Weis Markets Hits New 1-Year Low Amid Market Volatility

Shares of the regional supermarket chain have declined amid broader economic concerns.

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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Weis Markets, Inc. (NYSE:WMK), a regional supermarket chain headquartered in Sunbury, Pennsylvania, saw its share price hit a new 52-week low of $61.35 on Monday. The stock closed at $62.21, down 3.9% for the day, amid a broader market downturn.

Why it matters

Weis Markets' share price decline reflects the volatility and uncertainty in the broader retail and consumer sectors, as investors weigh factors like inflation, supply chain challenges, and shifting consumer spending patterns. As a regional player, Weis Markets' performance can provide insights into the health of the grocery industry and consumer sentiment in its Mid-Atlantic and Eastern Seaboard markets.

The details

According to the report, Weis Markets has a market capitalization of $1.53 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 16.27, and a beta of 0.46. The company's 50-day moving average is $69.01 and its 200-day moving average is $68.61. Weis Markets also recently declared a quarterly dividend of $0.34 per share, representing a dividend yield of 2.2%.

  • Weis Markets' share price hit a new 52-week low of $61.35 on Monday, March 9, 2026.
  • The company's stock closed at $62.21, down 3.9% for the day.

The players

Weis Markets, Inc.

A regional supermarket chain headquartered in Sunbury, Pennsylvania, operating more than 200 stores across the Mid-Atlantic and Eastern Seaboard regions.

Weiss Ratings

A research firm that has maintained a "hold (c)" rating on Weis Markets' shares.

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The takeaway

Weis Markets' share price decline reflects the broader volatility and uncertainty in the retail and consumer sectors, as investors navigate factors like inflation, supply chain challenges, and shifting consumer spending patterns. As a regional player, Weis Markets' performance can provide insights into the health of the grocery industry and consumer sentiment in its Mid-Atlantic and Eastern Seaboard markets.