Should I buy, hold, or sell WMK stock right now?

Weis Markets Inc. (WMK) currently earns a Roarable Rating of C- (Hold — HOLD) with 59/100 RQD Confidence. Solid 25.0% gross margin (7% return on capital), mixed timing at 20x P/E—hold if owned, no rush to chase.

What is WMK's 12-month price target and RQD AI Jury consensus?

WMK's 12-month base price target is $74.74 (range $58.3 to $88.19), backed by transparent SEC XBRL cash-flow, Form 4 insider, and CBOE options flow analysis.

Stock Ratings / Consumer Staples / WMK

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Weis Markets Inc. (WMK) — RQD Stock Rating Cockpit

$74.41 -0.57% NYSE • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $74.19

Weis Markets Inc. (WMK) carries a Roarable Rating of C- (Hold) with 59/100 RQD Confidence. The composite score sits in the neutral Hold band (59–69), meaning current holders don’t need to panic-sell while prospective buyers can wait for a move into the 70+ Buy zone.

ROARABLE C- • HOLD / WATCH Cap $1.84B

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As of 2026-11-03, Weis Markets Inc. (NYSE: WMK) is rated C- (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 59/100 at a spot price of $74.41 (-0.57% 1D, market cap $1.84B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 9/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 11/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 16/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 12/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 11/20. Across 147 tracked Consumer Staples issuers, WMK ranks #51 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Consumer Staples sector (Food Chains), WMK carries a Roarable C- (59/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 19.8x, gross margin of 25.0%, and ROIC of 7.3%. By comparison, IMKTA (Ingles Markets Incorporated (Class A)) holds a D+ grade (53/100 RQD, P/E 18.9x, ROIC 4.4%, cap $1.60B) and YSWY (Yesway Inc. (Class A)) posts a C- grade (61/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC —, cap $1.57B). Among the 5-stock peer group, SFM leads on earnings multiple (8.5x) while SFM leads on capital efficiency (23.5% ROIC).

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Per WMK's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-27, CIK 0000105418), Weis Markets Inc. generated $4.96B in revenue (+3.5% YoY), $93.7M in net income, and $4.8M in free cash flow against $2.03B in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Clean SEC annual filing review with no major hidden accounting time-bombs. Primary risk factors monitored: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $74.19 (-0.29%)🧬 Disciplined Float (+0.24% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 9/20 (D) • 0.1% FCF Margin

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📊 Historical Track Record: Scores of 59/100 (C-) historically posted market-perform odds over rolling 90-day windows (+0.2% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 53.1% hit rate — wait for RQD ≥ 70 breakout).

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RQD QUANT TACHOMETERHOLD / WATCH • C-

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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw D+ · Rk B-

Each axis scored 0–20

12M PRICE TARGET CONE+0.4% Base Target

WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for WMK)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±5.1%

Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (59/100 Composite)

🔍 WHY WMK SCORES 59/100 (C-) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag

▲ #1 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+16/20 pts (27% of score)

Altman Z-Score 5.60 (FORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)) • Piotroski F-Score 5/9

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Macro Regime Fit+12/20 pts (20% of score)

FRED Regime × Technicals: 61% of 52W Range • RSI-14 at 48.7 (NEUTRAL RANGE)

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Cash Engine Quality9/20 pts (-11 pt drag)

Capital intensity & 2.3% operating margin leave 11 pts on the table

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current

Q1 (-3Q)

Grade C-$74.09+1.4% Next Q

Q2 (-2Q)

Grade C-$75.11+1.1% Next Q

Q3 (-1Q)

Grade C$75.90-2% Next Q

Current

Grade C-$74.41+0.2% Hist 90D α

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Even with a 59/100 (C-) score, WMK faces multiple-compression risk if 19.8x trailing P/E re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #1

Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2

Dilution & Margin Drag: Disciplined Float (+0.24% YoY Shares) — any gross margin slip below 22.5% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3

Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($73.24) or 200D SMA ($72.67) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($74.74) toward Bear Floor ($58.30).

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RSI-14 MOMENTUMNEUTRAL RANGE

48.730 Oversold · 70 Hot

ALTMAN-Z SHIELDFORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)

5.60>3.0 Fortress Safe

PIOTROSKI F-SCORESOLID CORE (5–6)

5 / 99-Pt Accounting

52-WEEK LASER RANGE61% OF RANGE

L: $60$74.41H: $84

1. Money & Cash Health● WEAK

Are profits real cash in the bank?

Weak cash conversion or heavy valuation strain compared to actual cash earned.

Factor Grade: DRQD 9 / 20

2. Big Money & Insiders● NEUTRAL

Are whales & executives buying or selling?

Big funds and company insiders are mostly holding steady without aggressive buying or panic selling.

Factor Grade: D+RQD 22 / 40

3. Hidden Risks & Market Weather● ALL CLEAR

SEC fine-print scan & interest-rate fit

Clean SEC fine-print check with low hidden accounting risk and favorable interest-rate weather.

Factor Grade: B-RQD 28 / 40

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ROIC & Free Cash Flow Model

BEARISH (45)

7.3% ROIC with 25.0% gross margin and 0.26% FCF yield.

SEC Forensic Auditor AI

10-K Accruals & Altman-Z Guard

BULLISH (80)

Altman-Z 5.60 and Piotroski 5/9 pass balance-sheet audit.

Whale & Macro Hawk AI

Options Skew, 13F & Fed NetLiq

NEUTRAL (57)

22/40 institutional & smart-money positioning score with 12/20 macro alignment.

Bull Case: Why Buyers Like WMK

✓Clean SEC annual filing review with no major hidden accounting time-bombs.

Bear Case: What Could Go Wrong

!Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.

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WMK // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +7.95%📐 HORIZONTAL RANGE

2026-11-03O $74.84H $74.84L $74.41C $74.41VOL 288.9K

RES: $80.27SUP: $69.02SMA50: $73.24SMA200: $72.67

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Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle

13.3%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +3.5% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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📊 Quantitative Sector Peer Comparison, SEC Filing Delta & Investment FAQ (WMK)

Consumer Staples Rank #51 of 147 ⚔️ IMKTA vs WMK Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Consumer Staples Peer Comparison (WMK vs. IMKTA, YSWY, GO, SFM)

Industry: Food Chains (14 Tracked Issuers)

Across 147 tracked Consumer Staples securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Weis Markets Inc. (WMK) ranks #51 by composite RQD confidence (59/100, grade C-) and #59 by equity capitalization ($1.84B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, SFM leads on earnings valuation at 8.5x trailing P/E, while SFM leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 23.5% ROIC and 38.8% gross margin. SFM currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 66/100 (C+) compared with WMK at 59/100 (C-).

Ticker / Company	Roarable Grade	RQD Score	Trailing P/E	Gross Margin	ROIC	1D Change	Market Cap	Head-to-Head
WMK ACTIVE Weis Markets Inc.	C-	59/100	19.8x	25.0%	7.3%	-0.57%	$1.84B	Benchmark Subject
IMKTA Ingles Markets Incorporated (Class A)	D+	53/100	18.9x	23.9%	4.4%	+1.07%	$1.60B	/imkta-vs-wmk →
YSWY Yesway Inc. (Class A)	C-	61/100	—	—	—	+1.68%	$1.57B	/yswy-vs-wmk →
GO Grocery Outlet Holding Corp.	D+	57/100	—	30.3%	-12.6%	+0.39%	$1.28B	/go-vs-wmk →
SFM Sprouts Farmers Market Inc.	C+	66/100	8.5x	38.8%	23.5%	+3.54%	$4.58B	/sfm-vs-wmk →

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-27 • CIK 0000105418 ↗

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-27), Weis Markets Inc. (WMK) reported GAAP revenue of $4.96B (+3.5% vs. FY2024 revenue of $4.79B , and +5.2% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $93.7M, operating cash flow of $207.2M, and free cash flow of $4.8M (-81.5% YoY). On the balance sheet, WMK closed FY2025 with $2.03B in total assets against $0 in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 5.60, Piotroski F-Score: 5/9).

Fiscal Period	Filing Date	Revenue	Net Income	Operating Cash Flow	Free Cash Flow	Total Assets	Total Debt
FY2025 (FY)	2025-12-27	$4.96B	$93.7M	$207.2M	$4.8M	$2.03B	—
FY2024 (FY)	2024-12-28	$4.79B	$106.0M	$187.5M	$26.1M	$2.09B	—
FY2023 (FY)	2023-12-30	$4.71B	$100.9M	$201.6M	$201.6M	—	—

3. WMK Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)

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Is WMK stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

How does WMK compare to IMKTA and YSWY in the Consumer Staples sector?

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for WMK?

Where is WMK trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

WMK last traded at $74.41 (-0.57% on volume of 288,859 shares), positioning the stock +1.60% above its 50-day simple moving average ($73.24) and +2.39% above its 200-day simple moving average ($72.67). Across its 52-week range of $59.99 to $83.74, WMK sits at the 60.7% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 48.7 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±5.1% ($70.62 to $78.20).

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ROARABLE RATING BRIEF • RQD 59/100 (C-) ✓ SEC XBRL & RQD VERIFIED

WMK — Weis Markets Inc.: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

Methodology: RQD v6.2 Deterministic 5-Pillar & SEC XBRL Audit

Updated: 2025-12-27

1. Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

Weis Markets Inc. (WMK) earns a live Roarable RQD composite score of 59/100, corresponding to a C- letter grade (Roarable Hold) at a spot price of $74.41 (-0.57% 1D, market capitalization $1.84B).

Fundamental Cash Engine (9/20): Anchored by return on invested capital (ROIC) of 7.3%, gross margin of 25.0%, operating margin of 2.3%, and free cash flow yield of 0.26%.
Whale 13F & Options Flow (11/20) + Insider Conviction (11/20): Tracks institutional 13F accumulation, CBOE options call/put positioning, and SEC Form 4 / Congressional PTR filings.
Macro Regime Fit (12/20) + Forensic Balance Sheet (16/20): Incorporates a 1.00x equity beta, Altman Z-Score of 5.60, Piotroski F-Score of 5/9, and Debt/Equity of N/A.

2. Business Model, Unit Margins & SEC Financial Trajectory

Weis Markets Inc. Is a NYSE-listed issuer in the Consumer Staples sector, operating in the Food Chains industry. Market capitalization is $1.9B.85B per the market data. Specific product lines, customer base, and revenue-generation details are — Revenue scale is visible only through the SEC financials below.

In its latest audited SEC EDGAR 10-K filing for FY2025 (filed 2025-12-27), Weis Markets Inc. (WMK) reported $4.96B in annual revenue (up from $4.79B in FY2024, +3.5% YoY) and $93.7M in GAAP net income. Over the multi-year SEC filing window from FY2023 ($4.71B revenue, $100.9M net income) through FY2025, WMK scaled operating cash flow to $207.2M and free cash flow to $4.8M, backed by $2.03B in total assets against $0 in total debt.

3. Institutional Bull vs. Bear Thesis & Valuation Tradeoff

🐂 Primary Bull Case (C- • RQD 59/100): Clean SEC annual filing review with no major hidden accounting time-bombs. Free cash flow yield of 0.26% and institutional whale pillar of 11/20. With Fundamental Cash Engine at 9/20 and Institutional Whale Flow at 11/20, sustained execution supports upside toward the upper end of the $59.99 – $83.74 52-week range.
🐻 Primary Bear Case & Valuation Risk: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run. Investors must weigh 19.8x trailing P/E and 6.1x EV/EBITDA against 2.3% operating margins and a 1.00x macro beta.

4. 2nd-Order Butterfly Ripples & Key Questions to Watch

Upstream supplier and downstream customer dependencies are — Sector correlations beyond the Consumer Staples / Food Chains classification are — Second-order bottlenecks cannot be identified from the provided sources; investors should treat the absence of mapped links as an information gap rather than evidence of independence.

Key Question #1: Can WMK sustain or expand its 2.3% operating margin and 7.3% ROIC against Food Chains peers over the next 4 quarters?
Key Question #2: Following FY2025 revenue of $4.96B and free cash flow of $4.8M, how will capital allocation balance growth reinvestment against $0 in total debt?
Key Question #3: How sensitive is WMK's 18.4x forward P/E multiple to Consumer Staples capital spending cycles and macro interest-rate shifts (Beta 1.00x)?

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WMK Bull vs. Bear Conversation Board — What's Your Call at $74.41?

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Balance-sheet strength (Altman Z 5.6, Debt/Equity 0.5) and a stock trading below its $83.74 52-week high offer a resilient base with a

The street is overcomplicating Weis Markets Inc. (WMK). Balance-sheet strength (Altman Z 5.6, Debt/Equity 0.5) and a stock trading below its $83.74 52-week high offer a resilient base with a 1.9% dividend yield.. With an RQD score of 59/100 (C-) and Forensic Balance Sheet at 16/20, any positive earnings surprise or guidance raise forces underweight funds to chase above $80.36.

EarningsSniper 🐂 BULL

Both sides have a point here — WMK's 16/20 balance sheet score keeps downside contained, so the real swing factor next earnings call is backlog and FCF conversion.

RE RedlineAuditor RQD DEBATE OPENER • Accounting Quality Watch 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $57.30 (-23.0%)

Spot @ $74.41

Free cash flow collapsed from $201.6M to $4.8M and FCF yield is just 0.26%, leaving the cash engine weak despite a 19.8 P/E.

Careful chasing WMK at $74.41. Free cash flow collapsed from $201.6M to $4.8M and FCF yield is just 0.26%, leaving the cash engine weak despite a 19.8 P/E.. Gross margin is 25.0%, but operating margin is 2.3%, which shows SG&A and reinvestment are eating into bottom-line EPS. Target $57.30 on multiple compression.