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WWWWolverine World Wide, Inc.Sell5.8·$19.56
SellHigh 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 Floor↑Improving
  • Attractive Valuation Analyst Upside→Stable
  • Four Quarter Earnings Beat Streak↓Deteriorating
  • +1 more pillar — see the Why tab for full reasoning

Pillars as of Jul 3, 2026, based on the 10-K filed Feb 27, 2026

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Wolverine World Wide, Inc. (WWW) Stock Analysis

Range Bound setup · Catalyst-Driven edge

SellVALUE-TRAP 1/5ValueHigh Confidence

Consumer Cyclical · Footwear & Accessories

Sell if holding. At $19.56, A.R:R 1.1:1 is below the 1.5:1 minimum. Reward from here is too thin for a buy — the engine flags exit. Additional concerns: Thin upside margin: 8.1%; Sector modifier (Consumer Cyclical): -1.5.

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.

$19.56+8.1% A.UpsideScore 5.8/10#5 of 9 Footwear & Accessories
QualityF-score8 / 9FCF yield8.18%
IncomeYield2.05%(5y avg 2.31%)Payout31.01%sustainable
Stop $18.19Analyst target $21.14(−13% haircut)A.R:R 1.1:1
Analyst consensus$24.30+24.2%10 analysts
$21.14Analyst target
$19.56price
$24.30mean
$31

Sell if holding. At $19.56, A.R:R 1.1:1 is below the 1.5:1 minimum. Reward from here is too thin for a buy — the engine flags exit. Additional concerns: Thin upside margin: 8.1%; Sector modifier (Consumer Cyclical): -1.5. Chart setup: RSI 55 mid-range, Bollinger mid-band. Score 5.8/10, high confidence.

Passes 4/8 gates (clean insider activity, news events none recent, semi cycle peak clear, materials cycle peak clear). Fails on weak momentum and favorable risk/reward ratio. Suitability: aggressive.

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Recent developments

updated 2026-10-29
TrendMatrix Research · upcoming catalyst calendar

Upcoming dated catalysts

Thu, Nov 12, 202613d to earnings· next earnings call

Thesis

Rewards
Strong earnings beat streak (3/4)
Attractive valuation
Risks
Thin upside margin: 8.1%
Sector modifier (Consumer Cyclical): -1.5
Leverage penalty (D/E 1.6): -1.0

Key Metrics

P/E (TTM)15.2
P/E (Fwd)10.6
Mkt Cap$1.6B
EV/EBITDA11.2
Profit Mgn5.5%
ROE27.6%
Rev Growth6.8%
Beta1.70
Dividend2.05%
Rating analysts15

Quality Signals

Piotroski F8/9MoatNarrow

Options Flow

P/C0.23bullish
IV70%elevated

Material Events(8-K, last 90d)

  • 2026-09-21Item 5.02MEDIUM
    Dated: September 21, 2026 | WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE, INC. (Registrant) | | | /s/ David A. Latchana | David A. Latchana | Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary 3
    SEC filing →

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Rating Breakdown

1 floor-breaker

Ranks in the bottom of its industry peers on the composite signal. Better names in the same sector exist.static

Quality Rank
4.4
Growth Rank
4.4
Value Rank
5.8
GatesMomentum 4.2<4.5A.R:R 1.1 < 1.5@spotExecutive change: officer departure/appointmentEARNINGS PROXIMITY 13d<=14d (soft)Insider activity: OKNEWS EVENTS NONE RECENTSEMI CYCLE PEAK CLEARMATERIALS CYCLE PEAK CLEARRange BoundSuitability: Aggressive
RSI
55 · Neutral
↓ 20D MA↓ 50D MA↑ 200D MAGOLDEN CROSSSupport $18.50Resistance $20.78

Price Targets

$18
$21
A.Upside+8.1%
A.R:R1.1:1

Position Sizing

ConvictionNone
Suggested %0%
Max %0%
RegimeRisk-Off

Risk Alerts

! momentum at 4.2 (below the engine's 4.5 threshold)
! asymmetry at 1.1 (below the engine's 1.5 threshold)@spot

Earnings

B
B
B
M
3/4 beats
Next Earnings2026-11-12 (13d)

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?

Sell if holding. At $19.56, A.R:R 1.1:1 is below the 1.5:1 minimum. Reward from here is too thin for a buy — the engine flags exit. Additional concerns: Thin upside margin: 8.1%; Sector modifier (Consumer Cyclical): -1.5. Chart setup: RSI 55 mid-range, Bollinger mid-band. Prior stop was $18.19. Score 5.8/10, high confidence.

What is the WWW stock price target?

Analyst target: $21.14 (+8.1% upside). Prior stop was $18.19. Stop-loss: $18.19.

What are the risks of investing in WWW?

Thin upside margin: 8.1%; Sector modifier (Consumer Cyclical): -1.5; Leverage penalty (D/E 1.6): -1.0.

Is WWW overvalued or undervalued?

Wolverine World Wide, Inc. trades at a P/E of 15.2 (forward 10.6). TrendMatrix value score: 8.1/10. Verdict: Sell.

What do analysts say about WWW?

15 analysts cover WWW with a consensus score of 3.8/5. Average price target: $24.

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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