WW International (NASDAQ:WW) Releases Earnings Results, Beats Expectations By $0.93 EPS

WW International (NASDAQ:WW) issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday. The company reported $1.41 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.48 by $0.93, FiscalAI reports. The firm had revenue of $162.32 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $159.13 million.

Here are the key takeaways from WW International’s conference call:

• Higher-value tiers gained traction: Core+ subscribers rose 13.9% year over year for a third consecutive quarter of sequential growth, while clinical subscribers increased 55.7% year over year to 197,000. Clinical revenue grew 30.4% and reached 24.6% of total revenue.
• Overall revenue and adjusted EBITDA declined: Second-quarter revenue fell 14.2% year over year to $162.3 million, while adjusted EBITDA decreased to $39.8 million from $65.3 million, reflecting lower revenue and higher marketing expense relative to the prior-year period.
• Debt reduction strengthened the balance sheet: Weight Watchers paid down $36.8 million in the quarter, reducing term-loan principal by $41.4 million to $423.6 million and lowering expected annual interest expense by approximately $4 million. Operations generated $24.3 million of cash flow.
• Full-year guidance was reaffirmed: Management maintained its 2026 revenue outlook of $620 million to $635 million and adjusted EBITDA guidance of $105 million to $115 million, and expects positive operating cash flow for the full year.

WW International Price Performance

Shares of NASDAQ:WW opened at $16.88 on Friday. WW International has a 12 month low of $8.36 and a 12 month high of $41.90. The firm has a market capitalization of $168.78 million, a P/E ratio of -2.92 and a beta of 1.30. The company’s fifty day moving average price is $16.23 and its 200 day moving average price is $16.50.

Insider Transactions at WW International

In related news, Director Eugene I. Davis acquired 10,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, May 27th. The stock was bought at an average price of $14.73 per share, for a total transaction of $147,300.00. Following the completion of the purchase, the director directly owned 21,648 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $318,875.04. The trade was a 85.85% increase in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Insiders have acquired a total of 23,148 shares of company stock valued at $314,835 in the last three months. Corporate insiders own 0.39% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Trading of WW International

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Invesco Senior Secured Management Inc. ADV purchased a new position in WW International during the 4th quarter worth approximately $4,989,000. Cooper Creek Partners Management LLC purchased a new stake in WW International in the third quarter valued at approximately $3,336,000. Geode Capital Management LLC lifted its stake in WW International by 3.9% in the fourth quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 113,610 shares of the company’s stock valued at $3,321,000 after buying an additional 4,251 shares during the last quarter. Marshall Wace LLP acquired a new stake in shares of WW International in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $1,108,000. Finally, Quinn Opportunity Partners LLC acquired a new stake in shares of WW International in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $1,010,000. 86.18% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of analysts have recently weighed in on the company. Weiss Ratings raised WW International from a “sell (d-)” rating to a “sell (d)” rating in a research report on Friday, July 17th. Wall Street Zen downgraded shares of WW International from a “sell” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a research note on Saturday, May 9th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Reduce”.

WW International Company Profile

WW International, Inc (NASDAQ: WW) is a global wellness and weight management company that provides a range of subscription-based programs, digital tools and personalized coaching services. Originally founded in 1963 by Jean Nidetch as a small support group in New York City, the company grew into the well-known Weight Watchers brand before rebranding as WW in 2018 to reflect an expanded focus on overall health, fitness and nutrition. Over the years, WW has introduced innovations such as the SmartPoints® system, which assigns values to foods based on their nutritional composition, and the MyWW® personalized wellness plan, which tailors recommendations to individual lifestyles and goals.

WW’s offerings span digital and in-person channels.