G. Willi-Food International (NASDAQ:WILC) Posts Earnings Results

G. Willi-Food International (NASDAQ:WILC) announced its earnings results on Tuesday. The company reported $0.51 earnings per share for the quarter, Zacks reports. The business had revenue of $52.83 million during the quarter. G. Willi-Food International had a net margin of 15.73% and a return on equity of 15.03%.

G. Willi-Food International Stock Down 0.4%

Shares of NASDAQ WILC traded down $0.11 during mid-day trading on Wednesday, hitting $26.22. 1,268 shares of the company traded hands, compared to its average volume of 2,725. G. Willi-Food International has a 1 year low of $12.54 and a 1 year high of $31.16. The stock has a market capitalization of $365.24 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of 13.95 and a beta of 0.85. The business has a 50 day moving average of $28.05 and a two-hundred day moving average of $25.17.

G. Willi-Food International Announces Dividend

The business also recently announced a special dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, April 29th. Stockholders of record on Monday, April 13th will be issued a dividend of $0.51 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, April 13th. G. Willi-Food International’s dividend payout ratio is currently 53.19%.

G. Willi-Food International News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting G. Willi-Food International this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Quarterly earnings: reported $0.51 EPS for the quarter, with return on equity ~15.03% and net margin ~15.73% — demonstrates ongoing profitability and supports current valuation.
• Positive Sentiment: Special dividend: declared a special dividend equal to NIS 22 million (about US$7.1M), translating to $0.51 per share; record/ex‑dividend date is April 13 and pay date April 29. Cash return to shareholders can attract income‑seeking investors. Article Title
• Positive Sentiment: 2025 results: company reported highest sales and record profit before tax of NIS 116.6 million (~US$36.5M) for 2025 — a fundamental boost to growth and margin narratives. Article Title
• Neutral Sentiment: Short interest: data filings are inconsistent across reports (some showing 0 shares due to reporting anomalies); one snapshot showed 1,828 shares shorted (~0.1% of float) with ~0.6 days‑to‑cover. Overall short interest remains immaterial and unlikely to drive large swings.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of brokerages have commented on WILC. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of G. Willi-Food International in a report on Monday, December 29th. Wall Street Zen raised G. Willi-Food International to a “hold” rating in a report on Saturday, January 10th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Hold rating, According to MarketBeat.com, G. Willi-Food International currently has an average rating of “Hold”.

Institutional Trading of G. Willi-Food International

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. JPMorgan Chase & Co. boosted its holdings in shares of G. Willi-Food International by 408.1% in the third quarter. JPMorgan Chase & Co. now owns 10,903 shares of the company’s stock worth $220,000 after buying an additional 8,757 shares during the period. Geode Capital Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of G. Willi-Food International during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $203,000. Finally, Acadian Asset Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of G. Willi-Food International during the first quarter valued at approximately $50,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 9.45% of the company’s stock.

About G. Willi-Food International

G. Willi-Food International, Inc is a specialty food manufacturer based in Porterville, California, that develops, produces and distributes a variety of seasoned and roasted nut products, trail mixes and snack foods. The company serves both retail and foodservice channels through branded and private-label offerings, catering to grocery chains, club stores, convenience outlets, airlines, hotels, universities and restaurants throughout North America.

Founded in 1977, G. Willi-Food has expanded from a single roasting line to multiple production facilities in California, supported by satellite distribution centers to ensure efficient delivery and inventory management.