Northland Securities Comments on WW Q3 Earnings

WW International, Inc. (NASDAQ:WW) – Northland Securities issued their Q3 2026 earnings per share estimates for WW International in a research note issued on Friday, October 2nd. Northland Securities analyst O. Rickert expects that the company will post earnings of $0.94 per share for the quarter. Northland Securities currently has a “Outperform” rating and a $25.00 price target 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 $0.17 EPS, FY2026 earnings at ($2.67) EPS, Q1 2027 earnings at ($1.25) EPS, Q2 2027 earnings at $1.11 EPS, Q3 2027 earnings at $0.53 EPS, Q4 2027 earnings at ($0.35) EPS and FY2027 earnings at $0.04 EPS.

WW International (NASDAQ:WW) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, August 5th. The company reported $1.41 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.48 by $0.93. The business had revenue of $162.32 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $159.13 million.

WW has been the subject of several other research reports. Wall Street Zen raised shares of WW International from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Saturday, October 3rd. Weiss Ratings lowered shares of WW International from a “sell (d)” rating to a “sell (d-)” rating in a report on Thursday, August 6th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating, one has assigned a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $25.00.

WW International Trading Down 3.8%

Shares of NASDAQ WW opened at $15.08 on Tuesday. The company has a 50 day simple moving average of $15.67 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $14.62. The stock has a market cap of $150.78 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of -2.60 and a beta of 1.73. WW International has a 12 month low of $8.36 and a 12 month high of $38.38.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On WW International

Several hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of WW. Cygnus Capital Advisors LLC raised its position in WW International by 96.1% during the second 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 during the period. Bank of New York Mellon Corp acquired a new stake in shares of WW International in the second quarter valued at about $279,000. Finally, Cooper Creek Partners Management LLC grew its position in shares of WW International by 50.1% in the first quarter. Cooper Creek Partners Management LLC now owns 975,419 shares of the company’s stock valued at $13,402,000 after purchasing an additional 325,434 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 86.18% of the company’s stock.

Key WW International News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Northland expects WW to generate positive earnings in the second half of 2026 and forecasts a return to full-year profitability in 2027, with estimated FY2027 EPS of $0.04. The firm’s $25 target and Outperform rating provide a bullish valuation signal. Q3 Earnings Forecast for WW Issued By Northland Securities
• Neutral Sentiment: Northland’s quarterly estimates are uneven, including projected EPS of $0.94 for Q3 2026, $0.17 for Q4 2026, a loss of $1.25 in Q1 2027, and $1.11 in Q2 2027. The wide swings indicate that investors should expect significant earnings volatility. WW Earnings Estimates
• Neutral Sentiment: A separate comparison of Youdao and WW International offers a critical review of both companies, but the available report details do not identify a new operational development or a specific change to WW’s outlook. Its immediate effect on the stock therefore appears limited. Critical Survey: Youdao and WW International
• Negative Sentiment: Northland forecasts a substantial $2.67 per-share loss for FY2026, materially worse than the broader consensus estimate of a $0.06 loss. That projection may be weighing on sentiment despite the firm’s longer-term profitability forecast.

About WW International

WW International, Inc, formerly known as Weight Watchers International, is a global wellness company that provides weight-management and healthy-living programs through digital and other subscription-based services. Its offerings are designed to help members develop sustainable nutrition, activity and lifestyle habits.

The company’s programs have traditionally included personalized food and activity guidance, goal setting, progress tracking, educational content, community support and coaching.