WMK (Weis Markets) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.44 (As of Jun. 2026) — 10% Above Median

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WMK Weis Markets Inc WMK
68 GF Score
Price $70.89
GF Value $76.80
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Weis Markets Dividend Payout Ratio?

Weis Markets WMK -0.21% 68 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44 as of Jun. 2026, which is 10% above its 10-year median of 0.40. GuruFocus rates WMK with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $76.80 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 177 Retail - Defensive companies, Weis Markets ranks better than 50.28% on this metric.

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Weis Markets's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.44.

The historical rank and industry rank for Weis Markets's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

WMK' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.28   Med: 0.4   Max: 0.53
Current: 0.37

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Weis Markets was 0.53. The lowest was 0.28. And the median was 0.40.

WMK's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
50.28% of 177 companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 0.37 vs WMK: 0.37

As of today (2026-08-25), the Dividend Yield % of Weis Markets is 1.90%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Weis Markets was 3.45%. The lowest was 1.36%. And the median was 2.15%.

Weis Markets's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.34.

During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 1.50% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 2.20% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 1.50% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Weis Markets was 16.80% per year. The lowest was -3.50% per year. And the median was 1.20% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.

* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.

Weis Markets (NYSE:WMK) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation

In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.

Weis Markets Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Weis Markets Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Weis Markets's Dividend Payout Ratio can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Weis Markets Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Weis Markets Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.32 0.28 0.40 0.41 0.42

Weis Markets Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Dividend Payout Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.42 0.53 0.29 0.32 0.44

WMK vs IMKTA, GO, NGVC: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Weis Markets's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.

Weis Markets Dividend Payout Ratio vs Retail - Defensive Industry

For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Weis Markets's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Weis Markets's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


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Weis Markets Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.

Weis Markets's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (A: Dec. 2025 )/ EPS without NRI (A: Dec. 2025 )
=1.36/ 3.217
=0.42

Weis Markets's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Jun. 2026 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=0.34/ 0.774
=0.44

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Dividend Payout Ratio →
What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.44 mean?
Weis Markets (WMK) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.44 as of Jun. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Weis Markets and its competitors. This is 10% above median its historical median of 0.40. Over the past decade, Weis Markets' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.28 to 0.53. According to the industry distribution chart, Weis Markets ranks #88 out of 177 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 49.7%.
Is Weis Markets' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Weis Markets' current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.44 is 10% above median its 10-year median of 0.40. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.28 to a high of 0.53. The Retail - Defensive industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37. Weis Markets' value of 0.44 is 18.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Weis Markets ranks #88 out of 177 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Weis Markets has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Weis Markets' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to IMKTA and GO?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Weis Markets ranks #88 out of 177 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts Weis Markets in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37. Weis Markets' value of 0.44 is 18.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Weis Markets' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.28 to 0.53 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.40 vs. the industry median of 0.37, Weis Markets has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Dividend Payout Ratio for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Retail - Defensive companies is 0.37, based on 177 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Weis Markets's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.44 is 18.9% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Weis Markets and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Weis Markets's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44, which is 10% above median its own 10-year median of 0.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Weis Markets stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Weis Markets (WMK) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $76.80, compared to a current price of $70.89 — trading 7.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 0.40 and 18.9% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 0.37. Weis Markets' overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Weis Markets (WMK), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Weis Markets (WMK) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Weis Markets stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $70.89 is trading 7.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $76.80. GuruFocus considers Weis Markets to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for WMK:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.44 (10% above median its 10-year median of 0.40)
  • GF Value™: $76.80 vs. price of $70.89 (7.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 18.9% above the Retail - Defensive median (#88 of 177)

No single metric tells the full story. See the WMK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Weis Markets Business Description

Address 1000 South Second Street, P.O. Box 471, Sunbury, PA, USA, 17801-0471
Weis Markets Inc is a U.S.-based company that is principally engaged in retailing food products in Pennsylvania and surrounding states. The company's products mainly belong to the following categories: center-store goods, fresh goods, pharmacy services, fuel, and others. The center-store goods include groceries, dairy products, frozen foods, alcoholic beverages, and general merchandise items. The fresh goods include meats, seafood, floral, prepared foods, and bakery products. The company operates in a single segment, which is the retail segment. It derives revenues from customers through the retail sale of products including grocery, pharmacy and fuel from company owned supermarkets. The company derives all its revenue from sales within Pennsylvania and surrounding states.
68GF Score

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