Biggest changeThe Company only includes retail food stores in the calculation. Analysis of Consolidated Statements of Income Percentage Change (amounts in thousands except per share amounts) 2024 2023 2022 2024 vs. 2023 vs. For the Fiscal Years Ended December 28, 2024, December 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 (52 Weeks) (52 Weeks) (53 Weeks) 2023 2022 Net sales $ 4,773,880 $ 4,696,950 $ 4,695,943 1.6 % 0.0 % Other revenue 17,850 17,623 18,043 1.3 (2.3) Total revenue 4,791,730 4,714,573 4,713,986 1.6 0.0 Cost of sales, including advertising, warehousing and distribution expenses 3,587,651 3,535,009 3,514,029 1.5 0.6 Gross profit 1,204,079 1,179,564 1,199,957 2.1 (1.7) Gross profit margin 25.2 % 25.1 % 25.6 % Operating, general and administrative expenses 1,072,364 1,042,378 1,042,905 2.9 (0.1) O, G & A, percent of net sales 22.5 % 22.2 % 22.2 % Income from operations 131,715 137,186 157,052 (4.0) (12.6) Operating margin 2.8 % 2.9 % 3.3 % Investment income (loss) and interest expense 21,970 13,162 (82) 66.9 16151.2 Investment income (loss) and interest expense, percent of net sales 0.5 % 0.3 % 0.0 % Other income (expense) (3,409) (3,652) 3,807 6.7 (195.9) Other income (expense), percent of net sales (0.1) % (0.1) % 0.1 % Income before provision for income taxes 150,275 146,696 160,777 2.4 (8.8) Income before provision for income taxes, percent of net sales 3.1 % 3.1 % 3.4 % Provision for income taxes 40,334 42,868 35,581 (5.9) 20.5 Effective income tax rate 26.8 % 29.2 % 22.1 % Net income $ 109,941 $ 103,828 $ 125,196 5.9 % (17.1) % Net income, percent of net sales 2.3 % 2.2 % 2.7 % Basic and diluted earnings per share $ 4.09 $ 3.86 $ 4.65 6.0 % (17.0) % Net Sales Individual Year-Over-Year Analysis of Sales Percentage Change 2024 vs. 2023 vs. 2023 2022 Net sales, adjusted for an additional week in 2022, excluding fuel 1.8 % 2.6 % Net sales, adjusted for an additional week in 2022 1.6 1.9 Net sales, excluding fuel 1.8 0.6 Net sales 1.6 0.0 Comparable store sales excluding fuel 1.9 0.3 Comparable store sales 1.7 % (0.2) % The 2024 and 2023 years were comprised of 52 weeks, whereas the 2022 year was comprised of 53 weeks. When calculating the percentage change in comparable store sales, the Company defines a new store to be comparable when it has been in operation after five full fiscal quarters.
Biggest changeThe Company only includes retail food stores in the calculation. Analysis of Consolidated Statements of Income 2024 2023 Percentage Change (amounts in thousands except per share amounts) 2025 (As restated) (As restated) 2025 vs. 2024 vs. For the Fiscal Years Ended December 27, 2025, December 28, 2024 and December 30, 2023 (52 Weeks) (52 Weeks) (52 Weeks) 2024 2023 Net sales $ 4,939,373 $ 4,773,880 $ 4,696,950 3.5 % 1.6 % Other revenue 18,336 17,850 17,623 2.7 1.3 Total revenue 4,957,709 4,791,730 4,714,573 3.5 1.6 Cost of sales, including advertising, warehousing and distribution expenses 3,717,846 3,592,980 3,539,054 3.5 1.5 Gross profit 1,239,863 1,198,750 1,175,519 3.4 2.0 Gross profit margin 25.1 % 25.1 % 25.0 % Operating, general and administrative expenses 1,126,210 1,072,364 1,042,378 5.0 2.9 O, G & A, percent of net sales 22.8 % 22.5 % 22.2 % Income from operations 113,653 126,386 133,141 (10.1) (5.1) Operating margin 2.3 % 2.6 % 2.8 % Investment income (loss) and interest expense 14,697 21,970 13,162 (33.1) 66.9 Investment income (loss) and interest expense, percent of net sales 0.3 % 0.5 % 0.3 % Other income (expense) (4,403) (3,409) (3,652) 29.2 (6.7) Other income (expense), percent of net sales (0.1) % (0.1) % (0.1) % Income before provision for income taxes 123,947 144,947 142,651 (14.5) 1.6 Income before provision for income taxes, percent of net sales 2.5 % 3.0 % 3.0 % Provision for income taxes 30,256 38,923 41,797 (22.3) (6.9) Effective income tax rate 24.4 % 26.9 % 29.3 % Net income $ 93,691 $ 106,024 $ 100,854 (11.6) % 5.1 % Net income, percent of net sales 1.9 % 2.2 % 2.1 % Basic and diluted earnings per share $ 3.65 $ 3.94 $ 3.75 (7.4) % 5.0 % 16 Table of Contents WEIS MARKETS, INC.
These variable lease costs are not included in the measurement of the operating lease right-to-use assets or lease liabilities and are charged to the related expense category included in “Operating, general and administrative expenses.” Most of the leases contain multiple renewal options, under which the Company may extend the lease terms from 5 to 20 years.
These variable lease costs are not included in the measurement of the operating lease right-to-use assets or lease liabilities and are charged to the related expense category included in “Operating, general and administrative expenses.” Most of the leases contain multiple renewal options, under which the Company may extend the lease terms from 2 to 20 years.
The Company anticipates to fund the long-term capital expenditure program, the acquisition of retail stores, the construction of additional distribution facilities, repurchases of common stock, and cash dividends on common stock through its cash and cash equivalents, marketable securities, cash flows from operating activities, and revolving credit agreement.
The Company continues to reinvest and anticipates to fund the long-term capital expenditure program, the acquisition of retail stores, the construction of additional distribution facilities, repurchases of common stock, and cash dividends on common stock through its cash and cash equivalents, marketable securities, cash flows from operating activities, and the revolving Credit Agreement.
Readers should carefully review the risk factors described in other documents the Company files periodically with the Securities and Exchange Commission. 21 Table of Contents WEIS MARKETS, INC.
Readers should carefully review the risk factors described in other documents the Company files periodically with the Securities and Exchange Commission. 23 Table of Contents WEIS MARKETS, INC.
Depreciation and amortization expense charged to “Operating, general and administrative expenses” was $102.8 million, or 2.2% of net sales, for 2024 compared to $98.0 million, or 2.2% of net sales, for 2023 compared to $94.6 million, or 2.0% of net sales, for 2022. See the Liquidity and Capital Resources section for further information regarding the Company’s capital expenditure program.
Depreciation and amortization expense charged to “Operating, general and administrative expenses” was $112.8 million, or 2.3% of net sales, for 2025 compared to $102.8 million, or 2.2% of net sales, for 2024 compared to $98.0 million, or 2.2% of net sales, for 2023. See the Liquidity and Capital Resources section for further information regarding the Company’s capital expenditure program.
Cash discounts for prompt payment of invoices are realized in cost of sales as invoices are paid. Warehouse and back-haul allowances provided by suppliers for distributing their product through the Company’s distribution system are recorded in cost of sales as the required performance is completed.
Warehouse and back-haul allowances provided by suppliers for distributing their product through the Company’s distribution system are recorded in cost of sales as the required performance is completed.
Employee-related costs such as wages, employer paid taxes, health care benefits and retirement plans, comprise approximately 55.7% of the total “Operating, general and administrative expenses.” As a percent of sales, direct store labor increased by 0.2% in 2024 compared to 2023 and increased 0.1% in 2023 compared to 2022.
Employee-related costs such as wages, employer paid taxes, health care benefits and retirement plans, comprise approximately 58.8% of the total “Operating, general and administrative expenses.” As a percent of sales, direct store labor increased by 0.1% in 2025 compared to 2024 and increased by 0.2% in 2024 compared to 2023 due to increased wage expenses for hourly employees.
The Credit Agreement matures on October 1, 2027, and provides for an unsecured revolving credit facility with an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $30.0 million with an additional discretionary amount available of $70.0 million. As of December 28, 2024, the availability under the revolving credit agreement was $14.5 million with $15.5 million of letters of credit outstanding.
The Credit Agreement matures on October 1, 2027, and provides for an unsecured revolving credit facility with an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $30.0 million with an additional discretionary amount available of $70.0 million. As of December 27, 2025, the availability under the revolving credit agreement was $19.9 million with $10.1 million of letters of credit outstanding.
The Company pays these dividends at the discretion of the Board of Directors and the continuation of these payments and the amount of the dividends depends upon the financial condition of the Company, results of operations and other factors which the Board of Directors deems relevant. 18 Table of Contents WEIS MARKETS, INC. Item 7.
The Company pays these dividends at the discretion of the Board of Directors and the continuation of these payments and the amount of the dividends depends upon the financial condition of the Company, results of operations and other factors which the Board of Directors deems relevant.
The bill made significant changes to the Commonwealth’s corporate income tax laws which included lowering the tax rate gradually from 9.99% in 2022 to 4.99% in 2031, offset by taxable income changes, inclusive of, updating market sourcing rules, and codifying the economic nexus standard. Liquidity and Capital Resources The primary source of cash is cash flows generated from operations.
Pennsylvania House Bill 1342 made significant changes to the Commonwealth’s corporate income tax laws which included lowering the tax rate gradually from 9.99% in 2022 to 4.99% in 2031, offset by taxable income changes, inclusive of, updating market sourcing rules, and codifying the economic nexus standard.
Relocated stores and stores with expanded square footage are included in comparable store sales since these units are located in existing markets and are open during construction. Planned store dispositions are excluded from the calculation. The Company only includes retail food stores in the calculation. 15 Table of Contents WEIS MARKETS, INC. Item 7.
Relocated stores and stores with expanded square footage are included in comparable store sales since these units are located in existing markets and are open during construction. Planned store dispositions are excluded from the calculation. The Company only includes retail food stores in the calculation. According to the latest U.S.
In addition, the Company has access to a revolving credit agreement entered into on September 1, 2016, and amended on September 29, 2023, with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. (the “Credit Agreement”).
Liquidity and Capital Resources The primary source of cash is cash flows generated from operations. In addition, the Company has access to a revolving credit agreement entered into on September 1, 2016, and amended on September 29, 2023, with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. (the “Credit Agreement”).
Contractual Obligations The following table represents scheduled maturities of the Company’s long-term contractual obligations as of December 28, 2024. Payments due by period Less than More than (dollars in thousands) Total 1 year 1-3 years 3-5 years 5 years Operating leases $ 202,996 $ 47,184 $ 76,339 $ 45,813 $ 33,660 Total $ 202,996 $ 47,184 $ 76,339 $ 45,813 $ 33,660 Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements The Company is not a party to any off-balance sheet arrangements that have, or are reasonably likely to have, a current or future effect on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations or cash flows. 19 Table of Contents WEIS MARKETS, INC.
Contractual Obligations The following table represents scheduled maturities of the Company’s long-term contractual obligations as of December 27, 2025. Payments due by period Less than More than (dollars in thousands) Total 1 year 1-3 years 3-5 years 5 years Operating leases $ 203,005 $ 47,882 $ 78,095 $ 42,755 $ 34,273 Total $ 203,005 $ 47,882 $ 78,095 $ 42,755 $ 34,273 Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements The Company is not a party to any off-balance sheet arrangements that have, or are reasonably likely to have, a current or future effect on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.
Management cannot accurately measure the full impact of inflation or deflation on retail pricing due to changes in the types of merchandise sold between periods, shifts in customer buying patterns and the fluctuation of competitive factors. 16 Table of Contents WEIS MARKETS, INC. Item 7.
The Company has experienced retail inflation and deflation in various commodities for the periods presented. Management cannot accurately measure the full impact of inflation or deflation on retail pricing due to changes in the types of merchandise sold between periods, shifts in customer buying patterns and the fluctuation of competitive factors.
Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations: (continued) Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates The Company has chosen accounting policies that it believes are appropriate to accurately and fairly report its operating results and financial position, and the Company applies those accounting policies in a consistent manner.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates The Company has chosen accounting policies that it believes are appropriate to accurately and fairly report its operating results and financial position, and the Company applies those accounting policies in a consistent manner. The Significant Accounting Policies are summarized in Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
The Significant Accounting Policies are summarized in Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires that the Company makes estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses.
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires that the Company makes estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses. These estimates and assumptions are based on historical and other factors believed to be reasonable under the circumstances.
The retail inventory method is commonly used by retail companies to determine cost and calculate gross margin based on applying a cost-to-retail ratio to each similar merchandise category’s ending retail value. The Company’s center store and pharmacy inventories are valued using last in, first out (LIFO). The Company’s fresh inventories are valued using average cost.
Inventories Inventories are valued at the lower of cost or net realizable value, using both the retail inventory and average cost methods. The retail inventory method is commonly used by retail companies to determine cost and calculate gross margin based on applying a cost-to-retail ratio to each similar merchandise category’s ending retail value.
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations: (continued) Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates (continued) Leases The Company leases approximately 47% of its open store facilities under operating leases that expire at various dates through 2038, with the remaining store facilities being owned.
Leases The Company leases approximately 47% of its open store facilities under operating leases that expire at various dates through 2038, with the remaining store facilities being owned.
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.
For example, risks and uncertainties can arise with changes in: general economic conditions, including their impact on capital expenditures; tariffs and trade policies; business conditions and trends in the retail industry; the regulatory environment; rapidly changing technology, including cybersecurity and data privacy risks, and competitive factors, including increased competition with regional and national retailers; price pressures; further expenditures related to restatement of our financial statement; and the results of any shareholder actions associated with the restatements.
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations: (continued) Results of Operations (continued) Operating, General and Administrative Expenses The majority of the expenses were driven by increased sales volume.
Operating, General and Administrative Expenses The majority of the expenses were driven by increased sales volume.
The Company also currently offers home delivery to customers in all 198 of its locations via multiple grocery delivery partners. Although the Company experienced retail inflation and deflation in various commodities for the periods presented, the Company anticipates overall product costs to increase given the recent inflationary indicators in the food retail industry.
Although the Company experienced retail inflation and deflation in various commodities for the periods presented, the Company anticipates overall product costs to increase given the recent inflationary indicators in the food retail industry.
Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations: (continued) Results of Operations (continued) When calculating the percentage change in comparable store sales, the Company defines a new store to be comparable after it has been in operation for five full fiscal quarters.
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations: (continued) Results of Operations (continued) Net Sales Individual Year-Over-Year Analysis of Sales Percentage Change 2025 vs. 2024 vs. 2024 2023 Net sales, excluding fuel 3.4 % 1.8 % Net sales 3.5 1.6 Comparable store sales, excluding fuel 2.1 1.9 Comparable store sales 2.0 % 1.7 % When calculating the percentage change in comparable store sales, the Company defines a new store to be comparable when it has been in operation after five full fiscal quarters.
The Company is self-insured for certain healthcare claims and stop-loss coverage is maintained for individual annual claim occurrences exceeding a $600 thousand specific deductible. The Company is liable for workers’ compensation claims ranging from $1.0 million to $2.0 million per claim.
The Company is self-insured for certain healthcare claims and stop-loss coverage is maintained for individual annual claim occurrences exceeding a $600 thousand deductible with a specific aggregating deductible of $700 thousand. The Company administers a self-insured commercial general liability program with a retention of $1.0 million per claim.
The Company reviews the tax positions taken, or expected to be taken, on tax returns to determine whether, and to what extent, a benefit can be recognized in its Consolidated Financial Statements.
The Company reviews the tax positions taken, or expected to be taken, on tax returns to determine whether, and to what extent, a benefit can be recognized in its Consolidated Financial Statements. The assessment of the Company’s tax position relies on the judgment of Management to estimate the more likely than not merits associated with the Company’s various tax positions.
The Company’s investment portfolio consists of high-grade bonds with maturity dates between one and 30 years and four high yield, large capitalized public company equity securities. The portfolio totaled $192.0 million as of December 28, 2024. Management anticipates maintaining the investment portfolio but has the ability to liquidate if needed. See “Item 7a.
As of December 27, 2025, the Company’s marketable securities portfolio totaled $97.1 million consisting of high-grade corporate and municipal bonds with maturity dates between one and 30 years, commercial paper, and no equity securities. Management anticipates maintaining the investment portfolio but has the ability to liquidate if needed. See “Item 7a.
The Company evaluates inventory shortages throughout the year based on actual physical counts in its facilities. Allowances for inventory shortages are recorded based on the results of these counts and to provide for estimated shortages from the last physical count to the financial statement date.
Allowances for inventory shortages are recorded based on the results of these counts and to provide for estimated shortages from the last physical count to the financial statement date. 21 Table of Contents WEIS MARKETS, INC. Item 7.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk” for more details regarding the Company’s market risk. The Company’s capital expenditure program includes the construction of new superstores, the expansion and remodeling of existing units, the acquisition of sites for future expansion, new technology purchases and the continued upgrade of the Company’s distribution facilities and transportation fleet.
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations: (continued) Results of Operations (continued) The Company’s capital expenditure program includes the construction of new stores, the expansion and remodeling of existing units, the acquisition of sites for future expansion, new technology purchases and the continued upgrade of the Company’s distribution facilities and transportation fleet.
Promotional rebates and credits are accounted for as a reduction in the cost of inventory and recognized when the related inventory is sold. Volume incentive discounts are accounted for as a reduction of cost of sales and realized using estimated amounts at the time it is deemed probable that the incentive target will be reached.
Volume incentive discounts are accounted for as a reduction of cost of sales and realized using estimated amounts at the time it is deemed probable that the incentive target will be reached. Long-term contract incentives, which require an exclusive vendor relationship, are allocated over the life of the contract.
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations: (continued) Results of Operations (continued) Cash Flow Information (amounts in thousands) For the Fiscal Years Ended December 28, 2024, 2024 2023 2022 2024 vs. 2023 vs. December 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 (52 weeks) (52 Weeks) (53 weeks) 2023 2022 Net cash provided by (used in): Operating activities $ 187,467 $ 201,602 $ 218,024 $ (14,135) $ (16,422) Investing activities (144,779) (138,800) (111,107) (5,979) (27,693) Financing activities (36,582) (36,582) (34,968) — (1,614) Operating Cash flows from operating activities decreased in 2024 as compared to 2023 and 2022.
Cash Flow Information (amounts in thousands) For the Fiscal Years Ended December 27, 2025, 2025 2024 2023 2025 vs. 2024 vs. December 28, 2024 and December 30, 2023 (52 weeks) (52 Weeks) (52 weeks) 2024 2023 Net cash provided by (used in): Operating activities $ 207,206 $ 187,467 $ 201,602 $ 19,739 $ (14,135) Investing activities (105,321) (144,779) (138,800) 39,458 (5,979) Financing activities (175,117) (36,582) (36,582) (138,535) — Operating Cash flows from operating activities increased in 2025 as compared to 2024 and 2023.
The 52-week average price of gasoline in the Central Atlantic States, according to the U.S. Department of Energy, decreased 10.1%, or $0.42 per gallon, in 2023 compared to the 53-week average in 2022. Comparable store sales, excluding fuel and adjusted for the 53rd week in 2022, increased for all years presented.
Department of Energy, decreased 5.1%, or $0.19 cents per gallon, in 2024 compared to the 52-week average in 2023. Comparable store sales, excluding fuel, and comparable stores sales, including fuel, both increased for all years presented. Comparable store sales, excluding fuel, increased 2.1% and comparable store sales, including fuel, increased 2.0% for 2025 compared to 2024.
The Company increased its quarterly dividend from 32 cents per share to 34 cents per share in the fourth quarter of 2022. The Company expects to continue paying regular cash dividends on a quarterly basis. However, the Board of Directors reconsiders the declaration of dividends quarterly.
Quarterly Cash Dividends Total cash dividend payments on common stock, on a per share basis, amounted to $1.36 in 2025, 2024 and 2023. The Company expects to continue paying regular cash dividends on a quarterly basis. However, the Board of Directors reconsiders the declaration of dividends quarterly.
Long-term contract incentives, which require an exclusive vendor relationship, are allocated over the life of the contract. Promotional allowance funds for specific vendor-sponsored programs are recognized as a reduction of cost of sales as the program occurs and the funds are earned per the agreement.
Promotional allowance funds for specific vendor-sponsored programs are recognized as a reduction of cost of sales as the program occurs and the funds are earned per the agreement. Cash discounts for prompt payment of invoices are realized in cost of sales as invoices are paid.
Bureau of Labor Statistics’ index rates may be reflective of a trend, it will not necessarily be indicative of the Company’s actual results. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, the 52-week average price of gasoline in the Central Atlantic States decreased 5.1%, or $0.19 cents per gallon, in 2024 compared to the 52-week average in 2023.
Department of Energy, the 52-week average price of gasoline in the Central Atlantic States decreased 7.1%, or $0.25 cents per gallon, in 2025 compared to the 52-week average in 2024. The 52-week average price of gasoline in the Central Atlantic States, according to the U.S.
Vendor Allowances Vendor allowances related to the Company’s buying and merchandising activities are recorded as a reduction of cost of sales as they are earned, in accordance with the underlying agreement. Off-invoice and bill-back allowances are used to reduce direct product costs upon the receipt of goods.
Off-invoice and bill-back allowances are used to reduce direct product costs upon the receipt of goods. Promotional rebates and credits are accounted for as a reduction in the cost of inventory and recognized when the related inventory is sold.
The Company has provided additional product offerings and customer conveniences such as “Weis 2 Go Online,” currently offered at 190 store locations. “Weis 2 Go Online” allows the customer to order on-line and have their order delivered or picked up at an expedient store drive-thru.
“Weis 2 Go Online” allows the customer to order on-line and have their order delivered or picked up at an expedient store drive-thru. The Company also currently offers home delivery to customers in all 202 of its locations via multiple grocery delivery partners.
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations: (continued) Results of Operations (continued) Net Sales (continued) According to the latest U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ report, the annual Food-at-Home Price Index increased 1.8% in 2024, adjusted, 5.0% in 2023 and 11.4% in 2022. Even though the U.S.
Bureau of Labor Statistics’ report, the annual Food-at-Home Price Index increased 2.4% in 2025, 1.8% in 2024, and 5.0% in 2023. Even though the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ index rates may be reflective of a trend, it will not necessarily be indicative of the Company’s actual results. According to the U.S.
In 2024, the Company purchased two previously leased store locations. The Company also completed a business acquisition in 2024, for which cash consideration totaled $16.2 million. Financing The Company paid dividends of $36.6 million in 2024, $36.6 million in 2023 and $35.0 million in 2022.
The Company also completed a business acquisition in 2024, for which cash consideration totaled $16.2 million.
Additionally, the Company has operating leases for certain transportation and other equipment. The Company leases or subleases space to tenants in owned, vacated and open store facilities.
Additionally, the Company has operating leases for certain transportation and other equipment. The Company leases or subleases space to tenants in owned, vacated and open store facilities. Rental income is recorded when earned as a component of “Operating, general and administrative expenses.” 22 Table of Contents WEIS MARKETS, INC. Item 7.
Forward-Looking Statements In addition to historical information, this Annual Report 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.
Any forward-looking statements contained herein are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected.
As a percentage of sales, capital expenditures totaled 3.5% in 2024, 2.2% in 2023 and 2.5% in 2022. The Company decreased its marketable securities holdings in 2024 by $34.0 million to fund the increase in capital expenditures and increased its marketable securities holdings in 2023 by approximately $39.5 million and in 2022 the Company maintained its marketable securities portfolio.
The Company decreased its marketable securities holdings in 2025 by $94.9 million to partially fund the share purchase transaction referenced in Note 13 and decreased its marketable securities holdings in 2024 by $34.0 million to fund the increase in capital expenditures and increased its marketable securities holdings in 2023 by approximately $39.5 million. 20 Table of Contents WEIS MARKETS, INC.
The Company experienced unfavorable non-cash LIFO inventory valuation adjustments, decreasing gross profit by $608 thousand, $6.7 million and $29.2 million in 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively. The Company has experienced retail inflation and deflation in various commodities for the periods presented.
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations: (continued) Results of Operations (continued) Cost of Sales and Gross Profit (continued) The Company experienced unfavorable non-cash LIFO inventory valuation adjustments, decreasing gross profit by $302 thousand, $608 thousand and $6.7 million in 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
Rental income is recorded when earned as a component of “Operating, general and administrative expenses.” Self-Insurance The Company is self-insured for a majority of its workers’ compensation, general liability, vehicle accident and employee medical benefit claims.
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations: (continued) Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates (continued) Self-Insurance The Company is self-insured for a majority of its workers’ compensation, general liability, vehicle accident and employee medical benefit claims.
Direct store labor expenses increased in 2024 compared to 2023 due to increased wage expenses for hourly employees. Direct store labor increased slightly in 2023 compared to 2022 due to flat net sales results for the same period. Management continues to monitor store labor efficiencies and develop labor standards to reduce costs while maintaining the Company’s customer service expectations.
Management continues to monitor store labor efficiencies and develop labor standards to reduce costs while maintaining the Company’s customer service expectations.
A breakdown of the material increases (decreases) as a percent of sales in "Operating, general and administrative expenses" is as follows: 2024 vs. 2023 (amounts in thousands) Increase Increase (Decrease) December 28, 2024 (Decrease) as a % of sales Employee expense $ 12,498 0.1 % Employee insurance benefits expense 4,684 0.1 Third party fees (information technology, consulting, and financial service fees) 9,769 0.2 Supplies expense 2,999 0.0 Other expenses (utilities, asset disposals, and deferred compensation plan liability) 36 (0.1) The net increase in other expenses to 2024 from 2023 included a gain from the asset disposal on the sale of business assets and the change in the Company’s deferred compensation plan liability. Employee insurance benefit expense increased in 2024 from 2023 due to more high dollar claims. 2023 vs. 2022 (amounts in thousands) Increase Increase (Decrease) December 30, 2023 (Decrease) as a % of sales Employee insurance benefits expense $ (6,338) (0.1) % Fixed expense (amortization, depreciation, insurance expenses, and occupancy costs) 3,999 0.1 Repairs and maintenance expense 3,563 0.1 Other expenses (employee expense, utilities, technology, asset disposals and insurance proceeds) (1,751) (0.1) The majority of the decrease in other expenses to 2023 from 2022 were technology expenses due to more third-party information technology subscription and consulting services offset by less asset disposals and insurance proceeds.
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations: (continued) Results of Operations (continued) 2024 vs. 2023 (amounts in thousands) Increase Increase (Decrease) December 28, 2024 (Decrease) as a % of sales Employee expense $ 12,498 0.1 % Employee insurance benefits expense 4,684 0.1 Third party expense (technology, consulting, and financial service fees) 9,769 0.2 Supplies expense 2,999 0.0 Other expenses (utilities, asset disposals, and deferred compensation plan liability) 36 (0.1) Operating, general, and administrative expenses as a percent of sales increased by 0.3% for the fiscal year ended December 28, 2024, compared with 2023.
The decrease in 2024 from 2023 is due to increased value of inventory on hand due to timing of New Year’s selling period and in 2023 from 2022 is due to lower net income. Investing Property and equipment purchases totaled $168.5 million in 2024, $104.0 million in 2023 and $122.2 million in 2022.
The increase in 2025 from 2024 is due to a decrease in current income taxes as a result of the impacts of the OBBBA and the decrease in 2024 from 2023 is due to increased value of inventory on hand due to timing of New Year’s selling period.
These estimates and assumptions are based on historical and other factors believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. The Company evaluates these estimates and assumptions on an ongoing basis and may retain outside consultants, lawyers and actuaries to assist in its evaluation.
The Company evaluates these estimates and assumptions on an ongoing basis and may retain outside consultants, lawyers and actuaries to assist in its evaluation. The Company believes the following accounting policies are the most critical because they involve the most significant judgments and estimates used in preparation of its Consolidated Financial Statements.
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations: (continued) Results of Operations (continued) Provision for Income Taxes The effective income tax rate was 26.8%, 29.2% and 22.1% in 2024, 2023, and 2022, respectively. The effective income tax rate differs from the federal statutory rate of 21% primarily due to state taxes as well as nondeductible employee-related expenses.
The effective income tax rate differs from the federal statutory rate of 21% primarily due to state taxes, federal and state tax credits, and nondeductible employee-related expenses.
The Board of Directors’ 2004 resolution authorizing the repurchase of up to one million shares of the Company’s common stock has a remaining balance of 752,468 shares. Quarterly Cash Dividends Total cash dividend payments on common stock, on a per share basis, amounted to $1.36 in 2024, $1.36 in 2023 and $1.30 in 2022.
The Board of Directors’ 2004 resolution authorizing the repurchase of up to one million shares of the Company’s common stock has a remaining balance of 752,468 shares, and no repurchases were made during the year ended December 27, 2025.
Property and casualty insurance coverage is maintained with outside carriers at deductible or retention levels ranging from $250 thousand to $1.0 million. Significant assumptions used in the development of the actuarial estimates include reliance on the Company’s historical claims data including average monthly claims and average lag time between incurrence and reporting of the claim.
Significant assumptions used in the development of the actuarial estimates include reliance on the Company’s historical claims data including average monthly claims and average lag time between incurrence and reporting of the claim. Forward-Looking Statements In addition to historical information, this Annual Report may contain forward-looking statements, which are included pursuant to the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.