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Weyco Reports Third Quarter 2024 Sales and Earnings; Declares Special Cash Dividend of $2.00 Per Share

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Weyco Group reported Q3 2024 financial results with net sales of $74.3 million, down 12% from Q3 2023. Net earnings decreased 14% to $8.1 million, with diluted EPS of $0.84. The wholesale segment saw a 12% decline to $61.1 million, primarily due to lower sales of Nunn Bush (-20%), Stacy Adams (-17%), and BOGS (-18%) brands. The retail segment decreased 5% to $7.2 million. The Board declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.26 per share and a special one-time dividend of $2.00 per share, both payable January 2, 2025.

Weyco Group ha riportato i risultati finanziari del terzo trimestre 2024 con vendite nette di 74,3 milioni di dollari, in calo del 12% rispetto al terzo trimestre 2023. Gli utili netti sono diminuiti del 14% a 8,1 milioni di dollari, con un EPS diluito di 0,84 dollari. Il segmento all'ingrosso ha registrato un calo del 12%, raggiungendo i 61,1 milioni di dollari, principalmente a causa della diminuzione delle vendite dei marchi Nunn Bush (-20%), Stacy Adams (-17%) e BOGS (-18%). Il segmento retail è diminuito del 5% a 7,2 milioni di dollari. Il Consiglio ha dichiarato un dividendo trimestrale regolare di 0,26 dollari per azione e un dividendo speciale una tantum di 2,00 dollari per azione, entrambi pagabili il 2 gennaio 2025.

Weyco Group reportó los resultados financieros del tercer trimestre de 2024 con ventas netas de 74.3 millones de dólares, una disminución del 12% en comparación con el tercer trimestre de 2023. Las ganancias netas disminuyeron un 14% a 8.1 millones de dólares, con un EPS diluido de 0.84 dólares. El segmento mayorista vio una caída del 12% a 61.1 millones de dólares, principalmente debido a menores ventas de las marcas Nunn Bush (-20%), Stacy Adams (-17%) y BOGS (-18%). El segmento minorista disminuyó un 5% a 7.2 millones de dólares. La Junta declaró un dividendo trimestral regular de 0.26 dólares por acción y un dividendo especial único de 2.00 dólares por acción, ambos pagaderos el 2 de enero de 2025.

웨이코 그룹은 2024년 3분기 재무 결과를 보고하며, 순매출은 7430만 달러로 2023년 3분기 대비 12% 감소했습니다. 순이익은 14% 감소하여 810만 달러였으며, 희석된 EPS는 0.84달러입니다. 도소매부문은 12% 감소하여 6110만 달러에 달했으며, 이는 주로 Nunn Bush(-20%), Stacy Adams(-17%), BOGS(-18%) 브랜드의 판매 감소 때문입니다. 소매부문은 5% 감소하여 720만 달러에 이르렀습니다. 이사회는 주당 0.26달러의 정기 분기 배당금과 주당 2.00달러의 특별 일회성 배당금을 선언했으며, 두 금액 모두 2025년 1월 2일에 지급될 예정입니다.

Weyco Group a annoncé les résultats financiers du troisième trimestre 2024 avec un chiffre d'affaires net de 74,3 millions de dollars, en baisse de 12% par rapport au troisième trimestre 2023. Le bénéfice net a diminué de 14% pour atteindre 8,1 millions de dollars, avec un BPA dilué de 0,84 dollar. Le segment de la vente en gros a subi une baisse de 12%, atteignant 61,1 millions de dollars, principalement en raison de la baisse des ventes des marques Nunn Bush (-20%), Stacy Adams (-17%) et BOGS (-18%). Le segment de la vente au détail a diminué de 5% pour atteindre 7,2 millions de dollars. Le Conseil a déclaré un dividende trimestriel régulier de 0,26 dollar par action et un dividende exceptionnel unique de 2,00 dollars par action, tous deux payables le 2 janvier 2025.

Weyco Group berichtete über die finanziellen Ergebnisse des 3. Quartals 2024 mit einem Nettoumsatz von 74,3 Millionen Dollar, was einem Rückgang von 12% im Vergleich zum 3. Quartal 2023 entspricht. Der Nettogewinn sank um 14% auf 8,1 Millionen Dollar, mit einem verwässerten EPS von 0,84 Dollar. Der Großhandelsbereich verzeichnete einen Rückgang von 12% auf 61,1 Millionen Dollar, hauptsächlich aufgrund sinkender Verkaufszahlen der Marken Nunn Bush (-20%), Stacy Adams (-17%) und BOGS (-18%). Der Einzelhandelsbereich fiel um 5% auf 7,2 Millionen Dollar. Der Vorstand erklärte eine reguläre vierteljährliche Dividende von 0,26 Dollar pro Aktie und eine besondere einmalige Dividende von 2,00 Dollar pro Aktie, die beide am 2. Januar 2025 zahlbar sind.

Positive
  • Gross earnings margin improved to 44.3% from 43.0% in Q3 2023
  • Florsheim brand sales increased 1% in wholesale segment
  • Australia's same store sales grew 1% for the quarter
  • Interest income increased to $0.9 million from $0.3 million YoY
  • Special dividend of $2.00 per share announced alongside regular $0.26 quarterly dividend
Negative
  • Net sales declined 12% to $74.3 million
  • Net earnings decreased 14% to $8.1 million
  • Diluted EPS dropped to $0.84 from $0.98
  • Wholesale segment sales fell 12% due to lower demand
  • Retail segment sales decreased 5% to $7.2 million
  • Operating earnings dropped 18% to $10.2 million

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The Q3 2024 results reveal concerning trends with 12% lower net sales at $74.3 million and a 14% decline in net earnings to $8.1 million. The wholesale segment shows weakness across major brands, with Nunn Bush down 20% and Stacy Adams down 17%. Only Florsheim showed minimal growth at 1%.

The special dividend of $2.00 per share, while positive for shareholders, signals growth opportunities. The company's decision to return excess cash rather than reinvest in growth initiatives may indicate challenges in finding attractive expansion opportunities. The increased interest income from higher cash balances ($0.9 million vs $0.3 million) further supports this view.

The margin improvement to 44.3% from 43.0% provides some optimism, but fixed costs are becoming a larger burden as sales decline, evidenced by wholesale SG&A increasing to 25% of sales from 22%.

The results reflect broader retail industry challenges, particularly in discretionary spending. The significant decline in dress shoe sales (Stacy Adams) and weather-dependent categories (BOGS) highlights the company's vulnerability to both consumer sentiment and environmental factors. The e-commerce performance, while showing resilience in some brands, indicates a shifting retail landscape that requires continued digital adaptation.

The geographical diversification through international operations shows mixed results, with Australia maintaining relatively stable same-store sales despite store closures. However, the wind-down of Asia Pacific operations suggests challenges in maintaining profitable international expansion, potentially limiting future growth vectors.

MILWAUKEE, Nov. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Weyco Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: WEYS) (“we,” “our,” “us” and the “Company”) today announced financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2024.

Third Quarter 2024 Overview

  • Net sales: $74.3 million (down 12% compared to $84.2 million in Q3 2023)
  • Gross earnings: 44.3% of net sales (up from 43.0% of net sales in Q3 2023)
  • Earnings from operations: $10.2 million (down 18% compared to $12.4 million in Q3 2023)
  • Net earnings: $8.1 million (down 14% compared to $9.3 million in Q3 2023)
  • Diluted earnings per share: $0.84 (down from $0.98 in Q3 2023)

North American Wholesale Segment
Net sales in our wholesale segment were $61.1 million in the third quarter of 2024, down 12% from $69.5 million in the third quarter of 2023. The decrease was primarily due to lower sales of our Nunn Bush, Stacy Adams, and BOGS brands. Nunn Bush third-quarter sales were down 20%, due in part to the previously disclosed shift in timing of shipments to a large retailer from third to second quarter, but also due to lower demand. Stacy Adams sales were down 17% for the quarter due to lower demand, particularly in the dress-shoe category. Florsheim’s third-quarter sales were up 1%.

BOGS sales were down 18% for the quarter. While outdoor retailer inventory levels have normalized which positively impacted BOGS third-quarter performance relative to the first half of 2024, BOGS at-once orders did not reach their expected potential due to unseasonably warm and dry weather throughout the country. BOGS fourth-quarter sales will largely depend on colder weather to bolster growth.

Wholesale gross earnings as a percent of net sales increased to 40.1% compared to 38.6% of net sales last year. Wholesale selling and administrative expenses were $15.1 million for the quarter versus $15.6 million last year, down due to lower employee costs, mainly commission-based compensation. As a percent of net sales, wholesale selling and administrative expenses were 25% and 22% in the third quarters of 2024 and 2023, respectively. The increase as a percent of net sales was because many of our costs are fixed in nature and do not vary with sales. Wholesale operating earnings totaled $9.4 million for the quarter, down 16% from $11.3 million in 2023, as a result of lower sales.

North American Retail Segment
Net sales in our retail segment, which were generated mainly by our e-commerce websites, were $7.2 million for the quarter, down 5% from $7.6 million in 2023. Lower sales on our BOGS website, a result of the mild Fall, were partially offset by higher sales on our Florsheim and Stacy Adams websites this quarter.

Retail gross earnings as a percent of net sales were 66.9% and 65.4% in the third quarters of 2024 and 2023, respectively. Retail operating earnings totaled $0.8 million for the quarter versus $0.9 million last year.

Other Operations
Our other operations historically included our retail and wholesale businesses in Australia, South Africa, and Asia Pacific (collectively, “Florsheim Australia”). We ceased operations in the Asia Pacific region in 2023 and have substantially completed the wind down of that business. As a result, the third-quarter 2024 operating results of the “other” category only reflect that of Australia and South Africa.

Net sales of Florsheim Australia were $6.0 million, down 15% from $7.1 million in the third quarter of 2023. The decrease was almost entirely due to the closing of our Asia Pacific operations. Sales in Australia were down 1% for the quarter, due to the impact of four fewer retail stores operating compared to the same period last year. Australia’s same store sales were up 1% for the quarter.

Florsheim Australia’s gross earnings were 59.2% of net sales for the quarter and 61.6% of net sales last year. Florsheim Australia’s operating earnings were zero for the period down from $0.3 million last year.

Other Income / (Expense)
Interest income totaled $0.9 million in the third quarter of 2024 compared to $0.3 million in last year’s third quarter. This year included interest earned on higher cash balances in the U.S. and Canada.

“This was a challenging quarter for our North American businesses,” stated Thomas W. Florsheim, Jr., Chairman and CEO. “All our wholesale brands were impacted by soft consumer demand resulting from cutbacks in discretionary spending. Additionally, BOGS at-once and e-commerce performance was more muted than anticipated due to the mild start to Fall. While the retail landscape remains uncertain, we remain confident in the strength of our brands, and believe that each is well-positioned in its respective market for growth when conditions improve.”

Dividend Declarations
On November 5, 2024, our Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.26 per share to all shareholders of record on November 18, 2024, payable January 2, 2025. Additionally, as announced in a separate news release, on November 5, 2024, our Board of Directors declared a special one-time cash dividend of $2.00 per share to all shareholders of record on November 18, 2024, payable January 2, 2025.

“We are pleased to announce this return of capital to shareholders,” stated Thomas W. Florsheim, Jr., Chairman and CEO. “Our strong financial performance over the past few years led to a buildup of cash in excess of the amount necessary to fund operations, capital expenditures, and fulfill corporate obligations. As a result, we are returning capital to shareholders in the form of a special one-time cash dividend alongside our regular quarterly dividend. Looking ahead, we believe our strong balance sheet and liquidity will continue to allow us to fund organic growth, invest in our business, and remain opportunistic with respect to future strategic opportunities or share repurchases.”

Conference Call Details
Weyco Group will host a conference call on November 6, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss the third quarter 2024 financial results in more detail. To participate in the call, you will first need to pre-register online. Pre-registration takes only a few minutes, and you may pre-register at any time, including up to and after the call start time. To pre-register, please go to: https://register.vevent.com/register/BIa7616a5c835846dca8d158b49e238d1b.

The pre-registration process will provide the conference call phone number and a passcode required to enter the call. A replay will be available for one year beginning about two hours after the completion of the call at the following webcast link: https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/gccmoesr. The conference call will also be available in the investor relations section of Weyco Group’s website at www.weycogroup.com.

About Weyco Group
Weyco Group, Inc., designs and markets quality and innovative footwear principally for men, but also for women and children, under a portfolio of well-recognized brand names including: Florsheim, Nunn Bush, Stacy Adams, BOGS, Rafters, and Forsake. The Company’s products can be found in leading footwear, department, and specialty stores, as well as on e-commerce websites worldwide. Weyco Group also operates Florsheim stores in the United States, Australia, and South Africa.

Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Various factors could cause our results to be materially different from the results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such factors include, but are not limited to, the impact of inflation generally and, specifically, increases in our costs for materials, labor and other manufacturing inputs, a slow down or contraction in the overall U.S. or Australian economies, our ability to successfully market and sell our products in a highly competitive industry and in view of changing and unpredictable consumer trends, the effect of unseasonable weather conditions on the demand for certain of our products, our ability to successfully procure our products from independent manufacturers on a timely basis, consumer acceptance of products and other factors affecting retail market conditions, changes in interest rates, the uncertain impact of the wars in Ukraine and Israel and the related economic and other sanctions imposed by the U.S. and European Union, and other factors detailed from time to time in our filings made with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our annual report on Form 10-K filed on March 14, 2024, which are incorporated herein by reference. We undertake no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

For more information, contact:

Judy Anderson
Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Secretary
414-908-1833

WEYCO GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(UNAUDITED)
 
  Three Months Ended September 30,   Nine Months Ended September 30, 
 2024    2023    2024    2023
 (In thousands, except per share amounts)
            
Net sales$ 74,329  $84,150  $ 209,819  $237,458 
Cost of sales  41,427   47,997    116,818   135,136 
Gross earnings  32,902   36,153    93,001   102,322 
            
Selling and administrative expenses  22,739   23,720    67,926   72,803 
Earnings from operations  10,163   12,433    25,075   29,519 
            
Interest income  894   269    2,763   598 
Interest expense  (15)  (5)   (15)  (522)
Other expense, net  (185)  (133)   (423)  (431)
            
Earnings before provision for income taxes  10,857   12,564    27,400   29,164 
            
Provision for income taxes  2,794   3,227    7,080   7,518 
            
Net earnings$ 8,063  $9,337  $ 20,320  $21,646 
            
Weighted average shares outstanding           
Basic  9,439   9,451    9,435   9,458 
Diluted  9,599   9,530    9,576   9,539 
            
Earnings per share           
Basic$ 0.85  $0.99  $ 2.15  $2.29 
Diluted$ 0.84  $0.98  $ 2.12  $2.27 
            
Cash dividends declared (per share)$ 0.26  $0.25  $ 0.77  $0.74 
            
Comprehensive income$ 9,055  $8,656  $ 20,427  $21,104 
            


WEYCO GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)
 
 September 30,  December 31, 
 2024 2023
 (Dollars in thousands)
ASSETS:     
Cash and cash equivalents$ 75,455  $69,312 
Marketable securities, at amortized cost  365   215 
Accounts receivable, net  46,804   39,275 
Income tax receivable    245 
Inventories  72,187   74,890 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets  3,071   6,172 
Total current assets  197,882   190,109 
      
Marketable securities, at amortized cost  6,009   6,354 
Deferred income tax benefits  1,116   1,096 
Property, plant and equipment, net  28,540   29,504 
Operating lease right-of-use assets  11,472   12,520 
Goodwill  12,317   12,317 
Trademarks  33,168   33,168 
Other assets  24,184   24,274 
Total assets$ 314,688  $309,342 
      
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY:     
Accounts payable$ 6,049  $8,845 
Dividend payable    2,352 
Operating lease liabilities  4,167   3,979 
Accrued liabilities  12,053   14,446 
Accrued income tax payable  693    
Total current liabilities  22,962   29,622 
      
Deferred income tax liabilities  11,566   11,819 
Long-term pension liability  13,541   13,412 
Operating lease liabilities  8,129   9,531 
Other long-term liabilities  367   465 
Total liabilities  56,565   64,849 
      
Common stock  9,559   9,497 
Capital in excess of par value  72,661   71,661 
Reinvested earnings  193,107   180,646 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss  (17,204)  (17,311)
Total equity  258,123   244,493 
Total liabilities and equity$ 314,688  $309,342 
        


WEYCO GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)
 
 Nine Months Ended September 30, 
 2024 2023
 (Dollars in thousands)
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:     
Net earnings$ 20,320  $21,646 
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities -     
Depreciation  1,848   1,930 
Amortization  199   204 
Bad debt expense  19   107 
Deferred income taxes  (351)  (82)
Net foreign currency transaction losses (gains)  79   (9)
Share-based compensation expense  1,086   996 
Pension expense  693   970 
Loss on disposal of fixed assets  34    
Increase in cash surrender value of life insurance  (315)  (315)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities -     
Accounts receivable  (7,534)  (6)
Inventories  2,728   48,442 
Prepaid expenses and other assets  3,277   2,775 
Accounts payable  (2,792)  (10,164)
Accrued liabilities and other  (2,937)  (4,331)
Accrued income taxes  940   775 
Net cash provided by operating activities  17,294   62,938 
      
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:      
Proceeds from maturities of marketable securities  215   1,015 
Purchases of property, plant and equipment  (900)  (2,565)
Net cash used for investing activities  (685)  (1,550)
      
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:     
Cash dividends paid  (9,614)  (9,285)
Shares purchased and retired  (567)  (3,439)
Net proceeds from stock options exercised    33 
Payment of contingent consideration    (500)
Taxes paid related to the net share settlement of equity awards  (4)  (173)
Proceeds from bank borrowings    70,060 
Repayments of bank borrowings    (101,196)
Net cash used for financing activities  (10,185)  (44,500)
      
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents  (281)  (367)
      
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents$ 6,143  $16,521 
      
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS at beginning of period  69,312   16,876 
      
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS at end of period$ 75,455  $33,397 
      
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION:     
Income taxes paid, net of refunds$ 6,251  $6,462 
Interest paid$ 15  $971 
        

FAQ

What was Weyco Group's (WEYS) revenue in Q3 2024?

Weyco Group reported net sales of $74.3 million in Q3 2024, down 12% from $84.2 million in Q3 2023.

How much was Weyco's (WEYS) special dividend announced in November 2024?

Weyco Group announced a special one-time cash dividend of $2.00 per share, payable January 2, 2025, to shareholders of record on November 18, 2024.

What was Weyco Group's (WEYS) earnings per share in Q3 2024?

Weyco Group reported diluted earnings per share of $0.84 in Q3 2024, down from $0.98 in Q3 2023.

How did BOGS brand perform for Weyco (WEYS) in Q3 2024?

BOGS sales decreased 18% in Q3 2024 due to unseasonably warm and dry weather affecting at-once orders.

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