Weyco (WEYS) - 2025 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Overall net sales for Q4 2025 were $76.8 million, down 5% from $80.5 million in Q4 2024 [4] - Consolidated gross earnings were 44.1% of net sales, compared to 47.9% in Q4 2024 [5] - Earnings from operations were $10.2 million, down 12% from $11.5 million in Q4 2024 [5] - Net earnings totaled $8.7 million, down 13% from $10 million last year [5] - Diluted earnings per share were $0.91, compared to $1.04 in the prior year [5] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - North American wholesale segment net sales were $56.7 million, down 6% from $60.4 million last year [5] - Retail segment net sales totaled $13.3 million, down 5% from $14.1 million in 2024 [9] - Florsheim Australia net sales were $6.8 million, up 12% from $6 million in 2024 [10] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Florsheim brand achieved record wholesale sales of $92 million in 2025, a 2% increase for the year [21] - Nunn Bush sales declined 13% for the quarter and 10% for the year [22] - Stacy Adams sales declined 13% for the quarter and 9% for the year [22] - Bogs sales were down 6% for the quarter and 11% for the year [22] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is diversifying its manufacturing base to reduce reliance on China, establishing a better footprint in Cambodia and Vietnam [41] - The focus is on maintaining market share while navigating tariff impacts and consumer sentiment challenges [19] - The company aims to drive full-price sales through improved storytelling and clearer communication of product attributes [24] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management acknowledged the challenges posed by tariffs and consumer sentiment, but expressed pride in the team's ability to navigate these headwinds [19] - The company anticipates continued cost uncertainty in 2026 due to new tariffs and is prepared to adjust margin and pricing strategies [25] - There is optimism about improvement in the e-commerce business despite current pressures [48] Other Important Information - The company paid approximately $16 million in incremental tariffs in 2025 and filed a lawsuit seeking a refund [8][37] - Cash and marketable securities totaled $101 million at year-end 2025, with no debt outstanding [16] Q&A Session Summary Question: How much of the $16 million in incremental tariffs was recovered through price increases? - Management indicated that the wholesale margin was down about 400 basis points, and the 10% price increase did not cover a significant portion of the tariff impact [32][35] Question: What amount is being sought in the lawsuit for the refund? - Management hopes to retrieve the entire $16 million paid in incremental tariffs [38] Question: What percentage of the cost of goods sold was imported from China last year? - Approximately 65%-70% of the cost of goods sold was imported from China [41] Question: What was the reason for the increase in sales reserves in the e-commerce business? - The increase was a standard adjustment made in Q4, reflecting a small decline in sales [43] Question: Are any e-commerce customers facing pressure? - Management noted that consumers are shopping for deals, and the company has less clearance inventory available [48] Question: How might higher oil prices impact vendors? - Management indicated that while shipping costs might rise, the impact on footwear components would be minimal unless the situation persists [50]