James Investment Research Inc. Sells 135 Shares of Winmark Co. (NASDAQ:WINA)

James Investment Research Inc. lowered its holdings in shares of Winmark Co. (NASDAQ:WINA) by 4.9% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The fund owned 2,602 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock after selling 135 shares during the period. James Investment Research Inc. owned about 0.07% of Winmark worth $1,023,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Several other large investors have also recently modified their holdings of WINA. Rockefeller Capital Management L.P. bought a new position in Winmark during the third quarter worth $9,168,000. CWA Asset Management Group LLC bought a new position in Winmark during the third quarter worth $5,102,000. Congress Asset Management Co. raised its stake in Winmark by 73.3% during the fourth quarter. Congress Asset Management Co. now owns 15,823 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock worth $6,220,000 after buying an additional 6,690 shares during the last quarter. Barclays PLC raised its stake in Winmark by 117.7% during the third quarter. Barclays PLC now owns 6,073 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock worth $2,325,000 after buying an additional 3,284 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Annex Advisory Services LLC bought a new position in Winmark during the fourth quarter worth $1,099,000. Institutional investors own 73.32% of the company’s stock.

Insider Activity

In other news, major shareholder Ronald G. Olson sold 3,659 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, November 25th. The shares were sold at an average price of $424.21, for a total transaction of $1,552,184.39. Following the transaction, the insider now owns 146,335 shares in the company, valued at approximately $62,076,770.35. This represents a 2.44 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. Company insiders own 10.60% of the company’s stock.

Winmark Trading Down 0.8 %

Shares of NASDAQ WINA opened at $377.90 on Monday. The firm’s 50-day moving average price is $392.34 and its 200-day moving average price is $383.31. Winmark Co. has a 1-year low of $330.25 and a 1-year high of $431.67. The firm has a market capitalization of $1.33 billion, a P/E ratio of 34.57 and a beta of 0.82.

Winmark Cuts Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, March 3rd. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, February 12th will be issued a dividend of $0.90 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, February 12th. This represents a $3.60 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.95%. Winmark’s dividend payout ratio is currently 32.94%.

Winmark Profile

Winmark Corporation, a resale company operates as a franchisor for small business in the United States and Canada. The company franchises retail stores concepts that buy, sell and trade merchandise. It also operates middle-market equipment leasing business. In addition, the company buys and sells used clothing and accessories geared toward the teenage and young adult market under Plato’s Closet brand; and operates stores which buys and sells used and new children’s clothing, toys, furniture, equipment, and accessories primarily to parents of children ages infant to 12 years under the Once Upon A Child brand.