Weis Markets Reports Results For 2020 And Fourth Quarter
Weis Markets, Inc. (WMK) reported total sales exceeding $4.1 billion for the fiscal year ending December 26, 2020, marking a 16.1% increase year-over-year. Comparable store sales rose 16.4%. Operating income surged by 92.8% to $163.2 million, and net income rose 74.9% to $118.9 million. Earnings per share increased to $4.42. The company attributed its success to enhanced e-commerce, increased in-home meal consumption during the pandemic, and strong performance in fresh departments. Fourth quarter sales grew by 13.7% to $1.0 billion, with net income slightly increasing by 2.8% to $19.4 million.
- Total sales surpassed $4.1 billion, up 16.1% year-over-year.
- Comparable store sales increased by 16.4%.
- Operating income rose by 92.8% to $163.2 million.
- Net income grew by 74.9% to $118.9 million.
- Earnings per share increased to $4.42.
- Fourth quarter sales increased by 13.7% to $1.0 billion.
- Fourth quarter net income increased only 2.8% year-over-year.
SUNBURY, Pa., March 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Weis Markets, Inc. (NYSE:WMK) today reported total sales of over
The Company's net income for fiscal year 2020 increased 74.9 percent to
"The pandemic has been a supreme challenge for our communities and associates who continue to diligently serve our customers," said Jonathan H. Weis, Weis Markets' Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "As previously noted in our third quarter results release, in-home meal consumption soared in 2020 due to an increased number of customers and their families working or attending school remotely. We met this demand by ensuring a safe shopping environment for our customers and associates and operating stores that were consistently in-stock. Our results were made possible by increased replenishment schedules, adaptable procurement programs, enhanced ecommerce solutions, disciplined marketing and pricing programs, improved store, manufacturing and distribution efficiencies and consistent customer service."
Mr. Weis said ecommerce sales increased 155 percent in 2020. He also noted the strong sales performance of the Company's fresh departments, notably meat and seafood, which benefited from increased at home cooking.
Fourth Quarter Results:
During the thirteen-week period ended December 26, 2020, the Company's sales increased 13.7 percent to
Income from operations in the fourth quarter totaled
About Weis Markets
Founded in 1912, Weis Markets, Inc. is a Mid Atlantic food retailer operating 197 stores in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, New York, West Virginia and Virginia. For more information, please visit: WeisMarkets.com or Facebook.com/WeisMarkets.
In addition to historical information, this news release may contain forward-looking statements, which are included pursuant to the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Any forward-looking statements contained herein are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected. For example, risks and uncertainties can arise with changes in: general economic conditions, including their impact on capital expenditures; business conditions in the retail industry; the regulatory environment; rapidly changing technology and competitive factors, including increased competition with regional and national retailers; and price pressures. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which reflect management's analysis only as of the date hereof. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly revise or update these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that arise after the date hereof. Readers should carefully review the risk factors described in other documents the Company files periodically with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
WEIS MARKETS, INC. COMPARATIVE SUMMARY OF SALES & EARNINGS | |||||||||||||
Fourth Quarter — 2020 | |||||||||||||
(Unaudited) | |||||||||||||
13 Weeks Ended | Increase | ||||||||||||
December 26, 2020 | December 28, 2019 | (Decrease) | |||||||||||
Net sales | $ | 1,025,690,000 | $ | 902,392,000 | 13.7 | % | |||||||
Income from operations | 26,942,000 | 22,977,000 | 17.3 | % | |||||||||
Income before provision for income taxes | $ | 27,666,000 | $ | 23,850,000 | 16.0 | % | |||||||
Provision for income taxes | 8,246,000 | 4,965,000 | 66.1 | % | |||||||||
Net income | $ | 19,420,000 | $ | 18,885,000 | 2.8 | % | |||||||
Weighted-average shares outstanding | 26,898,443 | 26,898,443 | — | ||||||||||
Basic and diluted earnings per share | $ | 0.73 | $ | 0.70 | $ | 0.03 | |||||||
52 Weeks Ended | Increase | ||||||||||||
December 26, 2020 | December 28, 2019 | (Decrease) | |||||||||||
Net sales | $ | 4,112,601,000 | $ | 3,543,299,000 | 16.1 | % | |||||||
Income from operations | 163,178,000 | 84,639,000 | 92.8 | % | |||||||||
Income before provision for income taxes | $ | 163,679,000 | $ | 88,644,000 | 84.6 | % | |||||||
Provision for income taxes | 44,762,000 | 20,661,000 | 116.6 | % | |||||||||
Net income | $ | 118,917,000 | $ | 67,983,000 | 74.9 | % | |||||||
Weighted-average shares outstanding | 26,898,443 | 26,898,443 | — | ||||||||||
Basic and diluted earnings per share | $ | 4.42 | $ | 2.53 | $ | 1.89 | |||||||
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