Company Description
Weyco Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: WEYS) is a footwear company that designs and markets footwear for men, women, and children. The company is classified in the Footwear Merchant Wholesalers industry within the Wholesale Trade sector. According to company disclosures, Weyco Group focuses on quality footwear sold under a portfolio of well-recognized brand names and distributes its products through wholesale and retail channels, as well as e-commerce.
Business model and segments
Weyco Group organizes its activities into two primary segments: North American wholesale operations and North American retail operations. In addition, it reports results for other operations, which consist primarily of its retail and wholesale businesses based in Australia, with a limited presence in South Africa, under the Florsheim Australia umbrella.
Under its North American wholesale segment, the company sells footwear to footwear, department, and specialty stores, as well as to e-commerce retailers. The majority of Weyco Group’s revenue is generated from this wholesale segment. Its retail segment generates sales mainly through its e-commerce websites. The company has stated that it also operates Florsheim stores in the United States, Australia, and South Africa, and in some disclosures refers to Florsheim concept stores in the United States and Australia and in a variety of international markets.
Brands and product focus
Weyco Group designs and markets footwear under several brand names. Across recent company communications, it has identified key brands including Florsheim, Nunn Bush, Stacy Adams, BOGS, Rafters, and Forsake. In more recent press releases, the company highlights Florsheim, Nunn Bush, Stacy Adams, and BOGS as its principal brands, and notes that its footwear is sold in leading footwear, department, and specialty stores, as well as on e-commerce websites worldwide.
Weyco Group describes itself as designing and marketing footwear principally for men, but also for women and children. Within its brand portfolio, management commentary in earnings releases indicates exposure to categories such as dress footwear, hybrid footwear, and seasonal or outdoor-oriented footwear, although specific product types beyond “footwear” are not detailed in the provided materials.
Geographic footprint
The company reports operational footprints in the United States, Canada, Asia, South Africa, and Australia. In its more detailed segment commentary, Weyco Group explains that its other operations historically included retail and wholesale businesses in Australia, South Africa, and the Asia Pacific region under the Florsheim Australia umbrella. The company ceased operations in the Asia Pacific region in 2023 and completed the wind down of that business in 2024, with subsequent “other operations” results reflecting primarily Australia and South Africa.
Weyco Group also notes that its products can be found on e-commerce websites worldwide, and that it operates Florsheim stores in the United States, Australia, and South Africa. In some conference call announcements, it further describes operating Florsheim concept stores in the United States and Australia and in a variety of international markets.
Wholesale, retail, and other operations
In its North American wholesale segment, Weyco Group’s sales performance is influenced by demand from retailers and end consumers, as well as broader economic conditions. Company commentary in earnings releases references factors such as consumer spending on discretionary items, retailer inventory management, and weather patterns affecting seasonal footwear demand. The wholesale segment’s profitability is also affected by cost of goods sold, including the impact of tariffs on imported footwear.
The North American retail segment is described as being generated mainly by the company’s e-commerce websites. Sales in this segment reflect direct-to-consumer demand for the company’s brands. Weyco Group has noted that changes in consumer demand, promotional activity, and web advertising and freight costs influence retail segment performance and operating earnings.
Other operations, under Florsheim Australia, encompass retail and wholesale activities primarily in Australia and South Africa. The company has discussed the effect of exchange rates, store counts, and same-store sales on this segment, as well as the impact of closing Asia Pacific operations on reported net sales.
Tariffs, sourcing, and supply considerations
In multiple earnings releases, Weyco Group discusses the impact of incremental tariffs enacted by the U.S. government on goods imported into the United States. The company states that it sources a majority of its products from China, and that reciprocal and retaliatory tariffs have significantly increased the effective tariff rate on goods sourced from China and, to a lesser extent, from other countries.
To address these tariff-related cost pressures, Weyco Group reports that it has negotiated cost reductions with several Chinese suppliers, brought in inventory ahead of tariff effective dates, temporarily halted some China imports during periods of very high tariff rates, raised U.S. selling prices, and worked to diversify sourcing by moving certain footwear styles out of China. Management commentary emphasizes that U.S. trade and tariff policies remain fluid and that tariff-related uncertainty can affect gross margins and supply chain planning.
Capital allocation and dividends
Weyco Group’s Board of Directors has repeatedly declared regular quarterly cash dividends. In addition, the company has announced special cash dividends on multiple occasions. For example, on November 5, 2024, the Board declared a special one-time cash dividend of $2.00 per share, and on November 4, 2025, it declared another special cash dividend of $2.00 per share. In its communications, the company explains that these special dividends reflect a buildup of cash in excess of amounts needed to fund operations, capital expenditures, and corporate obligations, and represent a return of capital to shareholders.
Corporate governance and credit facilities
Weyco Group is incorporated in Wisconsin, as indicated in its SEC filings. The company has disclosed updates to its governance and financing arrangements in Form 8-K filings. For example, on September 26, 2025, it entered into the Fifth Amendment to its revolving credit facility with Associated Bank, National Association, extending the maturity of the facility and adjusting the interest rate margin. The amended credit agreement provides a maximum available borrowing limit and is secured by a security interest in the company’s general business assets, subject to customary covenants.
The company has also reported changes in its board and senior finance roles, such as the appointment of an independent director to its Board and committee assignments, and the appointment of a new principal accounting officer, as disclosed in 8-K filings. These filings describe director independence under Nasdaq listing standards and summarize compensation consistent with the company’s proxy statement.
Scale and financial reporting
Weyco Group regularly reports its financial results in quarterly and annual earnings releases and corresponding SEC filings. These materials provide detail on net sales, gross earnings, earnings from operations, net earnings, and segment performance for North American wholesale, North American retail, and other operations. The company also reports on interest income, interest expense, and income tax provisions, and discusses factors that influence results, such as consumer demand, tariffs, inflation in input costs, and weather conditions affecting certain footwear categories.
While specific financial figures change from period to period, the recurring structure of the company’s reporting—segment breakdowns, discussion of brand performance, and commentary on macroeconomic and trade conditions—illustrates how Weyco Group communicates with investors about its operations and financial condition.
Risk factors and industry context (as described by the company)
In its forward-looking statements and risk discussions within earnings releases, Weyco Group identifies factors that could affect its results. These include U.S. trade and tariff policies, inflation and increases in costs for materials, labor, and other manufacturing inputs, economic conditions in the United States and Australia, competitive dynamics in the footwear industry, changing and unpredictable consumer trends, unseasonable weather conditions affecting demand for certain products, the company’s ability to procure products from independent manufacturers, and geopolitical developments referenced in its filings and press releases. The company directs readers to its annual reports on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission for more detailed risk disclosures.
Summary
Overall, Weyco Group, Inc. is a Wisconsin-incorporated footwear company listed on NASDAQ under the symbol WEYS. It designs and markets footwear for men, women, and children under brand names such as Florsheim, Nunn Bush, Stacy Adams, BOGS, Rafters, and Forsake, with recent communications emphasizing Florsheim, Nunn Bush, Stacy Adams, and BOGS as core brands. Its business is structured around North American wholesale and retail operations, with additional operations in Australia and South Africa under Florsheim Australia. The company distributes its products through wholesale channels, its own e-commerce websites, and Florsheim-branded stores, and it has highlighted the effects of tariffs, consumer demand, and weather on its performance, as well as its use of dividends and credit facilities as part of its capital and liquidity management.
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Short Interest History
Short interest in Weyco Group (WEYS) currently stands at 67.1 thousand shares, down 6.0% from the previous reporting period, representing 1.1% of the float. Over the past 12 months, short interest has increased by 45.1%. This relatively low short interest suggests limited bearish sentiment. The 7.1 days to cover indicates moderate liquidity for short covering.
Days to Cover History
Days to cover for Weyco Group (WEYS) currently stands at 7.1 days, down 16.7% from the previous period. This moderate days-to-cover ratio suggests reasonable liquidity for short covering, requiring about a week of average trading volume. The days to cover has increased 103.4% over the past year, indicating improving liquidity conditions. The ratio has shown significant volatility over the period, ranging from 2.1 to 8.8 days.