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Weis Markets, Inc. (WMK) Stock Analysis

Breakout setup

SellVALUE-TRAP 2/5Moderate Confidence

Consumer Defensive · Grocery Stores

Sell if holding. Engine safety override at $72.85: Quality below floor (3.3 < 4.0) triggers a hard block regardless of the otherwise-positive setup — overall score 5.7/10. Specifically: High short interest: 16%; Below-average business quality.

The Company is engaged principally in the retail sale of food in Pennsylvania and surrounding states. There was no material change in the nature of the Company's business during fiscal 2025. The Company's stock has been traded on the New York Stock Exchange since 1965 under the... Read more

$72.85+1.8% A.UpsideScore 5.7/10#1 of 5 Grocery Stores
QualityF-score8 / 9FCF yield-0.33%
IncomeYield1.89%(5y avg 1.95%)Payout33.58%sustainable
Stop $67.83Target $74.13(resistance)A.R:R 0.0:1

Sell if holding. Engine safety override at $72.85: Quality below floor (3.3 < 4.0) triggers a hard block regardless of the otherwise-positive setup — overall score 5.7/10. Specifically: High short interest: 16%; Below-average business quality. Chart setup: Golden cross, above all MAs, RSI 63, MACD bullish. Score 5.7/10, moderate confidence.

Passes 7/8 gates (positive momentum, clean insider activity, no SEC red flags, news events none recent, earnings proximity 78d clear, semi cycle peak clear, materials cycle peak clear). Suitability: aggressive.

Recent Developments — Weis Markets, Inc.

Latest news

Generated 2026-05-20T20:21:22Z.

Thesis

Rewards
No bull case signals
Risks
Quality below floor (3.3 < 4.0)
Value-trap signals (2/5): Margin compression (op margin 3.2%), Material insider selling (47 sells, 0.08% of cap)

Key Metrics

P/E (TTM)17.8
P/E (Fwd)
Mkt Cap$1.8B
EV/EBITDA6.9
Profit Mgn2.0%
ROE7.2%
Rev Growth4.6%
Beta0.45
Dividend1.89%
Rating analysts

Quality Signals

Piotroski F8/9

Options Flow

IV39%normal

Material Events(8-K, last 90d)

  • 2026-02-20Item 4.02HIGH
    Non-Reliance on Previously Issued Financial Statements or a Related Audit Report or Completed Interim Review.** ​ On February 19, 2026, the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors of Weis Markets, Inc.
    SEC filing →
  • 2026-02-10Item 5.02MEDIUM
    ● | Participation in any annual or long-term bonus or incentive plans maintained by the Company for its senior executives; ---|---|--- | ● | A supplemental long-term cash incentive under the Company's Chief Executive Officer Incentive Award Plan (the "Plan"), effective January 1, 2026; ---|---|--...
    SEC filing →

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Rating Breakdown

3 floor-breakers·1 ceiling hit

Quality below the gate floor. Component breakdown shows what dragged the score down.static

Fcf Quality
0.0
Net Margin
1.0
Operating Margin
1.1
Gross Margin
1.2
Roe
2.4
Roa
2.6
Moat
5.2
Current Ratio
7.1
Piotroski F
8.9
Earnings quality RED FLAG: -6% FCF/NINo competitive moatStrong Piotroski F-Score: 8/9

Technicals below the gate floor. Component breakdown shows what dragged the score down.static

Bollinger
0.0
Support Resistance
3.4
52w Position
6.5

No near-term catalyst priced in. Thesis progression will come from fundamentals grinding, not event reaction.static

Surprise Avg
0.0
Earnings History
3.3
Earnings Timing
5.0
Dividend Safety
5.2
Earnings concerns: 2B/2MDividend: 189.0%
GatesA.R:R UPSIDE_EXHAUSTED (upside=0.0%)Momentum 7.0>=5.5Insider activity: OKNo SEC red flagsNEWS EVENTS NONE RECENTEARNINGS PROXIMITY 78d clearSEMI CYCLE PEAK CLEARMATERIALS CYCLE PEAK CLEARBreakoutSuitability: Aggressive
RSI
63 · Neutral
20D MA 50D MA 200D MAGOLDEN CROSSSupport $67.53Resistance $75.64

Price Targets

$68
$74
A.Upside+1.8%
A.R:R0.0:1

Position Sizing

ConvictionNone
Suggested %0.5%
Max %1%
RegimeSteady

Risk Alerts

! Quality below floor (3.3 < 4.0)
! Value-trap signals (2/5): Margin compression (op margin 3.2%), Material insider selling (47 sells, 0.08% of cap)

Earnings

B
B
M
M
2/4 beats
Next Earnings2026-08-05 (78d)

Verdict History

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Frequently Asked Questions
Is WMK stock a buy right now?

Sell if holding. Engine safety override at $72.85: Quality below floor (3.3 < 4.0) triggers a hard block regardless of the otherwise-positive setup — overall score 5.7/10. Specifically: High short interest: 16%; Below-average business quality. Chart setup: Golden cross, above all MAs, RSI 63, MACD bullish. Prior stop was $67.83. Score 5.7/10, moderate confidence.

What is the WMK stock price target?

Take-profit target: $74.13 (+1.8% upside). Prior stop was $67.83. Stop-loss: $67.83.

What are the risks of investing in WMK?

Quality below floor (3.3 < 4.0); Value-trap signals (2/5): Margin compression (op margin 3.2%), Material insider selling (47 sells, 0.08% of cap).

Is WMK overvalued or undervalued?

Weis Markets, Inc. trades at a P/E of 17.8 (forward N/A). TrendMatrix value score: 9.3/10. Verdict: Sell.

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What does Weis Markets, Inc. do?The Company is engaged principally in the retail sale of food in Pennsylvania and surrounding states. There was no...

The Company is engaged principally in the retail sale of food in Pennsylvania and surrounding states. There was no material change in the nature of the Company's business during fiscal 2025. The Company's stock has been traded on the New York Stock Exchange since 1965 under the symbol "WMK." The Weis family currently owns approximately 61% of the outstanding shares. Jonathan H. Weis serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors, President and Chief Executive Officer.

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