WW International Q3 revenue slightly beats estimates on clinical subscription growth

By Reuters News


Overview

  • Weight management program's Q3 revenue fell 11% yr/yr, slightly beating analyst expectations

  • Company posted positive net income after a loss in the prior-year quarter

  • Adjusted EBITDA rose 21% yr/yr, driven by expense discipline and lower marketing spend


Outlook

  • WW International narrows 2026 revenue guidance to $625 mln-$630 mln from $620 mln-$635 mln

  • Company raises lower end of 2026 adj EBITDA outlook to $110 mln-$115 mln from $105 mln-$115 mln

  • Company says it will focus on improving member experience and product offerings


Result Drivers

  • CLINICAL SUBSCRIPTION GROWTH - Co said 48% yr/yr growth in clinical subscription revenue contributed to results

  • CORE+ SUBSCRIBER INCREASE - 16% yr/yr growth in higher-value Core+ subscribers supported results

  • HIGHER ARPU - 14% yr/yr increase in monthly subscription revenue per average subscriber, driven by clinical and Core+ mix


Company press release:


Key Details

Metric

Beat/Miss

Actual

Consensus Estimate

Q3 Revenue

Slight Beat*

$153 mln

$152.35 mln (3 Analysts)

*Applies to a deviation of less than 1%; not applicable for per-share numbers.


Analyst Coverage

  • The current average analyst rating on the shares is "buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 2 "strong buy" or "buy", 2 "hold" and no "sell" or "strong sell"

  • The average consensus recommendation for the personal services peer group is "buy"

  • Wall Street's median 12-month price target for WW International Inc is $27.50, about 126.7% above its November 4 closing price of $12.13


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