Thu, May 8, 5:06 PM (7 days ago)
**Weis Markets, Inc. (WMK) Q1 2025 Financial Summary** **Financial Health and Performance:** - **Revenue:** Total revenue increased by 1.6% to $1,200.8 million (1,200,776) in Q1 2025 from $1,182.2 million (1,182,205) in Q1 2024. - **Profit Margins:** Gross profit margin remained stable at 25.0%, while operating margin decreased from 2.3% to 1.9%. - **Net Income:** Net income decreased by 11.6% to $20.5 million (20,478) in Q1 2025 from $23.2 million (23,165) in Q1 2024. - **Earnings per Share (EPS):** Basic and diluted EPS decreased by 11.6% to $0.76 in Q1 2025 from $0.86 in Q1 2024. **Cash Flow:** - **Operating Cash Flow:** Decreased by $29.4 million to $4.9 million (4,856) in Q1 2025 from $34.2 million (34,239) in Q1 2024. - **Investing Cash Flow:** Improved by $55.0 million to an outflow of $18.1 million (-18,103) in Q1 2025 from an outflow of $73.1 million (-73,125) in Q1 2024. - **Financing Cash Flow:** Remained stable with an outflow of $9.1 million (-9,145) in both periods. **Trends and Uncertainties:** - **Sales Growth:** Comparable store sales increased by 0.9% on an individual year-over-year basis and 4.0% on a two-year stacked basis. - **Inflation:** The Company experienced retail inflation and deflation in various commodities, with overall product costs expected to increase. - **Acquisitions:** The Company acquired and opened the former Saylor’s Market store, contributing $2.9 million to sales in 2025. - **Capital Expenditures:** The Company continues to invest in its long-term capital expenditure program, including new superstores, remodeling, and technology upgrades. - **Dividends:** The Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.34 per share, payable on May 27, 2025. **Future Operations Impact:** - **Economic Conditions:** The Company's operations are exposed to risks from global economic events, including tariffs and trade policies. - **Competition:** The Company faces increased competition with regional and national retailers, which may impact its market share and profitability. - **Regulatory Environment:** Changes in regulations may affect the Company's operations and financial performance. **Risk Factors:** - **Economic Events:** The Company's operations are exposed to risks from global economic events, including tariffs and trade policies. - **Competition:** The Company faces increased competition with regional and national retailers, which may impact its market share and profitability. - **Regulatory Environment:** Changes in regulations may affect the Company's operations and financial performance.