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Wolverine World Wide Inc (WWW)

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$28.48
Last Close (24-hour delay)
Profit since last BUY87.25%
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BUY since 67 days
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08/14/2025: WWW (5-star) is a STRONG-BUY. BUY since 67 days. Profits (87.25%). Updated daily EoD!

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Outstanding Performance

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Number of Analysts

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10 Analysts rated it

Moderately tracked stock, growing coverage, gaining market and investor attention.

1 Year Target Price $32.11

1 Year Target Price $32.11

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$32.11 Target price
52w Low $9.53
Current$28.48
52w High $28.97

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 73.13%
Avg. Invested days 36
Today’s Advisory Strong Buy
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Key Highlights

Company Size Mid-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 2.31B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 27.38
1Y Target Price 32.11
Price to earnings Ratio 27.38
1Y Target Price 32.11
Volume (30-day avg) 10
Beta 1.76
52 Weeks Range 9.53 - 28.97
Updated Date 08/15/2025
52 Weeks Range 9.53 - 28.97
Updated Date 08/15/2025
Dividends yield (FY) 1.40%
Basic EPS (TTM) 1.04

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

Report Date 2025-08-06
When -
Estimate 0.23
Actual 0.35

Profitability

Profit Margin 4.73%
Operating Margin (TTM) 8.71%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 4.48%
Return on Equity (TTM) 28.95%

Valuation

Trailing PE 27.38
Forward PE 24.57
Enterprise Value 3033623916
Price to Sales(TTM) 1.27
Enterprise Value 3033623916
Price to Sales(TTM) 1.27
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.67
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 18.34
Shares Outstanding 81254400
Shares Floating 80115165
Shares Outstanding 81254400
Shares Floating 80115165
Percent Insiders 1.92
Percent Institutions 108.49

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Wolverine World Wide Inc

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Company Overview

overview logo History and Background

Wolverine World Wide Inc. was founded in 1883 as a small leather tannery. It has grown through acquisitions and brand development to become a global footwear and apparel company with a diverse portfolio.

business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Active Group: This segment includes performance and lifestyle footwear and apparel under brands like Merrell and Saucony. It serves outdoor enthusiasts, athletes, and everyday consumers.
  • Work Group: This segment includes work, outdoor and service footwear and apparel under brands like Wolverine, Cat Footwear, and Bates. It serves blue-collar workers, first responders, and other professionals.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

The leadership team includes Brendan Hoffman (President & CEO) and other key executives. The company is structured with brand-focused teams within its operating segments.

Top Products and Market Share

overview logo Key Offerings

  • Merrell Moab: The Merrell Moab is a popular hiking boot. Market share data is difficult to obtain precisely for individual product lines, but Merrell is a leader in the outdoor footwear market. Competitors include Columbia, Salomon, and Keen.
  • Saucony Kinvara: The Saucony Kinvara is a running shoe. Market share data is difficult to obtain precisely for individual product lines, but Saucony is a notable player in the running shoe market. Competitors include Nike, Adidas, and Brooks.
  • Wolverine Boots: Wolverine boots are known for durable work boots. Market share data is difficult to obtain precisely for individual product lines, but Wolverine is a notable player in the work boot market. Competitors include Timberland PRO, Carhartt, and Red Wing.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The footwear and apparel industry is competitive and influenced by fashion trends, consumer preferences, economic conditions, and global supply chains.

Positioning

Wolverine World Wide Inc. is positioned with a diverse portfolio of brands across active, outdoor, and work categories. Its competitive advantages include brand recognition, distribution networks, and product innovation.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The global footwear market is estimated to be in the hundreds of billions of dollars. WWW is positioned to capture a portion of the TAM through its diverse brand portfolio and distribution network.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Diverse Brand Portfolio
  • Established Distribution Network
  • Strong Brand Recognition
  • Product Innovation

Weaknesses

  • Exposure to Fashion Trends
  • Supply Chain Vulnerabilities
  • Dependence on Key Brands
  • Brand integration and cost management from acquired assets.

Opportunities

  • E-commerce Growth
  • Emerging Markets Expansion
  • Product Diversification
  • Sustainability Initiatives

Threats

  • Increased Competition
  • Economic Downturns
  • Changing Consumer Preferences
  • Supply Chain Disruptions

Competitors and Market Share

competitor logo Key Competitors

  • NKE
  • ADDYY
  • DECK

Competitive Landscape

WWW competes with larger players. Advantages lie in niche brands and loyal customer bases. Disadvantages include less scale and marketing resources.

Major Acquisitions

Sweaty Betty

  • Year: 2021
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions): 410
  • Strategic Rationale: Expanded portfolio into activewear and increased direct-to-consumer reach.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

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Recent Initiatives: Focus on digital transformation, sustainability, and brand building.

Summary

Wolverine World Wide Inc. has a diverse brand portfolio and established presence. Its competitive position is moderate, facing larger competitors. Recent aquisitions were made to expand the company's offerings. Potential risks include fashion trend fluctuations and supply chain vulnerabilities.

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Sources and Disclaimers

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  • Analyst Estimates

Disclaimers:

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About Wolverine World Wide Inc

Exchange NYSE
Headquaters Rockford, MI, United States
IPO Launch date 1984-12-18
CEO, President & Director Mr. Christopher E. Hufnagel
Sector Consumer Cyclical
Industry Footwear & Accessories
Full time employees 3100
Full time employees 3100

Wolverine World Wide, Inc. designs, manufactures, sources, markets, licenses, and distributes footwear, apparel, and accessories in the United States, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Asia Pacific, Canada and Latin America. It operates through Active Group and Work Group segments. The company offers casual footwear and apparel; performance outdoor and athletic footwear and apparel; kids' footwear; industrial work boots and apparel; and uniform shoes and boots. The company sources and markets a range of footwear and apparel styles, including shoes, boots and sandals under the Bates, Cat, Chaco, Harley-Davidson, Hush Puppies, Hytest, Merrell, Saucony, Sperry, Keds, Sweaty Betty, and Wolverine brands; and licenses under the Stride Rite brand. It markets Merrell and Wolverine branded apparel and accessories, as well as licenses its brands for use on non-footwear products, including the Hush Puppies apparel, eyewear, watches, socks, handbags, and plush toys; and Wolverine branded eyewear and gloves. In addition, the company markets pigskin leather under the Wolverine Leather division; sourcing division provides consulting services related to product development, production control, quality assurance, materials procurement, compliance, and other service; and multi-brand direct-to-consumer division includes retail stores that sell footwear and apparel of its brand portfolio. Further, it sells its products to department stores, national chains, catalog and specialty retailers, independent retailers, uniform outlets, and mass merchant and government customers through retail stores, third-party licensees and distributors, and joint ventures; and operates brick and mortar retails stores, and e-commerce sites. Additionally, the company operates through a network of retail stores and e-commerce sites. The company was founded in 1883 and is headquartered in Rockford, Michigan.