Weis Markets, Inc. (WMK)

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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Weis Markets, Inc., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.

Weis Markets, Inc. (WMK) has returned 7.20% so far this year and -9.58% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, WMK has returned 6.56% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 5, 1988, WMK's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.58%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 10.0 years.

Historically, 52% of months were positive and 48% were negative. The best month was Oct 2022 with a return of +31.5%, while the worst month was May 2023 at -27.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 9 months.

On a daily basis, WMK closed higher 47% of trading days. The best single day was Nov 30, 1999 with a return of +17.1%, while the worst single day was Nov 6, 2017 at -15.8%.

Weis Markets, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 2.87%, beta of 0.48, and R² of 0.11 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 06, 1988.

• This stock participated in 42.90% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 38.24% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
• Beta of 0.48 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.11 this stock is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index — low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this stock's risk.
• R² of 0.11 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

WMK ranks 26 for risk / return — below 26% of stocks on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Weis Markets, Inc. (WMK) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).

Weis Markets, Inc. provided a 1.99% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.36 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 13 consecutive years.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Weis Markets, Inc.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Weis Markets, Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Weis Markets, Inc. was 48.66%, occurring on Nov 6, 2017. Recovery took 1005 trading sessions.

The current Weis Markets, Inc. drawdown is 22.67%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Weis Markets, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Weis Markets, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Grocery Stores industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.