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Company's first quarter net sales, adjusted for Easter holiday shift, increased 2.7 percent

SUNBURY, Pa., May 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Weis Markets, Inc. (NYSE: WMK) today reported its financial results for the 13-week first quarter ended March 29, 2025.

"Our first quarter 2025 results, adjusted for the year-over-year Easter holiday shift, are in line with our expectations despite the challenges of an uncertain macroeconomic environment," said Weis Markets, Inc. Chairman, President, and CEO Jonathan H. Weis. "During the quarter, our net sales benefited from significant regional weather events, continuing product price investments, and the increased tempo of our loyalty marketing rewards program. In addition, we continue to make strategic cost investments in our associates and technologies that improve efficiencies and enhance customer experience. We remain truly grateful to our associates for their efforts to provide excellent service to our customers."

First Quarter 2025 Results

Net sales and other revenue totaled $1.20 billion for the 13-week first quarter ended March 29, 2025, compared to $1.18 billion for the same period in 2024, up 1.6 percent. The Company estimates its net sales, adjusted for the $14.0 million shift of the Easter holiday occurring in the first quarter in 2024 compared to the second quarter in 2025, were up 2.7 percent. Unadjusted first quarter comparable store sales excluding fuel increased 1.0 percent on an individual year-over-year basis and increased 4.3 percent on a two-year stacked basis.

The Company's first quarter net income totaled $20.48 million compared to $23.17 million in 2024, down 11.6 percent. First quarter earnings per share totaled $0.76 compared to $0.86 per share for the same period in 2024.

Annual Meeting of Shareholders

Weis Markets, Inc. held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders in Sunbury, Pennsylvania, on May 1, 2025. At the meeting, Chairman, President, and CEO Jonathan H. Weis reviewed the Company's results and growth including record investments in its long-term capital expenditure program which are designed to generate opportunities for its associates and enhance shareholder value.

"In 2024, we completed work on 17 projects including six major remodels, nine minor remodels, and two fuel centers," said Mr. Weis. "In 2025, we are building four new stores, our first since 2022, and expect to open three by the end of this year and the fourth early in 2026. Each store will be over 60,000-square feet with new features, expansive fresh departments, fuel centers, and sustainable technologies. Three are located in the Maryland communities of Lake Linganore, Charlotte Hall, and Waldorf while the fourth is in Middletown, Delaware."