Wolverine World Wide (WWW) stock is soaring 7.74% in early trading on Wednesday following the release of its impressive second-quarter 2025 financial results and optimistic third-quarter guidance. The footwear and apparel company's performance has significantly exceeded analyst expectations, demonstrating resilience in a challenging market environment.
For the second quarter, Wolverine World Wide reported adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.35, handily beating the analyst consensus estimate of $0.23 by 52.17%. This represents a substantial 133.33% increase from the $0.15 per share earned in the same period last year. Revenue for the quarter came in at $474.2 million, surpassing the analyst estimate of $451.2 million and marking an 11.52% year-over-year growth from $425.2 million.
Adding to the positive sentiment, Wolverine World Wide provided an encouraging outlook for the third quarter. The company expects adjusted EPS to be in the range of $0.28 to $0.32, with projected revenue between $450 million and $460 million. This guidance suggests continued momentum in the company's business operations. However, it's worth noting that the company is not providing a full-year 2025 outlook at this time, citing "uncertainty around tariffs and related macroeconomic conditions." Despite this cautious approach to long-term projections, investors are clearly impressed by the strong quarterly performance and optimistic near-term outlook, as reflected in the stock's significant surge.