unavailable · net debt missing: EV cannot be bridged to equity (missing debt is not zero)
- Peers: EV/EBITDAunavailable · net debt missing: EV cannot be bridged to equity (missing debt is not zero)
- Peers: P/E32.30 – 78.84 (Mid 47.34)4 companies used · median multiple 11.7x · quartiles 8.0x – 19.6xKR, NGVC, SFM, VLGEA
- Dividend discount (DDM)17.87 – 24.03 (Mid 20.50)
Classification (SIC) comparables group by industry code, not by economic activity; the direct group is an editorial selection by activity. Members' multiples are on their own trailing twelve months, at their own latest close.
Assumptions (illustrative, editorial)
- Risk-free rate
- 4.3%
- Equity risk premium
- 5.0%
- Beta (default)
- 1.00
- Cost of equity
- 9.3%
- Terminal growth
- 2.5%
Factor scorecard
Neutral profile · Score 47/100
| Factor | Value | Score | Weight used |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROIC · Quality | unavailable | unavailable | — |
| Net margin · Quality | 2.0% | 67 (vs peers) | 9% |
| FCF conversion · Quality | 39.3% | 13 (on a fixed band) | 9% |
| Revenue CAGR 3Y · Growth | 1.7% | 14 (on a fixed band) | 12% |
| EPS CAGR 3Y · Growth | -7.8% | 0 (on a fixed band) | 12% |
| Net debt / EBITDA · Balance sheet | unavailable | unavailable | — |
| Interest coverage · Balance sheet | 2,479.5x | 100 (on a fixed band) | 9% |
| Current ratio · Balance sheet | 2.0x | 100 (on a fixed band) | 6% |
| P/E (TTM) · Valuation | 18.5x | 52 (on a fixed band) | 15% |
| EV/EBITDA · Valuation | unavailable | unavailable | — |
| FCF yield · Valuation | 2.1% | 27 (on a fixed band) | 12% |
| Shareholder yield (distributions) · Returns | 9.4% | 100 (on a fixed band) | 9% |
| Payout ratio (FCF) · Returns | 86.1% | 48 (on a fixed band) | 6% |
Factors without a value were dropped; the remaining weights were renormalised.
Score groups
- Balance sheet100/100 · 2/3 factors with a value
- Growth7/100 · 2/2 factors with a value
- Quality40/100 · 2/3 factors with a value
- Returns79/100 · 2/2 factors with a value
- Valuation41/100 · 2/3 factors with a value
Memo
WEIS MARKETS, INC (WMK). Latest full fiscal year: 2025; data up to 2026-06-27.
Figures computed from the financial statements: revenue 5.0 bn USD in 2025; YoY growth 3.5%; net margin 2.0%; ROE 7.4%.
The estimated value range is 25.08–51.44 USD per share (median of 2 methods, agreement: low); assumptions are illustrative. Against the central value of 33.92 USD, the price of 74.41 USD leaves a potential of -54.4% (value / price − 1) and a margin of safety of -119.4% (1 − price / value). The range is the median of the methods' low, central and high values, not a probability interval.
olivLaw score 47/100, methodological classification: neutral profile (score, margin of safety and method agreement together; not a judgement of the right price). Not investment advice.
Text generated deterministically from the figures shown; no language model. Not investment advice.
What supports the thesis
- Interest coverage: 2,479.5x
- Current ratio: 2.0x
- Shareholder yield (distributions): 9.4%
What contradicts it
- FCF conversion: 39.3%
- Revenue CAGR 3Y: 1.7%
- EPS CAGR 3Y: -7.8%
- FCF yield: 2.1%
- The price is above the estimated value range
- The valuation methods diverge
Not assessed (insufficient data or a ratio without meaning): ROIC, Net debt / EBITDA, EV/EBITDA.
Versus the vertical median
Retail-Grocery Stores (SIC 5411) · same industry (4-digit SIC) · compared with 10 companies
Multiples and returns vs the median
Price rebased to 100 (monthly, 5 years)
Companies in the vertical
| Market cap | P/E | ROE | Net margin | Revenue YoY | 1A / 3A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KRKroger Co | 39.4 bn | 36.4 | 14.3% | 0.7% | +0.4% | +5% / +47% |
| ACIAlbertsons Companies, Inc. | 6.2 bn | — | -2.3% | -0.1% | +3.5% | −26% / −40% |
| SFMSprouts Farmers Market, Inc. | 4.6 bn | 9.5 | 33.5% | 5.4% | +14.1% | −37% / +18% |
| WMKWeis Markets, Inc | 1.8 bn | 18.5 | 7.4% | 2.0% | +3.5% | +16% / +14% |
| GOGrocery Outlet Holding Corp. | 1.3 bn | — | -38.1% | -8.0% | unavailable | −5% / −53% |
| NGVCNatural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. | 661.2 m | 13.9 | 21.6% | 3.5% | +7.2% | −11% / +128% |
| VLGEAVillage Super Market, Inc. | 179.8 m | 3.4 | 10.3% | 2.2% | +3.7% | +36% / +75% |
| HOSTHost Digital Inc. | 92.5 m | — | -207.8% | -13.3% | +12.7% | −86% / unavailable |
| MSSMaison Solutions Inc. | 17.7 m | — | — | — | +4.8% | −97% / −100% |
| IMKTAIngles Markets, Incorporated | — | — | 6.3% | 1.9% | −5.4% | +22% / +5% |
| TBBBBbb Foods Inc | — | — | -69.6% | -3.6% | +36.1% | +107% / unavailable |
1- and 3-year price returns: for WMK from daily closes (the same as the performance table), for the other companies from month-end closes.
olivLaw engine forecast
The world engine ran after the company's latest material disclosure. Probabilities are of TOUCHING a level within the horizon (not closing there) and sit next to the random walk (p_rw), the no-information benchmark.
The engine has no published run for this company yet.
Valuation scenarios (editable assumptions)
Illustrative scenarios
Illustrative: not forecasts and without probabilities. Each case is one coherent set of assumptions, computed on today's figures.
Estimated price (USD)
| Estimated price | Bear | Base | Bull |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 years | 42.66 Total return -41% · Per year -41% | 75.53 Total return 3% · Per year 3% | 113.91 Total return 55% · Per year 55% |
| 3 years | 39.10 Total return -43% · Per year -17% | 78.11 Total return 11% · Per year 3% | 129.67 Total return 81% · Per year 22% |
| 5 years | 35.84 Total return -45% · Per year -11% | 80.78 Total return 18% · Per year 3% | 147.61 Total return 111% · Per year 16% |
- Exit P/E± 19.53
- Net margin± 13.67
- Annual revenue growth± 11.53
- Annual dilution± 1.15
AI analysis
AI-generatedAI-generated analysis (Claude) from cited public sources; it may contain errors. Not investment advice. As of 27 Oct 2026 · Model: claude-haiku-5-5.
In brief
Weis Markets is a conventional supermarket chain in Pennsylvania and six surrounding states, with 202 stores and a focus on value, fresh food and pharmacy services. Revenue has grown in 2026 while customers remain focused on affordability, and the restatement of prior financial statements has drawn attention to internal control weaknesses. Net sales reached 4939.373 million USD in fiscal 2025 1, and second-quarter 2026 net sales were 1270.858 million USD 2.
SWOT
Strengths
Weaknesses
Opportunities
Risks
- Internal control weaknesseshigh
Management identified material weaknesses in internal control, and remediation is not yet complete 1. If measures fail, new misstatements could appear in financial statements.
- Litigation and investigations over the restatementhigh
The restatement could lead to litigation and investigations, with defense costs regardless of outcome 13.
- Weis family controlmedium
The Weis family controls the majority of votes, which limits the influence of minority shareholders over decisions 1.
- Labor and fuel costsmedium
Labor and fuel costs are sensitive to markets and could affect profitability 12.
- Cybersecurity and data risksmedium
Systems that handle payment and health data could be targeted by attacks, with consequences for reputation and finances 1.
Investment thesis
What would need to be true (bull case)
- If comparable store sales keep growing and margins stabilize, the company could recover from the profit decline seen in 2025 12.
- The dense store network, own distribution and fresh product offering could support market share against competitors 1.
- Growth in online ordering and delivery could attract new customers, especially if prices stay competitive 12.
What would break the thesis
- Internal control weaknesses and the restatement could weigh on investor confidence and add costs 1.
- Competitive pressure and lower prices could compress margins, especially if customers become more price sensitive 13.
- Higher fuel prices and reduced government benefits could cut sales in the company's core regions 12.
What to watch
- Completion of internal control remediation and any new weaknesses reportednext 10-K
- Trends in comparable store sales and gross profit marginQ3 2026
- Effect of Medicare drug pricing on pharmacy revenue2026
- Fuel cost trends and their effect on store trafficQ4 2026
Products, market & competition
AI-generatedAI-generated analysis (Claude) from cited public sources; it may contain errors. Not investment advice. As of 27 Oct 2026 · Model: claude-haiku-5-5.
The business
Weis Markets, Inc. is a Pennsylvania company founded in 1912 that is engaged principally in the retail sale of food in Pennsylvania and surrounding states 1. It operates as a single reportable segment and sells groceries, dairy, meat, seafood, fresh produce, pharmacy services, prepared foods, beer and wine, fuel and general merchandise 1. Besides its stores, it offers online ordering with drive-thru pickup and home delivery through partners at all 202 locations 1.
The sales mix shows growing reliance on pharmacy and fresh products, while the core center-store share is declining. In fiscal 2025 center store accounted for 52.6% of net sales, while pharmacy services reached 13.6% 1. The company self-distributes about 52% of product supplied to stores through its own distribution center, with the rest coming from direct store delivery and regional wholesalers 1. The Weis family controls about 61% of the voting power 1.
In February 2026 the company announced a restatement of previously issued financial statements for 2024 and 2023 and for 2025 interim periods, after finding an overstatement of inventory at a single meat plant 1. Management concluded there were material weaknesses in internal control over financial reporting as of December 27, 2025 1. Restoring confidence will depend on remediation measures working in the periods ahead 1.
Segments
Fuel
Fuel represented 5.0% of net sales in 2025 1. In the first half of 2026 the average gasoline price in the Central Atlantic States rose sharply, which could affect store traffic and basket value 2.
Pharmacy
Pharmacy services are the most dynamic category in the revenue mix, but their growth in 2026 has been reduced by pricing effects from the Inflation Reduction Act's Medicare maximum fair price provisions 3. The impact was approximately 10.71 million USD in the second quarter and approximately 18.19 million USD in the first 26 weeks 3.
Market context
Weis operates in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, New York, Virginia and West Virginia, where competition is intense among national, regional and local chains, independent stores, convenience stores, membership clubs and large supercenters, as well as online retail 1. Food-at-home inflation has stayed moderate, with the food-at-home index up 1.4% in the first 26 weeks of 2026 2.
In the second quarter of 2026 gasoline prices in the region rose 31.9%, changing consumer behavior and raising transport costs for the company 2. Customer price sensitivity remains high, and changes to government benefit programs may affect sales in some areas 1.
Trends
- Price pressure on customersheadwind
Customers are focused on affordability, and the company has increased promotional and loyalty marketing spending to retain them 3. If price pressure persists, margins could stay under pressure.
- Growth in comparable store salestailwind
Comparable store sales rose 2.3% in the second quarter of 2026, with newer stores contributing to the growth 23. This suggests that investment in new and remodeled stores could support growth.
- Medicare drug pricingheadwind
Maximum fair prices under the Inflation Reduction Act reduce pharmacy revenue, although the category remains a growth driver 3. The effect could continue in coming periods.
- Demand for online ordering and deliverymixed
Online ordering and delivery services are available at most stores and may attract customers who prefer convenience 12. If adoption continues, these channels could support sales.
Competitive position
The company faces competition from international, national, regional and local food chains, independent stores, convenience stores, membership warehouse clubs, specialty retailers, supercenters and large drug chains, as well as online retail 1. Competition could force price reductions and compress margins 1.
Weis tries to differentiate through a combination of value, quality and service, private brands and loyalty offers 12. The company has increased promotional marketing to maintain traffic 3.
- National supermarket chains
Competitors in the same markets with comparable pricing and offers 1.
- Supercenters and discount stores
Direct competition on staple categories and prices, which Weis must offset with service and fresh products 1.
- Membership warehouse clubs
Competition on low prices and bulk purchases, especially for staple goods 1.
- Online grocery retailers
A growing sales channel that draws customers away from traditional supermarkets 1.
Links, dependencies and risks
Who the company is tied to, from its own SEC filings (customers, suppliers, production, partners, competitors, countries, regulation), from the 5 %+ holders' statements (13D/13G) and from what other companies say about it. Click a node for its evidence; on a listed company the graph moves to it.
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News & filings
In the press
- Workshop on Economics and Information Security (WEIS) ArchiveSchneier on Security · 21 Oct 2026 · EN
- Weis Markets adds Instacart AI-powered shopping carts to storesAI News · 08 Jun 2026 · EN
SEC filings
- Quarterly report06 Aug 2026
- Current report04 Aug 2026Results of operations · Financial statements and exhibits
- Quarterly report07 May 2026
- Current report06 May 2026Results of operations · Financial statements and exhibits
- Current report30 Apr 2026Shareholder vote
- Current report13 Mar 2026Results of operations · Financial statements and exhibits
- Proxy statement12 Mar 2026
- Annual report12 Mar 2026
- Current report25 Feb 2026Other events · Financial statements and exhibits
- Current report20 Feb 2026Non-reliance on financial statements
Sources
- [1] Form 10-K, fiscal year ended 2025-12-27 · SEC / Weis Markets, Inc. · 12 Mar 2026
- [2] Form 10-Q, quarter ended 2026-06-27 · SEC / Weis Markets, Inc. · 06 Aug 2026
- [3] Form 8-K, results release (exhibit 99.1) · SEC / Weis Markets, Inc. · 04 Aug 2026
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