WMK
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Weis Markets, Inc. (WMK) closed at $70.95 as of 2026-05-01, trading 3.0% above its 200-week moving average of $68.86. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from -0.2% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 54, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.1x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (1.09 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 2358 weeks of data, WMK has crossed below its 200-week moving average 46 times. On average, these episodes lasted 12 weeks. Historically, investors who bought WMK at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +11.9%.
With a market cap of $1756 million, WMK is a small-cap stock. Free cash flow yield is currently negative, meaning the company is burning cash. Return on equity stands at 6.7%. The stock trades at 1.3x book value.
The company has been aggressively buying back shares, reducing its share count by 8.0% over the past three years.
Over the past 33.3 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in WMK would have grown to $761, compared to $2973 for the S&P 500. WMK has returned 6.3% annualized vs 10.7% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been declining at a -67.4% compound annual rate. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: WMK vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After WMK Crosses Below the Line?
Across 40 historical episodes, buying WMK when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +12.7% after 12 months (median +12.0%), compared to +9.4% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 78% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +19.1% vs +23.8% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment WMK crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
WMK has crossed below its 200-week MA 46 times with an average 1-year return of +11.9% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1990 | Jan 1990 | 1 | 1.5% | +7.1% | +625.0% |
| Apr 1990 | May 1990 | 1 | 1.9% | +20.0% | +615.1% |
| Jun 1990 | Nov 1990 | 24 | 17.2% | +14.5% | +605.2% |
| Dec 1990 | Feb 1991 | 7 | 4.3% | -11.2% | +582.7% |
| Feb 1991 | Apr 1991 | 6 | 2.6% | -6.5% | +587.7% |
| Sep 1991 | Jul 1993 | 92 | 16.3% | -15.4% | +580.9% |
| Oct 1993 | Oct 1993 | 1 | 0.2% | +1.9% | +614.2% |
| Jan 1994 | Oct 1994 | 35 | 6.2% | +1.9% | +626.7% |
| Nov 1994 | Feb 1995 | 15 | 5.1% | +13.6% | +625.1% |
| Mar 1995 | Mar 1995 | 1 | 0.2% | +23.6% | +625.3% |
| May 2000 | May 2000 | 3 | 1.6% | +5.8% | +382.0% |
| Jun 2000 | Jul 2000 | 1 | 0.9% | +11.0% | +376.5% |
| Mar 2001 | Mar 2001 | 2 | 1.1% | -10.1% | +355.9% |
| Apr 2001 | May 2001 | 6 | 3.0% | -7.2% | +355.4% |
| Jul 2001 | May 2002 | 43 | 19.5% | +2.8% | +345.7% |
| Sep 2002 | Sep 2002 | 1 | 0.8% | +15.2% | +349.0% |
| Oct 2002 | Oct 2002 | 1 | 1.0% | +12.1% | +350.0% |
| Nov 2002 | Nov 2002 | 3 | 3.3% | +16.9% | +349.5% |
| Dec 2002 | Jun 2003 | 27 | 11.6% | +18.9% | +363.9% |
| Jun 2003 | Jul 2003 | 1 | 0.2% | +15.7% | +350.0% |
| Jan 2008 | Jul 2008 | 26 | 17.9% | -11.5% | +219.0% |
| Sep 2008 | Apr 2009 | 33 | 34.9% | -9.0% | +217.4% |
| May 2009 | Nov 2009 | 26 | 12.6% | +4.9% | +216.9% |
| Nov 2009 | Nov 2009 | 1 | 1.7% | +16.9% | +222.4% |
| Dec 2009 | Dec 2009 | 1 | 1.1% | +19.6% | +220.7% |
| Feb 2010 | Feb 2010 | 3 | 6.4% | +18.3% | +225.1% |
| May 2010 | Jul 2010 | 8 | 4.9% | +24.0% | +226.4% |
| Aug 2010 | Aug 2010 | 3 | 1.6% | +14.1% | +219.3% |
| Sep 2014 | Oct 2014 | 5 | 3.9% | +8.8% | +135.9% |
| Jun 2015 | Jul 2015 | 1 | 0.9% | +23.9% | +117.0% |
| Jul 2015 | Jul 2015 | 1 | 5.2% | +36.1% | +126.2% |
| Aug 2015 | Sep 2015 | 3 | 3.9% | +25.3% | +115.4% |
| Sep 2015 | Oct 2015 | 2 | 2.7% | +31.4% | +116.7% |
| Oct 2015 | Dec 2015 | 8 | 3.5% | +39.6% | +118.5% |
| Jan 2016 | Mar 2016 | 9 | 8.1% | +65.0% | +119.7% |
| Aug 2017 | Apr 2018 | 37 | 23.9% | +7.8% | +88.2% |
| Sep 2018 | Oct 2018 | 8 | 9.1% | -7.5% | +88.8% |
| Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | 56 | 19.9% | -10.2% | +88.2% |
| Jan 2024 | Feb 2024 | 6 | 3.9% | +12.9% | +23.2% |
| Apr 2024 | Apr 2024 | 1 | 1.4% | +33.7% | +19.6% |
| Jun 2024 | Jul 2024 | 5 | 1.7% | +23.2% | +16.7% |
| Oct 2024 | Nov 2024 | 2 | 1.2% | +6.9% | +13.8% |
| Jan 2025 | Jan 2025 | 1 | 2.4% | +9.0% | +13.0% |
| Oct 2025 | Jan 2026 | 16 | 8.7% | N/A | +5.8% |
| Feb 2026 | Mar 2026 | 5 | 6.7% | N/A | +4.7% |
| Apr 2026 | Ongoing | 2+ | 0.2% | Ongoing | +3.2% |
| Average | 12 | — | +11.9% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is WMK below its 200-week moving average?
No. Weis Markets, Inc. (WMK) is currently 3.0% above its 200-week moving average of $68.86. It would need to fall to $68.86 to cross below the line.
What is WMK's 200-week moving average price?
Weis Markets, Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $68.86 as of 2026-05-01. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when WMK drops below its 200-week moving average?
WMK has crossed below its 200-week moving average 46 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +11.9%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 12 weeks on average.
Is WMK a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about WMK as of 2026-05-01: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 54. Free cash flow is currently negative. Return on equity is 6.7%. Price-to-book is 1.3x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does WMK compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 33.3 years, $100 invested in WMK would have grown to $761, compared to $2973 for the S&P 500. That's 6.3% annualized vs 10.7% for the index. WMK has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does WMK pay a dividend?
Yes. Weis Markets, Inc. currently pays a dividend yield of 192.00%.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-05-01