Research Analysts Set Expectations for WW FY2026 Earnings

Key Points

• Northland raised its FY2026 EPS estimate to a loss of $2.55 per share from a projected loss of $2.67, maintaining an “Outperform” rating and a $25 price target.
• WW reported quarterly EPS of $1.51, beating the $0.63 consensus estimate. However, revenue declined 11% year over year to about $153 million.
• Clinical subscription revenue grew 48% year over year to $38 million, with clinical subscribers up 40% to 174,000; WW also narrowed its FY2026 outlook. Analysts’ consensus rating is “Hold,” with a $25 target price.

WW International, Inc. (NASDAQ:WW - Free Report) - Analysts at Northland Securities raised their FY2026 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for shares of WW International in a research note issued on Thursday, November 5th. Northland Securities analyst O. Rickert now expects that the company will post earnings per share of ($2.55) for the year, up from their previous forecast of ($2.67). Northland Securities currently has an "Outperform" rating and a $25.00 target price on the stock. The consensus estimate for WW International's current full-year earnings is ($0.06) per share. Northland Securities also issued estimates for WW International's Q4 2026 earnings at ($0.27) EPS, Q1 2027 earnings at ($1.19) EPS, Q4 2027 earnings at ($0.30) EPS and FY2027 earnings at $0.14 EPS.

WW has been the topic of several other reports. Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of WW International from a "sell" rating to a "hold" rating in a report on Saturday, October 3rd. Weiss Ratings reissued a "sell (d-)" rating on shares of WW International in a research note on Tuesday, November 3rd. One analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating, one has issued a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of "Hold" and a consensus target price of $25.00.

WW International Stock Performance

WW International stock opened at $11.31 on Monday. The firm has a 50-day moving average price of $14.88 and a 200-day moving average price of $15.94. The firm has a market capitalization of $113.09 million, a PE ratio of -1.95 and a beta of 1.67. WW International has a 12-month low of $8.36 and a 12-month high of $35.25.

WW International (NASDAQ:WW - Get Free Report) last released its earnings results on Thursday, November 5th. The company reported $1.51 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.63 by $0.88. The company had revenue of $152.90 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $152.33 million.

Institutional Trading of WW International

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of WW. Cooper Creek Partners Management LLC lifted its holdings in WW International by 50.1% during the 1st quarter. Cooper Creek Partners Management LLC now owns 975,419 shares of the company's stock valued at $13,402,000 after buying an additional 325,434 shares in the last quarter. Cygnus Capital Advisors LLC grew its stake in WW International by 96.1% in the 2nd quarter. Cygnus Capital Advisors LLC now owns 388,655 shares of the company's stock worth $6,211,000 after acquiring an additional 190,440 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Bank of New York Mellon Corp bought a new position in WW International in the 2nd quarter worth about $279,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 86.18% of the company's stock.

WW International News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting WW International this week:

• Positive Sentiment: WW reported earnings of $1.51 per share, above analysts’ estimates, and net income of $15.1 million. Adjusted EBITDA was $51.7 million. Third-quarter 2026 results
• Positive Sentiment: Clinical subscription revenue rose 48% year over year to $38 million. Clinical subscribers grew 40% to 174,000, while Core+ subscribers increased 16% to 546,000—evidence of momentum in these offerings. Clinical subscription growth and outlook
• Negative Sentiment: Revenue fell 11% year over year to about $153 million. The company also narrowed its FY2026 outlook, which may signal a more cautious near-term view and temper the impact of the earnings beat. Q3 profit and revenue decline

WW International Company Profile

WW International, Inc, formerly known as Weight Watchers, is a global wellness company focused on helping people manage their weight and improve their overall health. The company provides personalized programs built around nutrition, physical activity, behavior change and lifestyle support.

WW's offerings have historically included digital subscriptions, personalized meal and activity guidance, health and wellness content, mobile applications, virtual coaching and community-based support.

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