Wolverine World Wide Inc. (WWW) earns a Roarable Rating of B (Buy) with 74/100 RQD Confidence. High-quality cash engine (47% profit margin, 12% return on capital) with steady institutional support. The company’s underlying cash engine and institutional positioning keep the composite score in the Green Buy zone.
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Wolverine World Wide Inc. (WWW) surged +5.16% to $20.57, trading at 76% of its 52-week range ($13.47 – $22.8). High-quality cash engine (47% profit margin, 12% return on capital) with steady institutional support.
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ROCKFORD, Mich., October 29, 2026--Wolverine World Wide, Inc. (NYSE: WWW) today announced that it expects to report its third quarter fiscal 2026 financial results on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at approximately 6:30 a.
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Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).
vs. +6.8% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).
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Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Wolverine World Wide Inc. (WWW) ranks #98 by composite RQD confidence (74/100, grade B) and #442 by equity capitalization ($1.69B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, WWW leads on earnings valuation at 17.6x trailing P/E, while WWW leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 12.4% ROIC and 47.3% gross margin. WWW currently leads its immediate peer cohort in composite quantitative strength at 74/100 (B).
| Ticker / Company | Roarable Grade | RQD Score | Trailing P/E | Gross Margin | ROIC | 1D Change | Market Cap | Head-to-Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WWW
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Wolverine World Wide Inc. | B | 74/100 | 17.6x | 47.3% | 12.4% | +5.16% | $1.69B | Benchmark Subject |
| SHOO Steven Madden Ltd. | C+ | 69/100 | 73.6x | 41.6% | 6.5% | +5.27% | $3.29B | /shoo-vs-www → |
| BIRK Birkenstock Holding plc | D+ | 54/100 | 32.8x | — | 9.9% | +5.70% | $5.51B | /birk-vs-www → |
| CAL Caleres Inc. | C- | 61/100 | — | 43.0% | 0.9% | +5.01% | $469.6M | /cal-vs-www → |
| CROX Crocs Inc. | C+ | 69/100 | — | 58.3% | 4.9% | +25.54% | $7.20B | /crox-vs-www → |
In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2026-01-03), Wolverine World Wide Inc. (WWW) reported GAAP revenue of $1.87B (+6.8% vs. FY2024 revenue of $1.75B , and -16.4% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $95.8M, operating cash flow of $140.0M, and free cash flow of $125.5M (-21.5% YoY). On the balance sheet, WWW closed FY2025 with $1.71B in total assets against $546.7M in total debt (Altman Z-Score: N/A, Piotroski F-Score: 8/9).
| Fiscal Period | Filing Date | Revenue | Net Income | Operating Cash Flow | Free Cash Flow | Total Assets | Total Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 (FY) | 2026-01-03 | $1.87B | $95.8M | $140.0M | $125.5M | $1.71B | $546.7M |
| FY2024 (FY) | 2024-12-28 | $1.75B | $45.2M | $180.1M | $159.9M | $1.67B | $568.0M |
| FY2023 (FY) | 2023-12-30 | $2.24B | -$38.5M | $121.8M | $121.8M | — | — |
As of 2026-11-01, Wolverine World Wide Inc. (NYSE: WWW) is rated B (Buy / BUY) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 74/100 at a spot price of $20.57 (+5.16% 1D, market cap $1.69B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 12/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 14/20, Executive Insider Alignment 15/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 16/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 17/20. Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, WWW ranks #98 in composite RQD confidence.
Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Shoe Manufacturing), WWW carries a Roarable B (74/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 17.6x, gross margin of 47.3%, and ROIC of 12.4%. By comparison, SHOO (Steven Madden Ltd.) holds a C+ grade (69/100 RQD, P/E 73.6x, ROIC 6.5%, cap $3.29B) and BIRK (Birkenstock Holding plc) posts a D+ grade (54/100 RQD, P/E 32.8x, ROIC 9.9%, cap $5.51B). Among the 5-stock peer group, WWW leads on earnings multiple (17.6x) while WWW leads on capital efficiency (12.4% ROIC).
Per WWW's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2026-01-03, CIK 0000110471), Wolverine World Wide Inc. generated $1.87B in revenue (+6.8% YoY), $95.8M in net income, and $125.5M in free cash flow against $1.71B in total assets and $546.7M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction.. Primary risk factors monitored: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
WWW last traded at $20.57 (+5.16% on volume of 1,196,281 shares), positioning the stock +4.63% above its 50-day simple moving average ($19.66) and +13.71% above its 200-day simple moving average ($18.09). Across its 52-week range of $13.47 to $22.80, WWW sits at the 76.1% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 60.0 (BULLISH MOMENTUM) and an implied next-earnings move of ±8.0% ($18.92 to $22.22).
Why WWW Stock surged +5.16% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash. High-quality cash engine (47% profit margin, 12% return on capital) with steady institutional support.