Every 8-K that Wolverine World Wide, Inc. (WWW) has filed with the SEC in the last 24 months is listed below, newest first, and each one links through to the document itself with the summary and the scores our analysis gives it.
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Wolverine World Wide, Inc. (WWW) reports an organizational change effective September 21, 2026, eliminating the position of President, Active Group. As a result, Susie Kuhn, who held that role, left the company on the same date. The company states that Ms. Kuhn’s duties have been distributed throughout the organization.
Wolverine World Wide, Inc. reported second-quarter 2026 revenue of $506.4 million, up 6.8% year over year, led by the Active Group and key brands Merrell and Saucony. Net earnings attributable to the company were $31.2 million, with diluted EPS of $0.37, up 15.6% from $0.32. Operating margin improved to 9.3% from 8.6%, while gross margin was 46.5% versus 47.2%, reflecting higher U.S. tariffs partially offset by price increases and mitigation efforts.
Cash and cash equivalents were $158.5 million and inventory declined to $269.3 million. Net debt fell to $443 million, a 22.0% decrease compared with June 28, 2025. Operating cash flow for the year-to-date period was $3.4 million versus a use of $39.2 million a year earlier.
For full-year 2026, the company raised its outlook, now expecting revenue of $1.980–$2.000 billion, gross margin of about 46.9%, operating margin of about 9.5% and adjusted operating margin of about 9.9%. Diluted EPS is projected at $1.48–$1.58, with adjusted diluted EPS of $1.55–$1.65, both higher than previous guidance.
Wolverine World Wide, Inc. reported a strong first quarter for 2026, with revenue of $457.6 million, up 11.0% from $412.3 million a year earlier. Growth was led by the Active Group, where revenue rose 13.7%, and key brands Merrell and Saucony, which grew 12.7% and 20.1% respectively.
Gross margin held steady at 47.6%, while operating margin improved to 7.4% from 5.1%. Diluted earnings per share increased to $0.24 from $0.15, and adjusted diluted EPS rose to $0.25 from $0.19. Net debt declined to $519 million, a 14.1% reduction.
For full-year 2026, the Company guides revenue to about $1.960–$1.985 billion, implying mid-single-digit growth. It now expects gross margin of 46.4% and operating margin of 9.2%, with adjusted operating margin of 9.5%. Diluted EPS guidance has been raised to $1.39–$1.54, and adjusted diluted EPS to $1.43–$1.58.
Wolverine World Wide, Inc. reported results from its 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders held on May 7, 2026. Shareholders elected four directors—Cheryl Abel-Hodges, William K. Gerber, Nicholas T. Long, and Kathleen Wilson-Thompson—to three-year terms expiring at the 2029 annual meeting.
Shareholders also approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the company’s named executive officers, with 69,069,775 votes for and 2,434,949 against. They ratified the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2026, with 74,640,247 votes in favor.
A shareholder proposal regarding new climate change policies or practices was rejected, receiving 7,440,753 votes for and 62,995,443 against, with 1,262,366 abstentions and 5,300,474 broker non-votes.
Wolverine World Wide reported stronger results for the fourth quarter and full year 2025, driven by growth in its Active segment and key brands like Merrell and Saucony. Fourth quarter revenue rose to $517.5 million, up 4.6%, while gross margin expanded to 47.0% from 43.6%, helped by product cost savings, more full-price selling, and prior price increases.
Fourth quarter diluted earnings per share increased to $0.38 from $0.28, and adjusted diluted EPS grew to $0.45. For 2025, revenue reached $1.874 billion, up 6.8%, with gross margin improving to 47.3%. Full-year diluted EPS more than doubled to $1.14, with adjusted diluted EPS at $1.35.
The balance sheet improved as cash rose to $206 million and net debt fell to $415 million. The company repurchased about 0.9 million shares for roughly $15 million in the fourth quarter. For 2026, Wolverine guides revenue to $1.960–$1.985 billion, diluted EPS of $1.31–$1.46, and adjusted diluted EPS of $1.35–$1.50, with operating margin expected to increase.
Wolverine World Wide (WWW) furnished an 8-K to announce it issued a press release with its third‑quarter 2025 financial results, included as Exhibit 99.1. The company states the information in the 8-K and Exhibit 99.1 is being furnished, not filed, under the Exchange Act. The filing also lists the Inline XBRL cover page as Exhibit 104.
Wolverine World Wide amended its credit arrangements and receivables purchase agreement in late September 2025. The company replaced its prior credit facilities with a $600 million revolving Senior Credit Facility (down from $800 million) and eliminated the existing Term Loan A; $25.0 million of Term Loan A outstanding at closing was refinanced into the new revolver. Loans under the Senior Credit Facility bear interest at either a base rate or SOFR plus a leverage-based margin (base rate margin 0.25%–1.25%; LIBOR margin 1.25%–2.25%) and unused-commitment fees of 0.20%–0.40%. The Senior Credit Facility maturity was extended to September 24, 2030. Separately, the company’s Receivables Purchase Agreement was amended to set the Scheduled Termination Date at September 25, 2028. The filing notes customary covenants, representations and events of default; full agreements will be filed as exhibits to the company’s quarterly report.