Saucony Continues to Lead Growth at Wolverine as Running Category Dominates Market

Core Insights - Wolverine Worldwide's turnaround efforts are yielding positive results, with total revenue in Q3 2025 reaching $470.3 million, a 6.8% increase from $440.2 million in the same period last year [1] - The company exceeded its previous guidance for Q3, which projected net sales between $450 million and $460 million, and diluted earnings per share in the range of 24 to 28 cents [3] Financial Performance - Net earnings for Q3 were $25.1 million, up from $23.2 million the previous year, with diluted earnings per share increasing to 30 cents from 28 cents [2] - Ongoing total revenue, excluding the sold Sperry business, was also $470.3 million, reflecting a 6.9% increase from $440.1 million in the prior year [1] Brand Performance - Saucony and Merrell brands showed significant growth, with Saucony's net sales increasing by 27.0% to $133.1 million and Merrell's net sales rising by 5.1% to $167.3 million [4] - The Wolverine brand experienced an 8.2% decline in net sales to $45.3 million, while Sweaty Betty saw a 3.9% decrease to $44.5 million [5] Revenue Breakdown - International revenue increased by 13.5% to $242.7 million compared to the prior year, while direct-to-consumer revenue decreased by 5.0% to $106.8 million [6] - The company anticipates full fiscal year revenue to be between $1.855 billion and $1.870 billion, indicating growth of approximately 6.0% to 6.8% compared to the 2024 ongoing business [6] Strategic Outlook - The CEO emphasized the company's commitment to improving its operations through new strategies, talent, and processes aimed at enhancing product quality and shareholder value [7]