Update shared on12 Sep 2025
Fair value Increased 2.71%Wolverine World Wide's analyst price target was raised, reflecting strong Q2 results, double-digit growth in key brands, and growing confidence in the company's turnaround and revenue momentum, leading to a modest increase in fair value from $32.78 to $33.67.
Analyst Commentary
- Bullish analysts cite robust Q2 results and double-digit growth in key brands Saucony and Merrell as a driver for raising price targets.
- Increased confidence in Wolverine's turnaround progress, with improved full-price selling and ongoing operational execution, is reflected in higher valuation estimates.
- Positive momentum in active revenue growth and expanding wholesale distribution, particularly for the Saucony brand, support stronger near- and medium-term revenue forecasts.
- Upside bias to margin and sales growth estimates, as well as a perceived “structural runway” for continued expansion, underpin premium valuation justifications.
- Bearish analysts remain cautious about macroeconomic headwinds and wholesale channel exposure, indicating residual work is needed across the broader brand portfolio despite recent progress.
What's in the News
- Wolverine World Wide has continued its partnership with Wolverine to launch a limited-edition collection featuring heritage boots and apparel, with designs in collaboration with Jordan.
- The company reported zero share repurchases between March and June, completing no buyback under the program announced in May.
- Q3 2025 guidance projects revenue of $450–$460 million (2.1%–4.4% YoY growth), diluted EPS of $0.24–$0.28, and adjusted EPS of $0.28–$0.32, reflecting positive business momentum.
- Chaco, a Wolverine brand, teamed up with Waffle House for a limited-edition Z/1 sandal collection, highlighting shared community values and unique breakfast-themed designs.
- Merrell (Wolverine brand) launched the ProMorph performance running shoe, blending road and trail features, and sponsored a team at the 400-mile Southbound race; Wolverine also introduced the Workshop Wedge, an American-made boot produced in Texas, and Chaco released a Marley Family collaboration inspired by Bob Marley.
Valuation Changes
Summary of Valuation Changes for Wolverine World Wide
- The Consensus Analyst Price Target has risen slightly from $32.78 to $33.67.
- The Future P/E for Wolverine World Wide has risen slightly from 18.93x to 19.44x.
- The Discount Rate for Wolverine World Wide remained effectively unchanged, moving only marginally from 9.29% to 9.28%.
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