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Shares of Weyco Group, Inc. (WEYS - Free Report) have declined 6.5% since the company reported its earnings for the quarter ended Dec. 31, 2024. This compares to the S&P 500 index’s 0.1% decline over the same time frame. Over the past month, the stock has declined 13.8% against the S&P 500’s 4.9% growth.
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For the fourth quarter of 2024, Weyco’s earnings per share increased to $1.04 from 90 cents in the fourth quarter of 2023.
The company reported net sales of $80.5 million, flat compared to the same period in 2023. Gross earnings as a percentage of net sales fell to 47.9%, down from 50.3% in the prior year’s quarter.
Operating earnings remained unchanged at $11.5 million. However, net earnings grew 17% to $10 million, up from $8.5 million a year ago.
Weyco Group, Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
Wholesale net sales increased 1% year over year, reaching $60.4 million. Growth in Florsheim and Nunn Bush brands offset declines in BOGS and Stacy Adams. Florsheim sales surged 22%, driven by higher demand for dress and hybrid footwear, while Nunn Bush sales climbed 4%, benefiting from strong performance in department stores and off-price retailers. BOGS experienced a 17% sales decline due to unseasonably warm weather reducing demand for winter footwear, while Stacy Adams saw an 8% drop as dress shoe sales remained sluggish.
Wholesale gross earnings as a percentage of sales fell to 42.4% from 44.9% in the fourth quarter of 2023, reflecting margin pressures. However, selling and administrative expenses declined to $16.7 million (28% of sales) from $18.9 million (32% of sales) in the year-ago quarter, mainly due to lower advertising and employee costs. This reduction contributed to a 14% increase in wholesale operating earnings, which rose to $8.9 million.
North American Retail Segment
Retail net sales increased slightly to $14.1 million from $13.9 million in the previous year, driven by higher direct-to-consumer sales of Florsheim and BOGS. Retail gross earnings as a percentage of net sales dipped to 65% from 65.8% in the fourth quarter of 2023. Operating earnings fell 28% to $2.5 million as increased web advertising and freight costs weighed on profitability.
Florsheim Australia and Other International Operations
Florsheim Australia reported net sales of $6 million, a 15% decline from the prior-year period. The decrease was primarily attributed to the closure of Asia Pacific operations. Sales in Australia declined 3%, though same-store sales increased by 11%.
Management Commentary for WEYS
Chairman and CEO Thomas Florsheim Jr. acknowledged the challenges faced in 2024, particularly within the wholesale segment. He attributed the decline in BOGS sales to mild winter conditions, which dampened demand for insulated footwear. However, he expressed optimism about renewed interest in the brand for the fall of 2025 as retailers move through existing inventory. Additionally, he highlighted Florsheim’s strong performance and efforts to diversify Stacy Adams’ product range to include more hybrid and casual styles.
Florsheim also noted that the company is proactively addressing cost pressures stemming from newly imposed U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports. Negotiations are underway with Chinese suppliers to mitigate cost increases, and the company is reviewing its pricing strategy in response.
Liquidity and Financial Position
As of Dec. 31, 2024, the company had $77.3 million in cash and marketable securities and no debt on its $40 million revolving credit line. Management highlighted its disciplined approach to cost control and its ongoing investments in brand innovation and direct-to-consumer channels.
Other Developments
In early 2025, the company declared a quarterly dividend of 26 cents per share, payable on March 31, 2025. Additionally, on Jan. 2, 2025, Weyco paid out a one-time special dividend of $2 per share, resulting in a total dividend payment of $21.6 million.
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WEYS Stock Down 7% Despite Q4 Earnings Rising Y/Y
Shares of Weyco Group, Inc. (WEYS - Free Report) have declined 6.5% since the company reported its earnings for the quarter ended Dec. 31, 2024. This compares to the S&P 500 index’s 0.1% decline over the same time frame. Over the past month, the stock has declined 13.8% against the S&P 500’s 4.9% growth.
See the Zacks Earnings Calendar to stay ahead of market-making news.
For the fourth quarter of 2024, Weyco’s earnings per share increased to $1.04 from 90 cents in the fourth quarter of 2023.
The company reported net sales of $80.5 million, flat compared to the same period in 2023. Gross earnings as a percentage of net sales fell to 47.9%, down from 50.3% in the prior year’s quarter.
Operating earnings remained unchanged at $11.5 million. However, net earnings grew 17% to $10 million, up from $8.5 million a year ago.
Weyco Group, Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
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WEYS’ Segment Performance
North American Wholesale Segment
Wholesale net sales increased 1% year over year, reaching $60.4 million. Growth in Florsheim and Nunn Bush brands offset declines in BOGS and Stacy Adams. Florsheim sales surged 22%, driven by higher demand for dress and hybrid footwear, while Nunn Bush sales climbed 4%, benefiting from strong performance in department stores and off-price retailers. BOGS experienced a 17% sales decline due to unseasonably warm weather reducing demand for winter footwear, while Stacy Adams saw an 8% drop as dress shoe sales remained sluggish.
Wholesale gross earnings as a percentage of sales fell to 42.4% from 44.9% in the fourth quarter of 2023, reflecting margin pressures. However, selling and administrative expenses declined to $16.7 million (28% of sales) from $18.9 million (32% of sales) in the year-ago quarter, mainly due to lower advertising and employee costs. This reduction contributed to a 14% increase in wholesale operating earnings, which rose to $8.9 million.
North American Retail Segment
Retail net sales increased slightly to $14.1 million from $13.9 million in the previous year, driven by higher direct-to-consumer sales of Florsheim and BOGS. Retail gross earnings as a percentage of net sales dipped to 65% from 65.8% in the fourth quarter of 2023. Operating earnings fell 28% to $2.5 million as increased web advertising and freight costs weighed on profitability.
Florsheim Australia and Other International Operations
Florsheim Australia reported net sales of $6 million, a 15% decline from the prior-year period. The decrease was primarily attributed to the closure of Asia Pacific operations. Sales in Australia declined 3%, though same-store sales increased by 11%.
Management Commentary for WEYS
Chairman and CEO Thomas Florsheim Jr. acknowledged the challenges faced in 2024, particularly within the wholesale segment. He attributed the decline in BOGS sales to mild winter conditions, which dampened demand for insulated footwear. However, he expressed optimism about renewed interest in the brand for the fall of 2025 as retailers move through existing inventory. Additionally, he highlighted Florsheim’s strong performance and efforts to diversify Stacy Adams’ product range to include more hybrid and casual styles.
Florsheim also noted that the company is proactively addressing cost pressures stemming from newly imposed U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports. Negotiations are underway with Chinese suppliers to mitigate cost increases, and the company is reviewing its pricing strategy in response.
Liquidity and Financial Position
As of Dec. 31, 2024, the company had $77.3 million in cash and marketable securities and no debt on its $40 million revolving credit line. Management highlighted its disciplined approach to cost control and its ongoing investments in brand innovation and direct-to-consumer channels.
Other Developments
In early 2025, the company declared a quarterly dividend of 26 cents per share, payable on March 31, 2025. Additionally, on Jan. 2, 2025, Weyco paid out a one-time special dividend of $2 per share, resulting in a total dividend payment of $21.6 million.