WW International (NASDAQ:WW) Issues Quarterly Earnings Results, Beats Estimates By $0.93 EPS

WW International (NASDAQ:WW) released its earnings results on Wednesday. The company reported $1.41 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.48 by $0.93, FiscalAI reports. The company 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 Trading Down 6.7%

NASDAQ WW traded down $1.11 during trading on Wednesday, hitting $15.41. 414,036 shares of the company’s stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 294,062. The company has a market cap of $154.08 million, a PE ratio of -2.66 and a beta of 1.30. WW International has a fifty-two week low of $8.36 and a fifty-two week high of $41.90. The stock’s 50 day moving average price is $16.23 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $16.61.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several research firms have commented on WW. Weiss Ratings upgraded shares of WW International from a “sell (d-)” rating to a “sell (d)” rating in a report on Friday, July 17th. Wall Street Zen cut 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 assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, WW International presently has an average rating of “Reduce”.

Insider Buying and Selling at WW International

In related news, Director Eugene I. Davis purchased 10,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, May 27th. The shares were bought at an average cost of $14.73 per share, with a total value of $147,300.00. Following the acquisition, the director owned 21,648 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $318,875.04. This trade represents a 85.85% increase in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink. In the last 90 days, insiders have purchased 23,148 shares of company stock valued at $314,835. Company insiders own 0.39% of the company’s stock.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On WW International

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Invesco Senior Secured Management Inc. ADV bought a new stake in shares of WW International during the fourth quarter worth $4,989,000. Cooper Creek Partners Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of WW International during the third quarter worth $3,336,000. Marshall Wace LLP bought a new position in shares of WW International in the 4th quarter valued at $1,108,000. Quinn Opportunity Partners LLC bought a new position in shares of WW International in the 4th quarter valued at $1,010,000. Finally, Ameriprise Financial Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of WW International during the 3rd quarter valued at $623,000. Institutional investors own 86.18% of the company’s stock.

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.