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WWWWolverine World Wide, Inc.Hold6.1·$21.03+5.78%
HoldModerate Confidence
Investment thesis

Wolverine World Wide is a footwear brand in technical recovery with four consecutive earnings beats averaging 17.3% above estimates, attractive valuation at 10.1x forward earnings, and a 22% analyst upside projection — but the risk score has fallen below the minimum floor of 3.0, the stock is in a confirmed downtrend with a death cross, and a put/call ratio of 2.92 signals heavy downside hedging.

Thesis pillars

  • Risk Below Minimum FloorImproving
  • Attractive Valuation Analyst UpsideStable
  • Four Quarter Earnings Beat StreakStable
  • +1 more pillar — see the Why tab for full reasoning

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Wolverine World Wide, Inc. (WWW) Stock Analysis

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HoldVALUE-TRAP 1/5ValueGrowthModerate Confidence

Consumer Cyclical · Footwear & Accessories

Hold if already holding. Not a fresh buy at $21.03, but acceptable to hold if already in. Reasons: Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining; Leverage penalty (D/E 1.8): -1.0.

Wolverine World Wide, Inc. (the "Company") is a leading designer, marketer and licensor of a broad range of quality casual footwear and apparel, performance outdoor and athletic footwear and apparel, kids' footwear, industrial work boots and apparel, and uniform shoes and boots.

$21.03-10.2% A.UpsideScore 6.1/10#2 of 7 Footwear & Accessories
QualityF-score8 / 9FCF yield5.99%
IncomeYield2.20%(5y avg 2.56%)Payout32.52%sustainable
Stop $19.56Target $24.18(default +15%)A.R:R -0.7:1
Analyst target$21.70+3.2%10 analysts
$24.18our TP
$21.03price
$21.70mean
$16
$29

Hold if already holding. Not a fresh buy at $21.03, but acceptable to hold if already in. Reasons: Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining; Leverage penalty (D/E 1.8): -1.0. Chart setup: No clear chart pattern; technical signals are mixed. Multiple concerning factors. Consider reducing position. | News modifier +2 (SELL_IF_HOLDING → HOLD_IF_HOLDING) Score 6.1/10, moderate confidence.

Passes 9/10 gates (positive momentum, clean insider activity, no SEC red flags, news boost earnings 0.60, news boost analyst 0.50, news boost analyst cluster(3), earnings proximity no date, semi cycle peak clear, materials cycle peak clear). Fails on favorable risk/reward ratio. Suitability: aggressive.

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Recent developments

updated 2026-08-15
TrendMatrix Research · upcoming catalyst calendar

Upcoming dated catalysts

Thu, Aug 13, 2026· next earnings call

Thesis

Rewards
Strong earnings beat streak (3/4)
Positive news sentiment (+0.70)
Attractive valuation
Risks
Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining
Leverage penalty (D/E 1.8): -1.0
Elevated risk factors

Key Metrics

P/E (TTM)14.7
P/E (Fwd)11.2
Mkt Cap$1.6B
EV/EBITDA11.4
Profit Mgn5.4%
ROE29.2%
Rev Growth11.0%
Beta1.74
Dividend2.20%
Rating analysts15

Quality Signals

Piotroski F8/9MoatNarrow

Options Flow

P/C0.22bullish
IV85%elevated

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Rating Breakdown

1 floor-breaker

Technicals below the gate floor. Component breakdown shows what dragged the score down.static

Bollinger
0.0
Support Resistance
0.6
52w Position
3.1
Gap
4.0
GatesA.R:R -0.7=NEGATIVEMomentum 6.7>=5.5Insider activity: OKNo SEC red flagsNEWS BOOST EARNINGS 0.60NEWS BOOST ANALYST 0.50NEWS BOOST ANALYST CLUSTER(3)EARNINGS PROXIMITY NO DATESEMI CYCLE PEAK CLEARMATERIALS CYCLE PEAK CLEARSuitability: Aggressive
RSI
62 · Neutral
20D MA 50D MA 200D MAGOLDEN CROSSSupport $17.68Resistance $21.26

Price Targets

$20
$24
A.Upside-10.2%
A.R:R-0.7:1

Position Sizing

ConvictionNone
Suggested %0.5%
Max %1%
RegimeSteady

Risk Alerts

! Target reached (-10.2% upside)
! NEWS_MOD=+2: SELL_IF_HOLDING → HOLD_IF_HOLDING
! Negative risk/reward — downside exceeds upside

Earnings

B
B
B
M
3/4 beats
Next Earnings2026-08-13 (nulld)

Verdict History

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Verdicts are recorded on every nightly pipeline run. Rows capture transitions (verdict flips, score deltas ≥0.3, entry/TP/SL changes). Rows with a ▶ can be expanded to see the change reason. Aggregate cohort performance is tracked in the recommendation ledger.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is WWW stock a buy right now?

Hold if already holding. Not a fresh buy at $21.03, but acceptable to hold if already in. Reasons: Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining; Leverage penalty (D/E 1.8): -1.0. Chart setup: No clear chart pattern; technical signals are mixed. Multiple concerning factors. Consider reducing position. | News modifier +2 (SELL_IF_HOLDING → HOLD_IF_HOLDING) Target $24.18 (+15.0%), stop $19.56 (−7.5%), A.R:R -0.7:1. Score 6.1/10, moderate confidence.

What is the WWW stock price target?

Take-profit target: $24.18 (-10.2% upside). Target $24.18 (+15.0%), stop $19.56 (−7.5%), A.R:R -0.7:1. Stop-loss: $19.56.

What are the risks of investing in WWW?

Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining; Leverage penalty (D/E 1.8): -1.0; Elevated risk factors.

Is WWW overvalued or undervalued?

Wolverine World Wide, Inc. trades at a P/E of 14.7 (forward 11.2). TrendMatrix value score: 7.5/10. Verdict: Hold.

What do analysts say about WWW?

15 analysts cover WWW with a consensus score of 3.8/5. Average price target: $22.

What does Wolverine World Wide, Inc. do?Wolverine World Wide, Inc. (the "Company") is a leading designer, marketer and licensor of a broad range of quality...

Wolverine World Wide, Inc. (the "Company") is a leading designer, marketer and licensor of a broad range of quality casual footwear and apparel, performance outdoor and athletic footwear and apparel, kids' footwear, industrial work boots and apparel, and uniform shoes and boots.

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