Weyco (US:WEYS) ZACKSยท2025-05-12 17:35Core Insights - Weyco Group, Inc. (WEYS) shares have increased by 6.2% since the earnings report for Q1 2025, outperforming the S&P 500 index, which declined by 0.2% during the same period [1] - The company reported a decline in earnings per share to 57 cents, down 17% from 69 cents in Q1 2024, with net sales decreasing by 5% to $68 million [2] Financial Performance - Net earnings fell 17% year-over-year to $5.5 million, while earnings from operations decreased by 15% to $7 million [2] - The North American Wholesale segment experienced a 4% decline in sales to $54.3 million, with mixed performance across brands [3] - The North American Retail segment saw a 12% drop in sales to $8.7 million, attributed to reduced promotional activity [4] - International sales from Florsheim Australia and South Africa decreased by 7% to $5.1 million, primarily due to foreign exchange issues [5] Management Commentary - The CEO highlighted challenges such as geopolitical risks and macroeconomic uncertainty, while noting proactive measures taken by the company [6] - Future risks include significantly higher tariffs on goods sourced from China, with the effective tariff rate increasing from 16% in 2024 to 161% in 2025 [7] Strategic Developments - To address rising costs from tariffs, the company plans to raise prices starting in summer 2025 and diversify sourcing efforts [7] - The board approved a 4% increase in the quarterly dividend to 27 cents per share, payable on June 30, 2025 [8]