Winmark Co. (NASDAQ:WINA) Shares Purchased by Nine Ten Capital Management LLC

Nine Ten Capital Management LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Winmark Co. (NASDAQ:WINA - Free Report) by 5.5% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 83,900 shares of the specialty retailer's stock after acquiring an additional 4,400 shares during the quarter. Winmark accounts for about 9.4% of Nine Ten Capital Management LLC's investment portfolio, making the stock its 5th largest holding. Nine Ten Capital Management LLC owned 2.38% of Winmark worth $32,979,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

A number of other large investors also recently made changes to their positions in the business. Neuberger Berman Group LLC grew its position in Winmark by 2.0% in the fourth quarter. Neuberger Berman Group LLC now owns 333,273 shares of the specialty retailer's stock worth $131,000,000 after acquiring an additional 6,521 shares in the last quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. increased its position in Winmark by 0.8% during the fourth quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 168,952 shares of the specialty retailer's stock worth $66,410,000 after buying an additional 1,389 shares during the last quarter. William Blair Investment Management LLC raised its holdings in Winmark by 17.7% during the fourth quarter. William Blair Investment Management LLC now owns 84,803 shares of the specialty retailer's stock valued at $33,334,000 after buying an additional 12,755 shares in the last quarter. State Street Corp lifted its position in shares of Winmark by 1.9% in the third quarter. State Street Corp now owns 81,185 shares of the specialty retailer's stock worth $31,088,000 after buying an additional 1,535 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Geode Capital Management LLC boosted its stake in shares of Winmark by 0.4% during the 4th quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 71,451 shares of the specialty retailer's stock worth $28,092,000 after acquiring an additional 266 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 73.32% of the company's stock.

Winmark Price Performance

Shares of WINA stock traded up $5.24 during trading on Thursday, reaching $364.21. The company had a trading volume of 7,244 shares, compared to its average volume of 23,970. The company has a market capitalization of $1.29 billion, a PE ratio of 33.44 and a beta of 0.64. The firm's 50 day simple moving average is $330.03 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $370.76. Winmark Co. has a one year low of $295.79 and a one year high of $431.67.

Winmark (NASDAQ:WINA - Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, April 16th. The specialty retailer reported $2.71 earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $2.74 by ($0.03). Winmark had a negative return on equity of 93.24% and a net margin of 49.15%. The firm had revenue of $21.92 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $20.91 million. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $2.41 earnings per share.

Winmark Increases Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, June 2nd. Investors of record on Wednesday, May 14th will be given a dividend of $0.96 per share. This represents a $3.84 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.05%. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, May 14th. This is a boost from Winmark's previous quarterly dividend of $0.90. Winmark's payout ratio is currently 34.32%.

About Winmark

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.