10-Q

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C.  20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

[X]	QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
	For the quarterly period ended March 28, 2020
	or
[  ]	TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
	For the transition period from __________to_________
	Commission File Number 1-5039

WEIS MARKETS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

PENNSYLVANIA (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)	24-0755415 (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
1000 S. Second Street P. O. Box 471 Sunbury,  Pennsylvania (Address of principal executive offices)	17801-0471 (Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (570) 286-4571 Registrant's web address:  www.weismarkets.com

Not Applicable
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes [X]  No [   ]

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files).   Yes [X]  No [   ]

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company.  See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,”  “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large Accelerated Filer  [  ]	Accelerated Filer  [X]
Non-accelerated Filer   [  ]	Smaller Reporting Company  [  ]
	Emerging Growth Company  [  ]

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.  [   ]

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).  Yes [   ]  No [X]

Securities registered pursuant to section 12(b) of the act:

Title of each class	Trading symbol	Name of exchange on which registered
Common stock, no par value	WMK	New York Stock Exchange

As of May 7, 2020, there were issued and outstanding 26,898,443 shares of the registrant’s common stock.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

FORM 10-Q	Page
Part I. Financial Information
Item 1. Financial Statements
Consolidated Balance Sheets	1
Consolidated Statements of Income	2
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income	3
Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity	4
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows	5
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements	6
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	11
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk	18
Item 4. Controls and Procedures	18
Part II. Other Information
Item 1a. Risk Factors	19
Item 6. Exhibits	20
Signatures	21
Exhibit 31.1 Rule 13a-14(a) Certification - CEO
Exhibit 31.2 Rule 13a-14(a) Certification - CFO
Exhibit 32 Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350

WEIS MARKETS, INC.

PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM I – FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(unaudited)

(dollars in thousands)	March 28, 2020		December 28, 2019
Assets
Current:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	158,279	$	66,871
Marketable securities		62,049		63,538
SERP investment		16,350		18,935
Accounts receivable, net		56,952		55,764
Inventories		233,421		279,806
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		24,683		23,378
Total current assets		551,734		508,292
Property and equipment, net		886,856		886,928
Operating lease right-to-use		207,735		210,196
Goodwill		52,330		52,330
Intangible and other assets, net		17,709		17,816
Total assets	$	1,716,364	$	1,675,562
Liabilities
Current:
Accounts payable	$	208,027	$	180,718
Accrued expenses		35,382		39,528
Operating leases		38,741		39,114
Accrued self-insurance		15,797		15,719
Deferred revenue, net		6,337		8,662
Income taxes payable		17,525		8,197
Total current liabilities		321,809		291,938
Postretirement benefit obligations		18,721		22,143
Accrued self-insurance		17,621		17,625
Operating leases		177,371		179,654
Deferred income taxes		97,056		97,041
Other		6,601		8,416
Total liabilities		639,179		616,817
Shareholders’ Equity
Common stock, no par value, 100,800,000 shares authorized, 33,047,807 shares issued,
26,898,443 shares outstanding		9,949		9,949
Retained earnings		1,216,524		1,198,173
Accumulated other comprehensive income
(Net of deferred taxes of $629 in 2020 and $593 in 2019)		1,569		1,480
		1,228,042		1,209,602
Treasury stock at cost, 6,149,364 shares		(150,857)		(150,857)
Total shareholders’ equity		1,077,185		1,058,745
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$	1,716,364	$	1,675,562

See accompanying notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(unaudited)

	13 Weeks Ended
(dollars in thousands, except shares and per share amounts)	March 28, 2020		March 30, 2019
Net sales	$	985,820	$	876,718
Cost of sales, including advertising, warehousing and distribution expenses		721,673		647,166
Gross profit on sales		264,147		229,552
Operating, general and administrative expenses		226,719		211,732
Income from operations		37,428		17,820
Investment income (loss) and interest expense		(4,019)		2,895
Other income (expense)		2,676		(1,841)
Income before provision for income taxes		36,085		18,874
Provision for income taxes		9,396		4,570
Net income	$	26,689	$	14,304
Weighted-average shares outstanding, basic and diluted		26,898,443		26,898,443
Cash dividends per share	$	0.31	$	0.31
Basic and diluted earnings per share	$	0.99	$	0.53

See accompanying notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(unaudited)

	13 Weeks Ended
(dollars in thousands)	March 28, 2020		March 30, 2019
Net income	$	26,689	$	14,304
Other comprehensive income (loss) by component, net of tax:
Available-for-sale marketable securities
Unrealized holding gains (losses) arising during period
(Net of deferred taxes of $38 and $243, respectively for the thirteen Weeks Ended)		95		621
Reclassification adjustment for (gains) losses included in net income
(Net of deferred taxes of $2 and $0, respectively for the thirteen Weeks Ended)		(6)		-
Other comprehensive income gain (loss), net of tax		89		621
Comprehensive income, net of tax	$	26,778	$	14,925

See accompanying notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

(unaudited)

						Accumulated
(dollars in thousands, except shares)						Other						Total
For Thirteen Weeks Ended	Common Stock			Retained		Comprehensive		Treasury Stock				Shareholders’
March 28, 2020 and March 30, 2019	Shares	Amount		Earnings		Income (Loss)		Shares		Amount		Equity
Balance at December 28, 2019	33,047,807	$	9,949	$	1,198,173	$	1,480		6,149,364	$	(150,857)	$	1,058,745
Net Income	—		—		26,689		—		—		—		26,689
Other comprehensive loss, net of
reclassification adjustments and tax	—		—		—		89		—		—		89
Dividends paid	—		—		(8,339)		—		—		—		(8,339)
Balance at March 28, 2020	33,047,807	$	9,949	$	1,216,524	$	1,569		6,149,364	$	(150,857)	$	1,077,185
Balance at December 29, 2018	33,047,807	$	9,949	$	1,163,545	$	262		6,149,364	$	(150,857)	$	1,022,899
Net income	—		—		14,304		—		—		—		14,304
Other comprehensive income, net of
reclassification adjustments and tax	—		—		—		621		—		—		621
Dividends paid	—		—		(8,339)		—		—		—		(8,339)
Balance at March 30, 2019	33,047,807	$	9,949	$	1,169,510	$	883		6,149,364	$	(150,857)	$	1,029,485

See accompanying notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(unaudited)

	13 Weeks Ended
(dollars in thousands)		March 28, 2020		March 30, 2019
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$	26,689	$	14,304
Adjustments to reconcile net income to
net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization		23,886		23,125
Losson disposition of fixed assets		1,425		608
(Gain) on sale of marketable securities		(8)		-
Unrealized (gain) lossin value of equity securities		1,922		(625)
Deferred income taxes		(21)		(1,014)
Unrealized (gain) loss in SERP		2,676		(1,008)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Inventories		46,385		138
Accounts receivable and prepaid expenses		(2,492)		9,894
Accounts payable and other liabilities		14,919		(18,912)
Income taxes		9,329		5,553
Other		53		588
Net cash provided by operating activities		124,763		32,651
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchase of property and equipment		(24,848)		(24,444)
Proceeds from the sale of property and equipment		161		84
Purchase of marketable securities		(2,079)		(3,960)
Proceeds from maturities of marketable securities		1,800		235
Purchase of intangible assets		41		(540)
Change in SERP investment		(91)		(1,708)
Net cash used in investing activities		(25,016)		(30,333)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Dividends paid		(8,339)		(8,339)
Net cash used in financing activities		(8,339)		(8,339)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents		91,408		(6,021)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year		66,871		37,808
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	158,279	$	31,787

See accompanying notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.  In the first thirteenweeks of 2020, there was $89thousand cash paid for income taxes compared to$51thousand in 2019 for the same period.  Cash paid for interest related to long-term debt was $10 thousand and $36 thousand in the first thirteenweeks of 2020 and 2019, respectively.

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

(1) Significant Accounting Policies
Basis of Presentation:  The accompanying unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States for interim financial information and with the instructions for Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X.  In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring deferrals and accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included.  The operating results for the periods presented are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year.  The Company has evaluated subsequent events for disclosure through the date of issuance of the accompanying unaudited consolidated interim financial statements and there were no material subsequent events which require additional disclosure.  For further information, refer to the Consolidated Financial Statements and footnotes thereto included in the Company's latest Annual Report on Form 10-K.   

(2) Current Relevant Accounting Standards

The Company regularly monitors recently issued accounting standards and assesses their applicability and impact.  The Company believes that there are no accounting standard updates that have or will have a material or significant impact on the Company's accounting policies.

(3)  Marketable Securities

The Company’s marketable securities are all classified as available-for-sale within “Current Assets” in the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets.  FASB has established three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value:

Level 1  Observable inputs such as quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;

Level 2  Observable inputs, other than Level 1 inputs in active markets, that are observable either directly or indirectly; and

Level 3  Unobservable inputs for which there is little or no market data, which require the reporting entity to develop its own assumptions.

The Company’s marketable securities valued using Level 1 inputs include highly liquid equity securities, for which quoted market prices are available.  The Company’s municipal bond portfolio is valued using Level 2 inputs.  The Company’s municipal bonds are valued using a combination of pricing for similar securities, recently executed transactions, cash flow models with yield curves and other pricing models utilizing observable inputs, which are considered Level 2 inputs.

For Level 2 investment valuation, the Company utilizes standard pricing procedures of its investment advisory firm which includes various third party pricing services.  These procedures also require specific price monitoring practices as well as pricing review reports, valuation oversight and pricing challenge procedures to maintain the most accurate representation of investment fair market value. 

The Company accrues interest on its bond portfolio throughout the life of each bond held.  Dividends from the equity securities are recognized as received.  Interest, dividends and unrealized gains and losses on equity securities are recognized in “Investment income and interest expense” on the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Income.  The Company recognized investment  loss of $4.0million in the first quarter of 2020, which included an unrealized loss in equity securities of $1.9 million. In the thirteen weeks ending March 30,  2019, the Company recognized investment income of $2.9 million, which included unrealized gains in equity securities of $625 thousand.  

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

(3)  Marketable Securities (continued)

Marketable securities, as of March 28, 2020 and December 28, 2019, consisted of:

			Gross		Gross
(dollars in thousands)	Amortized		Unrealized		Unrealized		Fair
March 28, 2020	Cost		Holding Gains		Holding Losses		Value
Available-for-sale:
Level 1
Equity securities							$	7,278
Level 2
Municipal bonds	$	52,572	$	2,272	$	(73)		54,771
	$	52,572	$	2,272	$	(73)	$	62,049

			Gross		Gross
(dollars in thousands)	Amortized		Unrealized		Unrealized		Fair
December 28, 2019	Cost		Holding Gains		Holding Losses		Value
Available-for-sale:
Level 1
Equity securities							$	9,201
Level 2
Municipal bonds	$	52,264	$	2,091	$	(18)		54,337
	$	52,264	$	2,091	$	(18)	$	63,538

Maturities of marketable securities classified as available-for-sale at March 28, 2020, were as follows:

		Amortized		Fair
(dollars in thousands)		Cost		Value
Available-for-sale:
Due within one year	$	5,437	$	5,457
Due after one year through five years		28,190		28,996
Due after five years through ten years		18,945		20,318
	$	52,572	$	54,771

SERP Investments

The Company also maintains a non-qualified supplemental executive retirement plan for certain of its associates which allows them to defer income to future periods.  Participants in the plans earn a return on their deferrals based on mutual fund investments.  The Company chooses to invest in the underlying mutual fund investments to offset the liability associated with the non-qualified deferred compensation plans.  Such investments are reported on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets as “SERP investment,” are classified as trading securities and are measured at fair value using Level 1 inputs with gains and losses included in “Investment income and interest expense” on the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Income.  The changes in the underlying liability to the associates are recorded in “Other income (expense).”

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

(4)  Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

All balances in accumulated other comprehensive income are related to available-for-sale marketable securities.  The following table sets forth the balance of the Company’s accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax. 

		Unrealized Gains
		on Available-for-Sale
(dollars in thousands)		Marketable Securities
Accumulated other comprehensive income balance as of December 28, 2019	$	1,480
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications		95
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income		(6)
Net current period change in other comprehensive income		89
Accumulated other comprehensive income balance as of March 28, 2020	$	1,569

The following table sets forth the effects on net income of the amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income for the periods ended March 28, 2020 and March 30, 2019.

		Amounts Reclassified from
		Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income to the
		Consolidated Statements of Income
		13 Weeks Ended
(dollars in thousands)	Location	March 28, 2020		March 30, 2019
Unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale marketable securities
	Investment income (loss) and interest expense	$	(8)	$	-
	Provision for income taxes		2		-
Total amount reclassified, net of tax		$	(6)	$	-

(5)Long-Term Debt

On September 1, 2016 Weis Markets entered into a revolving credit agreement with Wells Fargo Bank, National Association (the “Credit Agreement”), which was amended on August 21, 2019 and matures on September 1, 2022.  The Credit Agreement 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 March 28, 2020, the availability under the revolving credit agreement was $24.0 million, net of $6.0 million letters of credit.  The letters of credit are maintained primarily to support performance, payment, deposit or surety obligations of the Company.

Interest expense related to long-term debt was $9thousand and $18 thousand in the thirteen weeks ended March 28, 2020 and March 30, 2019, respectively. 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

(6) Revenue Recognition

The Chief Operating Officer, the Company’s chief operating decision maker, analyzes store operational revenues by geographical area but each area offers customers similar product, has similar distribution methods, and is supported by centralized management processes.  The Company’s operations are reported as a single reportable segment.

The following table represents net sales by type of product for the thirteen-week periods ending March 28, 2020 and March 30, 2019:

	13 Weeks Ended
(dollars in thousands)	March 28, 2020				March 30, 2019
Grocery	$	863,747	87.6	%	$	766,901	87.5	%
Pharmacy		89,333	9.1			81,781	9.3
Fuel		29,967	3.0			26,465	3.0
Manufacturing		2,773	0.3			1,571	0.2
Total net sales	$	985,820	100.0	%	$	876,718	100.0	%

(7) Leases

As of March 28, 2020, the Company leased approximately51% of its open store facilities under operating leases that expire at various dates through 2035, with the remaining store facilities being owned.  These leases generally provide for fixed annual rentals; however, several provide for minimum annual rentals plus variable lease costs related to real estate taxes and insurance as well as contingent rentals based on a percentage of annual sales or increases periodically based on inflation.  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.  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.”

The following is a schedule of the lease costs included in “Operating, general and administrative expenses” for the thirteen weeks ended March 28, 2020 and March 30, 2019.

(dollars in thousands)	2020		2019
Operating lease cost	$	11,504	$	11,641
Variable lease cost		2,667		2,643
Lease or sublease income		(2,037)		(1,874)
Net lease cost	$	12,134	$	12,410

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

(8) Prior Year Reclassification

As of December 28, 2019, the Company reclassified non-service components of the Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (SERP) benefit obligation separately from the service cost component. These non-service components totaling $1.8 million as of March 30, 2019 were reclassified to “Other income (expense)”.  The Company recognizes service cost components in “Operating, general and administrative costs”.

The tables below summarize the effects of the reclassifications of previously reported Consolidated Financial Statements for the fiscal quarter ended March 30, 2019.

	March 30, 2019
Consolidated Statements of Income	As Previously
(dollars in thousands)	Reported		Reclassifications		As Adjusted
Operating, general and administrative expenses	$	213,573	$	(1,841)	$	211,732
Income from operations		15,979		1,841		17,820
Other income (expense)		-		(1,841)		(1,841)

	March 30, 2019
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows	As Previously
(dollars in thousands)	Reported		Reclassifications		As Adjusted
Unrealized (gain) loss in SERP	$	-	$	(1,008)	$	(1,008)
Net cash provided by operating activities		33,659		(1,008)		32,651
Change in SERP investment		(2,716)		1,008		(1,708)
Net cash used in investing activities		(31,341)		1,008		(30,333)

(9) COVID-19

On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared that the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) had become a pandemic, and on March 13, the U.S. President declared a National Emergency concerning the disease. Additionally, in March 2020, state governments in the Company’s geographic operating area began instituting preventative shut down measures in order to combat the novel coronavirus pandemic.  The coronavirus and actions taken to mitigate the spread of it have had and are expected to continue to have an adverse impact on the economies and financial markets of the geographical area in which the Company operates.  On March 27, 2020, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) was enacted to amongst other provisions, provide emergency assistance for individuals, families and businesses affected by the novel coronavirus pandemic.

The Company’s business being deemed essential resulted in incremental financial performance that may not be indicative of future financial results and there remains uncertainty and increased risks concerning its employees, customers, supply chain and government regulation (see Forward-Looking Statements).

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ITEM 2.  MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following discussion and analysis of Weis Markets, Inc.’s (the “Company”) financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with the unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements and related notes included in Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, the Company’s audited Consolidated Financial Statements and the related notes included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 28, 2019, filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, as well as the cautionary statement captioned "Forward-Looking Statements" immediately following this analysis.

Company Summary

Weis Markets is a conventional supermarket chain that operates 197 retail stores with over 23,500 associates located in Pennsylvania and six surrounding states: Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Virginia and West Virginia.  Its products include groceries, dairy products, frozen foods, meats, seafood, fresh produce, floral, pharmacy services, deli products, prepared foods, bakery products, beer and wine, fuel and general merchandise items, such as health and beauty care and household products.  The store product selection includes national, local and private brands and the Company promotes by using Everyday Lower Price; Low Price Guarantee; Low, Low Price; and Loyalty programs.  The Loyalty program includes fuel rewards that may be redeemed at the Company’s fuel stations or one of its third-party fuel station partners.

On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared that the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) had become a pandemic, and on March 13, the U.S. President declared a National Emergency concerning the disease. Additionally, in March 2020, state governments in the Company’s geographic operating area began instituting preventative shut down measures in order to combat the novel coronavirus pandemic.  The Company’s business was deemed essential and thus its stores have remained open during this time period, and sales, costs and profits have increased.  Although the Company sees similar sales and profit results extending into the beginning of the next quarter, the Company is not able to speculate how the ensuing economy or unknown future related expenses will affect it after the governmental novel coronavirus pandemic measures have ended.  The closure of other food sources and government stimulus payments to affected individuals have been accretive to our sales; however, the Company also faces new and increased risks  concerning its employees, government regulation and supply chain (see Forward-Looking Statements, below).

The Company advertises its products and promotes its brand through radio ads; e-mail blasts; and on-line via its web site, social media and mobile applications.  Printed circulars have been used extensively on a weekly basis to advertise featured items.  The Company promotes by using Everyday Lower Price, Low Price Guarantee, Low, Low Price and utilizes a loyalty marketing program, “Weis Club Preferred Shopper,” which enables customers to receive discounts, promotions and in-store and fuel rewards.  During the current novel coronavirus pandemic, the Company has eliminated its use of weekly newspaper circulars which resulted in a cost savings. At this point the Company has not determined if its use of printed circulars will be continued after the end of the pandemic.

Utilizing its own centrally located distribution center and transportation fleet, Weis Markets self distributes approximately 67% of product with the remaining being supplied by direct store vendors.  In addition, the Company has three manufacturing facilities which process milk, ice cream and fresh meat products primarily for the Company’s stores but serve other companies as well.  The corporate offices are located in Sunbury, PA where the Company was founded in 1912.  The Company has implemented current CDC guidelines to attempt to ensure the continuity of its distribution center and fleet.

The Company continues to innovate and remain relevant to industry trends and offering customer convenience by presenting

programs like “Weis 2 Go Online” ordering with curbside pickup and home delivery.  In the first quarter of 2020, the Company offered Weis 2 Go Online curbside pickup in 153 of its locations.  During the third quarter of 2018 the Company began offering home delivery with Shipt, and currently offers this convenience to customers in 173 different locations.  Due to the surge in volume created by the novel coronavirus pandemic, the Company temporarily disabled Weis 2 Go Online on March 14, 2020 but maintained home delivery service through Shipt.  All stores have resumed curbside pickup as of April 5, 2020.  During the pandemic weekly sales through Weis 2 Go Online have increased between 200 and 400 percent.

In response to the novel coronavirus pandemic, the Company has implemented a COVID-19 prevention program to focus on providing a safe work and shopping environment.  These measures include but are not limited to: adjusting store hours, special store hours for the vulnerable and first responders, installing sneeze guards at customer interfacing locations, robust cleaning and sanitizing efforts, social distancing markers, body temperature check stations for employees, and educating employees and customers on the importance of following the Center for Disease Control’s guidelines for illness prevention.

The Company maintains a COVID-19 prevention website at https://www.weismarkets.com/statement-weis-markets-chairman-and-chief-executive-officer.

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ITEM 2.  MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

(continued)

Results of Operations

Analysis of Consolidated Statements of Income
							Percentage Changes
	13 Weeks Ended						2020 vs. 2019
(dollars in thousands except per share amounts)	March 28, 2020			March 30, 2019			13 Weeks Ended
Net sales	$	985,820		$	876,718			12.4	%
Cost of sales, including advertising, warehousing and distribution expenses		721,673			647,166			11.5
Gross profit on sales		264,147			229,552			15.1
Gross profit margin		26.8	%		26.2	%
Operating, general and administrative expenses		226,719			211,732			7.1
O, G & A, percent of net sales		23.0	%		24.2	%
Income from operations		37,428			17,820			110.0
Operating margin		3.8	%		2.0	%
Investment income and interest expense		(4,019)			2,895			(238.8)
Investment income and interest expense, percent of net sales		(0.4)	%		0.3	%
Other income (expense)		2,676			(1,841)			245.4
Other income (expense), percent of net sales		0.3	%		(0.2)	%
Income before provision for income taxes		36,085			18,874			91.2
Income before provision for income taxes, percent of net sales		3.7	%		2.2	%
Provision for income taxes		9,396			4,570			105.6
Effective income tax rate		26.0	%		24.2	%
Net income	$	26,689		$	14,304			86.6	%
Net income, percent of net sales		2.7	%		1.6	%
Basic and diluted earnings per share	$	0.99		$	0.53			86.8	%

Net Sales

Analysis of Sales

	Percentage Changes
	2020 vs. 2019
March 28, 2020	13 Weeks Ended
Net sales		12.4	%
Net sales, excluding fuel sales		12.4
Comparable store sales		12.8
Comparable store sales, excluding fuel sales		12.9
Comparable store sales, adjusted for the novel coronavirus pandemic		1.5
Comparable store sales, adjusted for the novel coronavirus pandemic, excluding fuel sales		1.2	%

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 quarters.  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.

The Company’s first quarter sales benefited from government regulations resulting from the novel coronavirus pandemic.  Management estimates that the incremental sales impact for comparative purposes was approximately $97.9 million and has excluded it from the 2020 comparable store sales total.

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ITEM 2.  MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

(continued)

Results of Operations (continued)

Net Sales (continued)

Analysis of Sales (continued)

According to the latest U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ report, the annual Seasonally Adjusted Food-at-Home Consumer Price Index increased 1.1% compared to an increase of 0.9% for the same period last year.  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. Department of Energy, the thirteen-week average price of gasoline in the Central Atlantic States increased 1.8% or $0.05 per gallon in the first quarter of 2020 compared to the same quarter in 2019.

Comparable store sales for the first quarter of 2020 is positive compared to the same period a year ago, adjusted for the impact of the novel coronavirus pandemic, with increases of 1.5% with fuel and 1.2% without fuel.  The Company’s first quarter sales were favorably impacted as a result of increased sales demand related to the novel coronavirus pandemic as well as increasing market share.  For the first two months of the first quarter of 2020, the lack of winter storms decremented sales compared to the same months in 2019.

Although the Company experienced retail inflation and deflation in various commodities for the periods presented, the recent novel coronavirus pandemic has caused uncertainty about future economic conditions and may change future product mix.  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.  Management remains confident in its ability to generate sales growth in a highly competitive environment, but also understands some competitors have greater financial resources and could use these resources to take measures which could adversely affect the Company's competitive position.

Cost of Sales and Gross Profit

Cost of sales consists of direct product costs (net of discounts and allowances), net advertising costs, distribution center and transportation costs, as well as manufacturing facility operations.  Increased sales volume resulted in an increase in cost of sales.  Both direct product cost and distribution cost increase when sales volume increases.

Gross profit on sales for the first quarter 2020 is positive when compared to the same period in 2019, with an increase of 0.6%. The increase in gross profit rate is attributable to a change in sales mix along with increased fresh department sell through, which reduced the amount of product loss.

Non-cash LIFO inventory valuation adjustments represent expense of $1.5 million in the first thirteen weeks of 2020, compared to expense of $200 thousand in 2019.  Although the Company experienced cost inflation and deflation in various commodities for the periods presented, the recent novel coronavirus pandemic has caused uncertainty about future economic conditions.  Due to this uncertainty, management has estimated a greater annual increase in LIFO expense than it has in previous years due to expected product cost inflation by year end.

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ITEM 2.  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 operating, general and administrative expenses are driven by sales volume.

Employee-related costs such as wages, employer paid taxes, health care benefits and retirement plans, comprise approximately 62% of the total “Operating, general and administrative expenses.”  As a percent of sales, direct store labor decreased 0.8% in the first quarter of 2020 when compared to the same period in 2019.  Due to the novel coronavirus pandemic, the Company’s hiring rate has increased approximately 300% in response to the increase in demand in stores, as well as distribution needs.  The Company also issued a temporary pay increase for essential employees in stores and distribution; hourlystore associates are receiving $2 per hour additional wages.

Depreciation and amortization expense charged to “Operating, general and administrative expenses” was $21.7 million, or 2.2% of net sales during the first quarter of 2020 compared to $21.0 million, or 2.4% of net sales during the first quarter of 2019.  See the Liquidity and Capital Resources section for further information regarding the Company’s capital expansion program.

A breakdown of the material increases (decreases) as a percent of sales in "Operating, general and administrative expenses" is as follows:
	13 Weeks Ended
(dollars in thousands)	Increase		Increase (Decrease)
March 28, 2020	(Decrease)		as a % of sales
Direct store labor		3,458	(0.8)	%
Fixed expense		1,130	(0.4)

Fixed expenses include occupancy costs, depreciation and amortization and insurance expenses.  Althrough fixed expenses have remained stable from a cost perspective, the increase in sales has caused a decrease in the percent of sales rate.

The majority of the operating, general and administrative expenses as a percent of sales presented for the first quarter of 2020 have benefited in comparison with the 2019 percent of sales due to the increase in sales casued by the novel coronavirus pandemic and, to a lesser degree, the closure of unprofitable stores early in the quarter. Due to the nature of fixed expenses, management expects less variability when analyzed as a percent of sales, relative to the majority of operating, general and administrative expenses.

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ITEM 2.  MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Provision for Income Taxes

The effective income tax rate was 26.0%  and 24.2% for the first quarter of 2020 and 2019, respectively.  Historically, the effective income tax rate differed from the federal statutory rate, primarily due to the effect of state taxes, net of permanent differences.

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 August 21, 2019, with Wells Fargo Bank, NA (the “Credit Agreement”).  The Credit Agreement matures on September 1, 2022 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 March 28, 2020, the availability under the revolving credit agreement was $24.0 million with $6.0 million of letters of credit outstanding.  The letters of credit are maintained primarily to support performance, payment, deposit or surety obligations of the Company.

The Company’s investment portfolio consists of high-grade bonds with maturity dates between one and 10 years and three long-held high yield, large capitalized public company equity securities.  The portfolio totaled $62.0 million as of March 28, 2020.  Management anticipates maintaining the investment portfolio but has the ability to liquidate if needed.  The novel coronavirus pandemic has created volatility in capital markets, which has negatively impacted the Company’s investment portfolio. 

The Company’s capital expansion 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 currently plans to invest approximately $86 million in its capital expansion program in 2020.  However, management’s ability to complete its current plans will depend upon the governmental jurisdictions in which the Company operates and preventative shut down mandates by such jurisdictions regarding the novel coronavirus pandemic.

The Company expects that cash generated from operations and cash available under the Credit Agreement will fund its working capital requirements, debt requirements, capital expansion program, acquisitions and dividends.  The Company has no other commitment of capital resources as of March 28, 2020, other than the lease commitments on its store facilities and transportation equipment under operating leases that expire at various dates through 2035.

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.  The Company has recently entered into a brokerage agreement with Wells Fargo Securities, LLC to facilitate possible share repurchases.

Quarterly Cash Dividends

At its regular meeting held in April, the Board of Directors unanimously approved a quarterly dividend of $0.31 per share, payable on May 26, 2020 to shareholders of record on May 11, 2020.  The Company expects to continue paying regular cash dividends on a quarterly basis. However, the Board of Directors reconsiders the declaration of dividends quarterly. 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 results of operations, the financial condition of the Company and other factors which the Board of Directors deems relevant.

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ITEM 2.  MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

(continued)

Liquidity and Capital Resources (continued)

Cash Flow Information

	13 Weeks Ended
(dollars in thousands)	March 28, 2020		March 30, 2019		2020 vs. 2019
Net cash provided by (used in):
Operating activities	$	124,763	$	32,651	$	92,112
Investing activities		(25,016)		(30,333)		5,317
Financing activities		(8,339)		(8,339)		-

Operating

Cash flows from operating activities increased $92.1 million in the first thirteen weeks of 2020 compared to the first thirteen weeks of 2019.  Management attributes this increase to increased sales volume resulting from the novel coronavirus pandemic.Sales and profit increased substantially over the same period last year, while inventory volume has sold down in the distribution center, as well as in stores.

Investing

Property and equipment purchases during the first thirteen weeks of 2020 totaled $24.8 million compared to $24.4 million in the first thirteen weeks of 2019.  As a percentage of sales, capital expenditures were 2.5% in the first thirteen weeks of 2020 and2.8% in the first thirteen weeks of 2019.  In 2020, the Company plans to maintain or increase its marketable securities portfolio.

Financing

The Company paid dividends of $8.3 million in the first thirteen weeks of 2020 and $8.3 million in the first thirteen weeks of 2019.  The Company has not had an obligation on the Credit Agreement since the second quarter of 2018.

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 included in the 2019 Annual Report on Form 10-K.  There have been no changes to the Significant Accounting Policies since the Company filed its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 28, 2019.

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ITEM 2.  MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Forward-Looking Statements

In addition to historical information, this Form 10-Q 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.  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.  Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which reflect management's analysis only as of the date hereof.  The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly revise or update these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that arise after the date hereof.  Readers should carefully review the risk factors described in other documents the Company files periodically with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared that the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) had become a pandemic, and on March 13, the U.S. President declared a National Emergency concerning the disease.  Additionally, in March 2020, state governments in the Company’s geographic operating area began instituting preventative shut down measures in order to combat the novel coronavirus pandemic.  Management, at this time, cannot assess the ultimate economic impact to the Company, which will be determined by, among other things, the length of time that such circumstances continue, nor can the Company predict the effects of governmental and public responses to changing conditions.  Below are is a list of risks that management is monitoring:

· Employees - Reduced workforces due to the temporary inability to work caused by illness, quarantine, or government mandates.

· Supply Chain – Interruption in the Company’s supply chain due to having to suspend operations at its centrally located distribution center or vendors not being able to supply the Company because of their own suspended operations.

· Lawsuits – Future litigation arising from issues concerning the novelcoronavirus.  

· Future government regulation - Future laws, regulations, interpretations, administrative orders, or applications that may have an adverse impact on the Company’s operations and costs.

· Customer trends – Changes in the methods in which customers procure the Company’s products.

· Cyber security – Increased Cyber-attacks due to “work at home” requirements.

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ITEM 3.  QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

Quantitative Disclosure - There have been no material changes in the Company's market risk during the fiscal quarter ended March 28, 2020.  Quantitative information is set forth in Item 7a on the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K under the caption “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk,” which was filed for the fiscal year ended December 28, 2019 and is incorporated herein by reference.

Qualitative Disclosure - This information is set forth in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K under the caption “Liquidity and Capital Resources,” within “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” which was filed for the fiscal year ended December 28, 2019 and is incorporated herein by reference.

ITEM 4.  CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

The Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer, together with the Company’s Disclosure Committee, evaluated the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures as of the fiscal quarter ended March 28, 2020.  Based on that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the end of the period covered by this report to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports filed or submitted by it under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, was recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and include controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in such reports was accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

In connection with the evaluation described above, there was no change in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting during the fiscal quarter ended March 28, 2020, that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. 

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PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1a. RISK FACTORS

In addition to risks and uncertainties in the ordinary course of business common to all businesses, an important update to the risk factors previously disclosed in Item 1a of Part I of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 28, 2019 is listed below, which could materially impact the Company’s future performance.The risk factor below and the risk factors included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K may be important to understanding statements in this Form 10-Q and should be read in conjunction with the unaudited consolidated financial statements and related notes in Part I, Item 1, “Financial Statements” and Part I, Item 2, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” of this Form 10-Q.

Our business and operations, and the operations of our suppliers, have been, and may in the future be adversely affected by epidemics or pandemics such as the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic outbreak.

We may face risks related to health epidemics and pandemics or other outbreaks of communicable diseases. The global spread of COVID-19 has created significant volatility, uncertainty and economic disruption.  The Company’s business was deemed essential during the novel coronavirus pandemic and the Company is committed to maintaining a safe work and shopping environment.  Management, at this time, cannot assess the ultimate economic impact to the Company, which will be determined by, among other things, the length of time that such circumstances continue, nor can the Company predict the effects of governmental and public responses to changing conditions.  The risks and uncertainties surrounding the coronavirus pandemic are broad however below is a list of risks management is monitoring which could have a material impact on the Company’s business:

· Employees - Reduced workforces due to the temporary inability to work caused by illness, quarantine, or government mandates.

· Supply Chain – Interruption in the Company’s supply chain due to having to suspend operations at its centrally located distribution center or vendors not being able to supply the Company because of their own suspended operations.

· Lawsuits – Future litigation arising from issues concerning the novel coronavirus.  

· Future government regulation - Future laws, regulations, interpretations, administrative orders, or applications that may have an adverse impact on the Company’s operations and costs.

· Customer trends – Changes in the methods in which customers procure the Company’s products.

· Cyber security – Increased Cyber-attacks due to “work at home” requirements.

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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

Exhibits

Exhibit 31.1 Rule a-14(a) Certification - CEO

Exhibit 31.2 Rule 13a-14(a) Certification - CFO

Exhibit 32 Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

		WEIS MARKETS, INC.
		(Registrant)
Date:	5/7/2020	/S/Jonathan H. Weis
		Jonathan H. Weis
		Chairman,
		President and Chief Executive Officer
		(Principal Executive Officer)
Date:	5/7/2020	/S/Scott F. Frost
		Scott F. Frost
		Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
		and Treasurer
		(Principal Financial Officer)

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EX-31.1

Exhibit 31.1

WEIS MARKETS, INC.

CERTIFICATION- CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

I, Jonathan H. Weis, certify that:

1.  I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Weis Markets, Inc.;

2.  Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the periods covered by this report;

3.  Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4.  The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

a)  designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b)  designed such internal controls over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting tobe designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c)  evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report ourconclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d)  disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred duringthe registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5.  The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal controlover financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a)  all significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal controls over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b)  any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date:	May 7, 2020	/S/Jonathan H. Weis
		Jonathan H. Weis
		Chairman,
		President and Chief Executive Officer

EX-31.2

Exhibit 31.2

WEIS MARKETS, INC.

CERTIFICATION- CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

I, Scott F. Frost, certify that:

1.  I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Weis Markets, Inc.;

2.  Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the periods covered by this report;

3.  Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly presentin all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4.  The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

a)  designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b)  designed such internal controls over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting tobe designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c)  evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d)  disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred duringthe registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5.  The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal controlover financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a)  all significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal controls over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b)  any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date:	May 7, 2020	/S/Scott F. Frost
		Scott F. Frost
		Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
		and Treasurer

EX-32

Exhibit 32

WEIS MARKETS, INC.

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO
18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO
SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

In connection with the quarterly report of Weis Markets, Inc. (the "Company") on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended March 28, 2020, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the "Report"), we, Jonathan H. Weis, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Scott F. Frost, Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, of the Company, certify, pursuant to and for purposes of 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:

(1) to my knowledge the Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

(2) the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

/S/ Jonathan H. Weis

Jonathan H. Weis

Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer

05/07/20

/S/ Scott F. Frost

Scott F. Frost

Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

05/07/20

The foregoing certification is being furnished solely pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Section 1350 of Chapter 63 of Title 18 of the United States Code) and is not being filed as part of the report or as a separate disclosure document.

A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906 has been provided to Weis Markets, Inc. and will be retained by Weis Markets, Inc. and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.

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Prior Year Reclassification (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 28, 2020	Mar. 30, 2019
Error Corrections and Prior Period Adjustments Restatement [Line Items]
Other income (expense)	$ (2,676)	$ 1,841
Reclassifications [Member]
Error Corrections and Prior Period Adjustments Restatement [Line Items]
Other income (expense)		$ 1,841

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Long-Term Debt (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 28, 2020	Mar. 30, 2019
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Interest Expense, Debt	$ 9,000	$ 18,000
Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity	30,000,000
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity	24,000,000
Line of Credit [Member] | Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Line of credit facility, discretionary amount available	70,000,000
Letter of Credit [Member] | Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Amount of facility borrowed	$ 6,000,000

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Marketable Securities

3 Months Ended

Mar. 28, 2020

Marketable Securities [Abstract]

Marketable Securities

(3)  Marketable Securities

The Company’s marketable securities are all classified as available-for-sale within “Current Assets” in the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets.  FASB has established three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value:

Level 1  Observable inputs such as quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;

Level 2  Observable inputs, other than Level 1 inputs in active markets, that are observable either directly or indirectly; and

Level 3  Unobservable inputs for which there is little or no market data, which require the reporting entity to develop its own assumptions.

The Company’s marketable securities valued using Level 1 inputs include highly liquid equity securities, for which quoted market prices are available.  The Company’s municipal bond portfolio is valued using Level 2 inputs.  The Company’s municipal bonds are valued using a combination of pricing for similar securities, recently executed transactions, cash flow models with yield curves and other pricing models utilizing observable inputs, which are considered Level 2 inputs.

For Level 2 investment valuation, the Company utilizes standard pricing procedures of its investment advisory firm which includes various third party pricing services.  These procedures also require specific price monitoring practices as well as pricing review reports, valuation oversight and pricing challenge procedures to maintain the most accurate representation of investment fair market value. 

The Company accrues interest on its bond portfolio throughout the life of each bond held.  Dividends from the equity securities are recognized as received.  Interest, dividends and unrealized gains and losses on equity securities are recognized in “Investment income and interest expense” on the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Income.  The Company recognized investment  loss of $4.0million in the first quarter of 2020, which included an unrealized loss in equity securities of $1.9 million. In the thirteen weeks ending March 30,  2019, the Company recognized investment income of $2.9 million, which included unrealized gains in equity securities of $625 thousand.  

(3)  Marketable Securities (continued)

Marketable securities, as of March 28, 2020 and December 28, 2019, consisted of:

			Gross		Gross
(dollars in thousands)	Amortized		Unrealized		Unrealized		Fair
March 28, 2020	Cost		Holding Gains		Holding Losses		Value
Available-for-sale:
Level 1
Equity securities							$	7,278
Level 2
Municipal bonds	$	52,572	$	2,272	$	(73)		54,771
	$	52,572	$	2,272	$	(73)	$	62,049

			Gross		Gross
(dollars in thousands)	Amortized		Unrealized		Unrealized		Fair
December 28, 2019	Cost		Holding Gains		Holding Losses		Value
Available-for-sale:
Level 1
Equity securities							$	9,201
Level 2
Municipal bonds	$	52,264	$	2,091	$	(18)		54,337
	$	52,264	$	2,091	$	(18)	$	63,538

Maturities of marketable securities classified as available-for-sale at March 28, 2020, were as follows:

		Amortized		Fair
(dollars in thousands)		Cost		Value
Available-for-sale:
Due within one year	$	5,437	$	5,457
Due after one year through five years		28,190		28,996
Due after five years through ten years		18,945		20,318
	$	52,572	$	54,771

SERP Investments

The Company also maintains a non-qualified supplemental executive retirement plan for certain of its associates which allows them to defer income to future periods.  Participants in the plans earn a return on their deferrals based on mutual fund investments.  The Company chooses to invest in the underlying mutual fund investments to offset the liability associated with the non-qualified deferred compensation plans.  Such investments are reported on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets as “SERP investment,” are classified as trading securities and are measured at fair value using Level 1 inputs with gains and losses included in “Investment income and interest expense” on the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Income.  The changes in the underlying liability to the associates are recorded in “Other income (expense).”

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Leases

3 Months Ended

Mar. 28, 2020

Leases [Abstract]

Leases

(7) Leases

As of March 28, 2020, the Company leased approximately 51% of its open store facilities under operating leases that expire at various dates through 2035, with the remaining store facilities being owned.  These leases generally provide for fixed annual rentals; however, several provide for minimum annual rentals plus variable lease costs related to real estate taxes and insurance as well as contingent rentals based on a percentage of annual sales or increases periodically based on inflation.  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.  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.”

The following is a schedule of the lease costs included in “Operating, general and administrative expenses” for the thirteen weeks ended March 28, 2020 and March 30, 2019.

(dollars in thousands)	2020		2019
Operating lease cost	$	11,504	$	11,641
Variable lease cost		2,667		2,643
Lease or sublease income		(2,037)		(1,874)
Net lease cost	$	12,134	$	12,410

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Document and Entity Information - shares	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 28, 2020	May 07, 2020
Cover [Abstract]
Document Type	10-Q
Document Quarterly Report	true
Document Period End Date	Mar. 28, 2020
Document Transition Report	false
Entity File Number	1-5039
Entity Registrant Name	WEIS MARKETS INC
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code	PA
Entity Tax Identification Number	24-0755415
Entity Address, Address Line One	1000 S. Second Street
Entity Address, Address Line Two	P. O. Box 471
Entity Address, City or Town	Sunbury
Entity Address, State or Province	PA
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code	17801-0471
City Area Code	570
Local Phone Number	286-4571
Title of 12(b) Security	Common stock, no par value
Trading Symbol	WMK
Security Exchange Name	NYSE
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Interactive Data Current	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Accelerated Filer
Entity Small Business	false
Entity Emerging Growth Company	false
Entity Shell Company	false
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		26,898,443
Amendment Flag	false
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q1
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2020
Entity Central Index Key	0000105418
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-26

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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 28, 2020	Mar. 30, 2019
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 26,689	$ 14,304
Available-for-sale marketable securities
Unrealized holding gains (losses) arising during period (Net of deferred taxes of $38 and $243, respectively for the thirteen Weeks Ended)	95	621
Reclassification adjustment for (gains) losses included in net income (Net of deferred taxes of $2 and $0, respectively for the thirteen Weeks Ended)	(6)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	89	621
Comprehensive income, net of tax	$ 26,778	$ 14,925

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Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 28, 2020	Mar. 30, 2019
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Income taxes paid	$ 89	$ 51
Interest paid	$ 10	$ 36

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Marketable Securities (Schedule Of Maturities of Marketable Securities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 28, 2020	Dec. 28, 2019
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	$ 52,572	$ 52,264
Marketable Securities, Excluding Equity Securities [Member]
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Amortized Cost, Due within one year	5,437
Amortized Cost, Due after one year through five years	28,190
Amortized Cost, Due after five years through ten years	18,945
Amortized Cost	52,572
Fair Value, Due within one year	5,457
Fair Value, Due after one year through five years	28,996
Fair Value, Due after five years through ten years	20,318
Fair Value	$ 54,771

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Current Relevant Accounting Standards (Policy)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 28, 2020

Current Relevant Accounting Standards [Abstract]

Current Relevant Accounting Standards

The Company regularly monitors recently issued accounting standards and assesses their applicability and impact.  The Company believes that there are no accounting standard updates that have or will have a material or significant impact on the Company's accounting policies.

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Leases (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 28, 2020

Leases [Abstract]

Schedule Of Lease Costs

(dollars in thousands)	2020		2019
Operating lease cost	$	11,504	$	11,641
Variable lease cost		2,667		2,643
Lease or sublease income		(2,037)		(1,874)
Net lease cost	$	12,134	$	12,410

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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 28, 2020	Mar. 30, 2019
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$ 26,689	$ 14,304
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	23,886	23,125
(Gain) Loss on disposition of fixed assets	1,425	608
(Gain) Loss on sale of marketable securities	(8)	0
Unrealized (gain) loss in value of equity securities	1,922	(625)
Deferred income taxes	(21)	(1,014)
Unrealized (gain) loss in SERP	2,676	(1,008)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Inventories	46,385	138
Accounts receivable and prepaid expenses	(2,492)	9,894
Accounts payable and other liabilities	14,919	(18,912)
Income taxes	9,329	5,553
Other	53	588
Net cash provided by operating activities	124,763	32,651
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchase of property and equipment	(24,848)	(24,444)
Proceeds from the sale of property and equipment	161	84
Purchase of marketable securities	(2,079)	(3,960)
Proceeds from maturities of marketable securities	1,800	235
Purchase of intangible assets	41	(540)
Change in SERP investment	(91)	(1,708)
Net cash used in investing activities	(25,016)	(30,333)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Dividends paid	(8,339)	(8,339)
Net cash used in financing activities	(8,339)	(8,339)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	91,408	(6,021)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	66,871	37,808
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$ 158,279	$ 31,787

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Consolidated Statements of Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 28, 2020	Mar. 30, 2019
Consolidated Statements of Income [Abstract]
Net sales	$ 985,820	$ 876,718
Cost of sales, including advertising, warehousing and distribution expenses	721,673	647,166
Gross profit on sales	264,147	229,552
Operating, general and administrative expenses	226,719	211,732
Income from operations	37,428	17,820
Investment income (loss) and interest expense	(4,019)	2,895
Other income (expense)	2,676	(1,841)
Income before provision for income taxes	36,085	18,874
Provision for income taxes	9,396	4,570
Net income	$ 26,689	$ 14,304
Weighted-average shares outstanding, basic and diluted	26,898,443	26,898,443
Cash dividends per share	$ 0.31	$ 0.31
Basic and diluted earnings per share	$ 0.99	$ 0.53

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Marketable Securities (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 28, 2020

Marketable Securities [Abstract]

Schedule Of Marketable Securities

Marketable securities, as of March 28, 2020 and December 28, 2019, consisted of:

			Gross		Gross
(dollars in thousands)	Amortized		Unrealized		Unrealized		Fair
March 28, 2020	Cost		Holding Gains		Holding Losses		Value
Available-for-sale:
Level 1
Equity securities							$	7,278
Level 2
Municipal bonds	$	52,572	$	2,272	$	(73)		54,771
	$	52,572	$	2,272	$	(73)	$	62,049

			Gross		Gross
(dollars in thousands)	Amortized		Unrealized		Unrealized		Fair
December 28, 2019	Cost		Holding Gains		Holding Losses		Value
Available-for-sale:
Level 1
Equity securities							$	9,201
Level 2
Municipal bonds	$	52,264	$	2,091	$	(18)		54,337
	$	52,264	$	2,091	$	(18)	$	63,538

Schedule Of Maturities Of Marketable Securities

Maturities of marketable securities classified as available-for-sale at March 28, 2020, were as follows:

		Amortized		Fair
(dollars in thousands)		Cost		Value
Available-for-sale:
Due within one year	$	5,437	$	5,457
Due after one year through five years		28,190		28,996
Due after five years through ten years		18,945		20,318
	$	52,572	$	54,771

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Prior Year Reclassification (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 28, 2020

Prior Year Reclassification [Abstract]

Summary Of Effect Of Restatement

	March 30, 2019
Consolidated Statements of Income	As Previously
(dollars in thousands)	Reported		Reclassifications		As Adjusted
Operating, general and administrative expenses	$	213,573	$	(1,841)	$	211,732
Income from operations		15,979		1,841		17,820
Other income (expense)		-		(1,841)		(1,841)

	March 30, 2019
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows	As Previously
(dollars in thousands)	Reported		Reclassifications		As Adjusted
Unrealized (gain) loss in SERP	$	-	$	(1,008)	$	(1,008)
Net cash provided by operating activities		33,659		(1,008)		32,651
Change in SERP investment		(2,716)		1,008		(1,708)
Net cash used in investing activities		(31,341)		1,008		(30,333)

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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Schedule Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income) (Details) - Unrealized Gains On Available-For-Sale Marketable Securities [Member] $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 28, 2020 USD ($)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated other comprehensive income balance, beginning balance	$ 1,480
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications	95
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	(6)
Net current period change in other comprehensive income	89
Accumulated other comprehensive income balance, ending balance	$ 1,569

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Leases (Schedule Of Lease Costs) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 28, 2020	Mar. 30, 2019
Leases [Abstract]
Operating lease cost	$ 11,504	$ 11,641
Variable lease cost	2,667	2,643
Lease or sublease income	(2,037)	(1,874)
Net lease cost	$ 12,134	$ 12,410

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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Schedule Of Reclassifications out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 28, 2020	Mar. 30, 2019
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Investment income (loss) and interest expense	$ (4,019)	$ 2,895
Provision for income taxes	(9,396)	(4,570)
Net income	26,689	14,304
Unrealized Gains On Available-For-Sale Marketable Securities [Member] | Reclassification Out Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Investment income (loss) and interest expense	(8)
Provision for income taxes	2
Net income	$ (6)

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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

3 Months Ended

Mar. 28, 2020

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract]

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

(4)  Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

All balances in accumulated other comprehensive income are related to available-for-sale marketable securities.  The following table sets forth the balance of the Company’s accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax. 

		Unrealized Gains
		on Available-for-Sale
(dollars in thousands)		Marketable Securities
Accumulated other comprehensive income balance as of December 28, 2019	$	1,480
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications		95
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income		(6)
Net current period change in other comprehensive income		89
Accumulated other comprehensive income balance as of March 28, 2020	$	1,569

The following table sets forth the effects on net income of the amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income for the periods ended March 28, 2020 and March 30, 2019.

		Amounts Reclassified from
		Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income to the
		Consolidated Statements of Income
		13 Weeks Ended
(dollars in thousands)	Location	March 28, 2020		March 30, 2019
Unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale marketable securities
	Investment income (loss) and interest expense	$	(8)	$	-
	Provision for income taxes		2		-
Total amount reclassified, net of tax		$	(6)	$	-

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Prior Year Reclassification

3 Months Ended

Mar. 28, 2020

Prior Year Reclassification [Abstract]

Prior Year Reclassification

(8) Prior Year Reclassification

As of December 28, 2019, the Company reclassified non-service components of the Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (SERP) benefit obligation separately from the service cost component. These non-service components totaling $1.8 million as of March 30, 2019 were reclassified to “Other income (expense)”.  The Company recognizes service cost components in “Operating, general and administrative costs”.

The tables below summarize the effects of the reclassifications of previously reported Consolidated Financial Statements for the fiscal quarter ended March 30, 2019.

	March 30, 2019
Consolidated Statements of Income	As Previously
(dollars in thousands)	Reported		Reclassifications		As Adjusted
Operating, general and administrative expenses	$	213,573	$	(1,841)	$	211,732
Income from operations		15,979		1,841		17,820
Other income (expense)		-		(1,841)		(1,841)

	March 30, 2019
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows	As Previously
(dollars in thousands)	Reported		Reclassifications		As Adjusted
Unrealized (gain) loss in SERP	$	-	$	(1,008)	$	(1,008)
Net cash provided by operating activities		33,659		(1,008)		32,651
Change in SERP investment		(2,716)		1,008		(1,708)
Net cash used in investing activities		(31,341)		1,008		(30,333)

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Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 28, 2020	Dec. 28, 2019
Current:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 158,279	$ 66,871
Marketable securities	62,049	63,538
SERP investment	16,350	18,935
Accounts receivable, net	56,952	55,764
Inventories	233,421	279,806
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	24,683	23,378
Total current assets	551,734	508,292
Property and equipment, net	886,856	886,928
Operating lease right-to-use	207,735	210,196
Goodwill	52,330	52,330
Intangible and other assets, net	17,709	17,816
Total assets	1,716,364	1,675,562
Current:
Accounts payable	208,027	180,718
Accrued expenses	35,382	39,528
Operating leases	38,741	39,114
Accrued self-insurance	15,797	15,719
Deferred revenue, net	6,337	8,662
Income taxes payable	17,525	8,197
Total current liabilities	321,809	291,938
Postretirement benefit obligations	18,721	22,143
Accrued self-insurance	17,621	17,625
Operating leases	177,371	179,654
Deferred income taxes	97,056	97,041
Other	6,601	8,416
Total liabilities	639,179	616,817
Shareholders' Equity
Common stock, no par value, 100,800,000 shares authorized, 33,047,807 shares issued, 26,898,443 shares outstanding	9,949	9,949
Retained earnings	1,216,524	1,198,173
Accumulated other comprehensive income (Net of deferred taxes of $629 in 2020 and $593 in 2019)	1,569	1,480
Shareholders' equity before treasury stock	1,228,042	1,209,602
Treasury stock at cost, 6,149,364 shares	(150,857)	(150,857)
Total shareholders' equity	1,077,185	1,058,745
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$ 1,716,364	$ 1,675,562

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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 28, 2020	Mar. 30, 2019
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Unrealized holding gains (losses) arising during period, deferred taxes	$ 38	$ 243
Reclassification adjustment for (gains) losses included in net income, deferred taxes	$ 2	$ 0

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Revenue Recognition (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 28, 2020

Revenue Recognition [Abstract]

Schedule Of Sales By Type Of Product

	13 Weeks Ended
(dollars in thousands)	March 28, 2020				March 30, 2019
Grocery	$	863,747	87.6	%	$	766,901	87.5	%
Pharmacy		89,333	9.1			81,781	9.3
Fuel		29,967	3.0			26,465	3.0
Manufacturing		2,773	0.3			1,571	0.2
Total net sales	$	985,820	100.0	%	$	876,718	100.0	%

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Marketable Securities (Schedule Of Marketable Securities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 28, 2020	Dec. 28, 2019
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	$ 52,572	$ 52,264
Gross Unrealized Holding Gains	2,272	2,091
Gross Unrealized Holding Losses	(73)	(18)
Fair value	62,049	63,538
Equity Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Equity securities, Fair Value	7,278	9,201
Municipal Bonds [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	52,572	52,264
Gross Unrealized Holding Gains	2,272	2,091
Gross Unrealized Holding Losses	(73)	(18)
Fair Value	$ 54,771	$ 54,337

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Significant Accounting Policies (Policy)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 28, 2020

Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Basis of Presentation

Basis of Presentation:  The accompanying unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States for interim financial information and with the instructions for Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X.  In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring deferrals and accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included.  The operating results for the periods presented are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year.  The Company has evaluated subsequent events for disclosure through the date of issuance of the accompanying unaudited consolidated interim financial statements and there were no material subsequent events which require additional disclosure.  For further information, refer to the Consolidated Financial Statements and footnotes thereto included in the Company's latest Annual Report on Form 10-K.

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Current Relevant Accounting Standards

3 Months Ended

Mar. 28, 2020

Current Relevant Accounting Standards [Abstract]

Current Relevant Accounting Standards

(2) Current Relevant Accounting Standards

The Company regularly monitors recently issued accounting standards and assesses their applicability and impact.  The Company believes that there are no accounting standard updates that have or will have a material or significant impact on the Company's accounting policies.

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Revenue Recognition

3 Months Ended

Mar. 28, 2020

Revenue Recognition [Abstract]

Revenue Recognition

(6) Revenue Recognition

The Chief Operating Officer, the Company’s chief operating decision maker, analyzes store operational revenues by geographical area but each area offers customers similar product, has similar distribution methods, and is supported by centralized management processes.  The Company’s operations are reported as a single reportable segment.

The following table represents net sales by type of product for the thirteen-week periods ending March 28, 2020 and March 30, 2019:

	13 Weeks Ended
(dollars in thousands)	March 28, 2020				March 30, 2019
Grocery	$	863,747	87.6	%	$	766,901	87.5	%
Pharmacy		89,333	9.1			81,781	9.3
Fuel		29,967	3.0			26,465	3.0
Manufacturing		2,773	0.3			1,571	0.2
Total net sales	$	985,820	100.0	%	$	876,718	100.0	%

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Prior Year Reclassification (Summary Of Effect Of Reclassifications) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 28, 2020	Mar. 30, 2019
Error Corrections and Prior Period Adjustments Restatement [Line Items]
Operating, general and administrative expenses	$ 226,719	$ 211,732
Income from operations	37,428	17,820
Other income (expense)	2,676	(1,841)
Unrealized (gain) loss in SERP	2,676	(1,008)
Net cash provided by operating activities	124,763	32,651
Payments for SERP investment	(91)	(1,708)
Net cash used in investing activities	$ (25,016)	(30,333)
As Previously Reported [Member]
Error Corrections and Prior Period Adjustments Restatement [Line Items]
Operating, general and administrative expenses		213,573
Income from operations		15,979
Net cash provided by operating activities		33,659
Payments for SERP investment		(2,716)
Net cash used in investing activities		(31,341)
Reclassifications [Member]
Error Corrections and Prior Period Adjustments Restatement [Line Items]
Operating, general and administrative expenses		(1,841)
Income from operations		1,841
Other income (expense)		(1,841)
Unrealized (gain) loss in SERP		(1,008)
Net cash provided by operating activities		(1,008)
Payments for SERP investment		1,008
Net cash used in investing activities		$ 1,008

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Revenue Recognition (Schedule Of Sales By Type Of Product) (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 28, 2020 USD ($) segment	Mar. 30, 2019 USD ($)
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Number of reportable segments | segment	1
Total net sales	$ 985,820	$ 876,718
Revenue Benchmark [Member] | Product Concentration Risk [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total net sales	$ 985,820	$ 876,718
Concentration percent	100.00%	100.00%
Grocery [Member] | Revenue Benchmark [Member] | Product Concentration Risk [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total net sales	$ 863,747	$ 766,901
Concentration percent	87.60%	87.50%
Pharmacy [Member] | Revenue Benchmark [Member] | Product Concentration Risk [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total net sales	$ 89,333	$ 81,781
Concentration percent	9.10%	9.30%
Fuel [Member] | Revenue Benchmark [Member] | Product Concentration Risk [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total net sales	$ 29,967	$ 26,465
Concentration percent	3.00%	3.00%
Manufacturing [Member] | Revenue Benchmark [Member] | Product Concentration Risk [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total net sales	$ 2,773	$ 1,571
Concentration percent	0.30%	0.20%

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Significant Accounting Policies

3 Months Ended

Mar. 28, 2020

Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Significant Accounting Policies

(1) Significant Accounting Policies
Basis of Presentation:  The accompanying unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States for interim financial information and with the instructions for Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X.  In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring deferrals and accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included.  The operating results for the periods presented are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year.  The Company has evaluated subsequent events for disclosure through the date of issuance of the accompanying unaudited consolidated interim financial statements and there were no material subsequent events which require additional disclosure.  For further information, refer to the Consolidated Financial Statements and footnotes thereto included in the Company's latest Annual Report on Form 10-K.

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Long-Term Debt

3 Months Ended

Mar. 28, 2020

Long-Term Debt [Abstract]

Long-Term Debt

(5)Long-Term Debt

On September 1, 2016 Weis Markets entered into a revolving credit agreement with Wells Fargo Bank, National Association (the “Credit Agreement”), which was amended on August 21, 2019 and matures on September 1, 2022.  The Credit Agreement 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 March 28, 2020, the availability under the revolving credit agreement was $24.0 million, net of $6.0 million letters of credit.  The letters of credit are maintained primarily to support performance, payment, deposit or surety obligations of the Company.

Interest expense related to long-term debt was $9thousand and $18 thousand in the thirteen weeks ended March 28, 2020 and March 30, 2019, respectively. 

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COVID-19

3 Months Ended

Mar. 28, 2020

COVID-19 [Abstract]

COVID-19

(9) COVID-19

On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared that the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) had become a pandemic, and on March 13, the U.S. President declared a National Emergency concerning the disease. Additionally, in March 2020, state governments in the Company’s geographic operating area began instituting preventative shut down measures in order to combat the novel coronavirus pandemic.  The coronavirus and actions taken to mitigate the spread of it have had and are expected to continue to have an adverse impact on the economies and financial markets of the geographical area in which the Company operates.  On March 27, 2020, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) was enacted to amongst other provisions, provide emergency assistance for individuals, families and businesses affected by the novel coronavirus pandemic.

The Company’s business being deemed essential resulted in incremental financial performance that may not be indicative of future financial results and there remains uncertainty and increased risks concerning its employees, customers, supply chain and government regulation (see Forward-Looking Statements).

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Leases (Narrative) (Details)	Mar. 28, 2020
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]
Percentage of facilities under operating lease	51.00%
Maximum [Member]
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]
Lease renewal term	20 years
Minimum [Member]
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]
Lease renewal term	5 years

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Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 28, 2020	Dec. 28, 2019
Consolidated Balance Sheets [Abstract]
Common stock, par value
Common stock, shares authorized	100,800,000	100,800,000
Common stock, shares issued	33,047,807	33,047,807
Common stock, shares outstanding	26,898,443	26,898,443
Accumulated other comprehensive income, deferred taxes	$ 629	$ 593
Treasury stock, shares	6,149,364	6,149,364

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Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Common Stock [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]	Treasury Stock [Member]	Total
Balance, at Dec. 29, 2018	$ 9,949	$ 1,163,545	$ 262	$ (150,857)	$ 1,022,899
Balance, shares at Dec. 29, 2018	33,047,807			6,149,364
Net income		14,304			14,304
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of reclassification adjustments and tax			621		621
Dividends paid		(8,339)			(8,339)
Balance, at Mar. 30, 2019	$ 9,949	1,169,510	883	$ (150,857)	1,029,485
Balance, shares at Mar. 30, 2019	33,047,807			6,149,364
Balance, at Dec. 28, 2019	$ 9,949	1,198,173	1,480	$ (150,857)	1,058,745
Balance, shares at Dec. 28, 2019	33,047,807			6,149,364
Net income		26,689			26,689
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of reclassification adjustments and tax			89		89
Dividends paid		(8,339)			(8,339)
Balance, at Mar. 28, 2020	$ 9,949	$ 1,216,524	$ 1,569	$ (150,857)	$ 1,077,185
Balance, shares at Mar. 28, 2020	33,047,807			6,149,364

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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 28, 2020

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract]

Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

		Unrealized Gains
		on Available-for-Sale
(dollars in thousands)		Marketable Securities
Accumulated other comprehensive income balance as of December 28, 2019	$	1,480
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications		95
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income		(6)
Net current period change in other comprehensive income		89
Accumulated other comprehensive income balance as of March 28, 2020	$	1,569

Schedule Of Reclassifications out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

		Amounts Reclassified from
		Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income to the
		Consolidated Statements of Income
		13 Weeks Ended
(dollars in thousands)	Location	March 28, 2020		March 30, 2019
Unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale marketable securities
	Investment income (loss) and interest expense	$	(8)	$	-
	Provision for income taxes		2		-
Total amount reclassified, net of tax		$	(6)	$	-

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Marketable Securities (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 28, 2020	Mar. 30, 2019
Marketable Securities [Abstract]
Investment income (loss)	$ 4,000	$ 2,900
Unrealized gain (loss) on equity securities	$ (1,922)	$ 625