Wolverine World Wide, Inc. (WWW) Stock Price & Analysis
Wolverine World Wide, Inc. (WWW) closed at USD 20.68 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, up 2.83% on the day. The US market is currently closed (pre-market); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 20.11; the Oct 22, 2026 session ranged USD 20.06–20.77 on volume of 771,817 shares. Market capitalization is $1.70B, with a 52-week range of USD 13.47–27.73 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 09:15 UTC.
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Key facts (WWW)
- Last four reported quarters (through Jul 4, 2026): revenue $1.95B, net income $108M (5.5% margin), free cash flow $175M (SEC filings).
- Valuation: P/E 15.7x (avg 27.2x at the last 2 fiscal year-ends), EV/EBITDA 11.1x, net debt $443M.
- Insider open-market sales, last ~7 months: 3 Form 4 filings, $1.0M; 1 not under a Rule 10b5-1 plan ($87K); 0 by opportunistic insiders, 0 by routine insiders (three-year test, Cohen, Malloy & Pomorski 2012).
- Analysts: Buy (mean 2.36 on a 1–5 scale) (11 analysts), mean target USD 24.3 (range 19–31).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y -23.5% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y -27.2% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.
- Next earnings: 2026-11-12, EPS estimate USD 0.46, revenue estimate $500M.
Financials (SEC 10-K; TTM = last four 10-Q/10-K quarters) (WWW)
| USD | FY2021 | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $2.41B | $2.68B | $2.24B | $1.75B | $1.87B | $1.95B |
| Gross profit | $1.03B | $1.07B | $874M | $778M | $887M | — |
| Operating income | $156M | -$208M | -$66.8M | $97.5M | $150M | $170M |
| Net income | $68.6M | -$188M | -$38.5M | $45.2M | $95.8M | $108M |
| EPS (diluted) | $0.81 | -$2.37 | -$0.49 | $0.55 | $1.14 | — |
| Free cash flow | $69.2M | -$215M | $107M | $160M | $126M | $175M |
| Gross margin | 42.6% | 39.9% | 39.0% | 44.3% | 47.3% | — |
| Operating margin | 6.4% | -7.8% | -3.0% | 5.6% | 8.0% | 8.7% |
| Net margin | 2.8% | -7.0% | -1.7% | 2.6% | 5.1% | 5.5% |
| Revenue growth | +34.8% | +11.2% | -16.5% | -21.8% | +6.8% | — |
| Cash + short-term investments | $162M | $132M | $179M | $152M | $206M | — |
| Total debt | $967M | $1.16B | $921M | $648M | $622M | — |
Fiscal years end Jan. EPS is split-adjusted.
Valuation (price ÷ last four quarters, through Jul 4, 2026) (WWW)
P/E 15.7x · P/S 0.9x · EV/EBITDA 11.1x · EV/Sales 1.1x · P/FCF 9.7x · P/B 3.8x · FCF yield 10.31% · Earnings yield 6.38% · Dividend yield (paid, TTM) 1.98% · Net debt $443M · EV $2.14B
P/E at fiscal year-ends: Jan 2026 15.1x, Dec 2024 39.3x.
Insider sales (SEC Form 4, open-market, last ~7 months) (WWW)
2 of 3 under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan (scheduled in advance). Unplanned sales were timed by the insider.
| Trade date | Insider | Role | Shares | Value | % of holdings sold | 10b5-1 plan | Insider type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-01 | Boromisa Jeffrey M | Director | 25,000 | $490K | 17.5% | Yes (adopted March 11, 2026) | Too little history (no open-market trades in 2024 or 2025) |
| 2026-07-13 | Boromisa Jeffrey M | Director | 25,000 | $454K | 14.9% | Yes (adopted March 11, 2026) | Too little history (no open-market trades in 2024 or 2025) |
| 2026-05-21 | Lauderback Brenda J | Director | 5,500 | $87K | 9.2% | No | Too little history (no open-market trades in 2024) |
% of holdings sold = shares sold ÷ (shares sold + all holdings the insider reported on that Form 4, direct and through trusts).
Insider type follows Cohen, Malloy & Pomorski (Journal of Finance, 2012). An insider who traded the stock in the same calendar month in each of the past three years is a routine trader; one who traded in each of those years without such a pattern is an opportunistic trader. In their study, trades by opportunistic insiders predicted future returns and trades by routine insiders did not. Counts open-market purchases and sales only (SEC Form 4 codes P and S) by that insider in that company. Not investment advice.
Analysts (WWW)
Consensus Buy (mean 2.36 on a 1–5 scale), 11 analysts; mean target USD 24.3 (low 19, high 31).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-14 | UBS | Target raised | Buy | $29 → $31 |
| 2026-08-14 | Stifel | Target raised | Buy | $25 → $26 |
| 2026-08-14 | Baird | Target raised | Outperform | $24 → $26 |
| 2026-08-13 | Needham | Target raised | Buy | $21 → $24 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (WWW)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-18) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | -23.5% | -27.2% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | -23.6% | -6.1% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 55.7% | 55.6% |
| Max drawdown | -47.0% (Oct 2025→Nov 2025) | -79.7% (Nov 2021→Oct 2023) |
WWW revenue by business segment (quarter ended Jul 4, 2026)
| Line | Revenue | Share of total | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Active Group | $388.4M | 76.7% | +9.3% |
| Work Group | $105.8M | 20.9% | -1.6% |
| Other | $12.2M | 2.4% | +8.9% |
| Total revenue | $506.4M | 100% | — |
WWW revenue by region (fiscal year ended Jan 3, 2026)
| Line | Revenue | Share of total | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non Us | $978.1M | 52.2% | +13.5% |
| United States | $896.2M | 47.8% | +0.3% |
| EMEA | $601.5M | 32.1% | +13.6% |
| Asia Pacific | $181.7M | 9.7% | +20.4% |
| Latin America | $111.7M | 6.0% | +13.4% |
| Canada | $83.2M | 4.4% | +0.7% |
| Total revenue | $1.87B | 100% | — |
As tagged by the company in its SEC 10-Q / 10-K filings (XBRL).
WWW suppliers, customers and competitors (named in its 10-K)
| Relationship | Company | Sentence in the filing |
|---|---|---|
| Partner | Designer Brands Inc. (DBI) | “On February 7, 2023 the Company entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement with Designer Brands, Inc. (the "Buyer") pursuant to which the Buyer agreed to purchase the global Keds® business.” |
Quoted from the company's 10-K filed Feb 27, 2026.
WWW company outlook (results filed Aug 13, 2026)
- “FULL-YEAR 2026 OUTLOOK The Company's outlook reflects the impact of foreign currency and excludes any benefit from potential tariff refunds.”
- “For fiscal year 2026, the Company currently expects: • R evenue to be approximately $1.980 billion to $2.000 billion, representing growth of approximately 5.6% to 6.7% compared to 2025, constant currency growth of approximately 4.9% to 5.9%, and constant currency growth of approximately 5.6% to 6.6% excluding the impact of the 53rd week in 2025.”
- “This compares to the previous outlook for revenue of approximately $1.960 billion to $1.985 billion. • Gross margin to be approximately 46.9%, down 40 basis points compared to 2025.”
- “This compares to the previous outlook for gross margin of approximately 46.4%. • Operating margin to be approximately 9.5%, up 150 basis points compared to 2025, and adjusted operating margin to be approximately 9.9%, up 90 basis points compared to 2025.”
Analysts expect $499.9M for the current quarter, 74.7% below the midpoint of the company's guidance ($1.97B).
Quoted word-for-word from the SEC 8-K results press release.
WWW analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Sep 2026) | $0.46 | $0.39 | +16.6% | $499.9M | 10 |
| Next quarter (ends Dec 2026) | $0.54 | $0.53 | +1.3% | $537.1M | 10 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Dec 2026) | $1.64 | $1.55 | +5.9% | $2.00B | 11 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Dec 2027) | $1.85 | $1.76 | +5.2% | $2.12B | 11 |
WWW options: expected move
Options price a move of about ±14.7% (±$3.05) by Nov 20, 2026, which includes earnings on Nov 12, 2026. Over the last 8 reports the stock moved ±15.8% on average.
| Expiration | Days | ATM implied volatility | Expected move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2026 | 28 | 66.1% | ±14.7% |
| Dec 18, 2026 | 56 | 53.1% | ±16.6% |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 84 | 56.0% | ±21.2% |
| Mar 19, 2027 | 147 | 59.7% | ±29.4% |
| Jun 17, 2027 | 237 | 57.3% | ±35.2% |
30-day implied volatility 56.9% vs 34.8% realized over the last 30 trading days. Put/call ratio (volume) 4. Cboe delayed quotes (15 min). Expected move = at-the-money straddle.
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 09:15 UTC)
| Price | USD 20.68 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 2.83% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 20.11 |
| Open | USD 20.12 |
| Day Range | USD 20.06 – 20.77 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 13.47 – 27.73 |
| Volume | 771,817 shares |
| Market Cap | $1.70B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (WWW)
Nexqual's technical model rates WWW "BUY" based on 5 bullish and 2 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 09:15 UTC.
| Overall Signal | BUY |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 58.85 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 19.68) |
| MACD | 0.19 (positive) |
Analyst Ratings (WWW)
Wall Street analysts rate WWW "Buy" based on 11 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 24.3 (range USD 19–31), per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:15 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 11 |
| Mean Target | USD 24.3 |
| High Target | USD 31 |
| Low Target | USD 19 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 6 / 5 / 0 |
Earnings (WWW)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-11-12 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 0.46 |
| Revenue Estimate | $499.87M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 0.4 vs est 0.38 ▲ beat |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 0.25 vs est 0.22 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 0.45 vs est 0.44 ▲ beat |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 0.36 vs est 0.33 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:15 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (WWW)
| Total Revenue | $1.95B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +6.80% |
| Gross Margin | +47.12% |
| Operating Margin | +9.85% |
| Profit Margin | +5.55% |
| ROE | +27.65% |
| Debt / Equity | 1.59 |
| Current Ratio | 1.55 |
| Total Cash | $158.50M |
| Total Debt | $745.40M |
| Free Cash Flow (last four quarters to Jul 2026, SEC 10-Q / 10-K) | $175.00M (9.0% of revenue) |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:15 UTC.
Financial Health Score (WWW)
Nexqual rates Wolverine World Wide, Inc.'s overall financial health "Solid" across five dimensions, as of October 23, 2026 at 09:15 UTC.
| Growth | Solid — Revenue +7% YoY (annual) |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Strong — Gross margin 47%, operating 10% (last 12 months) |
| Balance Sheet | Weak — $159M cash and investments vs $601M debt (Jul 2026, SEC) |
| Cash Flow | Solid — FCF $175M (last 4 quarters to Jul 2026, SEC), 9% margin |
| Efficiency | Strong — ROE 28%, ROA 6.2% |
Ownership (WWW)
| Insider Ownership | +1.43% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +109.46% |
| Shares Outstanding | 82.07M |
| Float | 75.93M |
| Short % of Float | +12.27% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:15 UTC.
Leadership (WWW)
Wolverine World Wide, Inc. is led by Christopher E. Hufnagel, CEO, President & Director, per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:15 UTC.
| CEO, President & Director | Christopher E. Hufnagel |
|---|---|
| CFO & Treasurer | Taryn L. Miller |
| Chief Strategy Officer | Brett Parent |
| Senior Vice President of Finance | Alex Wiseman |
| Global Brand President of Sweaty Betty | Melissa Mullen |
Major Backers & Investors (WWW)
Notable institutional backers of Wolverine World Wide, Inc. include FMR, LLC, Fidelity, Earnest Partners LLC, according to Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:15 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| FMR, LLC | 14.99% |
| Fidelity | 9.67% |
| Earnest Partners LLC | 6.49% |
| Callodine Capital Management, LP | 5.95% |
| Wellington Management | 5.52% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 15.1% |
| Vanguard Group | 10.69% |
| State Street | 3.93% |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors | 2.63% |
| Geode Capital | 2.53% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:15 UTC.
Legal & Regulatory Risks from Wolverine World Wide, Inc.'s Latest 10-K (filed 2026-02-27)
- The Company's business could be significantly harmed if it is not able to protect its intellectual property or if it was found to infringe on other persons' intellectual property rights.
- Changes in employment laws and regulations and other related changes may lead to higher employment and pension costs for the Company.
- Changes in employment laws and regulations and other factors could increase the Company's employment costs.
- Increasing scrutiny and evolving expectations from customers, regulators, investors, and other stakeholders with respect to the Company's sustainability practices and related legislative and regulatory responses to climate change may impose additional costs on the Company or expose it to new or additional risks.
Source: SEC EDGAR 10-K, Item 1A, official filing.
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