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Wolverine World Wide (WWW) Price & Analysis
WWW Stock Chart & Stats
- Day’s Range
- $20.58 - $20.97
- 52-Week Range
- $13.47 - $23.15
- Previous Close
- $20.57
- Volume
- 619.44K
- Average Volume (3M)
- 853.80K
- Market Cap
- $1.71B
- Enterprise Value
- $1.96B
- Total Cash (Recent Filing)
- $158.50M
- Total Debt (Recent Filing)
- $745.40M
- Price to Earnings (P/E)
- 16.0
- Beta
- 1.88
- Next Earnings
- Nov 12, 2026
- EPS Estimate
- 0.46
- Next Dividend Ex-Date
- N/A
- Dividend Yield
- 1.92%
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Cash Generation
Sustained positive trailing‑twelve‑month free cash flow and solid cash conversion provide durable financial flexibility. This enables the company to fund marketing, e‑commerce and AI investments, sustain capex (~$20M guidance) and accelerate debt repayment without relying on volatile equity markets.
Brand Strength
Strong, broad‑based growth at Saucony and Merrell demonstrates durable product and marketing advantages. Repeatable product launches and market share gains support pricing power, full‑price sell‑through and multi‑channel growth that are less susceptible to short‑term trends.
Margin Resilience & Deleveraging
Improved gross margins amid tariff pressure and meaningful net debt reduction materially raise financial resilience. Better margins plus lower leverage reduce refinancing risk, free cash requirements and support continued strategic investment and shareholder returns over the medium term.
Bears Say
Elevated Leverage
A debt‑to‑equity ratio near 1.9 keeps capital structure relatively leveraged for a cyclical apparel/footwear business. Higher leverage limits flexibility to absorb demand shocks, constrains M&A or reinvestment, and increases sensitivity to rising interest costs (interest/other expense guidance ~ $23M).
Top‑line Recovery Incomplete
The improvement to date has been more margin‑driven than volume‑driven; a revenue base below prior cycle highs means gains could reverse if demand softens. Reliance on mix and pricing to lift profits raises vulnerability if consumer spend or wholesale orders weaken.
Tariff & DTC Execution Risks
Persistent tariff and freight cost exposure (250–310 bps unmitigated) combined with a DTC promotional reset create structural margin and growth risk. If costs persist or full‑price DTC pull‑through lags, margin mitigation may be insufficient and top‑line recovery could be constrained.
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Company Description
Wolverine World Wide
Wolverine World Wide, Inc. is a multinational enterprise specializing in the design, manufacturing, sourcing, marketing, licensing, and distribution of footwear, apparel, and accessories. Its operations span across the United States, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Asia Pacific region, Canada, and Latin America, managed through its Wolverine Michigan Group and Wolverine Boston Group segments. The company's diverse product range encompasses casual wear, high-performance outdoor and athletic gear, children's shoes, durable industrial work boots and attire, and professional uniform footwear. Wolverine World Wide offers a vast selection of footwear styles, including shoes, boots, and sandals, under well-known brands such as Bates, Cat, Chaco, Harley-Davidson, Hush Puppies, Hytest, Keds, Merrell, Saucony, Sperry, Sweaty Betty, Wolverine, and Stride Rite. Beyond footwear, it also markets Merrell and Wolverine-branded apparel and accessories. The company strategically leverages its brands by licensing them for non-footwear products, which include Hush Puppies apparel, eyewear, watches, socks, handbags, and plush toys; Wolverine eyewear and gloves; and Keds, Saucony, and Sperry apparel. Additionally, Wolverine World Wide produces pigskin leather under proprietary trademarks like Wolverine Warrior Leather, Weather Tight, and All Season Weather Leathers, intended for the footwear industry. The company employs a multi-channel sales approach, utilizing its own brick-and-mortar retail stores and e-commerce sites. Its products reach consumers through department stores, national chains, catalog and specialty retailers, independent stores, uniform suppliers, mass merchants, and government clients, often supported by third-party licensees, distributors, and joint ventures. As of January 1, 2022, Wolverine World Wide maintained 143 physical retail locations and 65 consumer-direct e-commerce platforms. Founded in 1883, the company's headquarters are situated in Rockford, Michigan.
- Sector
- Consumercyclical
- Industry
- Apparel - Footwear & Accessories
- CEO
- Christopher E. Hufnagel
- Employees
- 3,050
- Website
- www.wolverineworldwide.com
- Address
- 9341 Courtland Drive N.E., Rockford, MI, 49351, US
Wolverine World Wide (WWW) Earnings & Revenues
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WWW Earnings Call
Earnings Call SentimentPositive
The call was largely positive: results beat expectations with revenue and adjusted EPS upside, operating margin expansion, stronger balance sheet and upgraded full-year guidance. Key brands Merrell and Saucony drove broad-based momentum and Saucony’s outlook was raised materially. However, notable headwinds remain including tariff and freight pressure on gross margins, a muted DTC channel in places (partly by choice), a Sweaty Betty U.S. reset, and uneven performance across the Work Group. Management conveyed confidence in underlying brand health, inventory position, and the ability to support the raised outlook while acknowledging near-term volatility.
View all WWW earnings summariesWWW Net sales Breakdown
- 64.16% Active Group
- 21.43% Work Group
- 14.41% Other
WWW Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
Technical Analysis
Overall Consensus
| Indicator | Bullish | Neutral | Bearish |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Consensus | 15 | 4 | 3 |
| Technical Analysis | 3 | 4 | 3 |
| Moving Averages | 12 | 0 | 0 |