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Wolverine World Wide Q2 2026 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Q2 2026 earnings summary13 Aug, 2026
Executive summary
Q2 2026 revenue increased 6.8% year-over-year to $506.4 million, with adjusted EPS up 14.3% to $0.40, driven by strong performance in Merrell and Saucony and progress in Sweaty Betty and Wolverine.
Net earnings attributable to shareholders rose 16.4% to $31.2 million, and operating profit increased 16.2% to $47.3 million for the quarter.
Seven consecutive quarters of year-over-year growth were achieved, prompting a raised full-year 2026 outlook for revenue, margins, and EPS.
Inventory reduced by 17% and net debt decreased by 22% year-over-year, strengthening the balance sheet.
Multi-year improvement in financial performance, with ongoing revenue and adjusted EPS growth since 2023.
Financial highlights
Q2 2026 revenue was $506.4 million, up 6.8% year-over-year, exceeding guidance; gross margin was 46.5%, down 70 bps due to higher tariffs.
Adjusted operating margin expanded by 80 bps to 10.0%; adjusted diluted EPS rose to $0.40 from $0.35 year-over-year.
Operating profit increased 16.2% to $47.3 million; net interest expense decreased to $7.1 million for the quarter.
Inventory at quarter-end was $269 million, down $55 million year-over-year; cash and cash equivalents increased 12.4% to $159 million.
Net debt at quarter-end was $443 million, down $125 million year-over-year.
Outlook and guidance
Full-year 2026 revenue guidance raised to $1.98–$2.0 billion (6.2% reported growth at midpoint), with gross margin outlook at 46.9% and adjusted operating margin at 9.9%.
Adjusted EPS guidance for FY2026 is $1.55–$1.65; diluted EPS guidance is $1.48–$1.58.
Q3 2026 revenue guidance is $495–$500 million, with adjusted EPS of $0.42–$0.45 and gross margin expected at 47.4%.
Operating free cash flow guidance raised to $115–$130 million; capital expenditures expected to be approximately $20 million.
Management expects operating cash flow to be sufficient for working capital, organic growth, debt reduction, dividends, and general corporate purposes.
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Latest events from Wolverine World Wide
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- Record gross margin and higher guidance reflect turnaround, cost controls, and debt reduction.WWWQ3 2024
- Record margins, debt reduction, and brand focus set stage for profitable 2025 growth.WWWQ4 2024
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Wolverine World Wide, Inc., designs, manufactures, sources, markets, licenses and distributes footwear, apparel and accessories in the United States, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and the Asia Pacific. Wolverine World Wide designs and produces footwear under the brands of Huzh Puppies , Sperry Boat Shoes, Saucony Footwear, Merrell Footwear, Chaco Footwear and Kim Kardashian Kollection footwear. The company's products are marketed under the brands of Hush Puppies, Keds, Saucony, Merrell outdoor footwear and apparel and Chaco.