Wolverine World Wide (NYSE:WWW) Posts Quarterly Earnings Results, Beats Estimates By $0.01 EPS

Wolverine World Wide (NYSE:WWW) issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday. The textile maker reported $0.45 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.44 by $0.01, FiscalAI reports. The company had revenue of $517.50 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $510.49 million. Wolverine World Wide had a net margin of 5.06% and a return on equity of 31.24%. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 4.6% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm posted $0.40 EPS. Wolverine World Wide updated its FY 2026 guidance to 1.350-1.500 EPS.

Here are the key takeaways from Wolverine World Wide’s conference call:

• Saucony delivered a record year (Q4 +24%) and the company expects it to grow in the low‑to‑mid teens in 2026, led by the strong debut of the Endorphin Azura (demand ahead of forecast), core‑franchise refreshes, and the brand’s largest annual marketing investment.
• Wolverine reported FY2025 revenue of $1.874B (+7%) and adjusted EPS of $1.35 (up 53%), with ~300 bps gross‑margin expansion and $126M operating free cash flow that reduced net debt by $81M to $415M.
• Brand dynamics were mixed but improving — Merrell grew mid‑single digits with DTC momentum and new product launches, Sweaty Betty showed sequential improvement in the U.K./EMEA while the U.S. is being reset, and Wolverine is still down but showing product/marketing progress and is expected to be roughly flat in 2026.
• Management flagged material trade‑policy headwinds for 2026 — an estimated unmitigated tariff impact of ~$60M (roughly +$50M vs. 2025) that contributes to guidance for gross margin of ~46% (down ~130 bps); the company plans pricing, cost and mix mitigation but expects tariff effects to become more pronounced later in the year.

Wolverine World Wide Trading Down 11.7%

WWW traded down $2.34 during trading on Friday, reaching $17.64. 3,060,094 shares of the stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 1,184,215. The company has a quick ratio of 0.79, a current ratio of 1.34 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.40. The stock’s 50-day moving average is $18.18 and its 200 day moving average is $22.03. Wolverine World Wide has a 12 month low of $9.58 and a 12 month high of $32.80. The stock has a market capitalization of $1.45 billion, a PE ratio of 15.61 and a beta of 1.91.

Wolverine World Wide Dividend Announcement

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, May 1st. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, April 1st will be given a dividend of $0.10 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, April 1st. This represents a $0.40 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.3%. Wolverine World Wide’s dividend payout ratio is 38.46%.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Wolverine World Wide

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the business. Thrivent Financial for Lutherans increased its holdings in Wolverine World Wide by 1.3% in the second quarter. Thrivent Financial for Lutherans now owns 59,742 shares of the textile maker’s stock worth $1,074,000 after purchasing an additional 782 shares in the last quarter. LPL Financial LLC grew its position in shares of Wolverine World Wide by 8.0% during the 4th quarter. LPL Financial LLC now owns 16,346 shares of the textile maker’s stock worth $297,000 after buying an additional 1,217 shares during the period. Quadrant Capital Group LLC grew its position in shares of Wolverine World Wide by 68.1% during the 4th quarter. Quadrant Capital Group LLC now owns 3,040 shares of the textile maker’s stock worth $55,000 after buying an additional 1,232 shares during the period. Raymond James Financial Inc. increased its stake in shares of Wolverine World Wide by 2.1% in the 2nd quarter. Raymond James Financial Inc. now owns 67,595 shares of the textile maker’s stock valued at $1,222,000 after acquiring an additional 1,395 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Canada Pension Plan Investment Board acquired a new position in shares of Wolverine World Wide during the 2nd quarter valued at $34,000. Institutional investors own 90.25% of the company’s stock.

Key Wolverine World Wide News

Here are the key news stories impacting Wolverine World Wide this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 results beat expectations — EPS $0.45 vs. $0.44 estimate and revenue $517.5M vs. $510.5M; company issued FY‑2026 EPS guidance of $1.35–$1.50, supporting a bullish near‑term outlook. Wolverine World Wide, Inc. 2025 Q4 – Results – Earnings Call Presentation
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts raised targets and ratings after the results — Robert W. Baird raised its PT to $27 (outperform), KeyCorp to $25 (overweight) and Telsey to $22 (market perform), boosting upside expectations. Benzinga
• Positive Sentiment: Market reaction: multiple outlets report shares jumping in response to the quarter and outlook (reported +7% to +13.8% moves in initial trading), reflecting investor enthusiasm for brand-led growth. Wolverine Stock Up 11% After Q4 Earnings & Sales Beat Estimates
• Neutral Sentiment: Management commentary and investor materials (earnings call transcript and slide deck) are available for details on margin drivers, inventory and promotional cadence — useful for refining estimates but not new directional news. Wolverine World Wide, Inc. (WWW) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
• Neutral Sentiment: Brand performance: Merrell and Saucony are cited as the primary growth engines in Q4; operational updates (e.g., Saucony’s DTC/wholesale mix) will determine sustainability. Wolverine Worldwide Q4 Growth Led by Strong DD Gain at Saucony
• Negative Sentiment: Some analysts and reports flagged lingering concerns around Saucony execution and the sustainability of its growth, which could cap multiple expansion if traction slows. Wolverine World Wide earnings on deck as Saucony concerns loom

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of research firms have recently commented on WWW. Telsey Advisory Group boosted their price target on Wolverine World Wide from $18.00 to $22.00 and gave the stock a “market perform” rating in a report on Friday. Wall Street Zen raised Wolverine World Wide from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Saturday, February 14th. UBS Group lowered their target price on Wolverine World Wide from $28.00 to $26.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Thursday, January 8th. Robert W. Baird increased their target price on shares of Wolverine World Wide from $23.00 to $27.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Friday. Finally, Zacks Research downgraded shares of Wolverine World Wide from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a research note on Friday, January 2nd. Four investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, five have issued a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $22.50.

About Wolverine World Wide

Wolverine World Wide, Inc (NYSE: WWW) is a global footwear and apparel company headquartered in Rockford, Michigan. The company designs, manufactures and markets a diversified portfolio of casual, active and performance lifestyle brands. Wolverine World Wide’s offerings span multiple price points and consumer segments, with products that include outdoor and trail footwear, running shoes, casual sneakers, boat shoes, work boots and related apparel and accessories.

Key brands in Wolverine World Wide’s portfolio include Merrell, an outdoor performance footwear brand; Saucony, known for running shoes and athletic gear; Sperry, which popularized boat shoes; Hush Puppies, a casual and comfort‐oriented line; and Keds, a heritage sneaker label.